Chapel Street & Windsor
Food scene
Excellent coffee, beautifully garnished food, edible flowers and delicious healthy smoothies, need I say more?
28 locals recommend
Darling Cafe
2 Darling StExcellent coffee, beautifully garnished food, edible flowers and delicious healthy smoothies, need I say more?
Head down to St Kilda for bay side casual dining, family friendly and relaxed. Walk straight into the beach afterward
11 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
18 Jacka BlvdHead down to St Kilda for bay side casual dining, family friendly and relaxed. Walk straight into the beach afterward
Quintessential Melbourne pub with classic Australian favourites and cozy open fire. Great place to drink and dance after 11pm!
19 locals recommend
The Wolf Windsor
152 Chapel StQuintessential Melbourne pub with classic Australian favourites and cozy open fire. Great place to drink and dance after 11pm!
Local hotspot with great vibes day and night! Yummy Mexican food and delicious Pina Coladas.
34 locals recommend
Yellow Bird Cafe
122 Chapel StLocal hotspot with great vibes day and night! Yummy Mexican food and delicious Pina Coladas.
Awesome rooftop bar, a great place to enjoy on a warm Melbourne night!
187 locals recommend
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel StAwesome rooftop bar, a great place to enjoy on a warm Melbourne night!
Neighbourhoods
Local and friendly, this boutique suburb has great access to everything South Yarra has to offer with a more intimate and peaceful feel
29 locals recommend
Windsor
Local and friendly, this boutique suburb has great access to everything South Yarra has to offer with a more intimate and peaceful feel
Saint Kilda is vibrant and fun, a beachside suburb with a heritage theme park and lots to do. Often hosting festivals in the beachside park there’s always something going on. Walk down the famous pier at sunset for a treat.
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
Saint Kilda is vibrant and fun, a beachside suburb with a heritage theme park and lots to do. Often hosting festivals in the beachside park there’s always something going on. Walk down the famous pier at sunset for a treat.
Chic and upmarket, South Yarra has always been a distinct suburb of Melbourne. A great place to go for quality products, high end shopping or a pamper day.
66 locals recommend
South Yarra
Chic and upmarket, South Yarra has always been a distinct suburb of Melbourne. A great place to go for quality products, high end shopping or a pamper day.
A wonderful nearby suburb that has a busier feel, they host fantastic permanent markets and an array of quality cafes
43 locals recommend
South Melbourne
A wonderful nearby suburb that has a busier feel, they host fantastic permanent markets and an array of quality cafes
If you’re looking for a night of fine dining head straight to Southbank with stunning waterfront views of the Yarra River and impressive visual effects there’s plenty of restaurants to choose from. While you’re there you can pop into Crown Casino or go up to the Sky Deck in Eureka Tower.
178 locals recommend
Southbank
If you’re looking for a night of fine dining head straight to Southbank with stunning waterfront views of the Yarra River and impressive visual effects there’s plenty of restaurants to choose from. While you’re there you can pop into Crown Casino or go up to the Sky Deck in Eureka Tower.
Sightseeing
One of the most stunning sights on a nice day the view of the city from the park as you walk around the lake is spectacular
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
One of the most stunning sights on a nice day the view of the city from the park as you walk around the lake is spectacular
An impressive art gallery that has plenty of free galleries and world renowned exhibitions. Make sure you stop for morning tea or a hot chocolate at the cafe on the second floor
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdAn impressive art gallery that has plenty of free galleries and world renowned exhibitions. Make sure you stop for morning tea or a hot chocolate at the cafe on the second floor
Perfect place for a walk and to soak in the quiet atmosphere of Melbourne, lots to see and explore here
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Perfect place for a walk and to soak in the quiet atmosphere of Melbourne, lots to see and explore here
An impressive monument to witness, entry is free and you can climb to the top for beautiful views of the city. A special place for Melbournians, it was built with funds raised by school children to honour the Australian soldiers of WWII
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
An impressive monument to witness, entry is free and you can climb to the top for beautiful views of the city. A special place for Melbournians, it was built with funds raised by school children to honour the Australian soldiers of WWII
If heritage, history or architecture is your thing you won’t be disappointed with a trip to one of the National Trusts properties, Ripponlea, Labassa and Como House are all located on the south side of the city and well worth a visit
18 locals recommend
Ripponlea
If heritage, history or architecture is your thing you won’t be disappointed with a trip to one of the National Trusts properties, Ripponlea, Labassa and Como House are all located on the south side of the city and well worth a visit
Shopping
One of my favourite book stores in all of Melbourne, it has a great selection especially for art lovers and photographers. Discovered most of my most cherished books in this store
22 locals recommend
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas PlOne of my favourite book stores in all of Melbourne, it has a great selection especially for art lovers and photographers. Discovered most of my most cherished books in this store
Famous dim sims, fresh fruit and veg, wine, pastries and unique arts and crafts
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StFamous dim sims, fresh fruit and veg, wine, pastries and unique arts and crafts
Perfect Melbourne vintage store where everything is secondhand to get that cute vintage look
7 locals recommend
Shag
130 Chapel StPerfect Melbourne vintage store where everything is secondhand to get that cute vintage look
BRONZE SNAKE
208 Chapel StMinimal, chic clothing store native to Melbourne with sustainable options!
City advice
Getting around
Take the tram
The nearby tram 6 goes direct to Flinders St Station in the city!
What to pack
4 Seasons in a Day
Melbourne weather is known for being wildly unpredictable so make sure you bring pieces you can layer and take on and off as the weather changes throughout the day
What to pack
Winter Woolies
If you’re coming in winter you’ll need to bring a warm jacket! It’s the perfect excuse to rug up and wear cozy beanies and gloves.
Customs and culture
Johnny Cash Wardrobe
Some of you might know this but Melbourners love to wear all black clothing! We’re talking head to toe. Try it out yourself and you might get addicted.
Getting around
Careful of Driving in the CBD
You may have heard about Melbourne’s dreaded hook turns, if you’re new to the city steer clear of driving in the grid