Guidebook for Melbourne
Shopping
Industrie
211 La Trobe StreetGreat range of high-street stores.
Largo food courts
Cinema and fitness centre
Smaller shopping area with good mix of independent/designer and high-street stores.
Supermarket and Big W discount department store downstairs.
Cafes, bars, restaurants
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Republic Boutique
22 Albert Coates LnSmaller shopping area with good mix of independent/designer and high-street stores.
Supermarket and Big W discount department store downstairs.
Cafes, bars, restaurants
This is the high-end retail precinct of central Melbourne - running from Elizabeth Street to Spring Street, containing many designer and independent boutiques, along with some cafes and restaurants.
Tiffany & Co.
267 Collins StThis is the high-end retail precinct of central Melbourne - running from Elizabeth Street to Spring Street, containing many designer and independent boutiques, along with some cafes and restaurants.
From Elizabeth Street to Exhibition Street - 3 blocks of funky small designer and independent retail outlets - great for shoes.
Little Collins St
From Elizabeth Street to Exhibition Street - 3 blocks of funky small designer and independent retail outlets - great for shoes.
Pedestrianised chain retail strip, also Myer and David Jones department stores
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Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallPedestrianised chain retail strip, also Myer and David Jones department stores
Meat, produce, bakeries, delis, clothes and just about everything elso you can imagine, open 7 days til 2pm (5pm on Fridays). Alos night market on Wendesdays during summer.
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Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetMeat, produce, bakeries, delis, clothes and just about everything elso you can imagine, open 7 days til 2pm (5pm on Fridays). Alos night market on Wendesdays during summer.
Melbourne's newest shopping destination and home of iconic Japanese brand UniQlo
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Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StMelbourne's newest shopping destination and home of iconic Japanese brand UniQlo
Melbourne's GPO - Shopping Centre
350 Bourke StHome of H&M
DFO www.catalogclothing.com.au
20 Convention Centre Pldiscount shopping outlet mall
Discount department store, has all the essentials.
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BIG W Queen Victoria Village
Lonsdale StreetDiscount department store, has all the essentials.
Massive multi-level mall that connects directly to Emporium and sits directly above the train station. If your really want to get your shopping on - start at the Latrobe Street end and work your way gradually south, into Emporium, then Myer and David Jones, into the laneways and along Little Collins, before collapsing somewhere down near the river. Or if you're feeling really fit - drag yourself up Collins Street to the Paris end, to wish on the designer stores.
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Melbourne Central Station
Massive multi-level mall that connects directly to Emporium and sits directly above the train station. If your really want to get your shopping on - start at the Latrobe Street end and work your way gradually south, into Emporium, then Myer and David Jones, into the laneways and along Little Collins, before collapsing somewhere down near the river. Or if you're feeling really fit - drag yourself up Collins Street to the Paris end, to wish on the designer stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hands-down the best Espresso Martini - ever - anywhere. I promise. This is one of Melbourne's original, iconic laneway bars; still going strong after 18 years. Small, funky, arty hangout for east-end types; very popular with locals but great for solo visitors, who can sit at the bar and chat, or retire to a corner as the mood takes them. Great music, always something fabulous being mixed by the staff and the occasional guest DJ. Has order-in food available from a number of local restaurants, and an extensive but not pricy drinks list featuring exotic beers, well-chosen wine and a few cocktails. Small smoking area and footpath seating.
Troika Bar
106 Little Lonsdale StHands-down the best Espresso Martini - ever - anywhere. I promise. This is one of Melbourne's original, iconic laneway bars; still going strong after 18 years. Small, funky, arty hangout for east-end types; very popular with locals but great for solo visitors, who can sit at the bar and chat, or retire to a corner as the mood takes them. Great music, always something fabulous being mixed by the staff and the occasional guest DJ. Has order-in food available from a number of local restaurants, and an extensive but not pricy drinks list featuring exotic beers, well-chosen wine and a few cocktails. Small smoking area and footpath seating.
Huge beer garden, moderate wine list, beers and cider on tap, great snack menu. Packed out every time the sun shines.
Restaurant also.
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Trunk Diner
275-285 Exhibition StHuge beer garden, moderate wine list, beers and cider on tap, great snack menu. Packed out every time the sun shines.
Restaurant also.
Best bar balcony in Melbourne, young crowd, cheap drinks and snacks. Overlooks the State Library.
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Asian Beer Cafe
211 La Trobe StreetBest bar balcony in Melbourne, young crowd, cheap drinks and snacks. Overlooks the State Library.
Melbourne's Best Outdoor Bar (IMHO), below Fed Square on the banks of the river, great drinks selection and wide range of food. Open all day from breakfast til late. Very popular before and after sports and entertainment events further along the river. Perfect sunny afternoon venue.
