Hardware Lane is a narrow alleyway transformed into a pedestrian zone located right in the middle of the Central Business District.

The street is popular for its large number of restaurants, pub bars and is one of the liveliest places in Melbourne especially in the evening.

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The centre of nightlife

Rags Lane and the surrounding area is one of the main nightlife hubs in the city.

Bars and restaurants come alive around 6pm and usually close after midnight.

However, most restaurants are open all day and happy hours with discounts on cocktails and alcohol are common in the afternoon.

Hotels in the area

Hardware Lane is right in the middle of downtown Melbourne, and this area is popular for accommodation if you want to have all the sights at your fingertips.

For example, the YTI Garden Hotel *** offers very cheap accommodation.

More luxurious accommodation is available at the following hotels:

• voco Melbourne Central ****
• Pullman Melbourne City Center *****

How to get there

A narrow, sunken alleyway runs between Bourke Street and Little Lonsdale Street.

The nearest train/metro station is about 200 metres from the northern end of the street and is called Melbourne Central.

You can also use these tram stops to get to Harware Lane:

• Lines 19, 57, 59 - Bourke Street Mall
• Lines 86, 96 - Queen St/Bourke St.

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