Guidebook for South Yarra
Drinks & Nightlife
So unbelievably friendly and relaxed that you wouldn't believe it's on Chapel St!
33 locals recommend
Two Wrongs
637 Chapel StSo unbelievably friendly and relaxed that you wouldn't believe it's on Chapel St!
Could be a bit loud and always busy; convivial ambience and great fried chicken.
46 locals recommend
Leonards House Of Love
3 Wilson StCould be a bit loud and always busy; convivial ambience and great fried chicken.
An easy-going winebar and eatery. Perched on a century-old terrace, this place is perfect for kicking back and people watching. Happy Hour is 3-6pm every day: $10 spritz and $10 duck ribs. Need I say more?
8 locals recommend
Shadowboxer Bar & Kitchen
302 Toorak RdAn easy-going winebar and eatery. Perched on a century-old terrace, this place is perfect for kicking back and people watching. Happy Hour is 3-6pm every day: $10 spritz and $10 duck ribs. Need I say more?
In few other cities could you find a bar like this that spans nearly 200 metres along a river. Not to mention that Arbory commands prime property sitting just between the Flinders Station and the Yarra river. The drinks and food are reliable. Arrive early in the afternoon and beat the after-work crowd, sit by the river, contemplate life and admire all this city has to offer.
128 locals recommend
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkIn few other cities could you find a bar like this that spans nearly 200 metres along a river. Not to mention that Arbory commands prime property sitting just between the Flinders Station and the Yarra river. The drinks and food are reliable. Arrive early in the afternoon and beat the after-work crowd, sit by the river, contemplate life and admire all this city has to offer.
Food Scene
Artisan chocolatier - go for the chocolates and cakes, not the savoury stuff.
7 locals recommend
Ganache Chocolate
250 Toorak RdArtisan chocolatier - go for the chocolates and cakes, not the savoury stuff.
A Melbourne institution that gave birth to Melbourne's speciality coffee scene. No hipster attitude, just nice people making good coffee and being happy about it.
21 locals recommend
Market Lane Coffee - Prahran Market
163 Commercial RdA Melbourne institution that gave birth to Melbourne's speciality coffee scene. No hipster attitude, just nice people making good coffee and being happy about it.
Tivoli Road Bakery
3 Tivoli RdA local gem.
Closed on Mondays.
Red Hot Wok ( Order Online)
313 Toorak RoadCasual Malaysian restaurant for a non-fuss authentic meal
Thirty Eight Chairs
4 Bond StGreat Italian food and warm service, booking recommended
Fusion Korean & Japanese restaurant, a sibling to the famed Chin Chin, the spicy wings are a must-try.
51 locals recommend
Kong BBQ
599 Church StFusion Korean & Japanese restaurant, a sibling to the famed Chin Chin, the spicy wings are a must-try.
Two Birds One Stone
12 Claremont StA local favourite for brunch and coffee
One of the best Chinese restaurants in town. The service could be brusque and it's no place for a romantic dinner; but how could you be romantic with glistening roast ducks and saucy sweet and sour pork beckoning at cha?
27 locals recommend
Pacific Seafood BBQ House
210 Toorak RdOne of the best Chinese restaurants in town. The service could be brusque and it's no place for a romantic dinner; but how could you be romantic with glistening roast ducks and saucy sweet and sour pork beckoning at cha?
A Melbourne institute since the 80s. Expect everything you would from a Parisian bistro.
84 locals recommend
France-Soir
11 Toorak RdA Melbourne institute since the 80s. Expect everything you would from a Parisian bistro.
LuxBite
38 Toorak RdExquisite French-style instagram-friendly desserts!!!
A teeny-weeny spot where the barista makes great coffee and conversation. One of the locals' best-kept secrets. Close at 4pm weekdays, and 3 pm on the weekend.
19 locals recommend
The Final Step
1C Murphy StA teeny-weeny spot where the barista makes great coffee and conversation. One of the locals' best-kept secrets. Close at 4pm weekdays, and 3 pm on the weekend.
Bar Carolina
44 Toorak Rdchic Italian eatery and bar
Great contemporary Turkish restaurant with a beautiful setting. Well catered for both small and bigger groups.
8 locals recommend
Yagiz Restaurant | Modern Turkish Cuisine
22 Toorak Rd Great contemporary Turkish restaurant with a beautiful setting. Well catered for both small and bigger groups.
Mr. Miyagi
99 Chapel StContemporary Japanese dining with a boisterous ambience
Cozy ambience and good baking goods and pizzas. Good for breakfast or a bigger meal.
23 locals recommend
Ned's Bake Cafe and Restaurant
134 Toorak RdCozy ambience and good baking goods and pizzas. Good for breakfast or a bigger meal.
Parks & Nature
Fawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdEssentials
Woolworths South Yarra
670 Chapel StIGA Toorak Rd Plus Liquor
172-174 Toorak RdMister Minit Vogue Plaza
670 Chapel StFriendly shoe repairers
Entertainment & Activities
Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel StHoyts Cinema, shopping and restaurants
A grown-up art-house movie-driven cinema where you can drink wine and enjoy cheese platters in comfy seats.
137 locals recommend
Palace Cinema Como
Chapel StreetA grown-up art-house movie-driven cinema where you can drink wine and enjoy cheese platters in comfy seats.
Shopping
One of Melbourne's best gourmet food markets.
Closed Monday & Wednesday.
338 locals recommend
Prahran Market station
One of Melbourne's best gourmet food markets.
Closed Monday & Wednesday.
A beautiful multi-storey designer furniture store, great for killing time while you wait to get into the Top Paddock cafe just across the road
Space Furniture
629 Church StA beautiful multi-storey designer furniture store, great for killing time while you wait to get into the Top Paddock cafe just across the road
The location is South Yarra but the prices are competitive. Great range of fine local and imported wines, beers and spirits. Helpful staff too!
Bottle House
199 Toorak RdThe location is South Yarra but the prices are competitive. Great range of fine local and imported wines, beers and spirits. Helpful staff too!
Arts & Culture
The garden and the atrium are great for hanging out, even if art is not your cup of tea.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe garden and the atrium are great for hanging out, even if art is not your cup of tea.