Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Trendy, but casual Asian-inspired restaurant that doesn't break the bank. Delicious lamb ribs, Thai ceviche, crispy duck salad and more! Best tips are 1. Try the lamb ribs and 2. Arrive early and expect to wait at least 30 minutes (but definitely worth it).
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Rice Paper Scissors
15 Hardware LnTrendy, but casual Asian-inspired restaurant that doesn't break the bank. Delicious lamb ribs, Thai ceviche, crispy duck salad and more! Best tips are 1. Try the lamb ribs and 2. Arrive early and expect to wait at least 30 minutes (but definitely worth it).
Brunch spot with a French flair. Great coffee, pastries and breakfast.
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Self Preservation
70 Bourke StBrunch spot with a French flair. Great coffee, pastries and breakfast.
Wood fired pizza, wine and beer. Delicious, and they also do takeaway.
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SPQR Pizzeria
26 Liverpool StWood fired pizza, wine and beer. Delicious, and they also do takeaway.
Melbourne brunch at its finest in a lofty converted warehouse full of natural light and greenery. Line up early, this place is hugely popular but an unmissable Melbourne cafe experience.
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Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke StMelbourne brunch at its finest in a lofty converted warehouse full of natural light and greenery. Line up early, this place is hugely popular but an unmissable Melbourne cafe experience.
24/7 takeaway from the guys who run Spring Street Grocer. The burger will blow your mind, and the Diners Club sandwich on Sundays are something special. But (weirdly for a butcher) they are also vegan friendly - their vegan salad and crispy tofu rolls (among other vegan options) are excellent.
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Butchers Diner
10 Bourke St24/7 takeaway from the guys who run Spring Street Grocer. The burger will blow your mind, and the Diners Club sandwich on Sundays are something special. But (weirdly for a butcher) they are also vegan friendly - their vegan salad and crispy tofu rolls (among other vegan options) are excellent.
Modern Japanese by the same guys who do Chin Chin. We had the tasting menu, and it blew our minds! A bit pricey but perfect for a birthday or anniversary dinner. Definitely book ahead of time.
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Kisumé
175 Flinders LnModern Japanese by the same guys who do Chin Chin. We had the tasting menu, and it blew our minds! A bit pricey but perfect for a birthday or anniversary dinner. Definitely book ahead of time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small, cosy bar with excellent cocktails, wines, and whiskies. An excellent option for a late night drink or for a date.
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Romeo Lane
1A Crossley StSmall, cosy bar with excellent cocktails, wines, and whiskies. An excellent option for a late night drink or for a date.
Prohibition-era cocktail bar with theatrical cocktails and a hefty whiskey list. Tuesday nights they have $40 whisky and cheese tasting flights. Go on a weeknight to avoid the crowds!
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Eau De Vie
1 Malthouse LnProhibition-era cocktail bar with theatrical cocktails and a hefty whiskey list. Tuesday nights they have $40 whisky and cheese tasting flights. Go on a weeknight to avoid the crowds!
Parks & Nature
Park on the fringe of the city, good for a walk. Bikes are unfortunately not allowed :( Follow the signs to see Captain Cook's cottage!
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East Melbourne
Park on the fringe of the city, good for a walk. Bikes are unfortunately not allowed :( Follow the signs to see Captain Cook's cottage!
Popular track around the Botanical Gardens to go for a run or walk. The track is 3.6km around. Check out the Moonlight Cinema in summer months, or Jardin Tan for a Vietnamese-inspired brunch.
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Tan Track
Tan TrackPopular track around the Botanical Gardens to go for a run or walk. The track is 3.6km around. Check out the Moonlight Cinema in summer months, or Jardin Tan for a Vietnamese-inspired brunch.
Shopping
A gift and souvenir shop with products by local Melbourne designers - think scarves, local guidebooks, local art, hand drawn postcards, candles, shoelaces and more! If you want a souvenir that isn't generic, this is the shop for you.
Melbournalia
37 Swanston StreetA gift and souvenir shop with products by local Melbourne designers - think scarves, local guidebooks, local art, hand drawn postcards, candles, shoelaces and more! If you want a souvenir that isn't generic, this is the shop for you.
Essentials
Organic groceries and goods. They also have a cheese cellar and serve delicious sandwiches at lunch. Their gelato is hands down the best in Melbourne!
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Spring Street Grocer
157 Spring StOrganic groceries and goods. They also have a cheese cellar and serve delicious sandwiches at lunch. Their gelato is hands down the best in Melbourne!
Getting Around
Parliament Railway Station/Macarthur St
Nearby train station 1 minute from the apartment.