Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Famous lane located a 5 minute walk away from our apartment, with numerous restaurants and cafes. Live outdoor music at nights along the stretch with Italian restaurants!
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Hardware Lane
Hardware Lane Famous lane located a 5 minute walk away from our apartment, with numerous restaurants and cafes. Live outdoor music at nights along the stretch with Italian restaurants!
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StBest coffee in Melbourne CBD!
Top rated coffee shop located within 2 minutes walking distance from our apartment (just across the road)
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Patricia Coffee Brewers
493-495 Little Bourke StTop rated coffee shop located within 2 minutes walking distance from our apartment (just across the road)
Top rated brunch place in the Melbourne CBD
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The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlTop rated brunch place in the Melbourne CBD
Top rated brunch place in Melbourne CBD located 2 streets away from our apartment!
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Operator25
25 Wills StTop rated brunch place in Melbourne CBD located 2 streets away from our apartment!
Iconic & award winning fusion restaurant along Flinders Lane.
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Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnIconic & award winning fusion restaurant along Flinders Lane.
Award winning Japanese- Australian fusion cuisine - lobster rolls and tonkatsu sandwiches are delish!!
For all of you karaoke king and queens, there's a Supernormal karaoke bar downstairs ;)
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Supernormal
180 Flinders LnAward winning Japanese- Australian fusion cuisine - lobster rolls and tonkatsu sandwiches are delish!!
For all of you karaoke king and queens, there's a Supernormal karaoke bar downstairs ;)
One of the most authentic, long- standing Japanese restaurants in the Melbourne CBD. A must try!
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Kenzan Japanese Restaurant
45 Collins StOne of the most authentic, long- standing Japanese restaurants in the Melbourne CBD. A must try!
La Petite Crêperie Hardware Lane
32 Hardware LnAmazing crepes and galettes!
La Belle Miette
30 Hardware LnFamous artisan macarons! a hit with the ladies ;)
Famous wet and dry market located in the Melbourne CBD! The themed night and day food markets are a must - go :)
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Queen Victoria Market station
Famous wet and dry market located in the Melbourne CBD! The themed night and day food markets are a must - go :)
A newly discovered gem in the city! the kingfish and hot chocolate with candy floss is a treat :)
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Hash Specialty Coffee
113 Hardware StA newly discovered gem in the city! the kingfish and hot chocolate with candy floss is a treat :)
Royal Stacks
470 Collins StAmazing juicy succulent burgers!!
American style burgers in a trailer park themed restaurant - in addition to the burgers (Francis Underwood is a must-try), the spiked milkshakes are to die for!
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Grand Trailer Park Taverna
87 Bourke StAmerican style burgers in a trailer park themed restaurant - in addition to the burgers (Francis Underwood is a must-try), the spiked milkshakes are to die for!
Newly opened Melbourne burger chain in the CBD area in a diner style environment!
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8bit
8 Droop StNewly opened Melbourne burger chain in the CBD area in a diner style environment!
Award-winning Spanish tapas located a stone's throw away from our apartment!
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MoVida Aqui
500 Bourke StAward-winning Spanish tapas located a stone's throw away from our apartment!
Best japanese ramen hands down in the city!
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Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StBest japanese ramen hands down in the city!
Rated best new restaurant in The Age Good Food Guide 2016 - the pasta here is incredible!
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Tipo 00
361 Little Bourke StRated best new restaurant in The Age Good Food Guide 2016 - the pasta here is incredible!
Amazing coffee and brunch here from one of the longest-standing brunch places. The eggs benedict (and variants as the menu constantly changes) is a must-try for brunch lovers!
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Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
114 Berkeley StAmazing coffee and brunch here from one of the longest-standing brunch places. The eggs benedict (and variants as the menu constantly changes) is a must-try for brunch lovers!
Famous street with Italian restaurants - DOC Pizza is a must go for pizza lovers!
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Lygon St station
Famous street with Italian restaurants - DOC Pizza is a must go for pizza lovers!
Newly opened Michelin star hong kong dim sum restaurant just 3 streets down from the apartment
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Tim Ho Wan
206 Bourke StNewly opened Michelin star hong kong dim sum restaurant just 3 streets down from the apartment
Famous food and shopping lane along Flinders lane with numerous brunch places and hip boutique shops!
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Degraves Street
Degraves StreetFamous food and shopping lane along Flinders lane with numerous brunch places and hip boutique shops!
Japanese-Australian restaurant with amazing sushi and fusion dishes! The original branch is located by the river at Hamer Hall and offers stunning views of the river :)
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Saké Restaurant & Bar
121 Flinders LnJapanese-Australian restaurant with amazing sushi and fusion dishes! The original branch is located by the river at Hamer Hall and offers stunning views of the river :)
Famous korean-fried chicken joint open til late night. Perfect for a sinful late night bite after drinks at the club or bar.
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Gami Chicken and Beer
26 King StFamous korean-fried chicken joint open til late night. Perfect for a sinful late night bite after drinks at the club or bar.
Japanese grocery store with an indoor sushi bar that serves superb nigiri and sashimi platters. Their aburi salmon nigiri is particularly amazing
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Hinoki Japanese Pantry
279 Smith StJapanese grocery store with an indoor sushi bar that serves superb nigiri and sashimi platters. Their aburi salmon nigiri is particularly amazing
Affordable and high quality Japanese izakaya restaurant located along the Yarra river along South Wharf Promenade!
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Akachochin
33 S Wharf PromenadeAffordable and high quality Japanese izakaya restaurant located along the Yarra river along South Wharf Promenade!
