Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Owned by George Calombaris (Masterchef). Great after 5pm when Happy Hour starts and the yummy cocktails are 2 for the price of 1!
55 localnici recomandă
GAZI Restaurant
Owned by George Calombaris (Masterchef). Great after 5pm when Happy Hour starts and the yummy cocktails are 2 for the price of 1!
So close to my place so no excuses to miss this nice morning coffee hub!
Really yummy breakfast and Laptop friendly for work and lattes to go!
14 localnici recomandă
Mr Tulk
328 Swanston StSo close to my place so no excuses to miss this nice morning coffee hub!
Really yummy breakfast and Laptop friendly for work and lattes to go!
This is what I call "my local"!
They have really great specials all through the week (check their website).
You can dine in A La Carte, or have yummy finger food and after work drinks (arrive early for a good spot).
The Jerk Chicken salad is my FAVE.
Great Gatsby themed!
185 localnici recomandă
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetThis is what I call "my local"!
They have really great specials all through the week (check their website).
You can dine in A La Carte, or have yummy finger food and after work drinks (arrive early for a good spot).
The Jerk Chicken salad is my FAVE.
Great Gatsby themed!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tucked in a tiny spot off Russell st if you blink you'd miss it!
Every type of Gin cocktail you could ever imagine.
Swanky interior and not a budget place, if you're after a place to make memories - this is the one!
74 localnici recomandă
Gin Palace
10 Russell PlTucked in a tiny spot off Russell st if you blink you'd miss it!
Every type of Gin cocktail you could ever imagine.
Swanky interior and not a budget place, if you're after a place to make memories - this is the one!
Great centrally located spot if you are after casual drinks and or food as well as if there is a big group of you going.
226 localnici recomandă
Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetGreat centrally located spot if you are after casual drinks and or food as well as if there is a big group of you going.
Open on a Saturday (9th District) and Sunday (Soul Sessions) this place is great rnb.
The crowd are chill and they have amazing cocktails, shisha and a view of the Docklands that money can't buy.
On a Sunday, arrive around 7pm to catch the great live music.
241 localnici recomandă
Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeOpen on a Saturday (9th District) and Sunday (Soul Sessions) this place is great rnb.
The crowd are chill and they have amazing cocktails, shisha and a view of the Docklands that money can't buy.
On a Sunday, arrive around 7pm to catch the great live music.
Sightseeing
Literally across the road from my apartment, this is where Ned Kelly was hung!
Perfect for those wanting to learn about Australia's underground crims.
291 localnici recomandă
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StLiterally across the road from my apartment, this is where Ned Kelly was hung!
Perfect for those wanting to learn about Australia's underground crims.
The art in this lane is forever changing but if you want to shoot an awesome Insta selfie or an Album cover - ACDC Lane has you covered.
8 localnici recomandă
AC/DC Lane
AC/DC LaneThe art in this lane is forever changing but if you want to shoot an awesome Insta selfie or an Album cover - ACDC Lane has you covered.
Go up to the 88th floor for the most stunning views of Melbourne.
I recommend going just before it's getting dark so you have the most of the views.
If you are feeling adventurous, go out onto the "deck" - a glass cube on the side of the building and the floor is glass!
537 localnici recomandă
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayGo up to the 88th floor for the most stunning views of Melbourne.
I recommend going just before it's getting dark so you have the most of the views.
If you are feeling adventurous, go out onto the "deck" - a glass cube on the side of the building and the floor is glass!
Parks & Nature
Catch either the 16 tram from Swanson St (across from Melbourne Central and State Library) or the 96 tram from Bourke St Mall.
Visit Luna Park or have food at my favourite place on Acland St - Soul Sista.
Walk to the end of St Kilda Beach Pier upon dark and there are Penguins amongst the rocks (use your torch or you will only hear them).
697 localnici recomandă
Plaja St Kilda
Catch either the 16 tram from Swanson St (across from Melbourne Central and State Library) or the 96 tram from Bourke St Mall.
Visit Luna Park or have food at my favourite place on Acland St - Soul Sista.
Walk to the end of St Kilda Beach Pier upon dark and there are Penguins amongst the rocks (use your torch or you will only hear them).
Arts & Culture
A 10 minute walk away (through the Carlton Gardens), i really recommend going here.
Tickets are only $12 for an adult and there's always something new to discover in addition to their permanent exhibition of our First Australians.
162 localnici recomandă
Melbourne Museum station
A 10 minute walk away (through the Carlton Gardens), i really recommend going here.
