Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
Tapas to share, very nice and bubbly atmosphere. And the food is great! It can get quite busy, but it's walk-in only, so you can try your luck every day, if you get the timing right! One of my favourite place to snack in Melbourne
203 locals recommend
MoVida
1 Hosier LnTapas to share, very nice and bubbly atmosphere. And the food is great! It can get quite busy, but it's walk-in only, so you can try your luck every day, if you get the timing right! One of my favourite place to snack in Melbourne
The best dumplings I've had in Melbourne. The place gets quite busy, but I believe they accept bookings. Not too pricey, so it's a good address if you want to eat good food, fast.
89 locals recommend
HuTong
14-16 Market LnThe best dumplings I've had in Melbourne. The place gets quite busy, but I believe they accept bookings. Not too pricey, so it's a good address if you want to eat good food, fast.
One of the nicest restaurant along the Yarra River. It serves very nice food and a variety of drinks, with cools tunes and sometimes a DJ - not sure why or when though.
If it's sunny, it will be packed, so you might have to be patient before you get a table!
128 locals recommend
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkOne of the nicest restaurant along the Yarra River. It serves very nice food and a variety of drinks, with cools tunes and sometimes a DJ - not sure why or when though.
If it's sunny, it will be packed, so you might have to be patient before you get a table!
My personal favourite, but it usually requires a 3 weeks to a month to get a table. They accept walk-in, but the spots are limited, so you should go either early (6pm) or a bit later (9pm onwards).
The wine list is quite broad and they have very nice wines, but that will put a significant premium on your bill.
This is not a budget place, so you should only go there if you're not afraid to spend $100 to $200 per person.
Great place for a dinner with your partner, although it's not a quiet place.
179 locals recommend
Coda
141 Flinders LnMy personal favourite, but it usually requires a 3 weeks to a month to get a table. They accept walk-in, but the spots are limited, so you should go either early (6pm) or a bit later (9pm onwards).
The wine list is quite broad and they have very nice wines, but that will put a significant premium on your bill.
This is not a budget place, so you should only go there if you're not afraid to spend $100 to $200 per person.
Great place for a dinner with your partner, although it's not a quiet place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails, very interesting atmosphere depicting East and West Berlin, quite relaxed atmosphere and - last I check - nice waiting staff!
188 locals recommend
Berlin Bar
16 Corrs LnGreat cocktails, very interesting atmosphere depicting East and West Berlin, quite relaxed atmosphere and - last I check - nice waiting staff!
State of Grace serves food; Fall from grace - if you can find the secret entrance - serves nice cocktails in a very lively and noisy - but great - atmosphere!
98 locals recommend
State of Grace
27 King StState of Grace serves food; Fall from grace - if you can find the secret entrance - serves nice cocktails in a very lively and noisy - but great - atmosphere!
A very nice place with finger food and drinks range from affordable to less affordable, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Swanston street. It a nice place to relax in the early evening, after a day of work - or sightseeing.
185 locals recommend
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetA very nice place with finger food and drinks range from affordable to less affordable, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Swanston street. It a nice place to relax in the early evening, after a day of work - or sightseeing.
Another great bar in Melbourne, with a very enjoyable rooftop to enjoy during the warm summer evenings
381 locals recommend
Cookie
252 Swanston StAnother great bar in Melbourne, with a very enjoyable rooftop to enjoy during the warm summer evenings
Entertainment & Activities
The highest view in Melbourne, if you like this kind of thing. It's about 25$ to get up. Don't go there if you're satisfied with the apartment view; it's only 30 floors higher! ;)
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayThe highest view in Melbourne, if you like this kind of thing. It's about 25$ to get up. Don't go there if you're satisfied with the apartment view; it's only 30 floors higher! ;)
If you feel like gambling, take the time to visit Crown! You can lose yourself - and your money - in the Casino with anything from blackjack, to roulette, poker or slot machines.
Good luck!
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StIf you feel like gambling, take the time to visit Crown! You can lose yourself - and your money - in the Casino with anything from blackjack, to roulette, poker or slot machines.
Good luck!
Arts & Culture
Check out the on-going events at NGV, they have great expos going on!
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdCheck out the on-going events at NGV, they have great expos going on!
Because it's a very nice building! :)
If you're coming during White Night, they usually have great lighting shows on and in the building.
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StBecause it's a very nice building! :)
If you're coming during White Night, they usually have great lighting shows on and in the building.
Shopping
The closest shopping mall from the apartment. You can get there walking on the Yarra River banks, after - or before - a drink or a bite in one of the restaurant along the river.
56 locals recommend
Southgate
3 Southgate AveThe closest shopping mall from the apartment. You can get there walking on the Yarra River banks, after - or before - a drink or a bite in one of the restaurant along the river.
Another shopping mall in Melbourne. This one has cinema, bowling and laser tag on the upper floors.
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetAnother shopping mall in Melbourne. This one has cinema, bowling and laser tag on the upper floors.
Parks & Nature
Going all the way from the Arts Centre to Domain Road, a very nice park to walk or run. You can access it by walking along the river, or crossing Saint Kilda Road.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Going all the way from the Arts Centre to Domain Road, a very nice park to walk or run. You can access it by walking along the river, or crossing Saint Kilda Road.
Essentials
Supermarket in South Melbourne. Maybe not the closest one; easier to reach this one with a car.
102 locals recommend
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry StSupermarket in South Melbourne. Maybe not the closest one; easier to reach this one with a car.
Amcal Max South Melbourne
Woolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil St