Melbourne
Food Scene
Perkup is a fun, energetic Cafe and Burger Bar for the best coffee, salads, burgers and fries in town. Try our burgers at Perkup on Collins street.
124 locals recommend
Perkup Cafe & Burger Bar
610 Collins StPerkup is a fun, energetic Cafe and Burger Bar for the best coffee, salads, burgers and fries in town. Try our burgers at Perkup on Collins street.
Mexican restaurant, Mamasita is the ideal Melbourne CBD restaurant to host your next intimate dinner for two or for a large group dinner. www.mamasita.com.au
286 locals recommend
Mamasita
11 Collins StMexican restaurant, Mamasita is the ideal Melbourne CBD restaurant to host your next intimate dinner for two or for a large group dinner. www.mamasita.com.au
Creative takes on locally sourced seafood served in a classy setting with outside seating.
114 locals recommend
Box Seafood Restaurant
189 Collins StCreative takes on locally sourced seafood served in a classy setting with outside seating.
If it’s elegance and informal fine dining that you’re after then Syracuse has the perfect dining experience waiting for you. www.syracuserestaurant.com.au
158 locals recommend
Syracuse Winebar & Tapas Melbourne CBD
23 Bank PlIf it’s elegance and informal fine dining that you’re after then Syracuse has the perfect dining experience waiting for you. www.syracuserestaurant.com.au
Buzzing, rustic-chic cafe with a sunny courtyard, for coffee of the day and inventive breakfasts.
335 locals recommend
Auction Rooms
103-107 Errol StBuzzing, rustic-chic cafe with a sunny courtyard, for coffee of the day and inventive breakfasts.
Di Bella cafe’s ocean trout salad is top notch. Imagine fresh salad with lots of flavour and your favourite fish. Yum. dibellacoffee.com
107 locals recommend
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
19-21 Leveson StDi Bella cafe’s ocean trout salad is top notch. Imagine fresh salad with lots of flavour and your favourite fish. Yum. dibellacoffee.com
Another North Melbourne cafe! This local spot has the best mushroom and bacon plate, ever. The coffee is marvelous, service is good and it’s local. www.twentyandsix.com.au
189 locals recommend
Twenty & Six Espresso
594 Queensberry StAnother North Melbourne cafe! This local spot has the best mushroom and bacon plate, ever. The coffee is marvelous, service is good and it’s local. www.twentyandsix.com.au
A luscious afternoon of pink libations and moreish manna when Victoria’s best pink drinks are on show at the Think Pink Picnic, a rooftop celebration at Madame Brussels. http://bit.ly/1o3wTba
97 locals recommend
Madame Brussels Lane
Madame Brussels LaneA luscious afternoon of pink libations and moreish manna when Victoria’s best pink drinks are on show at the Think Pink Picnic, a rooftop celebration at Madame Brussels. http://bit.ly/1o3wTba
Great little underrated cafe. Fantastic bagels and coffee. A must go. http://j.mp/1s0t6A4
246 locals recommend
Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnGreat little underrated cafe. Fantastic bagels and coffee. A must go. http://j.mp/1s0t6A4
One of my personal favourites. Best coffee in Melbourne IMO. http://j.mp/1tKKHrS
277 locals recommend
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StOne of my personal favourites. Best coffee in Melbourne IMO. http://j.mp/1tKKHrS
One of the top 5 Melbourne cafes to go to if you are into your coffee. http://j.mp/1rX54QG
190 locals recommend
Sensory Lab
310 Little Collins StOne of the top 5 Melbourne cafes to go to if you are into your coffee. http://j.mp/1rX54QG
One of the top 10 Melbourne cafes to go to if you are a "Cafe Connoisseur". http://j.mp/1m1Wrr6
413 locals recommend
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlOne of the top 10 Melbourne cafes to go to if you are a "Cafe Connoisseur". http://j.mp/1m1Wrr6
Your bucket list is not complete without a reference to dining at Vue de Monde at least once, because for once the hype is justified. http://j.mp/1AIwNsT
270 locals recommend
Vue de monde
525 Collins StYour bucket list is not complete without a reference to dining at Vue de Monde at least once, because for once the hype is justified. http://j.mp/1AIwNsT
Discover the best sake and tataki this side of Shibuya, served in a slick basement space. http://j.mp/izakayadenmel
230 locals recommend
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StDiscover the best sake and tataki this side of Shibuya, served in a slick basement space. http://j.mp/izakayadenmel
Chinatown is a distinctive and well known area of Melbourne which dates back to the gold rush days of the 1850s. Great selection of restaurants 24/7. chinatownmelbourne.com.au
14 locals recommend
Chinatown Melbourne
Little Bourke StreetChinatown is a distinctive and well known area of Melbourne which dates back to the gold rush days of the 1850s. Great selection of restaurants 24/7. chinatownmelbourne.com.au
A famous fleet of historical trams that have become the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. www.tramrestaurant.com.au
88 locals recommend
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
125 Normanby RdA famous fleet of historical trams that have become the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. www.tramrestaurant.com.au
Cherry and Twigs is an attractive cafe in Flinders Lane at the Spencer Street end. These guys take their coffee seriously and aim to please.
