My fav Melbourne spots
Drinks & Nightlife
Loop Roof
23 Meyers PlCity Wine Shop
159 Spring StNapier Quarter
359 Napier StA charming wine bar a short tram or uber ride away
A relaxed pub in Melbourne's creative district. There is a rooftop level for sunny days and decent beers on tap.
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Marquis of Lorne
411 George StA relaxed pub in Melbourne's creative district. There is a rooftop level for sunny days and decent beers on tap.
This bar is in Melbourne's creative district and is my fav pick for a Sunday roast.
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Rupert on Rupert
73 Rupert StThis bar is in Melbourne's creative district and is my fav pick for a Sunday roast.
Essentials
Spring Street Grocer
157 Spring StLittle gourmet food store
Woolworths Swanston Street (Metro)
160 Swanston StExpress supermarket
Large supermarket - if you're not walking all the way, take the tram down Bourke st to Swanston st and walk from there
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Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetLarge supermarket - if you're not walking all the way, take the tram down Bourke st to Swanston st and walk from there
Large supermarket - take the train one stop from parliament station to Melbourne Central Station
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Coles
Separation StreetLarge supermarket - take the train one stop from parliament station to Melbourne Central Station
Large iconic fresh food markets (check google as they're not open every day and some days they close early)
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Isitimela sase-Queen Victoria
Queen StreetLarge iconic fresh food markets (check google as they're not open every day and some days they close early)
In the bottom level of the David Jones department store you'll find gourmet fresh provisions to eat in or grab and go.
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David Jones
310 Bourke StIn the bottom level of the David Jones department store you'll find gourmet fresh provisions to eat in or grab and go.
Getting Around
Parliament Station
Trains
Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station
Trams
Spring Street/Bourke Street station
Trams
Town Hall/Collins St station
Parks & Nature
Gordon Reserve
Small park right across the road from my place, great for a quick sit in the sun
Large park great for sprawling out on the grass with a book or a drink
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Izindiza zase-Treasury
2-18 Spring StLarge park great for sprawling out on the grass with a book or a drink
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeArts & Culture
I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdEntertainment & Activities
There's closer theatres but the palace cinemas are my fav because they're spacious, and you can bring in drinks and food if you like
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Palace Cinema Como
Chapel StreetThere's closer theatres but the palace cinemas are my fav because they're spacious, and you can bring in drinks and food if you like
This is a little bit further away than the Palace Cinemas Como but the large art-deco building is amazing - check for screenings as it only has a single screen
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The Astor Theatre
1 Chapel StThis is a little bit further away than the Palace Cinemas Como but the large art-deco building is amazing - check for screenings as it only has a single screen
Restaurants
Kisumé
175 Flinders LnJapanese fine dining
Cumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnMagic Mountain Saloon
62 Little Collins StModern fusion with atmosphere
Hana
212 Little Collins StHawaiian food & cocktails
France-Soir
11 Toorak RdMy favourite french restaurant in Melbourne
Tipo 00
361 Little Bourke StAuthentic Italian pasta