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15 hot and new-ish spots for Christmas catch-ups in Melbourne

Whether it's for a spritz or two or an long lazy lunch, here are the hot new places to snag a spot at for that annual Christmas lunch.

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Modern day clubhouse: From the rooftop at Johnny's Green Room, city skyscrapers look close enough to touch.

Join the Italian rooftop party at Johnny's

  • Michael Harden
The Skunk Works beer will knock your socks off.

Craft beer and lagoon pools at Moon Dog World

  • Michael Harden
Beef carpaccio, sliced as thin as tissue paper.
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The party never stops at Arbory Afloat

  • Gemima Cody
Lune croissant loaded with butter chicken will lure you in.
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A memorable meal at resto-bar Elektra

  • Gemima Cody
Charcoal-grilled char siu.
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Lygon Street's latest non-Italian eatery Lagoon

  • Gemima Cody
The lunchtime lure of $15 cacio e pepe.
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A cheeky Italian meal at Marameo

  • Gemima Cody
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Go to bar snack: Corn madeleines with crab.
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Slick European wine bar and restaurant Frederic

  • Gemima Cody
The MGX burger at Bar Margaux.
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Good Food Guide Bar of the Year Bar Margaux

  • Gemima Cody
Prawn 'toasts' in Chinese doughnuts and smashed cucumber salad.
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Canto fun at the Espy's Mya Tiger

  • Gemima Cody
Crisp mussels with fermented chilli aioli
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Seaside eats and drinks at Sebastian Beach Grill and Bar

  • Gemima Cody
Cult-worthy fried shallot with cashew sour cream and pickled jalapeno.

Luscious food and drinks in lush surrounds at Old Palm Liquor

  • Anna Webster
Champagne and lobster roll - the classic combo at Pinchy's Champagne and Lobster Bar.

Lobster rolls and French champagne at Pinchy's

  • Andrea McGinniss
There's pasta on the menu at Pepe's, but no cacio e pepe.

Pepe's Italian & Liquor at the diner formerly known as Trunk

  • Anna Webster
Anchovy, confit shallot and parsley on toast.

Family-friendly bar-cafe Theodore's

  • Anna Webster
Nic Sandery from Molly Rose in Collingwood, one of five new brew bars on the horizon.

Brewery bar and bang-on bites in barn-like Bodriggy

  • Gemima Cody
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