170 locals recommend
Cherry and Twigs
555 Flinders LnCherry and Twigs is an attractive cafe in Flinders Lane at the Spencer Street end. These guys take their coffee seriously and aim to please.
A classic breakfast along Flinders Street - pair of poached eggs on lightly toasted English muffins, topped with smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce
139 locals recommend
FIVE66
566 Flinders StreetA classic breakfast along Flinders Street - pair of poached eggs on lightly toasted English muffins, topped with smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce
Sushi, salad and hot dishes in a buzzy counter-service cafe decorated with kitschy Japanese finds.
184 locals recommend
Purple Peanuts Japanese Cafe
620 Collins StSushi, salad and hot dishes in a buzzy counter-service cafe decorated with kitschy Japanese finds.
Classy, high-ceilinged restaurant with mezzanine, serving chargrilled steaks and matched local wine.
165 locals recommend
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
42-44 King StClassy, high-ceilinged restaurant with mezzanine, serving chargrilled steaks and matched local wine.
Korean eatery cooking up curries, soups, and hot pots, with some Japanese dishes, plus delivery.
161 locals recommend
Kass Kass Restaurant
500 Flinders StKorean eatery cooking up curries, soups, and hot pots, with some Japanese dishes, plus delivery.
Informal Venetian-inspired dining with open kitchen area and vast wine list in city block forecourt
128 locals recommend
Merchant Osteria Veneta
495 Collins StInformal Venetian-inspired dining with open kitchen area and vast wine list in city block forecourt
Smart, modern spot for Japanese fusion food at a long communal table under hanging lamps, plus bar.
161 locals recommend
Yuzu at Church Lane
480 Collins StSmart, modern spot for Japanese fusion food at a long communal table under hanging lamps, plus bar.
Dumplings are the specialty at this airy, modern Taiwanese restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows.
159 locals recommend
Mr Huang Jin
24 Katherine PlDumplings are the specialty at this airy, modern Taiwanese restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Carefully-presented, upmarket breakfasts, posh burgers and pizza in spacious restaurant and terrace.
168 locals recommend
Three Four Knock on the Door
188 Bay StCarefully-presented, upmarket breakfasts, posh burgers and pizza in spacious restaurant and terrace.
Established, smart French restaurant with vast wine list and specials, catering to business lunches.
163 locals recommend
Bergerac Restaurant
555 Lonsdale StEstablished, smart French restaurant with vast wine list and specials, catering to business lunches.
Refined comfort food in a rustic old-school pub over 2 levels with wood-panelled walls, and booths.
181 locals recommend
Saint & Rogue
582 Little Collins StRefined comfort food in a rustic old-school pub over 2 levels with wood-panelled walls, and booths.
Hungry Jack's
301 Smithfield Rd24-hour Hungry Jacks
Good place for lunch if you're in the Southern Cross and downtown area. They serve a healthy spread of sandwiches and kitchen selections.
195 locals recommend
Grain Store
517 Flinders LnGood place for lunch if you're in the Southern Cross and downtown area. They serve a healthy spread of sandwiches and kitchen selections.
Pie Face
99 Spencer St24-hour Pie Face
Meals cooked on mini charcoal BBQs at the table in an industrial-chic spot with graffitied walls.
101 locals recommend
Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant
562 Little Bourke StMeals cooked on mini charcoal BBQs at the table in an industrial-chic spot with graffitied walls.
Japanese specialties offered in a smart dining room with traditional decor and timber floors.
