Tom Mitchell

Authors Melbourne in 2026: the unfiltered local's guide covering cost of living, getting around, where to eat, property prices, and whether it's worth moving…

About Tom Mitchell

Nightlife & Entertainment Writer at MELBZ

Tom has spent 8 years documenting Melbourne’s bar scene from basement speakeasies to rooftop cocktail lounges. He knows which laneway bars close at 1am and which ones are just getting started. Believes Bar Americano is still the best bar in Australia.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cocktail Bars
  • Live Music Venues
  • Rooftop Bars
  • Nightlife Guides

Suburbs Covered

Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, Collingwood

Latest Articles

Check out Tom’s latest guides, reviews, and suburb analyses across MELBZ — search any suburb page for their byline, or explore the sections below.

Share this X Facebook LinkedIn