Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
N2 Extreme Gelato Melbourne
18 Sutherland StreetGreat frozen desserts using liquid nitrogen
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
12 Sutherland StGreat Donuts
Specialty coffee, brekkie and bagels served in a light, vintage-chic cafe with eclectic decor.
246 locals raden deze aan
Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnSpecialty coffee, brekkie and bagels served in a light, vintage-chic cafe with eclectic decor.
Pie Face
99 Spencer StAuthentic Australian meat pies
Creative cocktails mixed in an opulent basement setting, with red velvet curtains and leather sofas.
228 locals raden deze aan
Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneCreative cocktails mixed in an opulent basement setting, with red velvet curtains and leather sofas.
Unique Modern Australian dining experience on a restored, moving streetcar with vintage decor.
88 locals raden deze aan
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
125 Normanby RdUnique Modern Australian dining experience on a restored, moving streetcar with vintage decor.
Korean eatery cooking up curries, soups, and hot pots, with some Japanese dishes, plus delivery
161 locals raden deze aan
Kass Kass Restaurant
500 Flinders StKorean eatery cooking up curries, soups, and hot pots, with some Japanese dishes, plus delivery
Nepalese mains, curries, and sides in modest restaurant with prints on the walls, plus takeaway.
80 locals raden deze aan
Gurkhas Express
500 Flinders StreetNepalese mains, curries, and sides in modest restaurant with prints on the walls, plus takeaway.
Classy, high-ceilinged restaurant with mezzanine, serving chargrilled steaks and matched local wine.
165 locals raden deze aan
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
42-44 King StClassy, high-ceilinged restaurant with mezzanine, serving chargrilled steaks and matched local wine.
Burgers and salads, plus brekkie and coffee, dished up in a quaint diner with old-fashioned decor.
124 locals raden deze aan
Perkup Cafe & Burger Bar
610 Collins StBurgers and salads, plus brekkie and coffee, dished up in a quaint diner with old-fashioned decor.
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale Street24 hour Hungry Jack's
Exposed-brick roaster pouring its own blends, serving modern cafe food and selling coffee equipment.
107 locals raden deze aan
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
19-21 Leveson StExposed-brick roaster pouring its own blends, serving modern cafe food and selling coffee equipment.
Cooking institute restaurant serving modern dishes from trainee chefs and hospitality students
59 locals raden deze aan
Angliss Restaurant
550 Little Lonsdale StCooking institute restaurant serving modern dishes from trainee chefs and hospitality students
Pie Face
99 Spencer St24 hour pies & coffee
Refined comfort food in a rustic old-school pub over 2 levels with wood-panelled walls, and booths.
181 locals raden deze aan
Saint & Rogue
582 Little Collins StRefined comfort food in a rustic old-school pub over 2 levels with wood-panelled walls, and booths.
Smart, modern spot for Japanese fusion food at a long communal table under hanging lamps, plus bar.
161 locals raden deze aan
Yuzu at Church Lane
480 Collins StSmart, modern spot for Japanese fusion food at a long communal table under hanging lamps, plus bar.
High-end food in rustic-chic, bluestone ex-butter factory with dangling bare tree branches, and bar
81 locals raden deze aan
Hare & Grace Restaurant
525 Collins StreetHigh-end food in rustic-chic, bluestone ex-butter factory with dangling bare tree branches, and bar
Elegant dining room with polished floorboards and exposed-brick walls, for Modern French dining
148 locals raden deze aan
Mr Mason Melbourne
530 Collins StElegant dining room with polished floorboards and exposed-brick walls, for Modern French dining
Established, smart French restaurant with vast wine list and specials, catering to business lunches.
163 locals raden deze aan
Bergerac Restaurant
555 Lonsdale StEstablished, smart French restaurant with vast wine list and specials, catering to business lunches.
Carefully-presented, upmarket breakfasts, posh burgers and pizza in spacious restaurant and terrace
168 locals raden deze aan
Three Four Knock on the Door
188 Bay StCarefully-presented, upmarket breakfasts, posh burgers and pizza in spacious restaurant and terrace
Japanese specialties offered in a smart dining room with traditional decor and timber floors.