83 locals recommend
Taketori fusion japanese food
269 King StJapanese specialties offered in a smart dining room with traditional decor and timber floors.
Laneway steakhouse fixing char-grilled meats in a modern space with funky artwork and wine racks.
85 locals recommend
Squires Loft City Grill Room
535 Little Lonsdale StLaneway steakhouse fixing char-grilled meats in a modern space with funky artwork and wine racks.
Closest thing to the best burgers Melbourne. Would return in a heartbeat for another. Quick, friendly service is an added bonus.
17 locals recommend
Royal Stacks
470 Collins StClosest thing to the best burgers Melbourne. Would return in a heartbeat for another. Quick, friendly service is an added bonus.
Local standby for Indian classics like chicken tikka in a simple spot, plus meal deals and delivery.
Gourmet Curry Hut Indian Cuisine
318 Little Collins StLocal standby for Indian classics like chicken tikka in a simple spot, plus meal deals and delivery.
Authentic take on Sichuan food and style we aim to make everyone feel at home while introducing Melbourne to the wonderful flavours of Sichuan cuisine.
11 locals recommend
David's Hotpot
279 La Trobe StAuthentic take on Sichuan food and style we aim to make everyone feel at home while introducing Melbourne to the wonderful flavours of Sichuan cuisine.
This restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD takes the flavours and spices of Asia’s Sunda region – a catch-all that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and other nations attached to the tectonic plate of the same name – and remixes them as thoughtful, nuanced, high-definition dishes. Melbourne is noticeably short on Southeast Asian restaurants cooking and plating dishes in the way that Sunda does.
11 locals recommend
Sunda Dining
18 Punch LnThis restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD takes the flavours and spices of Asia’s Sunda region – a catch-all that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and other nations attached to the tectonic plate of the same name – and remixes them as thoughtful, nuanced, high-definition dishes. Melbourne is noticeably short on Southeast Asian restaurants cooking and plating dishes in the way that Sunda does.
Forget sous-vide baths or Pacojets. Dave Verheul does extraordinary things with his ferocious redgum-fired oven. Especially so when it comes to vegetables. His talent is complemented by a team of genuine wine-lovers, who'll guide through the list with wit and sensitivity.
43 locals recommend
Embla
122 Russell StForget sous-vide baths or Pacojets. Dave Verheul does extraordinary things with his ferocious redgum-fired oven. Especially so when it comes to vegetables. His talent is complemented by a team of genuine wine-lovers, who'll guide through the list with wit and sensitivity.
Opening any good-quality restaurant in Melbourne is hard. But opening an exciting Italian restaurant in 2014? That's a feat indeed. Several years on and Tipo is still beset by queues of people keen to get a taste of its simple yet meticulously assembled pastas. Best arrive early.
84 locals recommend
Tipo 00
361 Little Bourke StOpening any good-quality restaurant in Melbourne is hard. But opening an exciting Italian restaurant in 2014? That's a feat indeed. Several years on and Tipo is still beset by queues of people keen to get a taste of its simple yet meticulously assembled pastas. Best arrive early.
The follow-up to Tipo 00 stretches beyond the pasta-bar concept to deliver meat and seafood dishes that are merely Italian-ish. But like Tipo, its subtle culinary innovations and familiar yet attentive service push the experience beyond expectations.
18 locals recommend
Osteria Ilaria
367 Little Bourke StThe follow-up to Tipo 00 stretches beyond the pasta-bar concept to deliver meat and seafood dishes that are merely Italian-ish. But like Tipo, its subtle culinary innovations and familiar yet attentive service push the experience beyond expectations.
Remember when we didn't share every dish on the table? Cumulus was one of the first to show us how good communal meals can be. It's still one of the best at it, whether you visit for a boozy brunch or a late-night snack.
200 locals recommend
Cumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnRemember when we didn't share every dish on the table? Cumulus was one of the first to show us how good communal meals can be. It's still one of the best at it, whether you visit for a boozy brunch or a late-night snack.
It may be a decade old but Matt McConnell's top-of-the-city bolthole hasn't been forgotten by Melbourne diners. Describing it as "tapas focussed" doesn't do justice to the delicacy and thoughtfulness of what appears on either the short regular menu, the expansive list of specials, or what's poured by the bar's excellent staff.