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Riverland Bar
Melbourne's Best Outdoor Bar (IMHO), below Fed Square on the banks of the river, great drinks selection and wide range of food. Open all day from breakfast til late. Very popular before and after sports and entertainment events further along the river. Perfect sunny afternoon venue.
Undoubtedly Melbourne's hardest to find laneway bar. The Croft Institute is hidden up a series of laneways, and is set over three floors, including a Vodka Distillery. Epic venue.
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The Croft Institute
21 Croft AlleyUndoubtedly Melbourne's hardest to find laneway bar. The Croft Institute is hidden up a series of laneways, and is set over three floors, including a Vodka Distillery. Epic venue.
Bar and gallery, uber-funky/retro venue, often with DJ or small live band on Fridays and Saturdays. Can order in takeout food from surrounding restaurants.
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Fad Gallery
14 Corrs LnBar and gallery, uber-funky/retro venue, often with DJ or small live band on Fridays and Saturdays. Can order in takeout food from surrounding restaurants.
Euro
18 Corrs LnAnother funky retro bar hidden in Corrs Lane, be prepared to climb stairs
The coolest "temporary" bar around, a little bit of Collingwood in the CBD
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Section 8
27-29 Tattersalls LnThe coolest "temporary" bar around, a little bit of Collingwood in the CBD
Great old school pub with a rooftop and bbq, great bands as well
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Labour in Vain
197A Brunswick StGreat old school pub with a rooftop and bbq, great bands as well
Perfect terrace overlooking the parliament building, great Prosecco as well. One of the pricier options. Melbourne Wine Room one floor below is also divine. Hard to find, but worth the visit.
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Siglo
161 Spring StPerfect terrace overlooking the parliament building, great Prosecco as well. One of the pricier options. Melbourne Wine Room one floor below is also divine. Hard to find, but worth the visit.
we come here for the wonderful beer garden and the table service and the great prices - sometimes we even have food here as that's pretty good as well
Lane's Edge cafe/Bar
39 Bourke Stwe come here for the wonderful beer garden and the table service and the great prices - sometimes we even have food here as that's pretty good as well
Fabulous rooftop bar with views north over the Wesley Church, Spanish tapas and a good wine list.
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Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetFabulous rooftop bar with views north over the Wesley Church, Spanish tapas and a good wine list.
One of the first specialist whisky bars, just opened a new upstairs section, smoking area in rear, hugely popular with a regular crowd. Opens from late afternoon into the wee hours.
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Whisky and Alement
270 Russell StOne of the first specialist whisky bars, just opened a new upstairs section, smoking area in rear, hugely popular with a regular crowd. Opens from late afternoon into the wee hours.
Probably the the most popular whisky bar -which means it is sometimes too crowded for comfort. Also has a great array of micro brewed beers, (i think) cider and a good wine list. Go for the whisky cocktails, stay for the excellent snacks and more substantial dishes. Also has outdoor seating.
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Boilermaker House
209-211 Lonsdale StProbably the the most popular whisky bar -which means it is sometimes too crowded for comfort. Also has a great array of micro brewed beers, (i think) cider and a good wine list. Go for the whisky cocktails, stay for the excellent snacks and more substantial dishes. Also has outdoor seating.
Food Scene
Great little strip containing a number of bistros and cafes, with options ranging from from breakfast to late night dumplings - both these have a full liquor licence.
Sally's Kitchen
115 Little Lonsdale StGreat little strip containing a number of bistros and cafes, with options ranging from from breakfast to late night dumplings - both these have a full liquor licence.
Seamstress Restaurant & Bar opened in 2007 in Melbourne's historic Chinatown district, housed in a 100yr old former textile factory, warehouse and one-time Buddhist monastery. Restaurant and bar
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Seamstress Restaurant & Bar
113 Lonsdale StSeamstress Restaurant & Bar opened in 2007 in Melbourne's historic Chinatown district, housed in a 100yr old former textile factory, warehouse and one-time Buddhist monastery. Restaurant and bar
Probably a kilometre of Italian bistros, cafes and restaurants, with some gelati shops, and a few provendors and bakeries thrown in for good measure. Also Asian restaurants and Fish and Chip shops.
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Lygon Street
Lygon StreetProbably a kilometre of Italian bistros, cafes and restaurants, with some gelati shops, and a few provendors and bakeries thrown in for good measure. Also Asian restaurants and Fish and Chip shops.
