
Treat yourself to dinner and some some Vitamin D by dining alfresco this summer! We've got sunny beer gardens, view-tastic rooftops and leafy courtyards, plus excellent food and booze. Get on it!

Image: Coppersmith, South Melbourne
Kent Hotel, Carlton North
Kent Hotel in Carlton North is a modern corner pub with an al fresco area overlooking Curtain Square. The hotel features an aperitivo hour from 4-6 pm seven days a week, and an extensive menu of Modern Australian and Mediterranean food.
Hochi Mama, Liverpool Street
A Vietnamese fusion restaurant and bar on Liverpool Street, Hochi Mama offers shared dining and banquet options. The restaurant includes outdoor, street-side seating and a drinks menu featuring cocktails, wine, beer and cider.
Coppersmith, South Melbourne
The rooftop bar at Coppersmith is where you want to be on a warm summer evening. Come and enjoy delicious bar food and gaze out over the city skyline while you sip glasses of Veuve Cliquot. Cheers to daylight saving and long summer nights!
FUJITEI Japanese Restaurant, St Kilda
The tranquil outdoor courtyard at FUJITEI Japanese Restaurant is where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Come and explore the bamboo and pebble garden before you dive into the market fresh menu.
Fatto, Melbourne
This spectacular Italian resto has sensational alfresco dining with views extending over the Yarra to Flinders Street Station. Grab a glass of aperol spritz and a bowl of pasta and you’re good to go!