Guidebook for Melbourne
Drinks & Nightlife
The name says it all. The picture of Sofia Loren I've been trying to pry off the walls for some 15 years now. Nifty and neat place to hang close by.
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Gin Palace
10 Russell PlThe name says it all. The picture of Sofia Loren I've been trying to pry off the walls for some 15 years now. Nifty and neat place to hang close by.
This secret spot really is a secret. Owned by a local, now international artist Bar Americano is in my top 3 best ever cocktails list. Check out the specials board. This bar allows 10 punters at a time standing room. Its prices are on par and only a fall out the front door away. Google it!
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Bar Americano
20 Presgrave PlThis secret spot really is a secret. Owned by a local, now international artist Bar Americano is in my top 3 best ever cocktails list. Check out the specials board. This bar allows 10 punters at a time standing room. Its prices are on par and only a fall out the front door away. Google it!
Eau De Vie
1 Malthouse LnI love the staff and atmosphere. Mix a mean drink too!
Siglo
161 Spring StGreat for a late nightcap and cigar.
City Wine Shop
159 Spring StThe Schnitzel is great. The wine rack even better!
Food Scene
My couldn't live without. The food court downstairs from Little Collins is my daily go to. The NY cheesecake and lunchtime roast terrific. The wine store is well stocked and the oyster bar is a great place to park up for a glass of bubble for weary shoppers. I eat from here daily, close and convenient.
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David Jones
310 Bourke StMy couldn't live without. The food court downstairs from Little Collins is my daily go to. The NY cheesecake and lunchtime roast terrific. The wine store is well stocked and the oyster bar is a great place to park up for a glass of bubble for weary shoppers. I eat from here daily, close and convenient.
Tiamo
303 Lygon StBest Italian in Melbourne. My Italian go to.
San Telmo
14 Meyers PlGreat steak!
The pork chop at Lupinos is almost as good as the service! Great wine list also.
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Lupino
41 Little Collins StThe pork chop at Lupinos is almost as good as the service! Great wine list also.
Brunetti pastries are Melbournes best! Flagship store is on Lygon street in Carton.
Brunetti Myer Melbourne
314-336 Bourke StBrunetti pastries are Melbournes best! Flagship store is on Lygon street in Carton.
The coffee is simply the best on the block. It's a little more $$$ and the wait annoying, but worth the torment.
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Sensory Lab
310 Little Collins StThe coffee is simply the best on the block. It's a little more $$$ and the wait annoying, but worth the torment.
Grill'd Degraves Street
15 Degraves StFood, booze and atmosphere all day long.
French Saloon
46 Hardware LnMelbourne CBD best french I believe.
Great wine list. Loud and bustling atmosphere. Dancing upstairs after you eat. Great for lunch or dinner. I eat here often enough to call it my local.
Check out the bookshop above if you're visiting around lunch.
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Cookie
252 Swanston StGreat wine list. Loud and bustling atmosphere. Dancing upstairs after you eat. Great for lunch or dinner. I eat here often enough to call it my local.
Check out the bookshop above if you're visiting around lunch.
Their burgers and french fries are pretty damn good!
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Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
97 Elizabeth StTheir burgers and french fries are pretty damn good!
Consistently fresh and friendly. I crave the chicken ribs and cold beer in summer. Conveniently positioned for lunch, days spent busy shopping.
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Mama's Buoi
350 Bourke StConsistently fresh and friendly. I crave the chicken ribs and cold beer in summer. Conveniently positioned for lunch, days spent busy shopping.
Euro Lane Cafe
18 Centre PlMario the owner is a laugh, while you enjoy a morning Mimosa and the busy atmosphere.
I have been frequenting this restaurant for over 15 years. Lunch mostly, the occasional dinner. The wine list is quality and terribly underpriced. Has been the cause of many many a Sake hangover in this time. Fresh and a bit of fun with the right company. Staff are friendly and efficient.
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Sugarcane Thai Restaurant
268 Park StI have been frequenting this restaurant for over 15 years. Lunch mostly, the occasional dinner. The wine list is quality and terribly underpriced. Has been the cause of many many a Sake hangover in this time. Fresh and a bit of fun with the right company. Staff are friendly and efficient.
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnGet there early they don't take bookings.