83 locals raden deze aan
Taketori fusion japanese food
269 King StJapanese specialties offered in a smart dining room with traditional decor and timber floors.
Elegant hotel restaurant with upscale dishes and stunning city views through ceiling-high windows.
167 locals raden deze aan
No35
25 Collins StElegant hotel restaurant with upscale dishes and stunning city views through ceiling-high windows.
French toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe with warm vibe
413 locals raden deze aan
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlFrench toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe with warm vibe
Hip basement venue for Japanese izakaya-style tapas and drinks, plus classic mains and group tables
230 locals raden deze aan
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StHip basement venue for Japanese izakaya-style tapas and drinks, plus classic mains and group tables
Italian fusion dining in an ambient room with dark walls and high-ceilings, or on a rooftop terrace.
163 locals raden deze aan
Sarti
6 Russell PlItalian fusion dining in an ambient room with dark walls and high-ceilings, or on a rooftop terrace.
Traditional Korean dishes in a rustic-chic space with exposed brick and hanging spherical lamps.
17 locals raden deze aan
Oriental Spoon
254 La Trobe StTraditional Korean dishes in a rustic-chic space with exposed brick and hanging spherical lamps.
Korean share plates and drinks served in a hidden basement with private booths and a wood interior.
16 locals raden deze aan
Joomak
409 Swanston StKorean share plates and drinks served in a hidden basement with private booths and a wood interior.
Cool chain for burgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options.
7 locals raden deze aan
Grill'd Southern Cross
Spencer StreetCool chain for burgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options.
A multi-award winner for Most Creative and Best Cuisine at the Melbourne Asian Food Festival, Tomodachi also specializes in banquets, omakase (Japanese style degustation dinners) and catering platters
Tomodachi Melbourne Central
180 La Trobe StA multi-award winner for Most Creative and Best Cuisine at the Melbourne Asian Food Festival, Tomodachi also specializes in banquets, omakase (Japanese style degustation dinners) and catering platters
Modern Asian food in a sprawling space with bar, courtyard and tables next to a huge red lantern
42 locals raden deze aan
Red Spice Road
141 Queen StModern Asian food in a sprawling space with bar, courtyard and tables next to a huge red lantern
Elegant fine dining restaurant in the Rialto building, with tasting menus and sweeping city views.
270 locals raden deze aan
Vue de monde
525 Collins StElegant fine dining restaurant in the Rialto building, with tasting menus and sweeping city views.
Italian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.
84 locals raden deze aan
Tipo 00
361 Little Bourke StItalian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.
Elegant restaurant with polished wood floors and chandeliers, serving a sophisticated global menu.
158 locals raden deze aan
Syracuse Winebar & Tapas Melbourne CBD
23 Bank PlElegant restaurant with polished wood floors and chandeliers, serving a sophisticated global menu.
Classic, polished pub with snacks, share plates, grills and outdoor areas, in the former Royal Mint.
165 locals raden deze aan
The Mint
318 William StClassic, polished pub with snacks, share plates, grills and outdoor areas, in the former Royal Mint.
Social enterprise with organic food, volunteer waitstaff, eclectic decor, and yoga in a homey cafe
47 locals raden deze aan
Kinfolk
673 Bourke StSocial enterprise with organic food, volunteer waitstaff, eclectic decor, and yoga in a homey cafe
Specialty coffee shop serving cakes in a quirky space with wood panelling and bar stools
277 locals raden deze aan
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StSpecialty coffee shop serving cakes in a quirky space with wood panelling and bar stools
Risque stage show in a Gothic venue with a 3-course banquet and desserts like 'Death by Chocolate'.
22 locals raden deze aan
Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant
100 Victoria StreetRisque stage show in a Gothic venue with a 3-course banquet and desserts like 'Death by Chocolate'.
Modern, light-filled steakhouse with casual eating areas and formal dining room with tablecloths
King's Steak & Seafood Bar
209 King StModern, light-filled steakhouse with casual eating areas and formal dining room with tablecloths
Genki Sushi
02 Convention Centre PlSushi
Spanish tapas, mains and sharing plates in a large, European-style dining room with booth seating.
