When it comes to our list of the best late-night eats in Melbourne, it goes without saying, that expertise is key. While an employee of Man of Many has had the chance to test every restaurant on this list (often thanks to our friends in the industry), they’ve also turned to the wider public for their overall ratings. Man of Many’s lists takes into account three major outlets to determine the overall rating. In addition to their own opinions, they take into account Google reviews, OpenTable reviews, and Zomato reviews.

Best for: Dietary Restrictions/Preferences

If you have a hankering for a late-night burger, head straight on over to Butchers Diner. It’s open until mightnight and offers upstairs second-level dining and a rooftop courtyard. We don’t just come here for the cheeseburgers either, try your hand at the house-made blood sausage and devilled egg roll, 18-hour beef brisket with kohlrabi slaw or the Creole salmon cutlet with rice and greens just to name a few. There are also charcoal grill options, steamed buns and sweet Spanish doughnuts for dessert. Late-night eats are sorted.

Best for: 24/7

Best for: Music

This quirky little bar is a hidden gem in the CBD and the perfect spot for some late-night food and drinks. Bar Ampere’s Parisian-esque ambience and impressive range of European aperitifs, absinthe and imported wines and beers all add to its charm. As for food, you can pick up some gourmet burgers like the Ampere burger, a beef patty in a yogurt bun oven roasted with gruyere and spicy tomato relish, or grab some bar snacks with your drinks like prosciutto croquettes, charcuterie or a delicious cheese platter.

Best for: Value for Money

Sister to Bimbo Deluxe, Lucky Coq offers the ultimate Sunday pick-me-up, cheap greasy pizza. It’s the place to hang out when you’ve got a hangover but still want to be social. We love the dark and dimly lit atmosphere that offers a cavernous hidey hole to get over the night before. Upstairs it’s a whole other story, the nightclub vibes are strong and we get strong Frankie’s Pizza (Sydneysiders know) vibes, there’s even a dancefloor if you feel a little boogie coming on.

As one of Melbourne’s longest-established and locally loved Greek restaurants, you can’t go wrong at Stalactites Restaurant when you’re looking for a late-night bite in Melbourne. While they’ve recently renovated and removed the fire pit from the heyday of the restaurant, we’re pleased to report that the souvlakis are still awesome and the platters to share are full of marinated meat. The traditional Greek soups like the Fasolada, delicious souvlaki wrapped in hot pita bread and homemade moussaka are just some of the culinary delights you can grab on a late night out.

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