MoVida
1 Hosier LnOne of my top 3!! Their 500 Burke st is great too.
Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar
23 Oliver LnTo share the pork hock!!! Amazing.
Pho under $10. It's not flash, but the service and food are.
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Pho Bo Ga Mekong Vietnam
241 Swanston StPho under $10. It's not flash, but the service and food are.
Mamasita
11 Collins StGreat food.
Parks & Nature
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
100 Birdwood AveI walk my dog Elvis here, he loves it. Pretty fountains throughout.
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Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeI walk my dog Elvis here, he loves it. Pretty fountains throughout.
St Kilda great sightseeing and people watching almost all year round. Nature not so much St Kilda's focus but our beach all the same.
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Plaja St Kilda
St Kilda great sightseeing and people watching almost all year round. Nature not so much St Kilda's focus but our beach all the same.
Arts & Culture
Its a Melbourne cultural must. Friday nights they host live music and drinks.
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Galeria Națională din Victoria
180 St Kilda RdIts a Melbourne cultural must. Friday nights they host live music and drinks.
Always something to see and play with. The current Alice in Wonderland exibit is amazing.
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ACMI
Flinders StreetAlways something to see and play with. The current Alice in Wonderland exibit is amazing.
Live performance art is great here. Google fortyfivedownstairs.com for more info.
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FortyFiveDownstairs
45 Flinders LnLive performance art is great here. Google fortyfivedownstairs.com for more info.
Town Hall hosts great events such as Fashion Week and White Nights. Music and weddings are seen looking down from the apartment.
I have been to many interesting events in the town hall. stroll across and ask.
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Town Hall/Collins St station
Town Hall hosts great events such as Fashion Week and White Nights. Music and weddings are seen looking down from the apartment.
I have been to many interesting events in the town hall. stroll across and ask.
A great many things constantly going on in Fed Square. The visit Melbourne booklet provided will help with whats going on although I suggest popping into the visitor's centre on the corner of Flinders and Swanston @ Fed Square on your arrival for more information.
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Flinders Street Station - Stop 13
A great many things constantly going on in Fed Square. The visit Melbourne booklet provided will help with whats going on although I suggest popping into the visitor's centre on the corner of Flinders and Swanston @ Fed Square on your arrival for more information.
Princess Theatre
163 Spring StCheck out lasttix.com
Regent Theatre
191 Collins StPricilla was a scream!
Getting Around
Flinders Street station is a city block away. Hosting trains linking you outside the city circle with ease.
Download the PTV app for more info. Miki cards are availible to each guest. If you're lucky enough to find money to travel on Miki from previous guests, pay it forward. Its just a nice thing to do.
Flinders Street
Flinders StreetFlinders Street station is a city block away. Hosting trains linking you outside the city circle with ease.
Download the PTV app for more info. Miki cards are availible to each guest. If you're lucky enough to find money to travel on Miki from previous guests, pay it forward. Its just a nice thing to do.
The apartment is situated in the middle of the free trams zone. Trams are free within the city circle. Miki cards are availible to guests travelling outside the free trams zone.
Download the PTV Public Transport Victoria App for more info.
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Yarra Trams
555 Bourke StThe apartment is situated in the middle of the free trams zone. Trams are free within the city circle. Miki cards are availible to guests travelling outside the free trams zone.
Download the PTV Public Transport Victoria App for more info.
Essentials
Closest Metro store for everyday essentials.
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Woolworths Swanston Street (Metro)
160 Swanston StClosest Metro store for everyday essentials.
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetThe best grocery store nearby. Big W and BWS in the same block.
Australia Post
650 Chapel StShopping
Interesting shopping on and around Brunswick Street. Great preloved fashion and Designer homewares in Fitzwood and Collingwood areas.
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Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetInteresting shopping on and around Brunswick Street. Great preloved fashion and Designer homewares in Fitzwood and Collingwood areas.
Bargains in fashion and make up to be found here. I don't fancy the space but I find great everyday bargains.
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DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlBargains in fashion and make up to be found here. I don't fancy the space but I find great everyday bargains.
Greville and Chapel streets host great shopping, food and wine haunts.
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Chapel Street
Chapel StreetGreville and Chapel streets host great shopping, food and wine haunts.