Guidebook for Southbank
Essentials
Amcal Max South Melbourne
Really cheap groceries!
Perfect for a relaxed breakfast or a stroll around the market. Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StPerfect for a relaxed breakfast or a stroll around the market. Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
A bit more expensive than Woolworths and Aldi but right around the corner.
32 locals recommend
FoodWorks Southbank
180 City RdA bit more expensive than Woolworths and Aldi but right around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic outdoor bar that runs along the whole length of Flinders St Station. Perfect when the weather is nice but there are also fires for when the weather is cool.
128 locals recommend
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkFantastic outdoor bar that runs along the whole length of Flinders St Station. Perfect when the weather is nice but there are also fires for when the weather is cool.
Great little bar located under the bridge. Great to be on the water and outdoors on a nice day.
163 locals recommend
Ponyfish Island
Great little bar located under the bridge. Great to be on the water and outdoors on a nice day.
Food Scene
Some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne! They can get very busy at nights and don't take reservations so I'd recommend going during the day if you don't want to have to wait.
286 locals recommend
Mamasita
11 Collins StSome of the best Mexican food in Melbourne! They can get very busy at nights and don't take reservations so I'd recommend going during the day if you don't want to have to wait.
Many people say this is the best coffee in Melbourne! Fantastic coffee too.
201 locals recommend
St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlMany people say this is the best coffee in Melbourne! Fantastic coffee too.
Dead Man Espresso
35 Market StGreat coffee and brunch
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnBuzzy setting for Pan-Asian dumplings, bao and mains.
Melbourne institution with amazing modern Thai food. Be prepared for a 1-2hr wait - it's worth it.
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnMelbourne institution with amazing modern Thai food. Be prepared for a 1-2hr wait - it's worth it.
Arts & Culture
Home to some fantastic international exhibitions (including Andy Warhol & Ai WeiWei until April '16). Beautiful sculpture garden!
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdHome to some fantastic international exhibitions (including Andy Warhol & Ai WeiWei until April '16). Beautiful sculpture garden!
Melbourne Arena
Olympic BoulevardHome of the Australian Open!
Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdHome of the Australian Open!
Sightseeing
The tallest building in Melbourne and the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayThe tallest building in Melbourne and the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.
Melbourne's beautiful Botanical Gardens! Perfect for a picnic or a leisurely stroll
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne's beautiful Botanical Gardens! Perfect for a picnic or a leisurely stroll