Super Funky Fitzroy popup cafe-bar, currently living in a vintage Airstream caravan
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Grub Fitzroy (grub food van)
87-89 Moor StSuper Funky Fitzroy popup cafe-bar, currently living in a vintage Airstream caravan
The Standard Hotel
293 Fitzroy StGreat pub, best beer garden, really good food
The League of Honest Coffee
8 Exploration LnArguably the best coffee in Melbourne
the other best coffee and great tea, this is my favourite breakfast spot
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Mr Tulk
328 Swanston Stthe other best coffee and great tea, this is my favourite breakfast spot
Southbank
Riverside restaurants and bars
The European
161 Spring Stso Frenchy so chic
Melbourne now officially has every cuisine known to man - this central Asian cafe is open every day and is usually crowded. They make their own special noodles that are halfway between Udon and Spatzle in texture and simply fabulous. Lamb is a specialty, but there are plenty of beef and chicken options. Loads of chilli, kebabs galore - it's one of my favourites. Has an online menu and does takeaway orders over the phone.
Dolan Uyghur Food Heaven
382 Lonsdale StMelbourne now officially has every cuisine known to man - this central Asian cafe is open every day and is usually crowded. They make their own special noodles that are halfway between Udon and Spatzle in texture and simply fabulous. Lamb is a specialty, but there are plenty of beef and chicken options. Loads of chilli, kebabs galore - it's one of my favourites. Has an online menu and does takeaway orders over the phone.
Everything Else
Tour bookings, souvenirs, takeaway food, between Latrobe and Flinders Streets.
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Swanston Street
Swanston StreetTour bookings, souvenirs, takeaway food, between Latrobe and Flinders Streets.
Building 8
360 Swanston StreetCity Campus
Sightseeing
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
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Federation Square
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing.
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Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StThe Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing.
Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. Melbourne Museum houses a permanent collection in 8 galleries, including 1 just for children.
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Museo de Melbourne
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum explores life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. Melbourne Museum houses a permanent collection in 8 galleries, including 1 just for children.
Public tours of Parliament are conducted on days when Parliament is not sitting. Check Website for tours
Strangers Corridor
1 Spring StPublic tours of Parliament are conducted on days when Parliament is not sitting. Check Website for tours
The Old Treasury Building is regarded as one of the finest nineteenth century buildings in Australia. The building occupies a unique position in the history of Melbourne.
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Old Treasury Building
20 Spring StreetThe Old Treasury Building is regarded as one of the finest nineteenth century buildings in Australia. The building occupies a unique position in the history of Melbourne.
The Gardens have a long history of over 150 years, few other cities can boast such a significant garden so close to the City's centre. it is one of the major attractions in Melbourne.
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Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeThe Gardens have a long history of over 150 years, few other cities can boast such a significant garden so close to the City's centre. it is one of the major attractions in Melbourne.
The Carlton Gardens on the edge of the Melbourne CBD is a mature 19th century European park containing two major buildings - the Royal Exhibition Building and the Melbourne Museum.
Rathdowne St
The Carlton Gardens on the edge of the Melbourne CBD is a mature 19th century European park containing two major buildings - the Royal Exhibition Building and the Melbourne Museum.
Arts & Culture
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne Street3D cinema
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdHome of the MSO and Opera
Free entry to the permanent exhibits, plus a series of special ticketed exhibits throughout the year (which i personally don't think are really worth the expense). Well curated, fine-art, photography, furniture, fashion/textile and sculpture sections. On-site cafe and gift shop. Lovely gallery to wander in.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdFree entry to the permanent exhibits, plus a series of special ticketed exhibits throughout the year (which i personally don't think are really worth the expense). Well curated, fine-art, photography, furniture, fashion/textile and sculpture sections. On-site cafe and gift shop. Lovely gallery to wander in.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, expansive gardens, just across the river from the CBD. Perfect for a day of walking, combined with a visit to the War Memorial and a stroll home along St Kilda Road, through the Alexandra Gardens. Easy to get to from the house, by walking straight down Exhibition Street and over the river at the Tennis Centre. Can also take a #8 tram and get off at the southern end of the gardens on Domain Road. Free entry, onsite cafes.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Beautiful, expansive gardens, just across the river from the CBD. Perfect for a day of walking, combined with a visit to the War Memorial and a stroll home along St Kilda Road, through the Alexandra Gardens. Easy to get to from the house, by walking straight down Exhibition Street and over the river at the Tennis Centre. Can also take a #8 tram and get off at the southern end of the gardens on Domain Road. Free entry, onsite cafes.