Advance bookings required - what more needs to be said? Straight from London comes Heston Blumenthal's newly opened award-winning dining experience at Crown. Costly but an experience to remember
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
8 Whiteman StAdvance bookings required - what more needs to be said? Straight from London comes Heston Blumenthal's newly opened award-winning dining experience at Crown. Costly but an experience to remember
Superb coffee shop located adjacent to Queen Victoria Market
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Market Lane Coffee - Queen Vic Market Victoria St
83-85 Victoria StSuperb coffee shop located adjacent to Queen Victoria Market
Decadent chocolate cafe with incredible tasting Lindt milkshakes, chocolate drinks, desserts and much more.
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Lindt Chocolate Café, Collins St
271 Collins StreetDecadent chocolate cafe with incredible tasting Lindt milkshakes, chocolate drinks, desserts and much more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shyna works as a manager on Friday nights at Alumbra - feel free to come join her for a drink!
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Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeShyna works as a manager on Friday nights at Alumbra - feel free to come join her for a drink!
Award winning bar in Melbourne located on the top floor of Rialto Towers, offering amazing views of the city!
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Lui Bar
525 Collins StAward winning bar in Melbourne located on the top floor of Rialto Towers, offering amazing views of the city!
Hidden gem of a bar in the CBD - extremely intimate experience and knowledgeable bartenders
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Bar Americano
20 Presgrave PlHidden gem of a bar in the CBD - extremely intimate experience and knowledgeable bartenders
Incredible burgers, drinks and views of the city, especially during the evening! The bar also has a rooftop cinema with films playing throughout the day :)
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Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StIncredible burgers, drinks and views of the city, especially during the evening! The bar also has a rooftop cinema with films playing throughout the day :)
Sightseeing
Famous lane in the CBD with numerous shops, restaurants and cafes.
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Flinders Ln
Famous lane in the CBD with numerous shops, restaurants and cafes.
Located along the Yarra River and just opposite Crown Casino, South Wharf Promenade is home to numerous restaurants that offer amazing views of the river. Come here in the early afternoon and have an amazing brunch right beside the river!
North South Road
Located along the Yarra River and just opposite Crown Casino, South Wharf Promenade is home to numerous restaurants that offer amazing views of the river. Come here in the early afternoon and have an amazing brunch right beside the river!
Victoria's most renown coastal drive - this road-touring route winds through coastal towns and rainforests, allowing tourists to witness the magnificent Southern Ocean and the 12 Apostles limestone stacks.
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Great Ocean Road
Victoria's most renown coastal drive - this road-touring route winds through coastal towns and rainforests, allowing tourists to witness the magnificent Southern Ocean and the 12 Apostles limestone stacks.
Wineries, strawberry farms, hot-air ballooning, incredible food and beautiful scenery are all highlights during a getaway at Yarra Valley, the region surrounding the Yarra River.
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Yarra Valley
Wineries, strawberry farms, hot-air ballooning, incredible food and beautiful scenery are all highlights during a getaway at Yarra Valley, the region surrounding the Yarra River.
Youth Projects
7-9 Hosier LnEpicenter of Melbourne's street art scene
Entertainment & Activities
Located right beside the Yarra river, Crown Casino is the go-to entertainment venue with numerous award-winning restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shows and more. The fire display at night along the river is a must-see!
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Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StLocated right beside the Yarra river, Crown Casino is the go-to entertainment venue with numerous award-winning restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shows and more. The fire display at night along the river is a must-see!
The Melbourne Zoo contains more than 300 different species both native to Australia and from around the world, and is just a tram ride away from our apartment. Offering authentic habitats for the animals and beautifully landscaped settings, cameras and comfortable clothing are a must bring.
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Iziko lezintombi zeMelbourne
Elliott AvenueThe Melbourne Zoo contains more than 300 different species both native to Australia and from around the world, and is just a tram ride away from our apartment. Offering authentic habitats for the animals and beautifully landscaped settings, cameras and comfortable clothing are a must bring.
Exciting escape room filled with clues and puzzles for participants to solve in order to escape before time runs out! Great for families, groups of friends, and couples :)
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TRAPT Bar & Escape Rooms
377 Lonsdale StExciting escape room filled with clues and puzzles for participants to solve in order to escape before time runs out! Great for families, groups of friends, and couples :)
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Shopping
Designer factory outlets, selling name brands at highly reduced prices - located just opposite Crown Casino!
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DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlDesigner factory outlets, selling name brands at highly reduced prices - located just opposite Crown Casino!
Designer shopping mall just 2 streets down from our apartment, carrying the latest local & international fashion brands. Huge food court at the top level and home to Din Tai Fung (Michelin star rated Hong Kong restaurant)
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Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StDesigner shopping mall just 2 streets down from our apartment, carrying the latest local & international fashion brands. Huge food court at the top level and home to Din Tai Fung (Michelin star rated Hong Kong restaurant)
Getting Around
Located a 2 minute walk away from our apartment, Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station and allows for easy access to other nearby places such as St Kilda and South Yarra.
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Flagstaff Station
Located a 2 minute walk away from our apartment, Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station and allows for easy access to other nearby places such as St Kilda and South Yarra.
Located just a 5-7 minute walk away from our apartment, most guests take the Skybus from Melbourne Tullamarine airport and dock at Southern Cross station - one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to access the Melbourne CBD.
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Southern Cross Station
Located just a 5-7 minute walk away from our apartment, most guests take the Skybus from Melbourne Tullamarine airport and dock at Southern Cross station - one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to access the Melbourne CBD.
Arts & Culture
Famous greek museum located just a stone's throw away from the apartment, containing collections of art and artifacts from Greece over the ages
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The Hellenic Museum
280 William StFamous greek museum located just a stone's throw away from the apartment, containing collections of art and artifacts from Greece over the ages