Guidebook for Southbank

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Guidebook for Southbank

Food Scene

Seafood lover's paradise. Enjoy the freshest seafood at affordable prices. Eat freshly shucked oysters and sashimi on the spot. This is a must-go in Melbourne.
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
365 locals recommend
Seafood lover's paradise. Enjoy the freshest seafood at affordable prices. Eat freshly shucked oysters and sashimi on the spot. This is a must-go in Melbourne.
Great dining experience with great selection of steaks and other meats.
76 locals recommend
The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
3 Queens Bridge Street
76 locals recommend
Great dining experience with great selection of steaks and other meats.
Perfect balance between bar and restaurant. Enjoy a great selection of food and drinks over beautiful decor and great views of the Yarra river and the city.
52 locals recommend
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
1 Southbank Blvd
52 locals recommend
Perfect balance between bar and restaurant. Enjoy a great selection of food and drinks over beautiful decor and great views of the Yarra river and the city.
The best Japanese fusion food you can get.
38 locals recommend
Nobu
8 Whiteman St
38 locals recommend
The best Japanese fusion food you can get.
Great chinese buns (Pao) with a twist.
66 locals recommend
Wonderbao
66 locals recommend
Great chinese buns (Pao) with a twist.
Greek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale St
119 locals recommend
Greek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
Open 24 hours. Good for late night hunger pangs.
39 locals recommend
China Bar
235 Russell St
39 locals recommend
Open 24 hours. Good for late night hunger pangs.
Vietnamese cuisine with a modern touch.
17 locals recommend
Mama's Buoi
116 Devonshire St
17 locals recommend
Vietnamese cuisine with a modern touch.
Amazing Italian food. Highly recommended.
67 locals recommend
Gemma
335 Bowery
67 locals recommend
Amazing Italian food. Highly recommended.
South East Asian fusion food.
76 locals recommend
Longrain Restaurant
44 Little Bourke St
76 locals recommend
South East Asian fusion food.
Award-winning Japanese restaurant
34 locals recommend
Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine
25 Market Ln
34 locals recommend
Award-winning Japanese restaurant
230 locals recommend
Izakaya Den
118 Russell St
230 locals recommend
73 locals recommend
Grain Store
1-3 Stable Street
73 locals recommend
Probably 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.
89 locals recommend
Jinda Thai Restaurant
1 Ferguson St
89 locals recommend
Probably 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.
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
365 locals recommend
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot.
Amazing Korean BBQ restaurant.
39 locals recommend
Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
1 Cobden Street
39 locals recommend
Amazing Korean BBQ restaurant.
Arguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
65 locals recommend
Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell St
65 locals recommend
Arguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
Authentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
41 locals recommend
Malaysian Laksa House
449 Elizabeth St
41 locals recommend
Authentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
Really tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
49 locals recommend
NeNe Chicken
410 Elizabeth St
49 locals recommend
Really tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
108 locals recommend
Operator25
25 Wills St
108 locals recommend
Good Korean fried chicken.
33 locals recommend
ABC Chicken
361 Queen St
33 locals recommend
Good Korean fried chicken.
Great fish and chips by the dock
39 locals recommend
Fish Bar
2956 N Sheffield Ave
39 locals recommend
Great fish and chips by the dock
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine Pl
413 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Brick Lane Melbourne
33 Guildford Ln
50 locals recommend
88 locals recommend
Cargo
83 Rivington St
88 locals recommend
Great coffee
40 locals recommend
Hortus X Seven Seeds
131-141 Harbour Esplanade
40 locals recommend
Great coffee

Drinks & Nightlife

Great DJ stage and dance floor. Commonly features world-famous celebrity DJs.
33 locals recommend
Level 3 Nightclubs at Crown
8 Whiteman Street
33 locals recommend
Great DJ stage and dance floor. Commonly features world-famous celebrity DJs.
Popular nightspot with sleek decor, VIP rooms, great DJs, and a separate bar just for R&B.
33 locals recommend
Bond Melbourne
24 Bond St
33 locals recommend
Popular nightspot with sleek decor, VIP rooms, great DJs, and a separate bar just for R&B.
High-end nightspot next to Grand Hyatt.
77 locals recommend
Spice Market
Beaney Lane
77 locals recommend
High-end nightspot next to Grand Hyatt.
Great place to drink and play darts. Warning: Can be addictive!
31 locals recommend
iDarts HIVE
243 Little Lonsdale St
31 locals recommend
Great 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.
66 locals recommend
Ms Collins
425 Collins St
66 locals recommend
Great music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
Great selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
82 locals recommend
Boilermaker House
209-211 Lonsdale St
82 locals recommend
Great 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.
7 locals recommend
Manchuria Yusitan
7 locals recommend
Beautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
Great music, crowd, and selection of drinks.
51 locals recommend
Workshop Coffee Clerkenwell
27 Clerkenwell Road
51 locals recommend
Great music, crowd, and selection of drinks.
Ultra popular Asian-themed bar with $8 jugs during happy hour.
226 locals recommend
Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe Street
226 locals recommend
Ultra 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.
241 locals recommend
Alumbra
161 Harbour Esplanade
241 locals recommend
Frequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.