40 locals recommend
Bar Lourinhã
37 Little Collins StIt may be a decade old but Matt McConnell's top-of-the-city bolthole hasn't been forgotten by Melbourne diners. Describing it as "tapas focussed" doesn't do justice to the delicacy and thoughtfulness of what appears on either the short regular menu, the expansive list of specials, or what's poured by the bar's excellent staff.
When Ronnie di Stasio’s first restaurant Rosati opened in 1985, it took eating standards in the CBD to a new level. Arriving 34 years later, Di Stasio Citta marked a fittingly blockbuster return to the city centre. Beyond the colourful mural and sleek grey brutalist facade is a restaurant that bears all of the Di Stasio hallmarks. There’s contemporary art, schnitzel sandwiches and big plates of pasta, and impeccable service throughout.
8 locals recommend
Di Stasio Citta
45 Spring StWhen Ronnie di Stasio’s first restaurant Rosati opened in 1985, it took eating standards in the CBD to a new level. Arriving 34 years later, Di Stasio Citta marked a fittingly blockbuster return to the city centre. Beyond the colourful mural and sleek grey brutalist facade is a restaurant that bears all of the Di Stasio hallmarks. There’s contemporary art, schnitzel sandwiches and big plates of pasta, and impeccable service throughout.
French toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe with warm vibe.
413 locals recommend
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlFrench toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe with warm vibe.
This waterfront bakery and café on Central Pier makes freshly baked bread and patisseries daily.
10 locals recommend
Mill & Bakery at Central Pier
161 Harbour EsplanadeThis waterfront bakery and café on Central Pier makes freshly baked bread and patisseries daily.
It's a quick, cheap, high-variety option where everyone can drink tea and get back to work (if the dumpling coma doesn't hit you).
Gold Leaf Docklands Restaurant
Star CrescentIt's a quick, cheap, high-variety option where everyone can drink tea and get back to work (if the dumpling coma doesn't hit you).
Thai street food comes to Docklands by way of Pok Pok. Try Thai classics like fresh papaya salad, roast pork belly with rice, and pad thai.
14 locals recommend
Pok Pok Docklands
Bourke StreetThai street food comes to Docklands by way of Pok Pok. Try Thai classics like fresh papaya salad, roast pork belly with rice, and pad thai.
Kobe Jones right by the Yarra River combines Japanese flavours and Californian flair.
Kobe Jones Melbourne
38 Siddeley StKobe Jones right by the Yarra River combines Japanese flavours and Californian flair.
If you manage to get past Dinner by Heston’s long waiting list to score a rare table; congratulations, you lucky thing. You will be met with a marathon degustation showcasing Heston Blumenthal’s eccentric gastronomic experience inspired by British history and native Australian ingredients.
43 locals recommend
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
8 Whiteman StIf you manage to get past Dinner by Heston’s long waiting list to score a rare table; congratulations, you lucky thing. You will be met with a marathon degustation showcasing Heston Blumenthal’s eccentric gastronomic experience inspired by British history and native Australian ingredients.
Up-scale American diner The Merrywell makes one of the best burgers in Melbourne, but it also caters to those looking for a late-night pick-me-up or a sit down meal at the upstairs dining room.
34 locals recommend
Merrywell Bar and Dining
8 Whiteman StUp-scale American diner The Merrywell makes one of the best burgers in Melbourne, but it also caters to those looking for a late-night pick-me-up or a sit down meal at the upstairs dining room.
Tuck into classic regional Italian dishes at Neil Perry’s Rosetta Ristorante.
15 locals recommend
Rosetta Ristorante
8 Whiteman StTuck into classic regional Italian dishes at Neil Perry’s Rosetta Ristorante.
Guillaume Brahimi’s French bistro is all class but won’t break the bank. The large riverside terrace and dining area allows you to fully appreciate Melbourne’s European flair (though the Yarra is no Seine) while you tuck into the restaurant’s legendary souffle or plat du jour.
12 locals recommend
Bistro Guillaume
Whiteman StreetGuillaume Brahimi’s French bistro is all class but won’t break the bank. The large riverside terrace and dining area allows you to fully appreciate Melbourne’s European flair (though the Yarra is no Seine) while you tuck into the restaurant’s legendary souffle or plat du jour.
