Things to do After Work in Melbourne*

No matter where you live in the world, being able to find things to do after you finish work is a must. You might not clock off at 5 o’clock, but when you do finish work, there is an entire world out there to enjoy. You might be tired, you might be looking forward to going home and eating that delicious bowl of Ramen you’ve been daydreaming about all day, but finding things to do after work is a must at least once a month,so that you can really let your hair down.

We will caveat this and see that even if you do head to the Melbourne CBD bars, you don’t necessarily have to go with work people – hint hint. However, life is too short to spend all of your time at work and never having any fun. It’s for this reason you should be looking for things to do after work so that you can fill your evenings with things that don’t just involve sitting in front of Netflix until you’re ready to go to bed. Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do after work in Melbourne.

• Musashi Ramen. We just talked about having a hot bowl of Ramen after work, so why sit on the couch at home and have it? Take yourself after a long shift to Musashi, grab a boost with your friends or find a quiet spot by yourself and enjoy one of the best Ramen restaurants in the city. The best part is that they cater for those who don’t clock out at five, as it’s open until 3 am. You’ll find both traditional and modern dishes here and the Wagyu is served with a flamethrower! Heartbreaker is only a block away if you fancy a drink afterwards and both are fantastic if you are on a low budget.
• Butcher’s Diner. If you really want the best burgers in the city, Butcher’s is the place to go. Another one that’s open until 3 am with a simple menu, the staff are friendly and there’s always seating. I know this is pretty focused on food and drinks, isn’t it? After work you generally just want to be able to unbutton your top button and relax. A decent meal in your tummy is one of the best ways to feel that way. The best part is that there are plenty of drinks on offer so if you’re feeling like a long evening out with your work friends, there are plenty of places to have those good times and Butcher’s is one of them.
• Bodega Underground. If you’re looking for somewhere wonderful in the CBD, try Bodega underground. If you love Mexican food and beer and you’re happy to party till 1 am, you and your group are going to have a great time. If you’re having an early meal and you fancy going to drinks again, Bar Ampere is one of the best spots for a night cap.