Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Gradi at Crown
8 Whiteman Stvoted best pizza in the world
Classically Melbourne, brunch (breakfast/lunch) is the new dinner. Enjoy some of the best at this chic eatery. Just be prepared for the worst - you may have to wait in a queue for 15-30 minutes. Yep. For brunch. It's that good.
19 locals recommend
Hardware Société
123 Hardware StClassically Melbourne, brunch (breakfast/lunch) is the new dinner. Enjoy some of the best at this chic eatery. Just be prepared for the worst - you may have to wait in a queue for 15-30 minutes. Yep. For brunch. It's that good.
Typical Melbourne - 5-start coffee tucked into an inconspicuous laneway. You'll enjoy the brew!
73 locals recommend
Patricia Coffee Brewers
493-495 Little Bourke StTypical Melbourne - 5-start coffee tucked into an inconspicuous laneway. You'll enjoy the brew!
Cheap eats meets authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani, for fans of Indian cuisine. Keep it simple and go for the house specialties.
Biryani House
339 King StCheap eats meets authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani, for fans of Indian cuisine. Keep it simple and go for the house specialties.
Pork belly. Make sure you try it. Did I mention the famous pork belly?
42 locals recommend
Red Spice Road
141 Queen StPork belly. Make sure you try it. Did I mention the famous pork belly?
Classic Italian pizza served right in the Etihad Stadium / Southern Cross Station precinct. This area continues to grow in popularity. Enjoy a feed while watching Melbournians taking part in their favourite past-time - watching sport!
10 locals recommend
90 Secondi
700 Bourke StClassic Italian pizza served right in the Etihad Stadium / Southern Cross Station precinct. This area continues to grow in popularity. Enjoy a feed while watching Melbournians taking part in their favourite past-time - watching sport!
Drinks & Nightlife
Food and drinks aplenty at this heritage site overlooking Flagstaff Gardens.
165 locals recommend
The Mint
318 William StFood and drinks aplenty at this heritage site overlooking Flagstaff Gardens.
Restaurant and bar in one. Iconic venue worth the somewhat elevated price tag. Visit to the roof top bar a must!
207 locals recommend
Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetRestaurant and bar in one. Iconic venue worth the somewhat elevated price tag. Visit to the roof top bar a must!
Iconic Melbourne venue over multiple levels. The best part of Bourke Street if you don't really care for shopping.
59 locals recommend
The Carlton Club
193 Bourke StIconic Melbourne venue over multiple levels. The best part of Bourke Street if you don't really care for shopping.
More than just a casino. Love it or hate it, there are more fancy restaurants per square metre than anywhere else in the city - and for a city full of fancy restaurants, that's saying something. Nobu and Rockpool are two major drawcards for food. With cinemas, shopping, and of course the huge casino floor itself, you could spend a week just working your way through this place. If that's your type of thing, you'll love it!
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StMore than just a casino. Love it or hate it, there are more fancy restaurants per square metre than anywhere else in the city - and for a city full of fancy restaurants, that's saying something. Nobu and Rockpool are two major drawcards for food. With cinemas, shopping, and of course the huge casino floor itself, you could spend a week just working your way through this place. If that's your type of thing, you'll love it!
Brilliant views and inspired outdoor themed design; extensive drinks list and quality food; blend into the crowd day or night at this popular local destination.
31 locals recommend
The Boatbuilders Yard
23 S Wharf PromenadeBrilliant views and inspired outdoor themed design; extensive drinks list and quality food; blend into the crowd day or night at this popular local destination.
Shopping
An iconic symbol of Melbourne. Oh, and there's a massive market to wander around too! Wednesday Night Market is a highlight, with crowds out to enjoy a night of eating from popup food stalls while soaking up some atmosphere to the sound of live music.
630 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market station
An iconic symbol of Melbourne. Oh, and there's a massive market to wander around too! Wednesday Night Market is a highlight, with crowds out to enjoy a night of eating from popup food stalls while soaking up some atmosphere to the sound of live music.
Latest and greatest shopping in Melbourne, with incredible eateries to enjoy while you get your extreme dose of retail therapy.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StLatest and greatest shopping in Melbourne, with incredible eateries to enjoy while you get your extreme dose of retail therapy.
Sightseeing
Highest observation deck in Melbourne. Just watch out for that glass floor...
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayHighest observation deck in Melbourne. Just watch out for that glass floor...
Parks & Nature
Right around the corner - escape the hustle and bustle without a trip to the Botanic Gardens, and watch Melbourne locals go about their day.
312 locals recommend
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William StRight around the corner - escape the hustle and bustle without a trip to the Botanic Gardens, and watch Melbourne locals go about their day.
Stunning gardens, wonderful atmosphere. Worth the trip, especially as there are many other things to do in the vicinity.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Stunning gardens, wonderful atmosphere. Worth the trip, especially as there are many other things to do in the vicinity.
Arts & Culture
Excellent permanent collection, with regular world class exhibitions and the most famous glass roof in Melbourne.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdExcellent permanent collection, with regular world class exhibitions and the most famous glass roof in Melbourne.
World heritage listed building; IMAX; museum. With iconic Lygon Street (Melbourne's "Little Italy") just around the corner you can spend a whole day wandering and it still won't be enough.
189 locals recommend
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StWorld heritage listed building; IMAX; museum. With iconic Lygon Street (Melbourne's "Little Italy") just around the corner you can spend a whole day wandering and it still won't be enough.
Essentials
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StGiant supermarket, right across the road. Lifesaver!