Australian Open
Ace places to eat, drink and catch the action around Melbourne right now
From buzzy riverside and rooftop bars, restaurants, and don’t forget the coffee – these are the venues serving up top tennis vibes in delicious style this month.
- Andrea McGinniss
The dish that tennis star Alexei Popyrin loves to smash when in Melbourne
The Australian, who splits his time between Dubai and France when not on tour, has a few favourites in Melbourne he can’t wait to return to this month.
- Jane Rocca
The ‘chaotic’ Collingwood restaurant Kokkinakis (and mate Kyrgios) keep going back to
The Aussie-Greek tennis star also happens to be a keen foodie. Here are the restaurants and cafes he likes to hit up in Melbourne, Sydney and London.
- Jane Rocca
What to expect when Shake Shack’s cult burgers land in Australia next week
The US burger chain is finally headed our way for a pop-up at the Australian Open. We asked the team what’s on the menu, including some one-off items.
- Tomas Telegramma
Shake Shack, Hector’s Deli, ‘habibi’ butter chicken: What the Australian Open is serving
Melbourne sandwich royalty and a cult American burger chain are making their tennis debuts, alongside the return of an item ordered 16,000 times at this year’s Grand Slam.
- Tomas Telegramma
We asked tennis stars where they love to eat out in Melbourne – and one place kept lobbing up
The perennially popular Flinders Lane restaurant is a hit with tennis players and fans alike. From Ash Barty to Frances Tiafoe, here are their favourites.
- Jane Rocca
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- Sandwiches
Five top tennis-watching snacks to serve this weekend
Set yourself up for a big weekend of sport ahead with these burgers, buns and sandwiches, perfect for summer grazing.
‘I’m a massive burger lover’: The restaurants, rooftops and dishes Jelena Dokic thinks are ace
The tennis legend turned author and commentator shares her favourite places to eat and drink in Melbourne, Sydney and Zagreb, plus what she likes to eat at home.
- Jane Rocca
Lob up to these 10 highly rated restaurants within a 20 minute walk to the tennis
When it comes to quality dining mere minutes from centre court, Melbourne smashes it. Here are 10 of the best spots to eat out before or after the tennis.
- Andrea McGinniss and Good Food Guide reviewers
Two-hatted chef Brigitte Hafner’s favourite venues (and the dishes so good they almost made her cry)
Tedesca Osteria’s star chef will take Australian Open dining to dazzling heights. But first shares her favourite dining out tips – and some sage cooking wisdom, too.
- Jane Rocca