Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
Enjoy beautiful decor, stunning Yarra river and city views, and great music over cocktails and eclectic cuisines.
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Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
1 Southbank BlvdEnjoy beautiful decor, stunning Yarra river and city views, and great music over cocktails and eclectic cuisines.
The finest Japanese fusion food, literally 5 minutes from where you are.
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Nobu
8 Whiteman StThe finest Japanese fusion food, literally 5 minutes from where you are.
Great fine-dining seafood restaurant in the Crown Casino Complex.
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The Atlantic Restaurant
8 Whiteman StGreat fine-dining seafood restaurant in the Crown Casino Complex.
A seafood lover's paradise. Enjoy the freshest seafood at extremely low prices (oysters can go as low as $1). Have fresh oysters and sashimi on the spot!
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South Melbourne Market station
A seafood lover's paradise. Enjoy the freshest seafood at extremely low prices (oysters can go as low as $1). Have fresh oysters and sashimi on the spot!
Fine-dining restaurant featuring modern Australian cuisine.
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Rockpool Bar & Grill
8 Whiteman StFine-dining restaurant featuring modern Australian cuisine.
Wonderbao
Great chinese buns (Pao) with a twist.
Greek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
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Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StGreek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
China Bar
235 Russell StOpen 24 hours. Good for late night hunger pangs.
Mama's Buoi
350 Bourke StVietnamese cuisine with a modern touch.
Gemma Simply Italian
183 Elgin StAmazing Italian food. Highly recommended.
Longrain Restaurant
44 Little Bourke StSouth East Asian fusion food.
Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine
25 Market LnAward-winning Japanese restaurant
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StGrain Store
517 Flinders LnProbably need to take an Uber or taxi there, but it's worth the trip. Amazing Thai dishes, some say even better than most Thai restaurants in Asia.
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Jinda Thai Restaurant
1 Ferguson StProbably need to take an Uber or taxi there, but it's worth the trip. Amazing Thai dishes, some say even better than most Thai restaurants in Asia.
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot.
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South Melbourne Market station
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot.
Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
1 Cobden StreetAmazing Korean BBQ restaurant.
Arguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
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Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StArguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
Authentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
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Malaysian Laksa House
449 Elizabeth StAuthentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
Really tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
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NeNe Chicken
410 Elizabeth StReally tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
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25 Wills StABC Chicken
361 Queen StGood Korean fried chicken.
Fish Bar
25 Newquay PromenadeGreat fish and chips by the dock
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlBrick Lane Melbourne
33 Guildford LnCargo Bar
52-60 The PromenadeGreat food and beer selections
Hortus X Seven Seeds
131-141 Harbour EsplanadeGreat coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Great DJ stage and dance floor. Frequently features celebrity local and international mega DJs. Smoking balcony has stunning views.
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Level 3 Nightclubs at Crown
8 Whiteman StreetGreat DJ stage and dance floor. Frequently features celebrity local and international mega DJs. Smoking balcony has stunning views.
Nightspot featuring famous local and international DJs.
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Club Pandora
127 Dorcas StNightspot featuring famous local and international DJs.
Spice Market
Beaney LaneHigh-end nightspot next to Grand Hyatt.
Great place to drink and play darts. Warning: Can be addictive!
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iDarts HIVE
243 Little Lonsdale StGreat place to drink and play darts. Warning: Can be addictive!
Great music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
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Ms Collins
425 Collins StGreat music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
Bond Melbourne
24 Bond StSleek decor, VIP rooms, great DJs.
Great selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
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Boilermaker House
209-211 Lonsdale StGreat selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
Beautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
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Manchuria Yusitan
Beautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
Workshop Cafe FiDi
180 Montgomery StGreat music, crowd, and selection of drinks.
Ultra popular Asian-themed bar with $8 jugs during happy hour.
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Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetUltra popular Asian-themed bar with $8 jugs during happy hour.
Frequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.
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Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeFrequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.
Parks & Nature
Best enjoyed on a sunny day. Has BBQ pits in case you'd like to cook up a feast for family and friends.
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Izigqabo ze-Flagstaff
309-311 William StBest enjoyed on a sunny day. Has BBQ pits in case you'd like to cook up a feast for family and friends.
Beautiful park featuring the IMAX Melbourne and the UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Royal Exhibition Building.
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Carlton Gardens
Beautiful park featuring the IMAX Melbourne and the UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Royal Exhibition Building.
Take the 96 Tram towards St Kilda Beach and get your sun-tan fix. Has many shops and eateries.
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Isibhede sase St Kilda
Take the 96 Tram towards St Kilda Beach and get your sun-tan fix. Has many shops and eateries.
See the iconic Brighton Beach colourful bathing boxes.
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Brighton Beach
See the iconic Brighton Beach colourful bathing boxes.
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Carlton
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arts & Culture
Australia's oldest, largest, and most popular art meseum. Constantly features art exhibitions from renown artists from around the globe.
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I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdAustralia's oldest, largest, and most popular art meseum. Constantly features art exhibitions from renown artists from around the globe.
See the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuaySee the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
No license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.
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Melbourne Boat Hire - Yarra River Cruise Providers
45 Newquay PromenadeNo license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.
Shopping
Great selection of direct factory branded products at extremely affordable prices.
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DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlGreat selection of direct factory branded products at extremely affordable prices.
Features many high-end branded specialty shops to suit your shopping needs.
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Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StFeatures many high-end branded specialty shops to suit your shopping needs.
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetMelbourne Central Station
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StEssentials
Closes at 12am. Has everything you need to not go hungry at home.
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Coles
Separation StreetCloses at 12am. Has everything you need to not go hungry at home.
Just opposite your entrance. Has all essential items. Closes at 9pm
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IGA Xpress Freshwater Place
6 Freshwater PlJust opposite your entrance. Has all essential items. Closes at 9pm
Close at 12am. Just hop on tram 86 and stop at Southern Cross Station.
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Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer StClose at 12am. Just hop on tram 86 and stop at Southern Cross Station.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful cinema in the heart of Crown Casino, about 5 minutes from where you're staying.
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Village Cinemas Crown
8 Whiteman StBeautiful cinema in the heart of Crown Casino, about 5 minutes from where you're staying.
Love penguins and other aquatic animals? This is your one-stop spot to see them in Melbourne!
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetLove penguins and other aquatic animals? This is your one-stop spot to see them in Melbourne!
Experience the World's Largest IMAX screen.
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IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetExperience the World's Largest IMAX screen.
Etihad Stadium station