Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
Great decor and simply amazing breakfast options. The desert selections are also out-of-this-world! Get in early though, as it's not unusual to line up on weekends.
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The Kettle Black
50 Albert RdGreat decor and simply amazing breakfast options. The desert selections are also out-of-this-world! Get in early though, as it's not unusual to line up on weekends.
Situated beneath the gorgeous Blackman Hotel, this unassuming little patisserie is one of my favourite go-to breakfast spots.
French Wine Cafe
452 St Kilda RdSituated beneath the gorgeous Blackman Hotel, this unassuming little patisserie is one of my favourite go-to breakfast spots.
One of Melbourne's most popular restaurants, Chin Chin offers a modern take on casual, street-inspired Asian food in a stylish venue.
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Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnOne of Melbourne's most popular restaurants, Chin Chin offers a modern take on casual, street-inspired Asian food in a stylish venue.
Spectacular decor with a modern & well-lit atmosphere, the breakfast is among the best I have tried in Melbourne. Well worth the short detour out of the city! (Local Tip: white truffled scrambled eggs from the winter menu)
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Holla Coffee Roasters
284 Victoria StSpectacular decor with a modern & well-lit atmosphere, the breakfast is among the best I have tried in Melbourne. Well worth the short detour out of the city! (Local Tip: white truffled scrambled eggs from the winter menu)
This bar, tucked just behind Chapel Street, doubles as a burger house, and boy oh boy, does it deliver on the latter. The best burgers in Melbourne. Hands down (Local Tip: the South Side Fried burger)
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Leonards House Of Love
3 Wilson StThis bar, tucked just behind Chapel Street, doubles as a burger house, and boy oh boy, does it deliver on the latter. The best burgers in Melbourne. Hands down (Local Tip: the South Side Fried burger)
For those seeking to sample a little fine dining during their stay, Bergerac is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished restaurants in Melbourne with, in my opinion, the best French cuisine you will likely eat outside of France!
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Bergerac Restaurant
555 Lonsdale StFor those seeking to sample a little fine dining during their stay, Bergerac is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished restaurants in Melbourne with, in my opinion, the best French cuisine you will likely eat outside of France!
Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or an evening drink without having to travel, Higher Ground's setting is simply spectacular and ideal for experiencing Melbourne's iconic breakfast scene
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Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke StPerfect for breakfast, dinner, or an evening drink without having to travel, Higher Ground's setting is simply spectacular and ideal for experiencing Melbourne's iconic breakfast scene
Nestled in neighbouring South Melbourne, this local favourite is well worth the walk from the apartment on a sunny morning. A communal atmosphere and gorgeous breakfast menu complete with quirky names (Local Tip: the Beatles-inspired Koo Koo Ca Choo)
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St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlNestled in neighbouring South Melbourne, this local favourite is well worth the walk from the apartment on a sunny morning. A communal atmosphere and gorgeous breakfast menu complete with quirky names (Local Tip: the Beatles-inspired Koo Koo Ca Choo)
MoVida was the very first to bring tapas to Melbourne and they remain unquestionably at the top of their game! Amazing food and service with an authentic Melbourne atmosphere in the iconic Hosier Lane. Booking ahead recommended.
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MoVida
1 Hosier LnMoVida was the very first to bring tapas to Melbourne and they remain unquestionably at the top of their game! Amazing food and service with an authentic Melbourne atmosphere in the iconic Hosier Lane. Booking ahead recommended.
Whilst a little on the lavish side, La Luna Bistro's primary focus on beef makes it one of the best ways to experience an authentic Australian steak. Owned and run by celebrity chef Adrian Richardson, bookings are essential at this is a popular spot!
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La Luna Bistro
320 Rathdowne StWhilst a little on the lavish side, La Luna Bistro's primary focus on beef makes it one of the best ways to experience an authentic Australian steak. Owned and run by celebrity chef Adrian Richardson, bookings are essential at this is a popular spot!
A convenient little pitstop on Chapel Street with outdoor dining and great value food.
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Tusk
133 Chapel StreetA convenient little pitstop on Chapel Street with outdoor dining and great value food.
No visit to Melbourne's iconic Lygon Street would be complete without a desert (or several) at Brunetti. This long-running Italian staple is pure indulgence and sure to have something for every taste!
