Guidebook for Melbourne
Sightseeing
The Hellenic Museum
280 William StHistorical site
The Mint
318 William StTourist attraction
A great place to walk, enjoy the view, and think about your next life goal.
35 locals recommend
Harbour Esplanade
Harbour EsplanadeA great place to walk, enjoy the view, and think about your next life goal.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayEssentials
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetTourist attraction and fresh produce
Close at 12am. Just hop on tram 86 and stop at Southern Cross Station.
258 locals recommend
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StClose at 12am. Just hop on tram 86 and stop at Southern Cross Station.
Everything Else
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William StParks
Shopping
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetCentral shopping mall
Central shopping strip featuring stores including H&M, David Jones, Myers, Swarovski and Cue
412 locals recommend
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallCentral shopping strip featuring stores including H&M, David Jones, Myers, Swarovski and Cue
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StMajor central shopping mall
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetMelbourne Central Station
Food Scene
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlOne of Melbourne's top brunch places
Brick Lane Melbourne
33 Guildford LnWonderbao
Great chinese buns (Pao) with a twist.
Greek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours. Edit
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StGreek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours. Edit
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
Cargo
55A Newquay PromenadeGreat food and beer selections
Hortus X Seven Seeds
131-141 Harbour EsplanadeGreat coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Great views of the Queen Victoria library. $8 jugs during happy hour.
226 locals recommend
Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetGreat views of the Queen Victoria library. $8 jugs during happy hour.
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
413 Elizabeth StGreat music, crowd, and selection of drinks.
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.
Parks & Nature
Take the 96 Tram towards St Kilda Beach. Many shops and eateries available there. And Luna Park is there too
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
Take the 96 Tram towards St Kilda Beach. Many shops and eateries available there. And Luna Park is there too
Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeSee the iconic Brighton Beach colourful bathing boxes.
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
72 locals recommend
Carlton
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.