Tickets are only $12 for an adult and there's always something new to discover in addition to their permanent exhibition of our First Australians.
I don't know where to start or end my description of this amazing gallery but all i can say is if art is your vibe then DO GO!
Different exhibitions are coming and going all the time so there is always something new to discover.
1737 localnici recomandă
Galeria Națională din Victoria
180 St Kilda RdI don't know where to start or end my description of this amazing gallery but all i can say is if art is your vibe then DO GO!
Different exhibitions are coming and going all the time so there is always something new to discover.
From the Banksy to the Aardman exhibition or the currently showing "Alice in Wonderland". This is a cool place to check out.
They have some permanent installations too.
258 localnici recomandă
ACMI
Flinders StreetFrom the Banksy to the Aardman exhibition or the currently showing "Alice in Wonderland". This is a cool place to check out.
They have some permanent installations too.
Shopping
You'll find anything you need within this 4 storey mall.
Sephora, Coles, Lush, Mecca - you name it!
Featuring one of only 2 of Melbournes Shot towers (once making ammunition) this is heritage listed.
Also check out Plantation cafe (next to Samsung) if you need a coffee stop while there.
849 localnici recomandă
Melbourne Central Station
You'll find anything you need within this 4 storey mall.
Sephora, Coles, Lush, Mecca - you name it!
Featuring one of only 2 of Melbournes Shot towers (once making ammunition) this is heritage listed.
Also check out Plantation cafe (next to Samsung) if you need a coffee stop while there.
Heyyyyy big spender (or a lady like me who wants to live beyond her means lol).
This is a luxury shopping mall.
Adriano Zumbo café YASS!
Hairdresser - Biba. Tell Daniel that Mel says hi and sent you!
Mens store Declic have beautiful socks, ties and cufflinks, Ted Baker and Calibre.
Women, check out Camilla, Alice McCall and Gorman.
Head over to Australian Skin Clinics for anything from a lush facial to a face full of fillers and botox (they do great package deals).
If you are feeling like a treat after your shopping trip then there is also T2 and Melbourne's BEST food court - THR1VE, Tank, Jimmy Grants and more.
You can walk through from here to Myer and Bourke St Mall.
773 localnici recomandă
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StHeyyyyy big spender (or a lady like me who wants to live beyond her means lol).
This is a luxury shopping mall.
Adriano Zumbo café YASS!
Hairdresser - Biba. Tell Daniel that Mel says hi and sent you!
Mens store Declic have beautiful socks, ties and cufflinks, Ted Baker and Calibre.
Women, check out Camilla, Alice McCall and Gorman.
Head over to Australian Skin Clinics for anything from a lush facial to a face full of fillers and botox (they do great package deals).
If you are feeling like a treat after your shopping trip then there is also T2 and Melbourne's BEST food court - THR1VE, Tank, Jimmy Grants and more.
You can walk through from here to Myer and Bourke St Mall.
Looking for a bargain? I've got you covered here.
Catch the 96 tram here from Bourke St, get off at the Exhibition building and walk straight through it (behind the exhib building).
They have every store ever and the discounts are amazing.
Nike, Adidas, 2xu, Peter Alexander, Review, Metalicus, Witchery Women & Men, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Adairs, Villa & Hut, The Good Guys and more.
Clothing, homewares and furniture.
583 localnici recomandă
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlLooking for a bargain? I've got you covered here.
Catch the 96 tram here from Bourke St, get off at the Exhibition building and walk straight through it (behind the exhib building).
They have every store ever and the discounts are amazing.
Nike, Adidas, 2xu, Peter Alexander, Review, Metalicus, Witchery Women & Men, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Adairs, Villa & Hut, The Good Guys and more.
Clothing, homewares and furniture.
Essentials
This is the closest Supermarket with the most variety.
Open from 7am - 10pm everyday.
Big W, Dan Murphys and Officeworks, Hairhouse Warehouse are all here aswell as a pharmacy.
211 localnici recomandă
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetThis is the closest Supermarket with the most variety.
Open from 7am - 10pm everyday.
Big W, Dan Murphys and Officeworks, Hairhouse Warehouse are all here aswell as a pharmacy.
This is the closest Hospital (hopefully you won't need it).
25 localnici recomandă
St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
41 Victoria StThis is the closest Hospital (hopefully you won't need it).
Alter It Melbourne Central
211 La Trobe StMy local clothing alterations place.
7/11 MacKenzie St
11 MacKenzie StreetAcross the street from Mackenzie Street entrance.
A 24hr convenience store,