Melbourne: The Monocle Travel Guide Series

Melbourne is unique for its layered offering. Makers and indie bookshops shimmy up to live-music venues, and cutting-edge galleries nestle neatly into residential neighbourhoods. And that’s before you mention the abundance of mouth-watering brunch, lunch and dinner menus, faultless all-Australian wine lists and welcoming hospitality found across the city.

These are books that go beyond the traditional tourist beats to make sure you get the best out of a city—no matter how short your stay. Designed to be compact and collectable, they are also discerning; Monocle’s team will tell you where’s best for everything from some tasty fast food to where to get the local experience.