Guidebook for Southbank
Sightseeing
Try you luck at the casino, or treat yourself at one of many great restaurants. We especially recommend Koko if you prefer some fancy Japanese, or The Atlantic for its delicious wood-fire barramundi .
615 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StTry you luck at the casino, or treat yourself at one of many great restaurants. We especially recommend Koko if you prefer some fancy Japanese, or The Atlantic for its delicious wood-fire barramundi .
The aquarium! Who doesn't love a trip to the aquarium? There are countless cool looking fish, scary sharks with big teeth and tranquilizing jelly fish! There are always fun, special events on too.
557 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetThe aquarium! Who doesn't love a trip to the aquarium? There are countless cool looking fish, scary sharks with big teeth and tranquilizing jelly fish! There are always fun, special events on too.
Once the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere - now no longer the tallest but the Skydeck offers a trilling view of Melbourne from a transparent glass box outside on level 88.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayOnce the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere - now no longer the tallest but the Skydeck offers a trilling view of Melbourne from a transparent glass box outside on level 88.
A nice place to take a stroll alongside the Yarra River - exciting fire displays also occurs every night on the hour from 8pm or 9pm till midnight.
6 locals recommend
Yarra Promenade
A nice place to take a stroll alongside the Yarra River - exciting fire displays also occurs every night on the hour from 8pm or 9pm till midnight.
Entertainment & Activities
Kids entertainment super-centre - arcade games, laser skirmish, bowling... Fantastic place for young kids, teenagers and the young at heart.
18 locals recommend
Playtime Crown
Kids entertainment super-centre - arcade games, laser skirmish, bowling... Fantastic place for young kids, teenagers and the young at heart.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bars serving up good food with a nice view by the Yarra River - superb way to spend a sunny afternoon. They also do a good job minding husbands for women shopping in the DFO outlets close by!
17 locals recommend
South Wharf Promenade
43 S Wharf PromenadeGreat bars serving up good food with a nice view by the Yarra River - superb way to spend a sunny afternoon. They also do a good job minding husbands for women shopping in the DFO outlets close by!
German beer hall located on the waterfront near DFO. There are a few other bars down that side as well, some with nice sun chairs out on the riverfront and is great for a sunny afternoon.
29 locals recommend
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
45 S Wharf PromenadeGerman beer hall located on the waterfront near DFO. There are a few other bars down that side as well, some with nice sun chairs out on the riverfront and is great for a sunny afternoon.
Lots of great bar/restaurants with loud music and really comes alive after working hours.
19 locals recommend
Southbank Promenade
Southbank PromenadeLots of great bar/restaurants with loud music and really comes alive after working hours.
Something quieter and hidden away. Great snacks and wide selection of Japanese drinks. No visible signage and need to press the doorbell for someone to open the door to let you in.
17 locals recommend
Hihou
1 Flinders LnSomething quieter and hidden away. Great snacks and wide selection of Japanese drinks. No visible signage and need to press the doorbell for someone to open the door to let you in.
Very classy bar with amazing views from the top of the Rialto, next to fine dining restaurant Vue de Monde, which is really good too.
297 locals recommend
Lui Bar
525 Collins StVery classy bar with amazing views from the top of the Rialto, next to fine dining restaurant Vue de Monde, which is really good too.
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StShopping
Great place for some heavily discounted retail therapy - good range of Australian and International brands (Armani, Nike, Adidas, Sass & Bide, French Connection, Kate Spade, Kikki K and many more...).
124 locals recommend
DFO www.catalogclothing.com.au
20 Convention Centre PlGreat place for some heavily discounted retail therapy - good range of Australian and International brands (Armani, Nike, Adidas, Sass & Bide, French Connection, Kate Spade, Kikki K and many more...).
Essentials
Small supermarket literally downstairs from the apartment (location on map is incorrect - it's as said before, literally downstairs).
21 locals recommend
Clarendon St IGA Xpress plus Liquor
48 Clarendon StSmall supermarket literally downstairs from the apartment (location on map is incorrect - it's as said before, literally downstairs).
One of the very best fresh food markets in Melbourne - great place to collect some wholesome ingredients to cook up at home! There are also many specialty stores close by that won't disappoint!
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StOne of the very best fresh food markets in Melbourne - great place to collect some wholesome ingredients to cook up at home! There are also many specialty stores close by that won't disappoint!
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry StWoolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil StALDI is a low-cost supermarket and stock more generic branded items.
57 locals recommend
Amcal Max South Melbourne
ALDI is a low-cost supermarket and stock more generic branded items.
Capstone Medical Southbank
216 City RdFood Scene
Burgers and fries, open 24 hours and do home deliveries. Also is one of the few stores that does a "create your taste" menu, where you can design your own burger (that's much fancier than a Big Mac)!
12 locals recommend
McDonald's South Melbourne
Clarendon StreetBurgers and fries, open 24 hours and do home deliveries. Also is one of the few stores that does a "create your taste" menu, where you can design your own burger (that's much fancier than a Big Mac)!
A small French cafe that's been a top personal favourite - good coffee, great food and delicious desserts! They don't take bookings so be prepared to wait for up to 45 minutes on weekends!
118 locals recommend
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StA small French cafe that's been a top personal favourite - good coffee, great food and delicious desserts! They don't take bookings so be prepared to wait for up to 45 minutes on weekends!
Another famous Melbourne institution best known for it's coffee!
201 locals recommend
St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlAnother famous Melbourne institution best known for it's coffee!
Fine Japanese teppanyaki - drizzled in sweet and sour plum sauce, the scallops are a must try! The garlic fried rice is also surprisingly good too!
12 locals recommend
Koko
8 Whiteman StFine Japanese teppanyaki - drizzled in sweet and sour plum sauce, the scallops are a must try! The garlic fried rice is also surprisingly good too!
Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnA very popular brunch location, be prepared to wait!
Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke StBeautiful heritage/warehouse location for brunch
Famous for its delicious parmas, great for a big day out as its large parmas are the size of an iPad. Note the restaurant is within the casino area, therefore kids are not allowed.
Cotta Restaurant
8 Whiteman StFamous for its delicious parmas, great for a big day out as its large parmas are the size of an iPad. Note the restaurant is within the casino area, therefore kids are not allowed.
Great for sunny days - grab a seat outside by the river. Have lunch or grab a coffee on your way to DFO!
31 locals recommend
The Boatbuilders Yard
23 S Wharf PromenadeGreat for sunny days - grab a seat outside by the river. Have lunch or grab a coffee on your way to DFO!
Oyster Bar at the South Melbourne Market - get literally market fresh oysters! Super refreshing and delicious with lemon and dozens of chilli sauces available on standing bar. Don't buy just one or half a dozen... get a dozen straight up because you'll end up buying more after tasting how fresh they are!
Aptus Seafoods
322-326 Coventry StOyster Bar at the South Melbourne Market - get literally market fresh oysters! Super refreshing and delicious with lemon and dozens of chilli sauces available on standing bar. Don't buy just one or half a dozen... get a dozen straight up because you'll end up buying more after tasting how fresh they are!
Getting Around
BC Car Rental Melbourne
478 Whiteman StCar rental company downstairs
Tram stop for 12, 96 and 109 - the stop for The Colonial Tramcar restaurant too.
6 locals recommend
Clarendon Street Junction station
Tram stop for 12, 96 and 109 - the stop for The Colonial Tramcar restaurant too.