Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnAmazing food and excellent service
This is so unique - if you head upstairs you actually dine in Rooftop Train Carriages - Food and drinks are well priced and there is a relaxed vibe throughout.
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Easey's
48 Easey StThis is so unique - if you head upstairs you actually dine in Rooftop Train Carriages - Food and drinks are well priced and there is a relaxed vibe throughout.
This is the perfect way to relax while enjoying sensational food, drinks and friendly service. Bookings essential
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The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
125 Normanby RdThis is the perfect way to relax while enjoying sensational food, drinks and friendly service. Bookings essential
Tapas and an Excellent Wine List with great service.
Not cheap, but not too expensive either. While you are there, check out the Street Art in Hosier Lane.
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MoVida
1 Hosier LnTapas and an Excellent Wine List with great service.
Not cheap, but not too expensive either. While you are there, check out the Street Art in Hosier Lane.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great way to see Melbourne and learn about a variety of Venues as you enjoy the stunning 360 degree views. There is also a Dining option - but must be booked in advance. I highly recommend that you purchase the day and night option - as they are both unique experiences.
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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayThis is a great way to see Melbourne and learn about a variety of Venues as you enjoy the stunning 360 degree views. There is also a Dining option - but must be booked in advance. I highly recommend that you purchase the day and night option - as they are both unique experiences.
There is something for everyone at Luna Park
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Luna Park/The Esplanade station
There is something for everyone at Luna Park
A delightful older style Movie Theater and Bar - reasonably priced and a nice stroll from our apartment.
Why not enjoy some of Lygon Street's amazing food while you are there?
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Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StA delightful older style Movie Theater and Bar - reasonably priced and a nice stroll from our apartment.
Why not enjoy some of Lygon Street's amazing food while you are there?
The Bendigo Hotel is famous for their Heavy Metal Gigs.
It's a very popular venue for Music Lovers of all ages...
Bendigo Hotel
125 Johnston StThe Bendigo Hotel is famous for their Heavy Metal Gigs.
It's a very popular venue for Music Lovers of all ages...
Shopping
Queen Victoria Market operates on Tuesday, Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday. A must see........
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Queen Victoria Market station
Queen Victoria Market operates on Tuesday, Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday. A must see........
Safeway, BWS and Big W are located at the Undercroft Level.
Dan Murphy's is to the rear of the Foodcourt Level
Medical, Dental, Chemist and clothing shops - are all just waiting for you.
Here on business - Officeworks is conveniently located in 271 - 275 Russel Street - just near Jane Bell Lane entry.
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Queen Victoria
Safeway, BWS and Big W are located at the Undercroft Level.
Dan Murphy's is to the rear of the Foodcourt Level
Medical, Dental, Chemist and clothing shops - are all just waiting for you.
Here on business - Officeworks is conveniently located in 271 - 275 Russel Street - just near Jane Bell Lane entry.
Getting Around
Melbourne Central is just around the corner.
There are free Trams, or an underground Railway Station - a part of the City Loop.
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Melbourne Central Station
Melbourne Central is just around the corner.
There are free Trams, or an underground Railway Station - a part of the City Loop.
Catch a free tram at Melbourne Central, three stops and you are at Flinders Street Station - or it is a leisurely stroll of between say 20 minutes to half an hour.
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Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetCatch a free tram at Melbourne Central, three stops and you are at Flinders Street Station - or it is a leisurely stroll of between say 20 minutes to half an hour.
GoGet CarShare Pod
Kay StreetYou will need to be Registered with GoGet : )
You can walk down Bourke Street ( around half an hour) or catch a Free Tram from Bourke Street Mall.
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Southern Cross Station
You can walk down Bourke Street ( around half an hour) or catch a Free Tram from Bourke Street Mall.
All under the one roof -
Metropolitan "Metro Trains"
V-Line Trains and Buses
SkyBus Terminal
Southern Cross
All under the one roof -
Metropolitan "Metro Trains"
V-Line Trains and Buses
SkyBus Terminal
Drinks & Nightlife
Because I keep hearing nothing but good things about this place!
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Gin Palace
10 Russell PlBecause I keep hearing nothing but good things about this place!
From the front - a single door - behind that door are some amazing restaurants, and one of the best rooftop bars in Melbourne. You have to make time for this.
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QT Melbourne
133 Russell StFrom the front - a single door - behind that door are some amazing restaurants, and one of the best rooftop bars in Melbourne. You have to make time for this.
My teenage children, and many of my Uber passengers find the Lounge is the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends. Not overly expensive, and it has a large rooftop deck if you enjoy some fresh air.
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Lounge
243 Swanston StMy teenage children, and many of my Uber passengers find the Lounge is the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends. Not overly expensive, and it has a large rooftop deck if you enjoy some fresh air.
As long as you don't mind loud music playing in the background, this is a great place to eat, relax and enjoy - great views and great food and great atmosphere
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Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetAs long as you don't mind loud music playing in the background, this is a great place to eat, relax and enjoy - great views and great food and great atmosphere
Curtin House has some amazing Restaurants and a lovely outdoor Bar and Rooftop Cinema - which has been refurbished recently. Affordable food and High End food - lots of options behind those double doors on Swanston Street. It's really worth checking out, and it's only around the corner.
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Curtin House
252 Swanston StCurtin House has some amazing Restaurants and a lovely outdoor Bar and Rooftop Cinema - which has been refurbished recently. Affordable food and High End food - lots of options behind those double doors on Swanston Street. It's really worth checking out, and it's only around the corner.
One visit and this will become your "Melbourne Local". It's an Irish Pub that has great Live Music from Thursday to Sunday and great Pub Meals. This place is great EVERY DAY
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The Elephant & Wheelbarrow
94-96 Bourke StOne visit and this will become your "Melbourne Local". It's an Irish Pub that has great Live Music from Thursday to Sunday and great Pub Meals. This place is great EVERY DAY
Sightseeing
This is not for people who don't like heights - but it is really worth a look if you have time.
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayThis is not for people who don't like heights - but it is really worth a look if you have time.
Parks & Nature
There is so much to enjoy in these Gardens. Government House and the Anzac Memorial, The Pioneer Woman's Memorial Garden is a secluded sunken garden with a water feature - its a lovely place to be at one with nature. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl and so much more. Why not pack a picnic?
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Iziko LikaBotaniki LikaKumkani eVictoria
There is so much to enjoy in these Gardens. Government House and the Anzac Memorial, The Pioneer Woman's Memorial Garden is a secluded sunken garden with a water feature - its a lovely place to be at one with nature. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl and so much more. Why not pack a picnic?