Guidebook for Melbourne
Drinks & Nightlife
Think pastel coloured pinks and greens with wait staff dressed in cute tennis outfits. Latice work and fake lawn.Roof top cocktail bar at its summer time best complete with parasols.
163 locals recommend
Madame Brussels
59 Bourke StThink pastel coloured pinks and greens with wait staff dressed in cute tennis outfits. Latice work and fake lawn.Roof top cocktail bar at its summer time best complete with parasols.
Go to the DINER for bfast so yum or go to the courtyard for friday after work drinks
36 locals recommend
Trunk Diner
275-285 Exhibition StGo to the DINER for bfast so yum or go to the courtyard for friday after work drinks
Cumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnBfast lunch and dinner at the very best in town
Section 8
27-29 Tattersalls LnOutdoor bar always playing the coolest tunes
Paris Cat Jazz Club
6 Goldie PlJazz in the traditional intimate setting
The Butterfly Club
5 Carson PlEnjoy cabaret or comedy. Always something different
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StKeep fit by taking the stairs and you will deserve that drink
Eat here in old train carriages. Once inside you can climb in and pull down the privacy blinds and summon the staff by pressing a bell
Choo Choo's
252 Swanston StEat here in old train carriages. Once inside you can climb in and pull down the privacy blinds and summon the staff by pressing a bell
The Boatbuilders Yard
23 S Wharf PromenadeGreat place to chill and enjoy the view
Eau De Vie
1 Malthouse LnToo cool for school. love it
Whisky and Alement
270 Russell StDark and divine
Gin Palace
10 Russell PlA Melbourne institution
Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetRoof top
Gerald's Bar
386 Rathdowne StHip
The Hotel Windsor
111 Spring StHigh Tea
Corner Hotel
57 Swan StAwesome live music
Cherry
68 Little Collins St Thursday night Soul night, dance your pants off
Portland Hotel
127 Russell StreetComedy
Everything Else
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdAwesome and free yiphee
Siglo
161 Spring StRomantic views of Parliament house dramatically lit at night
Kino Cinemas
45 Collins StForeign and art house films
La Petite Crêperie
125 Swanston StYum try the nutella
Borek that is all you need to know. See the queue so yum Spinach and ricotta
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetBorek that is all you need to know. See the queue so yum Spinach and ricotta
Federation Bells
100 Batman AveListen to them chime and light up at night 6pm
City Wine Shop
159 Spring StAnytime of day or night. Never dissappoints
Arc One Gallery
45 Flinders LnYoung Australian artists
STATION GALLERY
9 Ellis StYoung Melbourne Artists
Heide Museum of Modern Art
7 Templestowe RdFabulous ever changing Art , great food and grounds
Tan Track
Tan TrackA great run
Albert Park
Great running track
So much fun under one roof, swimming ,table tennis badminton,squash and much more
110 locals recommend
Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrSo much fun under one roof, swimming ,table tennis badminton,squash and much more
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StGreat delis
The country in the city, animals and great food in a gorgeous setting
181 locals recommend
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StThe country in the city, animals and great food in a gorgeous setting
Chunky Move
111 Sturt StDance classes for those how can and cant all styles from ballet to funk
Plenty of Windsor
78 Chapel StBest pool in Melbourne
Zumbo Patisserie South Yarra
Desserts to die for
Hellas Cakes
322 Lennox StSpanikopita and baklava
Carlton
9 Nicholson StreetSimply gorgeous
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnGraf man
Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeToo cute
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StSoooo yum
Simply the best selection and right beside the best restaurant, bars and cafe
Hill of Content Bookshop
86 Bourke StSimply the best selection and right beside the best restaurant, bars and cafe
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StReading room domed roof
Shrine of Remembrance
Haunting and wonderful. Climb the stairs to see the views
The Ian Potter Museum of Art
Swanston StreetSomething different
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyGorgeous grounds
Dianne Tanzer Gallery
110 Gertrude StHip and on the street with other fun things
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueGreat
Melbourne Bike Share Station
1 Aughtie DrTake a blue bike foe a tour around. So cheap
Baby Pizza
631-633 Church StYum everything
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneIts all good
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetIts all good
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
111 Sturt StInteresting
Brown Alley Nightclub
585 Lonsdale StDance
Ofuroya the japanese bath house
59 Cromwell StHeaven
Kanteen
154 Alexandra AveA rewarding pit stop during a Yarra river walk or cycle
Melbourne Town Hall
130 Swanston StThe tour is really good !!!! and free
Take a punt on the lake or eat at Jardin Tan. Heaven
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Take a punt on the lake or eat at Jardin Tan. Heaven
La Belle Miette
8 Collins StMacarons yum
Block Arcade
282 Collins StMosaic tiled through out with the best chocolate shops
Royal Arcade
335 Bourke StGorgeous Arcade
Karen Woodbury Fine Art
105 Commercial RdAlways fantastic artists here
James Makin Gallery
89 Islington StHip gallery
Fehily Contemporary
All my favorite artists and the loveliest gallery owner
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt StAmazing building inside and out. Music to die for.