Sightseeing

Stunning views of the CBD and Southbank skyscrapers. Words cannot describe just how beautiful the view here is. Great during the day but even more beautiful at night.
178 locals recommend
Southbank
178 locals recommend
Stunning views of the CBD and Southbank skyscrapers. Words cannot describe just how beautiful the view here is. Great during the day but even more beautiful at night.
Head over to the Eureka Skydeck to see the view of the entire Melbourne. Feel what it's like to stand on the shoulders of giants.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside Quay
537 locals recommend
Head over to the Eureka Skydeck to see the view of the entire Melbourne. Feel what it's like to stand on the shoulders of giants.
A great place to walk, enjoy the view, and think about your next life goal.
35 locals recommend
Harbour Esplanade
Harbour Esplanade
35 locals recommend
A great place to walk, enjoy the view, and think about your next life goal.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront Way
262 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Best enjoyed during sunny days. Has BBQ pits in case you'd like to show off your BBQ skills to your family and friends.
312 locals recommend
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William St
312 locals recommend
Best enjoyed during sunny days. Has BBQ pits in case you'd like to show off your BBQ skills to your family and friends.
Beautiful park that is home to the IMAX Melbourne and the UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Royal Exhibition Building.
235 locals recommend
Carlton Gardens
235 locals recommend
Beautiful park that is home to the IMAX Melbourne and the UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Royal Exhibition Building.
Take the 96 Tram all the way to St. Kilda Beach. Has many specialty shops and eateries. Also home to the iconic Luna Park
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
697 locals recommend
Take the 96 Tram all the way to St. Kilda Beach. Has many specialty shops and eateries. Also home to the iconic Luna Park
See the iconic Brighton Beach colourful bathing boxes.
70 locals recommend
Brighton Beach station
70 locals recommend
See the iconic Brighton Beach colourful bathing boxes.
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
72 locals recommend
Carlton
72 locals recommend
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 museum. Constantly features art exhibitions from renown artists from around the globe.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
1737 locals recommend
Australia's oldest, largest, and most popular art museum. Constantly features art exhibitions from renown artists from around the globe.
History and World War II buffs will love this place. Features exhibitions and galleries honoring the Australian veterans that fought bravely during the largest global conflict the world has ever seen.
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
341 locals recommend
History and World War II buffs will love this place. Features exhibitions and galleries honoring the Australian veterans that fought bravely during the largest global conflict the world has ever seen.
See the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside Quay
537 locals recommend
See 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.
31 locals recommend
Melbourne Boat Hire - Yarra River Cruise Providers
45 Newquay Promenade
31 locals recommend
No license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.

Shopping

Wide selection of branded products at very affordable prices. You can get the best deals in Melbourne here!
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre Pl
583 locals recommend
Wide selection of branded products at very affordable prices. You can get the best deals in Melbourne here!
Huge selection of brands from every tier. Features stunning decor, connecting bridges to large department stores, and great deals from time to time.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale St
773 locals recommend
Huge selection of brands from every tier. Features stunning decor, connecting bridges to large department stores, and great deals from time to time.
153 locals recommend
QV Melbourne
Swanston Street
153 locals recommend
849 locals recommend
Melbourne Central Station
849 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Catch the latest blockbusters with your family, friends, or significant other here!
94 locals recommend
Village Cinemas Crown
8 Whiteman St
94 locals recommend
Catch the latest blockbusters with your family, friends, or significant other here!
Place your bets at Melbourne's premier casino. Huge selection of games and tables to choose from.
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman St
578 locals recommend
Place your bets at Melbourne's premier casino. Huge selection of games and tables to choose from.
Experience the World's Largest IMAX screen.
315 locals recommend
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne Street
315 locals recommend
Experience the World's Largest IMAX screen.
42 locals recommend
Etihad Stadium station
42 locals recommend