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Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StNo visit to Melbourne's iconic Lygon Street would be complete without a desert (or several) at Brunetti. This long-running Italian staple is pure indulgence and sure to have something for every taste!
For the genuine chocolate aficionados out there, skip all the commercial franchises masquerading as fine chocolatiers and head straight to Koko Black. Derived from Belgium, and utilising all-natural ingredients, their meticulously hand-crafted chocolates will leave your taste buds tantalised!
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Koko Black
335 Bourke StFor the genuine chocolate aficionados out there, skip all the commercial franchises masquerading as fine chocolatiers and head straight to Koko Black. Derived from Belgium, and utilising all-natural ingredients, their meticulously hand-crafted chocolates will leave your taste buds tantalised!
Popular amongst locals, Brother Baba Budan's reputation as one of Melbourne's premiere go-to cafes is not without warrant. A wide selection of exotic blends, as well as all the classics, will ensure that every coffee aficionados desire is satisfied!
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Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StPopular amongst locals, Brother Baba Budan's reputation as one of Melbourne's premiere go-to cafes is not without warrant. A wide selection of exotic blends, as well as all the classics, will ensure that every coffee aficionados desire is satisfied!
Quite simply Asian fusion at its award-winning best! Enjoy this culinary delight from within one of Melbourne's iconic laneways. Book ahead to ensure a table at this essential Melbourne dining experience!
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Rice Paper Scissors
15 Hardware LnQuite simply Asian fusion at its award-winning best! Enjoy this culinary delight from within one of Melbourne's iconic laneways. Book ahead to ensure a table at this essential Melbourne dining experience!
This local secret offers a daily selection of gourmet croissants and other baked treats which are simply unrivalled!
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Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StThis local secret offers a daily selection of gourmet croissants and other baked treats which are simply unrivalled!
A superbly decorated local secret offering the quintessential Melbourne breakfast (until 3pm)
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Black Gold
285 Lennox StA superbly decorated local secret offering the quintessential Melbourne breakfast (until 3pm)
Another hidden gem in neighbouring South Melbourne - a leisurely 30 minute walk from the apartment - boasting impeccable decor and an exquisite selection of baked goods, sweet treats, and the famous Melbourne brunch!
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Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StAnother hidden gem in neighbouring South Melbourne - a leisurely 30 minute walk from the apartment - boasting impeccable decor and an exquisite selection of baked goods, sweet treats, and the famous Melbourne brunch!
New Orleans-inspired food located in the culturally rich suburb of Fitzroy!
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Po Boy Quarter
295 Smith StreetNew Orleans-inspired food located in the culturally rich suburb of Fitzroy!
Situated beneath the vibrant & charismatic Cullen Hotel, this New York-inspired bistro boasts some of the best burgers in town. It also doubles as a trendy bar with a casual and relaxed ambience (Local Tip: 'The Bronx' burger)
Gramercy Social
162-164 Commercial RdSituated beneath the vibrant & charismatic Cullen Hotel, this New York-inspired bistro boasts some of the best burgers in town. It also doubles as a trendy bar with a casual and relaxed ambience (Local Tip: 'The Bronx' burger)
A great little spot for some lunch or a snack in between meals while you're out and about in the city (Local Tip: salmon and scrambled egg brioche)
Sunny Boy Cafe
440 Collins StreetA great little spot for some lunch or a snack in between meals while you're out and about in the city (Local Tip: salmon and scrambled egg brioche)
My personal pick of Melbourne's highly competitive breakfast scene, Faraday's Cage is tucked away in a quiet, leafy street in nearby Fitzroy inside what was previously a recording studio. One for those seeking an authentic experience away from the tourist traps!
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Faraday's Cage
325-329 Gore StMy personal pick of Melbourne's highly competitive breakfast scene, Faraday's Cage is tucked away in a quiet, leafy street in nearby Fitzroy inside what was previously a recording studio. One for those seeking an authentic experience away from the tourist traps!
