Food Scene
One of the best coffee spots in town for a top brew. Try an escargot as well. My fave!
55 locals recommend
Dukes Coffee Roasters
247 Flinders LnOne of the best coffee spots in town for a top brew. Try an escargot as well. My fave!
Cute French creperie that's been a favourite of mine for years. They do great savoury galettes, which are perfect for brunch/lunch. Located on Scott Alley
11 locals recommend
Roule Galette
241 Flinders LnCute French creperie that's been a favourite of mine for years. They do great savoury galettes, which are perfect for brunch/lunch. Located on Scott Alley
HuTong
14-16 Market LnSome of the best dumplings in Melbourne
Pho Bo Ga Mekong Vietnam
241 Swanston StIconic Melbourne pho joint
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StA Japanese gem in the basement
Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StJapan's top ramen... now in Melbourne!
The European
161 Spring StA Melbourne dining institution.
Cumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnThe flagship of one of Melbourne's top chefs, Andrew McConnell.
Excellent food, coffee and decor. Slightly off-beat location but they easily make up for it.
195 locals recommend
Grain Store
517 Flinders LnExcellent food, coffee and decor. Slightly off-beat location but they easily make up for it.
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
12 Sutherland StMmm... donuts
Rice Paper Scissors
15 Hardware LnAwesome "Feed me" option
A tiny outpost of one of the best patisseries in Melbourne. Try a cannele and an escargot - my faves
6 locals recommend
Agathé Pâtisserie Petite
335 Bourke StA tiny outpost of one of the best patisseries in Melbourne. Try a cannele and an escargot - my faves
Essentials
Closest reasonable supermarket. It's small but better than a convenience store
130 locals recommend
Coles
Separation StreetClosest reasonable supermarket. It's small but better than a convenience store
Closest Large supermarket. There is also a Big W (budget department store) in this complex
211 locals recommend
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetClosest Large supermarket. There is also a Big W (budget department store) in this complex
Drinks & Nightlife
Transit Rooftop Bar
Federation SquareFantastic views along the river from the 2nd floor balcony
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkGreat in summer for a drink along the river
Truly unique, laid-back bar under a bridge, right at the water level.
163 locals recommend
Ponyfish Island
Truly unique, laid-back bar under a bridge, right at the water level.
The highest altitude bar in Melbourne! A great way so see the sights for free ;)
297 locals recommend
Lui Bar
525 Collins StThe highest altitude bar in Melbourne! A great way so see the sights for free ;)
Everything Else
A Melbourne icon. apart from the obvious, be sure to have a hot jam donut from the American donut van, a coffee from Market Lane and a juicy bratwurst in the deli hall :)
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetA Melbourne icon. apart from the obvious, be sure to have a hot jam donut from the American donut van, a coffee from Market Lane and a juicy bratwurst in the deli hall :)
Shopping central.
There's also a large information booth here.
412 locals recommend
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallShopping central.
There's also a large information booth here.
There is a large information booth right on the corner of Swanston and Flinders.
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
There is a large information booth right on the corner of Swanston and Flinders.
Melbourne's iconic running track. Just shy of 4kms around.
If you run from the apartment, round the Tan and back, it's about 5.8kms.
I usually start at the statue of Burke and Wills on the corner of Collins and Swanston.
91 locals recommend
Tan Track
Tan TrackMelbourne's iconic running track. Just shy of 4kms around.
If you run from the apartment, round the Tan and back, it's about 5.8kms.
I usually start at the statue of Burke and Wills on the corner of Collins and Swanston.
Shopping
Mulqueeny Pharmacy
99 Swanston StClosest pharmacy
Sightseeing
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayBest birds-eye view of Melbourne
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
So much to see!