6 locals raden deze aan
Boho South Wharf
35 Dukes WalkSpanish tapas, mains and sharing plates in a large, European-style dining room with booth seating.
Soaring space for BBQ with a central open kitchen, a long bar and waterfront views from the terrace.
6 locals raden deze aan
Meat Market South Wharf
53 S Wharf PromenadeSoaring space for BBQ with a central open kitchen, a long bar and waterfront views from the terrace.
Modern izakaya dining in a stylish setting with a long marble bar, water views and top-shelf sake.
11 locals raden deze aan
Akachochin
33 S Wharf PromenadeModern izakaya dining in a stylish setting with a long marble bar, water views and top-shelf sake.
The first western-style PHO24 restaurant, breaking all the rules with a fast, fresh & healthy twist on classic Vietnamese pho meals
13 locals raden deze aan
PHO24
656 Little Bourke StThe first western-style PHO24 restaurant, breaking all the rules with a fast, fresh & healthy twist on classic Vietnamese pho meals
Great place for breakfast or lunch right over the road from the apartment in the Spencer Outlet Centre
Le Cirque
27 Star CresGreat place for breakfast or lunch right over the road from the apartment in the Spencer Outlet Centre
Sightseeing
The longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World and one of the oldest Chinatowns in the Southern Hemisphere
464 locals raden deze aan
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnThe longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World and one of the oldest Chinatowns in the Southern Hemisphere
Collins Street is a major street in the central Melbourne running approximately east to west. It is notable as Melbourne's traditional main street and best known street
20 locals raden deze aan
Collins St
Collins Street is a major street in the central Melbourne running approximately east to west. It is notable as Melbourne's traditional main street and best known street
Art museum in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum.
1737 locals raden deze aan
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdArt museum in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum.
RMIT University is a high volume Australian public university of technology, design, and enterprise based in Melbourne, Victoria
205 locals raden deze aan
RMIT University
124 La Trobe StRMIT University is a high volume Australian public university of technology, design, and enterprise based in Melbourne, Victoria
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
630 locals raden deze aan
Queen Victoria Market station
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
Home to over 10,000 animals, including one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles in the state-of-the-art Croc Lair exhibit
557 locals raden deze aan
Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetHome to over 10,000 animals, including one of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles in the state-of-the-art Croc Lair exhibit
Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
315 locals raden deze aan
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetMovie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
Cinema chain offering blockbusters and indie films, plus kids' programs and live music screenings.
322 locals raden deze aan
HOYTS
La Trobe StreetCinema chain offering blockbusters and indie films, plus kids' programs and live music screenings.
he Melbourne Exhibition Centre was opened on 14 February 1996, and hosts thousands of large exhibitions, some being annual events.
263 locals raden deze aan
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Plhe Melbourne Exhibition Centre was opened on 14 February 1996, and hosts thousands of large exhibitions, some being annual events.
Built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
341 locals raden deze aan
Shrine of Remembrance
Built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
797 locals raden deze aan
Federation Square
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and cellar bar with kitsch decor including a mounted giraffe, for Modern European food.
98 locals raden deze aan
State of Grace
27 King StRestaurant and cellar bar with kitsch decor including a mounted giraffe, for Modern European food.
Plush art deco penthouse bar with a city-facing balcony, specialising in cocktails and cigars.
166 locals raden deze aan
Blue Diamond
123 Queen StreetPlush art deco penthouse bar with a city-facing balcony, specialising in cocktails and cigars.
Laneway steakhouse fixing char-grilled meats in a modern space with funky artwork and wine racks.
85 locals raden deze aan
Squires Loft City Grill Room
535 Little Lonsdale StLaneway steakhouse fixing char-grilled meats in a modern space with funky artwork and wine racks.
Pink-and-white rooftop cocktail bar with garden furniture and grassy areas, offering small plates.
163 locals raden deze aan
Madame Brussels
59 Bourke StPink-and-white rooftop cocktail bar with garden furniture and grassy areas, offering small plates.
Funky Spanish joint dishing up classics from pork belly to paella, plus a wide choice of vermouths.
207 locals raden deze aan
Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetFunky Spanish joint dishing up classics from pork belly to paella, plus a wide choice of vermouths.
