Guidebook for Southbank
Sightseeing
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
World famous gardens
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueGreat sporting events on 12 months of the year
Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdAustralian Open Tennis
Tan Track
Tan TrackGreat walking / running track to keep fit while away
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StCrown Casino
Federation Square
cafes & bars
St Kilda beach
Iconic beach with a real buzz
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueQueen Victoria Market
Queen StreetRoyal Arcade
335 Bourke StEssentials
Smaller Grocery store close by for the quick pick ups. Sells alcohol also.
56 locals recommend
IGA Xpress Southbank
91 City RdSmaller Grocery store close by for the quick pick ups. Sells alcohol also.
IGA Sturt Street Plus Liquor
151 Sturt StSupermarket
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry StGrocery or Supermarket
Capstone Medical Southbank
216 City RdJust in case
The Alfred
55 Commercial RdShopping
Melbourne
Great shopping spots located throughout
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlGreat shopping, includes DFO for bargain shoppers
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StGreat shopping
Chapel Street Precinct Association Inc.
27 Izett StGreat Shopping
David Jones
310 Bourke StMore Shopping
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StGreat local produce. Try the famous Dim Sims
Food Scene
Southbank
Great restaurants along the river promenade.
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnGreat restaurant
Soprano's
91 City RdGreat Pizza close by!
Saporito Taquito
163 Kavanagh StGreat coffee
Blondie Bar
31 Sturt StGood morning breakfast spot
Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar
23 Oliver LnGreat food
One of my favourites - pricy but worth it!
8 locals recommend
Cecconi's Flinders Lane Restaurant & Cellar Bar
61 Flinders LnOne of my favourites - pricy but worth it!
Cumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnGreat food
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnCool food and vibe
MoVida
1 Hosier LnGreat sharing food - Spanish inspired
Vapiano
334 Flinders LnGreat Pizza & Beer
Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StGreat coffee
Mamasita
11 Collins StGreat place for food & drink
Reasonably priced for the location, check out lunch time specials
9 locals recommend
La Camera Southgate
3 Southgate AveReasonably priced for the location, check out lunch time specials
BearBrass
3 Southgate AveGreat for breakfast
Waterfront
3 Southgate AveSeafood for that special occasion. Can get pricey!!
Atta Restaurant
Great Indian food
Cafe Godot
152 Sturt StRight next door to the complex - good from breakfast or quick coffee
Grill Americano
Botswana Butchery Melbourne
Degraves Espresso Bar
23-25 Degraves StBest Coffee in Melbourne
Drinks & Nightlife
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
1 Southbank BlvdGreat for lunch
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkNew bar with great snacks & views
Hopscotch Melbourne
4 Riverside QuayGood food & drink
Section 8
27-29 Tattersalls LnCouple of shipping containers converted into a cool outdoor bar
Arts & Culture
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdNational Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdArts
Outdoor movie cinema, bring along a basket of goodies and enjoy
38 locals recommend
Moonlight Cinema Melbourne
Birdwood AvenueOutdoor movie cinema, bring along a basket of goodies and enjoy
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StACMI
Flinders StreetEverything Else
Village Cinemas Crown
8 Whiteman Stmovies