Despite being the Central Business District (CBD), inner Melbourne City is a thriving cultural hub day to night, weekdays and weekends. With a gridded street system it’s easy to explore the laneways that house Melbourne’s best galleries, eateries, bars & boutiques. The repurposing of spaces by Melbourne creatives drives an exciting energy that runs through this ever evolving city.
A stairwell near the corner of Russell & Little Collins Street leads to Izakaya Den. On entering the basement eatery & bar you'll find a bustling crowd huddled around the bar and open kitchen on stools while flames and smoke crackle away on the nearby grill. The long, minimal, windowless space allows you to feel you've escaped the city above. Enjoy sake, shochu, Japanese beers or local wines - all the food is delicious but our personal favourites are the tuna tataki & the housemade marshmallow (not together, though that's up to you really...!)
