Guidebook for Southbank

Carolyn
Guidebook for Southbank

Food Scene

It has some of the very coffee to be had, and it reflects in its consistent good reviews about its coffee making. Warehouse ambience with great breakfast and lunch.
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Ciel Café
48 Cecil St
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It has some of the very coffee to be had, and it reflects in its consistent good reviews about its coffee making. Warehouse ambience with great breakfast and lunch.
Popular and well regarded café by the locals.
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A Treat of France (Southbank)
269 City Rd
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Popular and well regarded café by the locals.
Stylish cafe with wooden decor and a balcony, serving gourmet breakfasts and speciality coffee with outdoor seating available. It has dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
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Dead Man Espresso
35 Market St
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Stylish cafe with wooden decor and a balcony, serving gourmet breakfasts and speciality coffee with outdoor seating available. It has dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Stylish, with plenty of options and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is a favourite with locals. No bookings required for breakfast, but booking recommended for other times.
Mr. Hive Kitchen & Bar
8 Whiteman Street
Stylish, with plenty of options and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is a favourite with locals. No bookings required for breakfast, but booking recommended for other times.
This is a very popular busy spot with traditional german bands, Bavarian beers, and hearty meals in a vast lively space with timber deco. if you like big busy places, this is great.
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Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
45 S Wharf Promenade
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This is a very popular busy spot with traditional german bands, Bavarian beers, and hearty meals in a vast lively space with timber deco. if you like big busy places, this is great.
Good down to earth Thai hawker food, with great cocktails and drinks. One of our favourites, we are happy to go back over and over again. We hope you enjoy it too.
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BangPop
35 S Wharf Promenade
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Good down to earth Thai hawker food, with great cocktails and drinks. One of our favourites, we are happy to go back over and over again. We hope you enjoy it too.
Quality Italian at reasonable prices and with good atmosphere.
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Cervo
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Quality Italian at reasonable prices and with good atmosphere.
Modern, relaxed, chilled, good dishes to share, for a quick byte or to stay for lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable too.
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BLUETRAIN
3 Southgate Ave
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Modern, relaxed, chilled, good dishes to share, for a quick byte or to stay for lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable too.
Eclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar with charcoal lounges and a mirrored ceiling. Good rating at Age Good food Guide. Closes late.
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Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
1 Southbank Blvd
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Eclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar with charcoal lounges and a mirrored ceiling. Good rating at Age Good food Guide. Closes late.
Excellent Japanese restaurant, with consistently good reviews.
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Nobu
8 Whiteman St
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Excellent Japanese restaurant, with consistently good reviews.
Great modern Australian cuisine using artisan produce from Tasmania and King Island. Been there a few times and they have always impressed.
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Pure South Dining
3 Southgate Ave
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Great modern Australian cuisine using artisan produce from Tasmania and King Island. Been there a few times and they have always impressed.
Perched up at the top of the Eureka tower, the views of Melbourne are stunning, especially as you enjoy fine dining and a glass of wine. This is really an experience to remember. we have been there once and can't wait to get back again for a special occasion. Certainly recommend their degustation menu. Bookings essential
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Eureka 89
7 Riverside Quay
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Perched up at the top of the Eureka tower, the views of Melbourne are stunning, especially as you enjoy fine dining and a glass of wine. This is really an experience to remember. we have been there once and can't wait to get back again for a special occasion. Certainly recommend their degustation menu. Bookings essential
This is a 600m promenade along the Yarra River with plenty of restaurants and bars. One of our favourite places to eat. Towards the end of the promenade, some sporting events are screened outdoors on a large outdoor area.
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South Wharf Promenade
43 S Wharf Promenade
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This is a 600m promenade along the Yarra River with plenty of restaurants and bars. One of our favourite places to eat. Towards the end of the promenade, some sporting events are screened outdoors on a large outdoor area.
A super popular Pizza and Pasta restaurant that offers takeaway and deliveries after 5pm
Circolo
58 Clarke St
A super popular Pizza and Pasta restaurant that offers takeaway and deliveries after 5pm

Essentials

Just across the road for basic essentials, the BP station has convenience items and is open late.
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bp
Clarendon Street
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Just across the road for basic essentials, the BP station has convenience items and is open late.
Open until late, this is a reasonably sized supermarket for general shopping.... and it is just around the corner.
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Woolworths Southbank
263 City Rd
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Open until late, this is a reasonably sized supermarket for general shopping.... and it is just around the corner.
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Amcal Max South Melbourne
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Pharmacy Alliance
17 Coventry St
OPENING HOURS Monday 8:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday 8:00AM - 6:00PM Wednesday8:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday 8:00AM - 6:00PM Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM SundayClosed
South Melbourne Central
111 Cecil St
OPENING HOURS Monday 8:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday 8:00AM - 6:00PM Wednesday8:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday 8:00AM - 6:00PM Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM SundayClosed
Mon - Thurs: 8.30am - 8.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Sunday: Closed Public holidays: Closed
Doctors of South Melbourne - GP in South Melbourne
145 Cecil St
Mon - Thurs: 8.30am - 8.00pm Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 8.30am - 4.30pm Sunday: Closed Public holidays: Closed
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am to 1:30pm Sunday: Closed
Core Dental Southbank
55 City Rd
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am to 1:30pm Sunday: Closed
Comprehensive supermarket with lots of options including liquor Opening Hours 7am to 12 midnight.
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Clarendon St IGA Xpress plus Liquor
48 Clarendon St
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Comprehensive supermarket with lots of options including liquor Opening Hours 7am to 12 midnight.

