Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
Ayam Chef
67-69 Coventry StFabulous Malaysian kitchen with sublime hawker foods and BYO wine.
Rocket Pizza Restaurant
196 Wells StGreat takeaway or home delivery menu.
Excellent food at a very cheap price. (This is my favorite for a casual lunch!!)
26 locals recommend
Don Don
1 Bank StExcellent food at a very cheap price. (This is my favorite for a casual lunch!!)
Queenie's
41 Coventry StreetGreat breakfast and lunch options.
Billy's Pantry
35 Coventry StreetGreat cafe for breakfast, lunch, afternoon drinks and dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
An easy walk, Bells Hotel has everything you need in a pub. Sports on the tv, rooftop bar with city views for cocktails and a diverse menu that will sure to suit all ages.
Monday and Tuesday $19 Porterhouse Steak is great value!!
8 locals recommend
Bell's Hotel
157 Moray StAn easy walk, Bells Hotel has everything you need in a pub. Sports on the tv, rooftop bar with city views for cocktails and a diverse menu that will sure to suit all ages.
Monday and Tuesday $19 Porterhouse Steak is great value!!
Along the Yarra River is a wide selection of bars and restaurants
19 locals recommend
Southbank Promenade
Southbank PromenadeAlong the Yarra River is a wide selection of bars and restaurants
Shopping
My preferred local mini-supermarket, since it is a 5min walk, open 7 days (6am to 11pm) and has a range that isn't too expensive. (Other than the meat & fresh vegetables)
Good liquor store.
38 locals recommend
IGA Sturt Street Plus Liquor
151 Sturt StMy preferred local mini-supermarket, since it is a 5min walk, open 7 days (6am to 11pm) and has a range that isn't too expensive. (Other than the meat & fresh vegetables)
Good liquor store.
Bigger supermarket if you are looking for a better selection of groceries.
102 locals recommend
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry StBigger supermarket if you are looking for a better selection of groceries.
A wide selection of fresh food, arts & crafts and eateries. Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, locals from across Melbourne visit here for it's vibrant atmosphere
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
A wide selection of fresh food, arts & crafts and eateries. Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, locals from across Melbourne visit here for it's vibrant atmosphere
Smaller supermarket around the corner from apartment, perfect for your quick groceries, liquor store and to purchase a Myki public transport pass
23 locals recommend
FoodWorks South Melbourne
135 Wells StSmaller supermarket around the corner from apartment, perfect for your quick groceries, liquor store and to purchase a Myki public transport pass
Chapel Street is home to 100's of shops (mainly clothing), bars and cafes.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetChapel Street is home to 100's of shops (mainly clothing), bars and cafes.
Parks & Nature
Only 2 blocks away, Kings Domain and Royal Botanical Gardens are delightful for a walk and some fresh air.
12 locals recommend
Kings Domain
Alexandra AvenueOnly 2 blocks away, Kings Domain and Royal Botanical Gardens are delightful for a walk and some fresh air.
Entertainment & Activities
A 15min walk from the apartment.
I recommend taking a slight detour by walking down St Kilda Rd and then along the Yarra River past Southbank Promenade's bars & restaurants
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StA 15min walk from the apartment.
I recommend taking a slight detour by walking down St Kilda Rd and then along the Yarra River past Southbank Promenade's bars & restaurants
The best 18 hole public golf course in inner-city Melbourne. Non-members welcome, just call ahead!
42 locals recommend
Albert Park Golf Course
Lakeside DriveThe best 18 hole public golf course in inner-city Melbourne. Non-members welcome, just call ahead!
Golf Driving Range
Hit some golf balls.
MELBOURNE SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRE has the best sports facilities in Melbourne, there are multiple pools, water slides, as well as lots of courts for whatever your ball game is. (incl squash, basketball etc) non-members welcome, but call ahead.
7 locals recommend
Aughtie Dr/Albert Rd station
MELBOURNE SPORTS AND AQUATIC CENTRE has the best sports facilities in Melbourne, there are multiple pools, water slides, as well as lots of courts for whatever your ball game is. (incl squash, basketball etc) non-members welcome, but call ahead.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueWalk to the MCG through the Kings Domain Gardens.
Arts & Culture
The principal art gallery in Melbourne is walking distance
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe principal art gallery in Melbourne is walking distance
Getting Around
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetThe centre of Melbourne's rail network