Linden New Art
26 Acland StAlways great
170 Russell St
170 Russell StreetLive music
V & J Menswear
289 Flinders LnA must for the discerning gent. Unparalleled service.
Albert Park Driving Range
Aughtie DriveHave a swing
Dr Follicles Barber Shop
240 Gertrude St Hipster snip. Also Swan st Richmond
RMIT A'Beckett Urban Square
Stewart StreetShoot some hoops or just watch the action
Haigh’s Chocolates
282 Collins StThe Best
T2 Tea - 269 Little Collins
269 Little Collins StThe best
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeRoller coaster with manual hand break
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington Paradegorgeous park
Old Treasury Building
20 Spring Streetpark close by
Cooks' Cottage
Wellington ParadeSo cute
Birrarung Marr
Play ground , cafe. arts space for kids
IGA Xpress Flinders Street
84 Flinders StFor the essentials
Coles
Separation StreetMini Super Market
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetBig super market
ALDI Melbourne CBD
501 Swanston Stbig super market
Dan Murphy's Melbourne Qv
Swanston StreetBottle shop
Food Scene
Bfast lunch or dinner actually even afternoon drinks you will adore it
10 locals recommend
Casa Ciuccio
15 Gertrude StBfast lunch or dinner actually even afternoon drinks you will adore it
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnSo delicious that it is worth the wait.
Il Bacaro
168-170 Little Collins StHeaven
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel StBest burrito so yum
Themed music nights. Check what style suits you. Have a cocktail and dance the night away with breath taking city views
166 locals recommend
Blue Diamond
123 Queen StreetThemed music nights. Check what style suits you. Have a cocktail and dance the night away with breath taking city views
Hofbräuhaus
18-28 Market LnPretzels yummmmmmy
Self Preservation
70 Bourke StPot of afternoon tea and a cake nestled among great book stores
Ponyfish Island
Hidden bar under the bridge
HuTong
14-16 Market LnDumplings
Shanghai Dumpling House
23 Tattersalls LnDumplings
Domain Road
Domain RoadDivine food, service and setting. Closes at midnight and opens at 7am.
Charlie Dumpling
184 High StreetDumplings
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StDelicious Japanese food and cool setting
Little Africa Restaurant
223 Victoria StThe best Ethiopian food.
Take the old fashioned boats for a row, Scones with jam and cream. Feed the huge white gees.
84 locals recommend
Studley Park Boathouse
1 Boathouse RdTake the old fashioned boats for a row, Scones with jam and cream. Feed the huge white gees.
Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StAlways inventive and entertaining theatre
Tokyo Tina
66A Chapel StSo cool, funky and yum
Flora Indian Restaurant
238 Flinders StThe best Dosa
Jungle Juice Bar
20 Centre PlBest bagels
Donovans
40 Jacka BlvdGreat views and food
The Lawson Grove Shop
1 Lawson GroveTotally local and yum
Trattoria Emilia
360 Little Collins StYum
The Stables of Como Cafe
Lechlade AvenueBfast or lunch in a girly setting
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StYou cant go wrong
Nam Loong Chinese Restaurant
223 Russell StMy favorite hot egg custard buns
Chuckle Park Bar
322 Little Collins StToo cute
Sun Moth Canteen & Bar
28 Niagara LnA hidden gem far from the madding crowd
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnDumplings
West Beach Bathers Pavilion
330A Beaconsfield ParadeBest afternoon sunset spot right on the beach
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
12 Sutherland StDonuts
Lazerpig
343 Smith StPizza
Shopping
Captains of Industry
2 Somerset PlHipster central cafe cool a sanctuary set above Elizabeth st
Halftix Melbourne
208 Little Collins StPurchase theatre,comedy,music and tours half price