Drinks & Nightlife

Other than the obvious Casino attraction, there are many shows, restaurants, bars, shops and a Village Cinema.
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Crown Casino und Unterhaltungskomplex
8 Whiteman St
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Other than the obvious Casino attraction, there are many shows, restaurants, bars, shops and a Village Cinema.

Sightseeing

One of the great bridges along the Yarra River, this iconic bridge is an architectural delight. One of the best photography spots.
Webb-Brücke
One of the great bridges along the Yarra River, this iconic bridge is an architectural delight. One of the best photography spots.
The Eureka Skydeck is perched in the tallest building of Melbourne. great sight seeing. You can also try the WORLD FIRST "The Edge" - it extends from the Eureka's 88th floor and suspends you almost 300 meters over Melbourne in a glass cube : Glass walls, glass ceiling and glass floor!! Visit eurekasydeck.com.au for ticket prices and more information
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Eureka Tower
7 Riverside Quay
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The Eureka Skydeck is perched in the tallest building of Melbourne. great sight seeing. You can also try the WORLD FIRST "The Edge" - it extends from the Eureka's 88th floor and suspends you almost 300 meters over Melbourne in a glass cube : Glass walls, glass ceiling and glass floor!! Visit eurekasydeck.com.au for ticket prices and more information
Visit Melbourne's inner-city oasis. More than 8,500 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees are home to an amazing range of wildlife.
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Königliche Botanische Gärten Victoria
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Visit Melbourne's inner-city oasis. More than 8,500 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees are home to an amazing range of wildlife.
Located just across the street from Flinders Street Station is Fed Square, filled with an exceptional array of bars and restaurants and speciality stores, Ian Potter Centre, National Gallery of Victoria and Australian Centre of Moving Image (ACMI). It also has a giant stage and screen where events are screened to the public.
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Flinders Street Station - Stop 13
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Located just across the street from Flinders Street Station is Fed Square, filled with an exceptional array of bars and restaurants and speciality stores, Ian Potter Centre, National Gallery of Victoria and Australian Centre of Moving Image (ACMI). It also has a giant stage and screen where events are screened to the public.
This is an iconic photography place. Built in 1915, There is a lot of history here and you can see this in the 2/3 of the pier that is now in ruins. There are great views from the pier.
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Princes Pier
Pier Street
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This is an iconic photography place. Built in 1915, There is a lot of history here and you can see this in the 2/3 of the pier that is now in ruins. There are great views from the pier.

Arts & Culture

Located on St Kilda road, the National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart, both with free entry to the permanent collection. There are also paid exhibitions with stunning art exhibitions from major international and local artists.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
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Located on St Kilda road, the National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart, both with free entry to the permanent collection. There are also paid exhibitions with stunning art exhibitions from major international and local artists.
One of my personal favourites and I would highly recommend this for families of all ages. The Australian Centre for Moving Image showcases both Australian and international screen content. It also has a an interactive display that is great for kids and grown-ups.
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ACMI
Flinders Street
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One of my personal favourites and I would highly recommend this for families of all ages. The Australian Centre for Moving Image showcases both Australian and international screen content. It also has a an interactive display that is great for kids and grown-ups.
The main Expo Centre in Melbourne, it is part of the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. There is always an Expo taking place here... Food & Wine, Body Soul & Spirit, World Travel Expo, Camping and Carvan Expo etc.
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Melbourne Exhibition Centre
1 Normanby Rd
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The main Expo Centre in Melbourne, it is part of the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. There is always an Expo taking place here... Food & Wine, Body Soul & Spirit, World Travel Expo, Camping and Carvan Expo etc.

Parks & Nature

Visit a world of green in the heart of the city at Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens, and while away hours marvelling at the tiny doorways of the historic Captain Cook's Cottage (a fee may be payable to enter the cottage), the carved Fairies Tree, the model Tudor Village, the conservatory, myriad fountains and statues, and shady avenues of grand trees
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Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington Parade
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Visit a world of green in the heart of the city at Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens, and while away hours marvelling at the tiny doorways of the historic Captain Cook's Cottage (a fee may be payable to enter the cottage), the carved Fairies Tree, the model Tudor Village, the conservatory, myriad fountains and statues, and shady avenues of grand trees
Great beach with easy access. You can walk along the parade for 4kms, taking you to Middle Park beach, St Kilda Pier and Foreshore, St Kilda Beach with cafes and bars among the way. Catch tram 236 (Walk on City road towards the BP Station, the tram stop is just passed it)
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Port Melbourne Beach
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Great beach with easy access. You can walk along the parade for 4kms, taking you to Middle Park beach, St Kilda Pier and Foreshore, St Kilda Beach with cafes and bars among the way. Catch tram 236 (Walk on City road towards the BP Station, the tram stop is just passed it)
Great spot for a picnic, just a walk around the lake or a BBQ. The park has lots of facilities for everyone to enjoy, including an aquatic centre, sailing, golf practice range, playgrounds and more. And of course, it is the home of the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix.
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Albert Park
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Great spot for a picnic, just a walk around the lake or a BBQ. The park has lots of facilities for everyone to enjoy, including an aquatic centre, sailing, golf practice range, playgrounds and more. And of course, it is the home of the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix.

Shopping

Discount shopping from all sorts of brands. Huge complex with everything you could ever want.
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DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre Pl
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Discount shopping from all sorts of brands. Huge complex with everything you could ever want.
One of Melbourne's famous market, it has also a great selection of food.
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South Melbourne Market station
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One of Melbourne's famous market, it has also a great selection of food.
A must see. Melbourne's most famous market, it has just about everything. It also has special food events, so please check out https://qvm.com.au/ for more information.
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Queen Victoria Market station
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A must see. Melbourne's most famous market, it has just about everything. It also has special food events, so please check out https://qvm.com.au/ for more information.