Guidebook for South Yarra
Food Scene
Looking for a venue with a difference? Whether you are after a formal sit-down, casual or cocktail event, the Olinda Tea House is perfect location to bring a breath of fresh air to you and your guests!
29 locals recommend
Olinda Tea House
86A Olinda-Monbulk RdLooking for a venue with a difference? Whether you are after a formal sit-down, casual or cocktail event, the Olinda Tea House is perfect location to bring a breath of fresh air to you and your guests!
Cozy cafe with courtyard( heater), kids play area and dog friendly, fully licensed.
Charlotte's Corner
106 Canterbury RdCozy cafe with courtyard( heater), kids play area and dog friendly, fully licensed.
Steaks, plus an oyster and tataki bar, in a spacious, modern restaurant guarded by a bovine statue.
22 locals recommend
Steer Dining Room
15 Claremont StSteaks, plus an oyster and tataki bar, in a spacious, modern restaurant guarded by a bovine statue.
Lively counter-serve chain for classic tacos and burritos, plus frozen margaritas and Mexican beer.
10 locals recommend
Guzman y Gomez
289-299 Swanston StLively counter-serve chain for classic tacos and burritos, plus frozen margaritas and Mexican beer.
Imaginative breakfasts and sandwiches in a bustling, bright cafe with modern light fittings.
85 locals recommend
Two Birds One Stone
12 Claremont StImaginative breakfasts and sandwiches in a bustling, bright cafe with modern light fittings.
Brekkie, cafe standards and a broad wine list in a cosmopolitan venue with black and white decor
12 locals recommend
Manhattan
448 Toorak RoadBrekkie, cafe standards and a broad wine list in a cosmopolitan venue with black and white decor
Seasonal, locally sourced cafe food served in a designer, roomy setting with stone and timber decor.
18 locals recommend
Urban Provedore
231 Toorak RdSeasonal, locally sourced cafe food served in a designer, roomy setting with stone and timber decor.
Top Paddock Cafe
658 Church StOne of the top brunch spots in Melbourne
25 Toorak Rd
25 Toorak RoadRecommended restaurant
Topo Gigio
432 Toorak RdRecommended family restaurant
Snails, steak tartare and other classics in a cosy, convivial space with menus scribbled on mirrors.
84 locals recommend
France-Soir
11 Toorak RdSnails, steak tartare and other classics in a cosy, convivial space with menus scribbled on mirrors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails, tapas and pub grub served in a low-lit bar with sleek decor and sports on big screens.
17 locals recommend
Imperial
522 Chapel StCocktails, tapas and pub grub served in a low-lit bar with sleek decor and sports on big screens.
Rah Bar
163 Toorak RdJacksons Hotel
8 Jackson StMarquee Lounge Bar
445 Toorak RdThe Malvern Hotel
Glenferrie RoadCafes, restaurants, desserts, casino, bars, nightclubs, cinema, buffets, romance, walks along the riverbank.. you name it!
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StCafes, restaurants, desserts, casino, bars, nightclubs, cinema, buffets, romance, walks along the riverbank.. you name it!
Parks & Nature
Herring Island Sculpture Park
Alexandra AvenueFawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdRockley Gardens
349 Toorak RdSt Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert StSightseeing
We are 3 minutes drive and 1.4km walk from the corner of Toorak Rd and Chapel St, this is the beginning of a fashionista's shopping spree, down one of Melbourne's most famous streets.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetWe are 3 minutes drive and 1.4km walk from the corner of Toorak Rd and Chapel St, this is the beginning of a fashionista's shopping spree, down one of Melbourne's most famous streets.
Here on the 88th floor viewing deck, you have a panoramic view of the entire Melbourne city under your feet, literally. Must see!
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayHere on the 88th floor viewing deck, you have a panoramic view of the entire Melbourne city under your feet, literally. Must see!
Arts & Culture
The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum. This is also where many world class art exhibitions happen throughout the year
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum. This is also where many world class art exhibitions happen throughout the year
With an array of venues under its spire, the Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and focal point of the cultural precinct.
178 locals recommend
Arts Centre station
With an array of venues under its spire, the Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and focal point of the cultural precinct.
Essentials
Woolworths Toorak
459-465 Toorak RdColes Prahran
303 Chapel StEntertainment & Activities
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue. It has a total capacity of 100,024 people, comprising 95,024 seats and 5000 standing room spaces. A tour of the MCG costs ~$24 per person
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Australia's largest, oldest and most popular sporting venue. It has a total capacity of 100,024 people, comprising 95,024 seats and 5000 standing room spaces. A tour of the MCG costs ~$24 per person