Matt's Guidebook for guests
Drinks & Nightlife
A great local restaurant / bar with both bar food and high-end dining. Sit outside opposite the Botanical Gardens for a some people watching or inside in the back bar on Friday and Saturday nights for a vibey social atmosphere.
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Botanical Hotel
169 Domain RdA great local restaurant / bar with both bar food and high-end dining. Sit outside opposite the Botanical Gardens for a some people watching or inside in the back bar on Friday and Saturday nights for a vibey social atmosphere.
My fave spot in the Melbourne CBD. Situated out on a terrace opposite Parliament House this is a late night fave. Underneath Siglo is The Supper Club which is another late night fave spot of Melbournians.
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Siglo
161 Spring StMy fave spot in the Melbourne CBD. Situated out on a terrace opposite Parliament House this is a late night fave. Underneath Siglo is The Supper Club which is another late night fave spot of Melbournians.
A great place to sit at the bar or near the fire and enjoy a beverage after a hard day's shopping. Or dine in for some splendid Italian food.
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Cosi Bar Ristorante
68 Toorak RdA great place to sit at the bar or near the fire and enjoy a beverage after a hard day's shopping. Or dine in for some splendid Italian food.
A Melbourne live music institution with a great (newly renovated) rooftop bar and restaurant. Some of the words best bands have played the band room inc. a warm up show by The Rolling Stones years ago. Check out their live music directory for great live music most nights of the week.
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Corner Hotel
57 Swan StA Melbourne live music institution with a great (newly renovated) rooftop bar and restaurant. Some of the words best bands have played the band room inc. a warm up show by The Rolling Stones years ago. Check out their live music directory for great live music most nights of the week.
Northcote Social Club
301 High StFood Scene
Excellent fine dining fish and seafood restaurant which is very popular with well-heeled locals. Bookings are essential on weekends.
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Bacash Restaurant
175 Domain RdExcellent fine dining fish and seafood restaurant which is very popular with well-heeled locals. Bookings are essential on weekends.
Good Thai food at the end of the street - well that sounds good and it is! Eat in or garb some take-away and settle in for a Netflix session back in the apartment.
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The Golden Triangle Restaurant
123 Park StreetGood Thai food at the end of the street - well that sounds good and it is! Eat in or garb some take-away and settle in for a Netflix session back in the apartment.
Open Tuesday to Sunday Baker D. Cherico is Melbourne's finest bakery. The large selection of sandwiches, pastries and breads are available daily. Grab a coffee and sit in the gardens and enjoy a scrumptious croissant while taking in the beautiful is my tip.
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Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StOpen Tuesday to Sunday Baker D. Cherico is Melbourne's finest bakery. The large selection of sandwiches, pastries and breads are available daily. Grab a coffee and sit in the gardens and enjoy a scrumptious croissant while taking in the beautiful is my tip.
A Melbourne institution for decades and the perfect place for a romantic dinner for two any night of the week or lunch on the weekend.
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France-Soir
11 Toorak RdA Melbourne institution for decades and the perfect place for a romantic dinner for two any night of the week or lunch on the weekend.
Great wood fired pizzas and pasta... a busy room with attentive service. Great for lunch on the weekend too.
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Baby Pizza
631-633 Church StGreat wood fired pizzas and pasta... a busy room with attentive service. Great for lunch on the weekend too.
A great brunch spot mainly frequented by locals in the grounds of the stunning Como House. After breakfast enjoy a tour through the house and gardens.
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Como House & Garden
Lechlade AvenueA great brunch spot mainly frequented by locals in the grounds of the stunning Como House. After breakfast enjoy a tour through the house and gardens.
Top Paddock Cafe
658 Church StMoVida
1 Hosier LnCumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnAlways great and vibey.
St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlBest steak in Melbourne... Sunday lunch is my fave time to visit.
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Cicciolina
130 Acland StBest steak in Melbourne... Sunday lunch is my fave time to visit.
Shopping
Head downstairs to check out a well curated selection of international and local designers for women and men.
Assin
138 Little Collins StHead downstairs to check out a well curated selection of international and local designers for women and men.
Incu
12 Albert Coates LnGreat women's casual wear.
South Melbourne Market station
My fave market in Melbourne.
Parks & Nature
Seeing is believing this is simply beautiful and world class
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Iziko LikaBotaniki LikaKumkani eVictoria
Seeing is believing this is simply beautiful and world class
Arts & Culture
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdI-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdEntertainment & Activities
Iconic AFL or Boxing Day test it's a must see.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueIconic AFL or Boxing Day test it's a must see.