Beer, cocktails and eclectic bites in a sleek, vibrant space with Asian decor and balcony tables
226 locals raden deze aan
Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetBeer, cocktails and eclectic bites in a sleek, vibrant space with Asian decor and balcony tables
Trendy bar offering cocktails in a playful science lab-themed space, plus DJs playing upstairs.
189 locals raden deze aan
The Croft Institute
21 Croft AlleyTrendy bar offering cocktails in a playful science lab-themed space, plus DJs playing upstairs.
‘House of Maximón’ will feature late-night dancing, lowbrow ‘makeshift’ cocktails, cold cured meats, pinxtos and spiced popcorn
158 locals raden deze aan
House of Maximón
16 Corrs Ln‘House of Maximón’ will feature late-night dancing, lowbrow ‘makeshift’ cocktails, cold cured meats, pinxtos and spiced popcorn
Eclectic cocktails, beers and Thai dishes served in a cool, bustling bar with murals on the walls.
381 locals raden deze aan
Cookie
252 Swanston StEclectic cocktails, beers and Thai dishes served in a cool, bustling bar with murals on the walls.
Buzzing dance club featuring well-known DJs and themed events in an opulently decorated space.
Sorry Grandma
590 Little Bourke StBuzzing dance club featuring well-known DJs and themed events in an opulently decorated space.
Arts & Culture
A natural and cultural history museum designed by Denton Corker Marshall Architects and finished construction in 2001
593 locals raden deze aan
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StA natural and cultural history museum designed by Denton Corker Marshall Architects and finished construction in 2001
A museum consists of a bluestone building and courtyard, and is located next to the old City Police Watch House and City Courts buildings.
291 locals raden deze aan
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StA museum consists of a bluestone building and courtyard, and is located next to the old City Police Watch House and City Courts buildings.
Staatsbibliotheek van Victoria
328 Swanston StState Library of Victoria
Shopping
Chain retailer supplying on-trend clothing, swimwear, accessories & shoes.
37 locals raden deze aan
H&M
350 Bourke StChain retailer supplying on-trend clothing, swimwear, accessories & shoes.
Haigh's Chocolates is an Australian confectionery industry company selling high quality chocolate and related products
Haigh's Chocolates
191 Swanston WalkHaigh's Chocolates is an Australian confectionery industry company selling high quality chocolate and related products
Mossman DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlaceDFO South Wharf has more than 180 stores with up to 70% off
David Jones
310 Bourke StOne of the most popular Australian department stores
Spanish fashion chain offering on-trend house-brand clothing, shoes & accessories.
157 locals raden deze aan
Zara
Bourke StreetSpanish fashion chain offering on-trend house-brand clothing, shoes & accessories.
A collection of boutiques, specialty stores, services and food halls - many of which you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne.
163 locals raden deze aan
Nosh - Galleria, Melbourne
352 Little Collins StA collection of boutiques, specialty stores, services and food halls - many of which you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne.
Hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons.
773 locals raden deze aan
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StHosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons.
a uniquely positioned, well established shopping and entertainment precinct located in the heart of Melbourne city
153 locals raden deze aan
QV Melbourne
Swanston Streeta uniquely positioned, well established shopping and entertainment precinct located in the heart of Melbourne city
Myer Melbourne
336 Bourke StAustralia's largest department store group
Melbourne Central Station
Supermarket
The latest addition to Shopping centres Melbourne and Discount outlets Melbourne
290 locals raden deze aan
Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer StThe latest addition to Shopping centres Melbourne and Discount outlets Melbourne
Getting Around
Southern Cross Station
Major railway station in Docklands, Melbourne.
Europcar Melbourne City
89 Franklin StEuropcar hire
Budget Car and Truck Rental
155 locals raden deze aan
Budget Car & Truck Rental Southern Cross Station
99 Spencer StBudget Car and Truck Rental
A railway station on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne, Australia. It serves the entire metropolitan rail network
710 locals raden deze aan
Flinders Street Station
Flinders StreetA railway station on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne, Australia. It serves the entire metropolitan rail network
Melbourne Central Station
Train Station
Skybus
44 Spencer StSkybus terminal
Melbourne Central Station
Tram stop in free tram area