Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Brick Lane Melbourne
33 Guildford LnIt's for the hot coffee and the great brunch options.
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlExpect a crowd always!
G2 Korean BBQ
301 Elizabeth StGreat food for great value
Small little place for hot dumpling that fill the tummy.
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Shanghai Street Dumpling & Mini Juicy Bun小街小籠館
342 Little Bourke StSmall little place for hot dumpling that fill the tummy.
High-class Japanese place with great scallop and prawn.
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Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine
25 Market LnHigh-class Japanese place with great scallop and prawn.
Wonderbao
Great chinese buns (Pao) with a twist.
Greek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
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Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StGreek restaurant serving souvlaki, giro, and other greek dishes. Open 24 hours.
China Bar
235 Russell StOpen 24 hours. Good for late night hunger pangs.
Mama's Buoi
116 Devonshire StVietnamese cuisine with a modern touch.
Gemma Simply Italian
183 Elgin StAmazing Italian food. Highly recommended.
Longrain Restaurant
44 Little Bourke StSouth East Asian fusion food.
Izakaya Den
118 Russell StGrain Store
517 Flinders LnProbably need to take an Uber or taxi there, but it's worth the trip. Amazing Thai dishes, some say even better than most Thai restaurants in Asia.
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Jinda Thai Restaurant
1 Ferguson StProbably need to take an Uber or taxi there, but it's worth the trip. Amazing Thai dishes, some say even better than most Thai restaurants in Asia.
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot
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South Melbourne Market station
Seafood lover's paradise. Extremely fresh seafood at very affordable prices. Eat the freshest sashimi and oysters on the spot
Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
1 Cobden StreetAmazing Korean BBQ restaurant.
Arguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
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Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StArguably Melbourne's best Japanese ramen shop. Long lines but it's worth the wait.
Authentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
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Malaysian Laksa House
449 Elizabeth StAuthentic Malaysian food popular among Malaysians and locals.
Really tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
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NeNe Chicken
410 Elizabeth StReally tasty Korean fried chicken. Personal favourite. Delivery available too.
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25 Wills StABC Chicken
361 Queen StGood Korean fried chicken.
Fish Bar
25 Newquay PromenadeGreat fish and chips by the dock
Cargo Hall
39 S Wharf PromenadeGreat food and beer selections
Hortus X Seven Seeds
131-141 Harbour EsplanadeGreat coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StGreat drinks and chips!
Spice Market
Beaney LaneHigh-end nightspot next to Grand Hyatt.
iDarts HIVE
243 Little Lonsdale StGreat place to drink and play darts. Warning: Can be addictive!
Great music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
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Ms Collins
425 Collins StGreat music and crowd, better on Saturdays. However, a gender ratio of 1:1 required.
Great DJ stage and dance floor. Frequently features world-famous DJs. Balcony has great views of Southbank too.
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Level 3 Nightclubs at Crown
8 Whiteman StreetGreat DJ stage and dance floor. Frequently features world-famous DJs. Balcony has great views of Southbank too.
Bond Melbourne
24 Bond StSleek decor, VIP rooms, great DJs.
Great selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
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Boilermaker House
209-211 Lonsdale StGreat selection of whiskey and craft beers. $1 oysters on Wednesdays.
Beautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
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Manchuria
7-9 Waratah PlBeautiful decor with amazing selection of drinks. Try the Zombie, you'll never need another drink.
Workshop Espresso
500 George StGreat music, crowd, and selection of drinks.
Ultra popular Asian-themed bar with $8 jugs during happy hour.
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Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetUltra popular Asian-themed bar with $8 jugs during happy hour.
Frequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.
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Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeFrequented by classy patrons. Has an R&B and an EDM area featuring high-profile club DJs.
Shopping
See the traditional market with the freshest seafood in town.
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Queen Victoria Market station
See the traditional market with the freshest seafood in town.
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetMelbourne Central Station
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StSightseeing
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetMelbourne's famous iconic building.
A great place to walk, enjoy the view, and think about your next life goal.
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Harbour Esplanade
Harbour EsplanadeA great place to walk, enjoy the view, and think about your next life goal.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayParks & Nature
Royal Botanic Gardens
Birdwood AvenueScenic greenery, you will be awed.
Take the 96 Tram towards St Kilda Beach. Many shops and eateries available there. And Luna Park is there too!
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Isibhede sase St Kilda
Take the 96 Tram towards St Kilda Beach. Many shops and eateries available there. And Luna Park is there too!
Brighton Beach station
See the iconic Brighton Beach colourful bathing boxes
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Carlton
Home to the IMAX Melbourne and The Royal Exhibition Building, a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Great BBQ spot for family and friends. Best is to go on a nice sunny day and just sit down with a book and enjoy a beer or two.
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Izigqabo ze-Flagstaff
309-311 William StGreat BBQ spot for family and friends. Best is to go on a nice sunny day and just sit down with a book and enjoy a beer or two.
Arts & Culture
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StThe beautiful dome and gallery of Melbourne.
I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdGreat place to explore International Arts.
See the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuaySee the entire Melbourne here. Get the feeling of standing on the shoulder of giants.
No license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.
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Melbourne Boat Hire - Yarra River Cruise Providers
45 Newquay PromenadeNo license required when hiring self-driving boats! Can fit up to 10 people per boat.
Getting Around
Parliament Station
Flagstaff Station
Melbourne's second largest train station. Go anywhere in Melbourne via the Metro, V-line, or Skybus.
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Southern Cross Station
Melbourne's second largest train station. Go anywhere in Melbourne via the Metro, V-line, or Skybus.