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Late-night dining

Claret Club.
14/20

Wine bar downstairs, restaurant up, this spot from gun sommeliers is revitalising Stanley St

Owners Harry Hunter and Bridget Raffal bring experience from three-hatted Sixpenny, Where’s Nick and Bentley to their new labour of love, which feels a little like the caves à vin of Paris.

  • David Matthews
Supernormal is serving a Sichuan fried chicken sandwich as a late-night special during Melbourne's comedy festival.

Catching a comedy gig? Here are 30+ top venues for late-night dining around the city

After a comedy show, gig or game, roll up to one of these spots. They’re grilling steaks, stretching noodles and scooping biryani into the small hours.

Melbourne Supper Club takes over the Kafeneion space from 10pm until 4am.

Melbourne Supper Club

Late-night institution for excellent wine, good food and polished service.

  • Emma Breheny
Bowltiful serves chunky noodles.

Bowltiful

Noodles nine ways in no time.

Thick noodles at Bowltiful.

Bowltiful

Noodles nine ways in no time.

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Knafeh at Adandi Cafe.

It’s one of Sydney’s most exceptional desserts, and it’s in Punchbowl

This western suburbs cafe keeps the lights on, the coffee pouring, and the pans frying until after midnight.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Pour mint-chilli-coriander water into pani puri.

Namma Bangalore Vibbes

An all-day affair of spice and rice on one of Melbourne’s tastiest streets.

Xiao long bao.
14/20

Hoppy Dumpling

Fast-casual Chinese dumpling joint with an eye on the contemporary Aussie pub.

Nothing is over $14 at Frenchie.

With nothing over $14, this new bistro was built for buzz. But is it actually good value?

When was the last time you got a steak – or a dirty martini – for $14? New Collins Street venue Frenchie has a unique flat-price menu, but does it deliver the goods?

  • Tomas Telegramma
Outside the Godby Hotel.

Godby Hotel

A new pub in an old train station.

  • Tomas Telegramma