Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
High quality steaks and ribs each time we visit. Bookings recommended as wait time can be long during peak times.
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The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
3 Queens Bridge StreetHigh quality steaks and ribs each time we visit. Bookings recommended as wait time can be long during peak times.
Really nice coffee but it's the desserts you come here for. They are beautiful, creative and amazing! Definitely a must visit if you have a sweet tooth.
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Bibelot
285-287 Coventry StReally nice coffee but it's the desserts you come here for. They are beautiful, creative and amazing! Definitely a must visit if you have a sweet tooth.
Tucked away in a laneway in an old warehouse. Just awesome coffee and breakfast/brunch items.
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St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlTucked away in a laneway in an old warehouse. Just awesome coffee and breakfast/brunch items.
Popular Taiwanese restaurant. Popular with young diners. Food is affordable and the venue has a comfortable feel.
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Peko Peko
190 Wells StPopular Taiwanese restaurant. Popular with young diners. Food is affordable and the venue has a comfortable feel.
Excellent coffee and pastries. Also offers a nice all day brunch menu.
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Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StExcellent coffee and pastries. Also offers a nice all day brunch menu.
Bustling market every weekend. See local traders display an array of fresh and quality produce supporting local farmers, artisans and producers.
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South Melbourne Market station
Bustling market every weekend. See local traders display an array of fresh and quality produce supporting local farmers, artisans and producers.
Take a short stroll through Gate A of the Royal Botanic Gardens to discover the hidden gem that is The Terrace. Indulge in our freshly baked signature scones served with coffee or a selection of teas, while enrapturing in the beauty of the surrounding gardens.
We also offer a selection of freshly made wraps, rolls and baguettes made with fresh vegetable and cold meat fillings for you to choose from as well as our Made to Order Menu offered daily between 9am and 2:30pm.
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The Terrace
Anderson StreetTake a short stroll through Gate A of the Royal Botanic Gardens to discover the hidden gem that is The Terrace. Indulge in our freshly baked signature scones served with coffee or a selection of teas, while enrapturing in the beauty of the surrounding gardens.
We also offer a selection of freshly made wraps, rolls and baguettes made with fresh vegetable and cold meat fillings for you to choose from as well as our Made to Order Menu offered daily between 9am and 2:30pm.
Gorgeous and chic designed breakfast/brunch spot. Always usually busy. Signature item on their menu is the hotcakes.
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The Kettle Black
50 Albert Rd Gorgeous and chic designed breakfast/brunch spot. Always usually busy. Signature item on their menu is the hotcakes.
Arts & Culture
Great for checking out the latest art exhibition in town. The Tea Room on level 1 is also nice for lunch or afternoon tea. They also serve high tea.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdGreat for checking out the latest art exhibition in town. The Tea Room on level 1 is also nice for lunch or afternoon tea. They also serve high tea.
Free public tours are generally run every Sunday during exhibition periods
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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
111 Sturt StFree public tours are generally run every Sunday during exhibition periods
Melbourne Recital Centre is a venue for ensemble music in Melbourne, programming and presenting in excess of 450 concerts and events each year across a variety of musical genres - including classical, jazz, popular, cabaret and world music.
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Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt StMelbourne Recital Centre is a venue for ensemble music in Melbourne, programming and presenting in excess of 450 concerts and events each year across a variety of musical genres - including classical, jazz, popular, cabaret and world music.
Essentials
Not a full size supermarket but they stock most essentials as well as a small range of fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. Less than a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Open between 6am - midnight every day.
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IGA Sturt Street Plus Liquor
151 Sturt StNot a full size supermarket but they stock most essentials as well as a small range of fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. Less than a 5 minute walk from the apartment. Open between 6am - midnight every day.
Entertainment & Activities
Crown Casino is a 20 minute walk from the apartment which can take you past Eureka Tower (Melbourne's tallest observation tower) and along the Yarra River. There are many restaurants in the complex ranging from budget foodcourt dining to high end fine dining, bars and cafes.
Village cinemas is also located in the complex as well as Playtime, an amusement arcade that is kid and family friendly.
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Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StCrown Casino is a 20 minute walk from the apartment which can take you past Eureka Tower (Melbourne's tallest observation tower) and along the Yarra River. There are many restaurants in the complex ranging from budget foodcourt dining to high end fine dining, bars and cafes.
Village cinemas is also located in the complex as well as Playtime, an amusement arcade that is kid and family friendly.
Village Cinemas Crown
8 Whiteman StVillage Cinema
Sightseeing
Yarra River Cruise
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
For price and information visit https://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayGold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
For price and information visit https://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/
Parks & Nature
Perfect place for a relaxing stroll, picnic or dining (Jardin Tan and The Terrace)
Entry is free.
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Il-Ġnien Il-Botaniċi Reali Victoria
Perfect place for a relaxing stroll, picnic or dining (Jardin Tan and The Terrace)
Entry is free.
There are nine separate picnic areas, most with barbecues, shelters and toilets. There is a vast network of sealed and unsealed, shared pedestrian/bicycle paths, centred on a main route that circles the lake.
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Albert Park
There are nine separate picnic areas, most with barbecues, shelters and toilets. There is a vast network of sealed and unsealed, shared pedestrian/bicycle paths, centred on a main route that circles the lake.
Getting Around
Hertz Car Rental Melbourne Flinders Street
114 Flinders StCheck out website for pricing and information
https://www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/pricing.html
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Melbourne Bike Share Station
1 Aughtie DrCheck out website for pricing and information
https://www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/pricing.html