Set up by Lonely Planet founders Maureen and Tony Wheeler to showcase 'books, writing and ideas', this centre has become an important part of the city's intellectual life, hosting regular talks by distinguished speakers on a vast range of subjects. Its free Lunchbox/Soapbox sessions on Thursday make for a great lunchtime diversion; $10 Moat lunchboxes can be purchased from 12.20pm.
Wheeler Centre
Melbourne