Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
A little harder to find but so worth it! We love this place for the cold drip coffee and amazing menu plus great pricing.
Open for breakfast and lunch only, relax in the courtyard on a sunny day.
118 locals recommend
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StA little harder to find but so worth it! We love this place for the cold drip coffee and amazing menu plus great pricing.
Open for breakfast and lunch only, relax in the courtyard on a sunny day.
Jim and his crew are as amazing as the coffee! Grab a coffee and yoghurt to go, savoury or sweet treat, head outside and grab a seat water front to enjoy.
Coffee Minded
3 Southgate AveJim and his crew are as amazing as the coffee! Grab a coffee and yoghurt to go, savoury or sweet treat, head outside and grab a seat water front to enjoy.
The best and freshest fish and chip in Melbourne! Wonderful staff, especially Shane and Sue. Tell them the Crown girls say hi!
19 locals recommend
Hunky Dory South Melbourne
252 Clarendon StThe best and freshest fish and chip in Melbourne! Wonderful staff, especially Shane and Sue. Tell them the Crown girls say hi!
High Tea here is quite an experience. We went during the Food & Wine Festival for Paris High Tea and were not disappointed. Gorgeous sandwiches,cakes and chocolates washed down with a glass of bubbly.
The Waiting Room Crown
8 Whiteman StreetHigh Tea here is quite an experience. We went during the Food & Wine Festival for Paris High Tea and were not disappointed. Gorgeous sandwiches,cakes and chocolates washed down with a glass of bubbly.
New to Crown, this is a fantastic BBQ place. We love the serving size vs price - great value. Try to finish the platter for 2 with only 2 people! Moonshine (apple pie is best) is on the menu.
6 locals recommend
San Antone
New to Crown, this is a fantastic BBQ place. We love the serving size vs price - great value. Try to finish the platter for 2 with only 2 people! Moonshine (apple pie is best) is on the menu.
Everything Else
From fresh produce to freshly made food, there is something for everyone at the markets.
Enjoy wandering around, then come home and cook your purchases!
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StFrom fresh produce to freshly made food, there is something for everyone at the markets.
Enjoy wandering around, then come home and cook your purchases!
Home of Melbourne Ice hockey team. Visit here during the season to see fast paced ice hokey games. Bring the whole family for ice skating and birthday parties year round.
49 locals recommend
O'Brien Icehouse
105 Pearl River RdHome of Melbourne Ice hockey team. Visit here during the season to see fast paced ice hokey games. Bring the whole family for ice skating and birthday parties year round.
Spectacular 360 degree views of Melbourne. I recommend the Edge experience. Be sure to check out the outside of the building for the gold statues of the Queen Bee and her workers - look up!
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuaySpectacular 360 degree views of Melbourne. I recommend the Edge experience. Be sure to check out the outside of the building for the gold statues of the Queen Bee and her workers - look up!
Home of Lindt Cafe and Coffee Minded, you can also find some cool sculptures, pubs, restaurants, clothes shops and even a book store!
56 locals recommend
Southgate
3 Southgate AveHome of Lindt Cafe and Coffee Minded, you can also find some cool sculptures, pubs, restaurants, clothes shops and even a book store!
See the latest releases or the bargain of the week. Step into Gold Class for a treat. The best part? Discounted tickets for all sessions (traditional or gold) are available during your stay.
94 locals recommend
Village Cinemas Crown
8 Whiteman StSee the latest releases or the bargain of the week. Step into Gold Class for a treat. The best part? Discounted tickets for all sessions (traditional or gold) are available during your stay.
This place has everything! If you visit during the Night Markets,a dizzy array of food awaits you.Other times find food,clothing and shopping galore! Even better - use the Myki, only a tram ride away.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetThis place has everything! If you visit during the Night Markets,a dizzy array of food awaits you.Other times find food,clothing and shopping galore! Even better - use the Myki, only a tram ride away.
Shopping
A little on the pricey side but so worth it! Indulge yourself from an ever changing menu. Seasonal items are sure to please and they have great gift ideas.
9 locals recommend
Lindt Chocolate Café, Southgate
3 Southgate AveA little on the pricey side but so worth it! Indulge yourself from an ever changing menu. Seasonal items are sure to please and they have great gift ideas.
What can I say? SHOPPING!! Factory outlets galore. From shoes to clothes, home wares to electronics, you can find anything your heart desires here.
124 locals recommend
DFO www.catalogclothing.com.au
20 Convention Centre PlWhat can I say? SHOPPING!! Factory outlets galore. From shoes to clothes, home wares to electronics, you can find anything your heart desires here.
Drinks & Nightlife
A gorgeous place to enjoy sunset drinks on the beach. Watch beach volleyball as you try the food and drink on offer.
91 locals recommend
Republica St Kilda Beach
10-18 Jacka BlvdA gorgeous place to enjoy sunset drinks on the beach. Watch beach volleyball as you try the food and drink on offer.
This is a cool little place right on the water.
They offer a wide variety of drinks and delicious small pizzas to snack on. Perfect for after work drinks and close to Southwharf DFO.
7 locals recommend
The Wharf Hotel Melbourne
38 Siddeley StThis is a cool little place right on the water.
They offer a wide variety of drinks and delicious small pizzas to snack on. Perfect for after work drinks and close to Southwharf DFO.
Located just behind the Southgate complex, BBC is a perfect spot to try out a huge variety of local and foreign beers. The biggest variety is from Belgium (surprise!), try the cherry beer.
36 locals recommend
Honey Bar and Restaurant
345 Clarendon StLocated just behind the Southgate complex, BBC is a perfect spot to try out a huge variety of local and foreign beers. The biggest variety is from Belgium (surprise!), try the cherry beer.