Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Fantastic, close (only a 450 metre walk) restaurant offering delicious breakfast options from 7:30am - 11:30am. Also great for lunch, dinner and drinks in the beer garden.
36 locals recommend
Trunk Diner
275-285 Exhibition StFantastic, close (only a 450 metre walk) restaurant offering delicious breakfast options from 7:30am - 11:30am. Also great for lunch, dinner and drinks in the beer garden.
This one is for coffee lovers. Coffee shop and cafe featuring a state-of-the-art roasting facility. Great atmosphere. It's all about the coffee at 7 Seeds!
144 locals recommend
Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
114 Berkeley StThis one is for coffee lovers. Coffee shop and cafe featuring a state-of-the-art roasting facility. Great atmosphere. It's all about the coffee at 7 Seeds!
Contemporary French dining. 'Vive la France' in the heart of Melbourne. Traditional French technique meets contemporary European style amid the charming ambience of a classic bistro 'a la Francaise'.
16 locals recommend
Bistro Vue
430 Little Collins StreetContemporary French dining. 'Vive la France' in the heart of Melbourne. Traditional French technique meets contemporary European style amid the charming ambience of a classic bistro 'a la Francaise'.
Vue de monde, at level 55 of Melbourne’s iconic Rialto building, is testament to the belief that restaurant dining can be a wondrous, unforgettable experience and pays homage to classical fine dining.
270 locals recommend
Vue de monde
525 Collins StVue de monde, at level 55 of Melbourne’s iconic Rialto building, is testament to the belief that restaurant dining can be a wondrous, unforgettable experience and pays homage to classical fine dining.
Mr Tulk is only a few metres from the apartment and located within the State Library of Victoria building. Light and delicious fare. Great for a light breakfast or lunch and good coffee.
14 locals recommend
Mr Tulk
328 Swanston StMr Tulk is only a few metres from the apartment and located within the State Library of Victoria building. Light and delicious fare. Great for a light breakfast or lunch and good coffee.
All-day basement restaurant in a 19th century bluestone building, serving Modern European dishes. A simple delicious menu and a considered drinks list. Booking for dinner is recommended.
12 locals recommend
The Moat
176 Little Lonsdale StAll-day basement restaurant in a 19th century bluestone building, serving Modern European dishes. A simple delicious menu and a considered drinks list. Booking for dinner is recommended.
Only a few metres away and features large wrap around terrace. Range of classic American mains, platters, drinks and punchbowl cocktails in eclectic 1920s setting.
185 locals recommend
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetOnly a few metres away and features large wrap around terrace. Range of classic American mains, platters, drinks and punchbowl cocktails in eclectic 1920s setting.
Arts & Culture
Strike Bowling QV
245 Little Lonsdale StLiterally 10 floors below. Fun right at your doorstep.
Everything Else
Legendary Queen Victoria Market is within walking distance. Grab some fresh produce to make a meal, gourmet cheeses from around the world, souvenirs and soak up the atmosphere of this Melbourne icon.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetLegendary Queen Victoria Market is within walking distance. Grab some fresh produce to make a meal, gourmet cheeses from around the world, souvenirs and soak up the atmosphere of this Melbourne icon.
Shopping, shopping and more shopping! From relaxed street wear to tailored suits to divine dresses to locally made wares and everything in between. Shopping heaven.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StShopping, shopping and more shopping! From relaxed street wear to tailored suits to divine dresses to locally made wares and everything in between. Shopping heaven.
Melbourne Central Station
Essentials
The closest and fully stocked supermarket to purchase groceries, snacks and anything you may have forgotten to pack on your trip. Convenient and just around the corner.
211 locals recommend
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetThe closest and fully stocked supermarket to purchase groceries, snacks and anything you may have forgotten to pack on your trip. Convenient and just around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
A brilliant Bar only a few metres from your doorstep. Fantastic drinks, stunning views. In Summer they host a Cinema season - cult, classic and art house films on the big screen with comfy deckchairs.
175 locals recommend
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StA brilliant Bar only a few metres from your doorstep. Fantastic drinks, stunning views. In Summer they host a Cinema season - cult, classic and art house films on the big screen with comfy deckchairs.
Only 160 metres away. Amazing cocktails, great selection of beers, best Thai food and a fantastic roster of DJs. Drinks, food and great music. You could spend all night here.
381 locals recommend
Cookie
252 Swanston StOnly 160 metres away. Amazing cocktails, great selection of beers, best Thai food and a fantastic roster of DJs. Drinks, food and great music. You could spend all night here.
Only 160 metres away (3 minute walk). Watch a band or reserve a private booth for cocktails & Thai inspired share plates. Carriage room is fitted out with a unique train carriage down the centre.
45 locals recommend
The Toff In Town
252 Swanston StOnly 160 metres away (3 minute walk). Watch a band or reserve a private booth for cocktails & Thai inspired share plates. Carriage room is fitted out with a unique train carriage down the centre.
Stunning rooftop terrace bar overlooking Parliament House. A little slice of Europe in Melbourne. Fantastic cocktails, an impressive wine list and gourmet snacks. Open late. Highly recommended.
115 locals recommend
Siglo
161 Spring StStunning rooftop terrace bar overlooking Parliament House. A little slice of Europe in Melbourne. Fantastic cocktails, an impressive wine list and gourmet snacks. Open late. Highly recommended.
Shopping
For the chocolate lovers! A delicious celebration of Chocolate in all its forms. Chocolate drinks, desserts and more. Located in the QV complex and (dangerously) only a few steps from the front door.
16 locals recommend
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
210 Lonsdale StFor the chocolate lovers! A delicious celebration of Chocolate in all its forms. Chocolate drinks, desserts and more. Located in the QV complex and (dangerously) only a few steps from the front door.
Sightseeing
Explore life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. Nice walk through The Carlton Gardens. Take in the world Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building next door.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StExplore life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. Nice walk through The Carlton Gardens. Take in the world Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building next door.
A beautifully preserved heritage shopping arcade in the CBD of Melbourne featuring a selection of small shops. Try the Hopetoun Tea Rooms for atmosphere. There may be a wait, but it's worth it.
82 locals recommend
Block Arcade
282 Collins StA beautifully preserved heritage shopping arcade in the CBD of Melbourne featuring a selection of small shops. Try the Hopetoun Tea Rooms for atmosphere. There may be a wait, but it's worth it.
It's the backdrop to our living room, so pay a visit! La Trobe reading room topped by the dome that floods the enormous space with daylight. Books, exhibitions, chess & guided tours run by volunteers
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StIt's the backdrop to our living room, so pay a visit! La Trobe reading room topped by the dome that floods the enormous space with daylight. Books, exhibitions, chess & guided tours run by volunteers