Timeline
20:03
Grab a coffee and cake at Brunetti. The ticket system moves quickly, and the Italian hot chocolate is worth the fuss. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays and midnight on weekends, so it is plenty early enough.
20:23
Walk 13 minutes from La Mama Theatre to Carlton Gardens. Find a spot among the towering plane trees and majestic fountains. The gardens face west-southwest, giving you a clear view of the sunset.
20:43
Watch the sun set at 20:43. The golden light starts around 20:05, so you have been soaking in that warm glow for the last twenty minutes. The sky turns over the WSW horizon.
21:13
Walk 14 minutes to The Gin Palace. It is a serious cocktail bar with a laid-back crowd and funky bordello ambiance. It opens at 16:00 and stays open until 03:00, making it a perfect end to the evening.
Local tip
Brunetti uses a ticket system to ferry you around. If you want a seat, go early. The Gin Palace is best for those who want knowledgeable bartenders and a quiet corner to talk.
Check before you go
- Brunetti is open Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 (until 24:00 on Fri/Sat).
- The Gin Palace is open Mo-Su 16:00-03:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).