Neil Perry is probably the most prolific chef in Southbank and Spice Temple is his claim to Chinese cuisine. Yum cha is served from Thursday to Sunday, while the main menu touches on regional dishes, from Sichuan to Hunan.
43 locals recommend
Spice Temple
8 Whiteman StNeil Perry is probably the most prolific chef in Southbank and Spice Temple is his claim to Chinese cuisine. Yum cha is served from Thursday to Sunday, while the main menu touches on regional dishes, from Sichuan to Hunan.
Sake Restaurant and Bar’s riverside hold-out is so close to the water you can almost reach across and hop on a tour boat while you sit outdoors just below Hamer Hall.
27 locals recommend
Saké Restaurant & Bar Hamer Hall
100 St Kilda RdSake Restaurant and Bar’s riverside hold-out is so close to the water you can almost reach across and hop on a tour boat while you sit outdoors just below Hamer Hall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Formerly The Aylesbury, this venue has been revamped as Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop. http://bit.ly/1A3hyx1
207 locals recommend
Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetFormerly The Aylesbury, this venue has been revamped as Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop. http://bit.ly/1A3hyx1
In a heritage-listed shed at the end of Central Pier is the penthouse styled Alumbra, surrounded on three sides by water with stunning views of Docklands and city skyline. http://bit.ly/1B5xEcq
241 locals recommend
Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeIn a heritage-listed shed at the end of Central Pier is the penthouse styled Alumbra, surrounded on three sides by water with stunning views of Docklands and city skyline. http://bit.ly/1B5xEcq
Asian Beer Cafe takes you on a new and exciting experience every time you visit. http://bit.ly/1EkrjHt
Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetAsian Beer Cafe takes you on a new and exciting experience every time you visit. http://bit.ly/1EkrjHt
Pretty much the best rock and roll bar in the world. http://bit.ly/172ssIF
146 locals recommend
Cherry
68 Little Collins StPretty much the best rock and roll bar in the world. http://bit.ly/172ssIF
Currently ranked No. 2 bar in Melbourne and Number 31 in the world. http://bit.ly/1E6XcUd
228 locals recommend
Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneCurrently ranked No. 2 bar in Melbourne and Number 31 in the world. http://bit.ly/1E6XcUd
Cookie effortlessly combines Thai food with its mantra of being a Beer Hall, Eating House and Disco to create the perfect environment to dine, flirt, sip and reminisce. http://j.mp/1woJziB
381 locals recommend
Cookie
252 Swanston StCookie effortlessly combines Thai food with its mantra of being a Beer Hall, Eating House and Disco to create the perfect environment to dine, flirt, sip and reminisce. http://j.mp/1woJziB
This high-concept cocktail bar unites Soviet-era chic with Weimar Republic excess http://j.mp/1qR2RIz
188 locals recommend
Berlin Bar
16 Corrs LnThis high-concept cocktail bar unites Soviet-era chic with Weimar Republic excess http://j.mp/1qR2RIz
Offering a vision of what the journey into the afterlife might involve (if it began in a neon-lit saloon). Very cool. http://j.mp/1pZaOHY
158 locals recommend
House of Maximón
16 Corrs LnOffering a vision of what the journey into the afterlife might involve (if it began in a neon-lit saloon). Very cool. http://j.mp/1pZaOHY
Loosely designed around an old school science lab style bar with a massive collection of all manner of curious glassware. http://j.mp/1woJtYf
189 locals recommend
The Croft Institute
21 Croft AlleyLoosely designed around an old school science lab style bar with a massive collection of all manner of curious glassware. http://j.mp/1woJtYf
This Thai diner has a cool but unfussy vibe. The menu is mostly sharable and you can order wine by the carafe from the 'Wine Guy'. http://j.mp/chnchnmel
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnThis Thai diner has a cool but unfussy vibe. The menu is mostly sharable and you can order wine by the carafe from the 'Wine Guy'. http://j.mp/chnchnmel
Crown Place
Crown Placeexperience a world of entertainment at crown. www.crownmelbourne.com.au
Range of classic American mains, platters, drinks and punchbowl cocktails in eclectic 1920s setting.
185 locals recommend
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetRange of classic American mains, platters, drinks and punchbowl cocktails in eclectic 1920s setting.
Steaks, burgers and seafood dished up in a cosmopolitan pub with a cocktail lounge and a courtyard.
