Guidebook for Southbank
Essentials
The local IGA supermarket is located in the shops next door. You can access the supermarket either from Sturt Street or Dodds Street at the rear. The IGA is open from 6am to midnight every day.
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IGA Sturt Street Plus Liquor
151 Sturt StThe local IGA supermarket is located in the shops next door. You can access the supermarket either from Sturt Street or Dodds Street at the rear. The IGA is open from 6am to midnight every day.
Pharmacy located right next door. Also stock a full range of bathroom and toiletry essentials.
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Chemist Warehouse Southbank
250 Sturt StPharmacy located right next door. Also stock a full range of bathroom and toiletry essentials.
Getting Around
Miles St/Sturt St station
Tram stop route 1 - City to South Melbourne Beach
Check 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
Hertz Car Rental Melbourne Flinders Street
114 Flinders StEntertainment & 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.
Food Scene
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 RdGorgeous and chic designed breakfast/brunch spot. Always usually busy. Signature item on their menu is the hotcakes
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
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.
Cafe in a rustic-chic warehouse with courtyard seating, serving French desserts and savoury dishes. Excellent coffee and pastries. Also offers a nice all day brunch menu.
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Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StCafe in a rustic-chic warehouse with courtyard seating, serving French desserts and savoury dishes. Excellent coffee and pastries. Also offers a nice all day brunch menu.
Popular Taiwanese restaurant. Popular with young diners. Food is affordable and the venue has a comfortable feel. Can get busy. Bookings recommended for dinner.
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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. Can get busy. Bookings recommended for dinner.
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.
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.
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar.
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Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
1 Southbank BlvdEclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar.
Arts & Culture
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
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
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.