The pinnacle of Italian dining in Melbourne and my personal favourite, Scopri offers fine dining in a relaxed ambience. Excellent staff and an extensive wine list. But most importantly, the locally sourced food is simply sensational. Everything from the complimentary bread and olive oil to the garnishes are of an exceptionally high standard (Local Tip: the Harvey Bay scallops)
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Scopri Italian Food and Wine
191 Nicholson StThe pinnacle of Italian dining in Melbourne and my personal favourite, Scopri offers fine dining in a relaxed ambience. Excellent staff and an extensive wine list. But most importantly, the locally sourced food is simply sensational. Everything from the complimentary bread and olive oil to the garnishes are of an exceptionally high standard (Local Tip: the Harvey Bay scallops)
A divine breakfast or brunch spot well worth going out of your way for!
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Au79
29 Nicholson StA divine breakfast or brunch spot well worth going out of your way for!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great tapas-styled finger food in a unique and historic building with a stunning backdrop of Melbourne city from the roof top.
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Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StGreat tapas-styled finger food in a unique and historic building with a stunning backdrop of Melbourne city from the roof top.
For unbeatable views of Melbourne from the impressive Rialto Tower, this bar is one of the more classy venues to enjoy a drink with someone special!
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Lui Bar
525 Collins StFor unbeatable views of Melbourne from the impressive Rialto Tower, this bar is one of the more classy venues to enjoy a drink with someone special!
Situated underneath the Southbank pedestrian bridge, and visible from the balcony, experience one of Melbourne's more unique bar settings on Ponyfish Island - literally on the Yarra River!
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Ponyfish Island
Situated underneath the Southbank pedestrian bridge, and visible from the balcony, experience one of Melbourne's more unique bar settings on Ponyfish Island - literally on the Yarra River!
Parks & Nature
A must-see in Melbourne. Just a short walk away from the apartment.
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Königliche Botanische Gärten Victoria
A must-see in Melbourne. Just a short walk away from the apartment.
Home to the Australian round of the Formula One Grand Prix, Albert Park doubles as one of Melbourne's most picturesque parks. A lovely spot to escape the concrete jungle on foot or by bicycle.
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Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
12 Aughtie DrHome to the Australian round of the Formula One Grand Prix, Albert Park doubles as one of Melbourne's most picturesque parks. A lovely spot to escape the concrete jungle on foot or by bicycle.
If, like me, you long for the beach when you spend time in a city, get the best of both worlds at St Kilda beach - right on the doorstep of Melbourne. For nature lovers, you can even catch the local penguins swimming ashore just after sunset at the pier.
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St Kilda Strand
If, like me, you long for the beach when you spend time in a city, get the best of both worlds at St Kilda beach - right on the doorstep of Melbourne. For nature lovers, you can even catch the local penguins swimming ashore just after sunset at the pier.
Arts & Culture
See Australia's premiere art gallery in the culture capital, right next door!
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdSee Australia's premiere art gallery in the culture capital, right next door!
If you want to experience the very best of Melbourne's street art, I recommend skipping Hosier Lane and heading straight to Fitzroy, where you will see a vast array of spectacular murals in almost every side street you walk down!
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Fitzroy
If you want to experience the very best of Melbourne's street art, I recommend skipping Hosier Lane and heading straight to Fitzroy, where you will see a vast array of spectacular murals in almost every side street you walk down!
Sightseeing
See Melbourne's world-famous street art scene in full flight at the iconic lane way. You may even catch an artist busy at work.
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Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnSee Melbourne's world-famous street art scene in full flight at the iconic lane way. You may even catch an artist busy at work.
Shopping
If shopping is your guilty pleasure, you can't go past a walk down Chapel Street. From street wear to high fashion, this stretch of retail therapy will have you covered!
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Kapellenstraße
Chapel StreetIf shopping is your guilty pleasure, you can't go past a walk down Chapel Street. From street wear to high fashion, this stretch of retail therapy will have you covered!
An underrated market packed full of local produce. From fruit and vegetables to seafood and everything in between. Plenty of nice cafes and juice bars to choose from, and there is often live music on weekends.
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South Melbourne Market station
An underrated market packed full of local produce. From fruit and vegetables to seafood and everything in between. Plenty of nice cafes and juice bars to choose from, and there is often live music on weekends.
Essentials
For grocery shopping, I find Coles to generally have the best selection and prices within walking distance.
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Coles
Separation StreetFor grocery shopping, I find Coles to generally have the best selection and prices within walking distance.