19 locals recommend
Mail Exchange Hotel
688 Bourke StSteaks, burgers and seafood dished up in a cosmopolitan pub with a cocktail lounge and a courtyard.
Compact bar with dark-wood accents and a chequerboard floor, pouring fancy cocktails and coffee.
48 locals recommend
Bar Americano
20 Presgrave PlCompact bar with dark-wood accents and a chequerboard floor, pouring fancy cocktails and coffee.
Late night martinis and classic cocktails in a quirky basement lounge with eclectic old-world decor.
74 locals recommend
Gin Palace
10 Russell PlLate night martinis and classic cocktails in a quirky basement lounge with eclectic old-world decor.
By the slice or by the pie, all the pizzas are classics, with just the right measure of inventiveness. The magic mushroom’s mix of cheese and mushrooms drizzled with truffle oil is satisfying, while the pepper pepperoni provides just enough bite. There’s always an interesting special or two to look out for.
But Pizza Pizza Pizza’s biggest surprise is the unnamed bar at the back, beyond a glossy black curtain. It’s a comfortable, moody, sitting-room only bar that specialises in classic cocktails. Melbourne is full of secrets, but this is undoubtedly one of the best kept.
10 locals recommend
Pizza Pizza Pizza
16 Meyers PlBy the slice or by the pie, all the pizzas are classics, with just the right measure of inventiveness. The magic mushroom’s mix of cheese and mushrooms drizzled with truffle oil is satisfying, while the pepper pepperoni provides just enough bite. There’s always an interesting special or two to look out for.
But Pizza Pizza Pizza’s biggest surprise is the unnamed bar at the back, beyond a glossy black curtain. It’s a comfortable, moody, sitting-room only bar that specialises in classic cocktails. Melbourne is full of secrets, but this is undoubtedly one of the best kept.
Sister to Double Happiness, this Chinese-themed cocktail and wine bar is one of Melbourne's best kept laneway secrets – and not just due to its hidden red door and a total absence of signage.
New Gold Mountain
21 Liverpool StreetSister to Double Happiness, this Chinese-themed cocktail and wine bar is one of Melbourne's best kept laneway secrets – and not just due to its hidden red door and a total absence of signage.
A generally young and discerning crowd distinguish Hell’s from many of the other suit-studded bars in the area.
23 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen
20A Centre PlA generally young and discerning crowd distinguish Hell’s from many of the other suit-studded bars in the area.
Epic cocktails, an extensive wine list boasting local and international wines, and 68 beer taps serving everything from Carlton Draught to Chicago’s Goose Island. Hightail Bar in the Docklands is a great choice for after work drinks to cater for all tastes.
7 locals recommend
Hightail
727 Collins StEpic cocktails, an extensive wine list boasting local and international wines, and 68 beer taps serving everything from Carlton Draught to Chicago’s Goose Island. Hightail Bar in the Docklands is a great choice for after work drinks to cater for all tastes.
Gaming complex with bowling alleys, arcades, virtual reality rides & bumper cars, plus a bar.
6 locals recommend
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Melbourne
440 Docklands DrGaming complex with bowling alleys, arcades, virtual reality rides & bumper cars, plus a bar.
Smart waterside venue with big windows, for breakfast, Italian food and casual international dishes
22 locals recommend
Berth
45 Newquay PromenadeSmart waterside venue with big windows, for breakfast, Italian food and casual international dishes
Buzzy waterside pub with exposed beams & pipes, delivering hefty steaks, cocktails & craft beer.
The General Assembly
29 S Wharf PromenadeBuzzy waterside pub with exposed beams & pipes, delivering hefty steaks, cocktails & craft beer.
Modern Italian food and wood-fired pizza, plus a wine bar with barstools, and a heated garden.
11 locals recommend
Watermark Docklands
800 Bourke StModern Italian food and wood-fired pizza, plus a wine bar with barstools, and a heated garden.
Waterslide Bar
3 Southgate AveDrinks
Upscale grills on a riverside terrace, or in a room with antler chandeliers and leather booths.
14 locals recommend
The Breslin Bar & Grill
1 Southbank BlvdUpscale grills on a riverside terrace, or in a room with antler chandeliers and leather booths.
With a focus on local craft beer, friendly service and relaxed vibes, The Market is a classic corner pub with a lot of heart.
