Shopping
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallMyer Melbourne
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310 Bourke StNeighbourhoods
Smith Street
Smith StreetIt’s Melbourne’s Brooklyn.
A typical Melbourne suburb with a bit of hip. You can get there by tram. Lots of cafes, bakeries and classic Aussie pubs you can get a good meal
Errol Street
Errol StreetA typical Melbourne suburb with a bit of hip. You can get there by tram. Lots of cafes, bakeries and classic Aussie pubs you can get a good meal
Just across the road, lots of cafes and food places. Try a Bahn Mi (Vietnamese filled roll) a gourmet hot chocolate and cinnamon bun, pizza, bagel, it’s a little street of treats
Equitable Place
Just across the road, lots of cafes and food places. Try a Bahn Mi (Vietnamese filled roll) a gourmet hot chocolate and cinnamon bun, pizza, bagel, it’s a little street of treats
A beach neighbourhood. Go for a walk on the boardwalk, stop and have a meal. Visit nearby Ackland st for the cafes and pastry stores.
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
A beach neighbourhood. Go for a walk on the boardwalk, stop and have a meal. Visit nearby Ackland st for the cafes and pastry stores.
Federation Square
It’s nearby and full of attractions.
Hire a boat, go on a river cruise or just walk along the river. Lots of things to see and do along 5e way.
Southbank Promenade
Hire a boat, go on a river cruise or just walk along the river. Lots of things to see and do along 5e way.
Markets
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetMore a locals market. Less busy than Queen Vic and easier to navigate. Lots of places to eat. Beautiful neighbourhood
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StMore a locals market. Less busy than Queen Vic and easier to navigate. Lots of places to eat. Beautiful neighbourhood
Food scene
Gimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell StreetProbably one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Bookings essential
Casual upmarket. Get a table or sit at the bar and watch the world go by
109 locals recommend
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnCasual upmarket. Get a table or sit at the bar and watch the world go by
Society
80 Collins StreetLuxurious and over the top
Yakimono
80 Collins StreetSan Telmo
14 Meyers PlJust great Argentinian style food. Lots af meat dishes Smart Casual
Isan Soul Thai Street Food
98 Bourke StChina Bar Swanston
Great Chinese food and BBQ. Affordable, late night
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
97 Elizabeth StGreat American style burgers and shakes
Da Guido 365
365 Little Collins StGreat casual local Italian restaurant, great pasta and fantastic pizza
Jim's Greek Tavern
32 Johnston StClassic Greek. Casual and fun. A local institution
Bars
Curious
408 Flinders LaneGreat Japanese style local bar tucked away nearby off Flinders Lane. Casual and fine to just pop in and have a drink. Great beer and whiskey selection
Robot Bar
12 Bligh PlGreat Japanese style local bar tucked away nearby off Flinders Lane. Casual and fine to just pop in and have a drink. Great beer and whiskey selection
One of my favourite bars. Classy. Great to pop in before or after theatre. Also great to stay in and enjoy their amazing cocktail, charcuterie and meals.
Nick & Nora's Melbourne
One of my favourite bars. Classy. Great to pop in before or after theatre. Also great to stay in and enjoy their amazing cocktail, charcuterie and meals.
Movies
Great place for a rainy day or to see the latest blockbuster. Melbourne Central has a full indoor entertainment district including restaurants, food hall, entertainment and bowling
322 locals recommend
HOYTS
La Trobe StreetGreat place for a rainy day or to see the latest blockbuster. Melbourne Central has a full indoor entertainment district including restaurants, food hall, entertainment and bowling
Huge IMAX very comfy, tie it in with a trip to Melbourne Museum or just a short tram ride for a Monique movie experience
315 locals recommend
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetHuge IMAX very comfy, tie it in with a trip to Melbourne Museum or just a short tram ride for a Monique movie experience
Museums/Galleries
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StDinosaurs anyone? Super cool modern museum
Love movies? History of film and TV. Very cool permanent exhibit and regular special exhibits. Also movie theatres so check out what is screening. Part of fed square so lots of places to eat and hang out in. Go for a walk along Yarra river afterwards
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetLove movies? History of film and TV. Very cool permanent exhibit and regular special exhibits. Also movie theatres so check out what is screening. Part of fed square so lots of places to eat and hang out in. Go for a walk along Yarra river afterwards
It’s a world class gallery. Lots of exhibitions and great Australian art history. You can get a bite to eat or drink there. If you love art get a pass to it and it’s sister gallery of contemporary art at Federation Square.
1736 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdIt’s a world class gallery. Lots of exhibitions and great Australian art history. You can get a bite to eat or drink there. If you love art get a pass to it and it’s sister gallery of contemporary art at Federation Square.