Guidebook for Southbank

Nicolas
Guidebook for Southbank

Food Scene

Tapas to share, very nice and bubbly atmosphere. And the food is great! It can get quite busy, but it's walk-in only, so you can try your luck every day, if you get the timing right! One of my favourite place to snack in Melbourne
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MoVida
1 Hosier Ln
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Tapas to share, very nice and bubbly atmosphere. And the food is great! It can get quite busy, but it's walk-in only, so you can try your luck every day, if you get the timing right! One of my favourite place to snack in Melbourne
The best dumplings I've had in Melbourne. The place gets quite busy, but I believe they accept bookings. Not too pricey, so it's a good address if you want to eat good food, fast.
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HuTong
14-16 Market Ln
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The best dumplings I've had in Melbourne. The place gets quite busy, but I believe they accept bookings. Not too pricey, so it's a good address if you want to eat good food, fast.
One of the nicest restaurant along the Yarra River. It serves very nice food and a variety of drinks, with cools tunes and sometimes a DJ - not sure why or when though. If it's sunny, it will be packed, so you might have to be patient before you get a table!
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Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders Walk
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One of the nicest restaurant along the Yarra River. It serves very nice food and a variety of drinks, with cools tunes and sometimes a DJ - not sure why or when though. If it's sunny, it will be packed, so you might have to be patient before you get a table!
My personal favourite, but it usually requires a 3 weeks to a month to get a table. They accept walk-in, but the spots are limited, so you should go either early (6pm) or a bit later (9pm onwards). The wine list is quite broad and they have very nice wines, but that will put a significant premium on your bill. This is not a budget place, so you should only go there if you're not afraid to spend $100 to $200 per person. Great place for a dinner with your partner, although it's not a quiet place.
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Coda
141 Flinders Ln
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My personal favourite, but it usually requires a 3 weeks to a month to get a table. They accept walk-in, but the spots are limited, so you should go either early (6pm) or a bit later (9pm onwards). The wine list is quite broad and they have very nice wines, but that will put a significant premium on your bill. This is not a budget place, so you should only go there if you're not afraid to spend $100 to $200 per person. Great place for a dinner with your partner, although it's not a quiet place.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great cocktails, very interesting atmosphere depicting East and West Berlin, quite relaxed atmosphere and - last I check - nice waiting staff!
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Berlin Bar
16 Corrs Ln
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Great cocktails, very interesting atmosphere depicting East and West Berlin, quite relaxed atmosphere and - last I check - nice waiting staff!
State of Grace serves food; Fall from grace - if you can find the secret entrance - serves nice cocktails in a very lively and noisy - but great - atmosphere!
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State of Grace
27 King St
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State of Grace serves food; Fall from grace - if you can find the secret entrance - serves nice cocktails in a very lively and noisy - but great - atmosphere!
A very nice place with finger food and drinks range from affordable to less affordable, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Swanston street. It a nice place to relax in the early evening, after a day of work - or sightseeing.
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Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale Street
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A very nice place with finger food and drinks range from affordable to less affordable, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Swanston street. It a nice place to relax in the early evening, after a day of work - or sightseeing.
Another great bar in Melbourne, with a very enjoyable rooftop to enjoy during the warm summer evenings
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Cookie
252 Swanston St
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Another great bar in Melbourne, with a very enjoyable rooftop to enjoy during the warm summer evenings

Entertainment & Activities

The highest view in Melbourne, if you like this kind of thing. It's about 25$ to get up. Don't go there if you're satisfied with the apartment view; it's only 30 floors higher! ;)
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Eureka Tower
7 Riverside Quay
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The highest view in Melbourne, if you like this kind of thing. It's about 25$ to get up. Don't go there if you're satisfied with the apartment view; it's only 30 floors higher! ;)
If you feel like gambling, take the time to visit Crown! You can lose yourself - and your money - in the Casino with anything from blackjack, to roulette, poker or slot machines. Good luck!
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Crown Casino und Unterhaltungskomplex
8 Whiteman St
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If you feel like gambling, take the time to visit Crown! You can lose yourself - and your money - in the Casino with anything from blackjack, to roulette, poker or slot machines. Good luck!

Arts & Culture

Check out the on-going events at NGV, they have great expos going on!
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
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Check out the on-going events at NGV, they have great expos going on!
Because it's a very nice building! :) If you're coming during White Night, they usually have great lighting shows on and in the building.
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State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston St
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Because it's a very nice building! :) If you're coming during White Night, they usually have great lighting shows on and in the building.

Shopping

The closest shopping mall from the apartment. You can get there walking on the Yarra River banks, after - or before - a drink or a bite in one of the restaurant along the river.
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Southgate
3 Southgate Ave
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The closest shopping mall from the apartment. You can get there walking on the Yarra River banks, after - or before - a drink or a bite in one of the restaurant along the river.
Another shopping mall in Melbourne. This one has cinema, bowling and laser tag on the upper floors.
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Melbourne Central
Swanston Street
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Another shopping mall in Melbourne. This one has cinema, bowling and laser tag on the upper floors.

Parks & Nature

Going all the way from the Arts Centre to Domain Road, a very nice park to walk or run. You can access it by walking along the river, or crossing Saint Kilda Road.
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Königliche Botanische Gärten Victoria
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Going all the way from the Arts Centre to Domain Road, a very nice park to walk or run. You can access it by walking along the river, or crossing Saint Kilda Road.

Essentials

Supermarket in South Melbourne. Maybe not the closest one; easier to reach this one with a car.
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Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry St
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Supermarket in South Melbourne. Maybe not the closest one; easier to reach this one with a car.
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Amcal Max South Melbourne
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Woolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil St
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