7 locals recommend
The Market Hotel
160 Clarendon StWith a focus on local craft beer, friendly service and relaxed vibes, The Market is a classic corner pub with a lot of heart.
28 Skybar Lounge
8 Whiteman St28 Skybar Lounge, Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC
Sightseeing
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StThe Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located in Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StThe Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located in Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Victoria's war memorial and Melbourne's iconic landmark. www.shrine.org.au
Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd
Victoria's war memorial and Melbourne's iconic landmark. www.shrine.org.au
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place. www.fedsquare.com
127 locals recommend
Flinders Street Station - Stop 13
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place. www.fedsquare.com
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Only 3km from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing. http://j.mp/1s0tlLB
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
Only 3km from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing. http://j.mp/1s0tlLB
Arts & Culture
RMIT University is an Australian university of technology and design based in Melbourne, Victoria.
205 locals recommend
RMIT University
124 La Trobe StRMIT University is an Australian university of technology and design based in Melbourne, Victoria.
The University of Melbourne is an Australian public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyThe University of Melbourne is an Australian public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
A whole world of international art, displaying the National Gallery of Victoria's collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American Art. www.ngv.vic.gov.au
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdA whole world of international art, displaying the National Gallery of Victoria's collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American Art. www.ngv.vic.gov.au
Explore life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. museumvictoria.com.au
222 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St station
Explore life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. museumvictoria.com.au
The State Library of Victoria is the major reference and research library in Victoria, Australia. www.slv.vic.gov.au
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StThe State Library of Victoria is the major reference and research library in Victoria, Australia. www.slv.vic.gov.au
Shopping
Melbourne Central is a shopping complex linked to a train station. Great variety of stores and brands. www.melbournecentral.com.au
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetMelbourne Central is a shopping complex linked to a train station. Great variety of stores and brands. www.melbournecentral.com.au
The Galleria is a collection of boutiques, specialty stores, services and food halls - many of which you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne.
163 locals recommend
Nosh - Galleria, Melbourne
352 Little Collins StThe Galleria is a collection of boutiques, specialty stores, services and food halls - many of which you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne.
Melbourne's GPO makes for a totally unique retail and leisure experience.
175 locals recommend
Melbourne's GPO - Shopping Centre
350 Bourke StMelbourne's GPO makes for a totally unique retail and leisure experience.
Myer Melbourne is an iconic name in retail and is now the largest and most comprehensive department store in the southern hemisphere.
284 locals recommend
Myer Melbourne
336 Bourke StMyer Melbourne is an iconic name in retail and is now the largest and most comprehensive department store in the southern hemisphere.
Emporium Melbourne's 225 stores provide a fusion of fashion, culture, food and art.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StEmporium Melbourne's 225 stores provide a fusion of fashion, culture, food and art.
It’s a vibrant and bustling inner-city Market where you can shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods and more. www.qvm.com.au
630 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market station
It’s a vibrant and bustling inner-city Market where you can shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods and more. www.qvm.com.au
DFO South Wharf has more than 180 stores with up to 70% off. www.dfo.com.au/SouthWharf/
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlDFO South Wharf has more than 180 stores with up to 70% off. www.dfo.com.au/SouthWharf/
Spencer Outlet Centre offers a huge mix of retail outlet stores. www.spenceroutletcentre.com.au
290 locals recommend
Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer StSpencer Outlet Centre offers a huge mix of retail outlet stores. www.spenceroutletcentre.com.au
With its series of interconnected laneways, housing premium fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, abundance of cafes, restaurants and fast and fresh dining options and convenient CBD parking, QV Melbourne offers the quintessential city shopping experience.
153 locals recommend
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetWith its series of interconnected laneways, housing premium fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, abundance of cafes, restaurants and fast and fresh dining options and convenient CBD parking, QV Melbourne offers the quintessential city shopping experience.
Essentials
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetThe Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan StThe Nearest hospital.
QV Medical Centre
1 Elizabeth StThe Nearest local GP.
Woolworths Southern Cross Station (Metro)
Spencer StreetGroceries
Coles
Separation StreetGroceries
Melbourne Central Station
Groceries
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetGroceries
BIG W Queen Victoria Village
Lonsdale StreetEssentials
The Royal Women's Hospital
20 Flemington RdNearest women's hospital
Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd station
Nearest Children's hospital
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StGroceries