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!
151 locals recommend
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneFamous 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!
One of Melbourne's most famous (and oldest) brunch places, located right along hardware lane and a 5 minute walk away from the apartment!
413 locals recommend
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlOne of Melbourne's most famous (and oldest) brunch places, located right along hardware lane and a 5 minute walk away from the apartment!
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)
73 locals recommend
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 Melbourne CBD located 2 streets away from our apartment!
108 locals recommend
Operator25
25 Wills StTop rated brunch place in Melbourne CBD located 2 streets away from our apartment!
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 ;)
109 locals recommend
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!
8 locals recommend
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant
45 Collins StOne of the most authentic, long- standing Japanese restaurants in the Melbourne CBD. A must try!
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 :)
9 locals recommend
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 :)
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 :)
630 locals recommend
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 :)
21 locals recommend
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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18 locals recommend
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!
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Newly opened Melbourne burger chain in the CBD area in a diner style environment!
57 locals recommend
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!
27 locals recommend
MoVida Aqui
500 Bourke StAward-winning Spanish tapas located a stone's throw away from our apartment!
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!
84 locals recommend
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!
144 locals recommend
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!
270 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetFamous 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
15 locals recommend
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!
164 locals recommend
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetFamous food and shopping lane along Flinders lane with numerous brunch places and hip boutique shops!
Famous korean-fried chicken joint open til late night. Perfect for a sinful late night bite after drinks at the club or bar.
21 locals recommend
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
37 locals recommend
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!
11 locals recommend
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
43 locals recommend
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
129 locals recommend
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.
15 locals recommend
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!
241 locals recommend
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!
297 locals recommend
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
48 locals recommend
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 :)
175 locals recommend
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 :)
Parks & Nature
Famous for their bathing boxes and located just a 20 minute train ride away from the CBD, this is a must-visit beach for all tourists!
22 locals recommend
Brighton Beach
Famous for their bathing boxes and located just a 20 minute train ride away from the CBD, this is a must-visit beach for all tourists!
Nature park famous for their Penguin Parade, whereby penguins return to their burrows on the beach!
41 locals recommend
Phillip Island
Nature park famous for their Penguin Parade, whereby penguins return to their burrows on the beach!
Internationally famous botanical gardens located near the Yarra river, with breathtaking views and beautiful exotic fauna.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Internationally famous botanical gardens located near the Yarra river, with breathtaking views and beautiful exotic fauna.
Sightseeing
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.
135 locals recommend
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.
31 locals recommend
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.
Flinders Ln
Famous lane in the CBD with numerous shops, restaurants and cafes.
Youth Projects
7-9 Hosier LnEpicenter of Melbourne's street art scene
Entertainment & Activities
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.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
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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6 locals recommend
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 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)
773 locals recommend
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)
Designer factory outlets, selling name brands at highly reduced prices - located just opposite Crown Casino!
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlDesigner factory outlets, selling name brands at highly reduced prices - located just opposite Crown Casino!
Everything Else
Observation deck at the top of the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere, offering spectacular views of the city!
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayObservation deck at the top of the highest building in the Southern Hemisphere, offering spectacular views of the city!