Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StGreat coffee
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
12 Sutherland StBest donuts in town
MoVida Aqui
500 Bourke StGreat for tapas and drink specials
Papa Goose Restaurant & Bar
91-93 Flinders LaneFine dining
Wonderbao
Great chinese buns (Pao) with a twist.
Greek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StGreek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
China Bar
235 Russell StOpen 24 hours. Good for late night hunger pangs.
Mama's Buoi
350 Bourke StVietnamese cuisine with a modern touch.
Gemma Simply Italian
183 Elgin StAmazing Italian food. Highly recommended.
Longrain Restaurant
44 Little Bourke StSouth East Asian fusion food.
Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine
25 Market LnAward-winning Japanese restaurant
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StGrain Store
517 Flinders LnProbably need to take an Uber or taxi there, but it's worth the trip. Amazing Thai dishes, some say even better than most Thai restaurants in Asia.
89 locals recommend
Jinda Thai Restaurant
1 Ferguson StProbably need to take an Uber or taxi there, but it's worth the trip. Amazing Thai dishes, some say even better than most Thai restaurants in Asia.
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot.
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot.
Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
1 Cobden StreetAmazing Korean BBQ restaurant.
Arguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
65 locals recommend
Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StArguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
Authentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
41 locals recommend
Malaysian Laksa House
449 Elizabeth StAuthentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
Really tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
49 locals recommend
NeNe Chicken
410 Elizabeth StReally tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
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25 Wills StABC Chicken
361 Queen StGood Korean fried chicken.
Fish Bar
25 Newquay PromenadeGreat fish and chips by the dock
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlBrick Lane Melbourne
33 Guildford LnCargo
Great food and beer selections
Hortus X Seven Seeds
131-141 Harbour EsplanadeGreat coffee
Everything Else
UrbanMinder
327 La Trobe StWe're there for you :)
Getting Around
Flagstaff Station
Closest train station
Southern Cross Station
Major train station
Parliament Station
Arts & Culture
Melbourne Mint
280-318 William StThe Hellenic Museum
280 William StAustralia's oldest, largest, and most popular art museum. Constantly features art exhibitions from renown artists.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdAustralia's oldest, largest, and most popular art museum. Constantly features art exhibitions from renown artists.
See the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuaySee the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
No license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.
31 locals recommend
Melbourne Boat Hire - Yarra River Cruise Providers
45 Newquay PromenadeNo license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.
Shopping
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Street Get your freshest produce at cheapest prices
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetShopping district
Home to all the big global brands including Coach, Uniqlo and many others
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StHome to all the big global brands including Coach, Uniqlo and many others
Queen Victoria Square
Home to great shopping including Big W, Dan Murphys and Officeworks
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetMelbourne Central Station
Essentials
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StMajor supermarket for all your daily needs
Drinks & Nightlife
Spice Market
Beaney LaneHigh-end nightspot next to Grand Hyatt.
iDarts HIVE
243 Little Lonsdale StGreat place to drink and play darts. Warning: Can be addictive!
Great music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
66 locals recommend
Ms Collins
425 Collins StGreat music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
Great DJ stage and dance floor. Frequently features world-famous DJs. Balcony has great views of Southbank too.
33 locals recommend
Level 3 Nightclubs at Crown
8 Whiteman StreetGreat DJ stage and dance floor. Frequently features world-famous DJs. Balcony has great views of Southbank too.
Bond Melbourne
24 Bond StSleek decor, VIP rooms, great DJs.
Great selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
82 locals recommend
Boilermaker House
209-211 Lonsdale StGreat selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
Beautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
32 locals recommend
Manchuria
7-9 Waratah PlBeautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
Workshop Espresso
500 George StGreat music, crowd, and selection of drinks.
Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetUltra popular Asian-themed bar with $8 jugs during happy hour.
Frequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.
241 locals recommend
Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeFrequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.