Guidebook for South Melbourne
Food Scene
Italian Artisans
135 Victoria AveBest pizza in Melbourne!
For a romantic diner, with simple but perfect food! Best address for a great steak!
54 locals recommend
Rockpool Bar & Grill
8 Whiteman StFor a romantic diner, with simple but perfect food! Best address for a great steak!
Merrywell Bar and Dining
8 Whiteman StTheir burgers are amazing and not too expensive!
Story So Far
8 b Dorcas StWe believe this is where you can find the best coffee in Melbourne!
The rooftop view is incredible! Perfect for a drink. The tapas are cheaper downstairs.
366 locals recommend
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StThe rooftop view is incredible! Perfect for a drink. The tapas are cheaper downstairs.
Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant
201-203 Faraday StreetOldest vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne.
Cabinet Bar & Balcony
11 Rainbow AlleyGreat little bar! Perfect for a glass of wine.
Rustica
402 Brunswick StGreat cafe. Their croissant is almost as good as the the original one!
Alimentari Smith Street
304 Smith StThe courtyard is a little heaven.
Very popular cafe, famous for their breakfast. Be ready to wait quite some time to get a table in the weekend.
118 locals recommend
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StVery popular cafe, famous for their breakfast. Be ready to wait quite some time to get a table in the weekend.
This cafe has a very special vibe. Perfect for a break in the city.
29 locals recommend
The Journal Cafe
253 Flinders LnThis cafe has a very special vibe. Perfect for a break in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bellota Wine Bar
181 Bank StGreat wine selection (including french ones of course)!
New trendy place to go to in Melbourne! You'll feel you're not in the city at all.
128 locals recommend
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkNew trendy place to go to in Melbourne! You'll feel you're not in the city at all.
Gin Palace
10 Russell PlCosy and elegant, the drink list is insane.
Rooftop, bar, restaurant and dance floor! You'll find a way to have a good time at the Cookie! I love it!
381 locals recommend
Cookie
252 Swanston StRooftop, bar, restaurant and dance floor! You'll find a way to have a good time at the Cookie! I love it!
Siglo
161 Spring StGreat rooftop for a romantic and elegant evening.
Essentials
Our favourite market! Not too big and great cafes all around!
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StOur favourite market! Not too big and great cafes all around!
Arts & Culture
In summer, you have to give it a try! Dive in the city while watching a good movie!
175 locals recommend
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StIn summer, you have to give it a try! Dive in the city while watching a good movie!
The program is like nowhere else ! It is a very popular among foreign cinema lovers!
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StThe program is like nowhere else ! It is a very popular among foreign cinema lovers!
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThere is always a great exhibition.
Everything Else
Gertrude Street
Gertrude StreetGreat typical Melbourne fashion boutiques and cafes!
Our favourite library. Great atmosphere and selection. Get a good book and sit a cafe terrace. You are in the italian area.
74 locals recommend
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StOur favourite library. Great atmosphere and selection. Get a good book and sit a cafe terrace. You are in the italian area.
Art gallery, cafe and restaurant... A perfect afternoon ahead!
280 locals recommend
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StArt gallery, cafe and restaurant... A perfect afternoon ahead!