Anthony’s guidebook
Food scene
HIstoric Market in the middle of the city. Grab a beverage from Market Lane Coffee and a Borek The Borek Bakehouse and soak it all up. Amazing delis and fresh produce or souvenirs galore at the speciality shopping section.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetHIstoric Market in the middle of the city. Grab a beverage from Market Lane Coffee and a Borek The Borek Bakehouse and soak it all up. Amazing delis and fresh produce or souvenirs galore at the speciality shopping section.
Dom's Social Club
301 Swanston StreetYummy Pizza, tasty drinks in a cool setting.
The best Gelato going around if you ask me! Also great spot to buy artisanal groceries.
51 locals recommend
Spring Street Grocer
157 Spring StThe best Gelato going around if you ask me! Also great spot to buy artisanal groceries.
The best local coffee spot (not open Sundays). Yummy pastries sandwiches too if you're feeling peckish.
24 locals recommend
The League of Honest Coffee
8 Exploration LnThe best local coffee spot (not open Sundays). Yummy pastries sandwiches too if you're feeling peckish.
Best fired chicken burgers going around (American style) if you're after some greasy goodness (also on Uber eats). Located within the Curtin Hotel - grungy local pub.
Sonnys Fried Chicken & Burgers
29 Lygon StreetBest fired chicken burgers going around (American style) if you're after some greasy goodness (also on Uber eats). Located within the Curtin Hotel - grungy local pub.
THAI TOWN MELBOURNE (QV)
25 Artemis LaneYummy Thai food
Mr Ramen San
200 Bourke StMy favourite ramen place. A hidden gem! Usually requires a short wait to get a table.
Bakemono Bakers
273 Little Lonsdale StYummy baked goods.
SPQR Pizzeria
26 Liverpool StGreat pizza!
Kirk's Wine Bar
46 Hardware LnClaypots Evening Star
MarketIf you like seafood...
Miznon
59 Hardware LnYummy Mediterranean/Israeli food.
MoVida
1 Hosier LnSupernormal
180 Flinders LnCumulus Inc.
45 Flinders LnOperator Diner
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnHER
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnHuTong
14-16 Market LnCulture
Wonderful Museum, only 5-10 minutes walk from the apartment through the beautiful Carlton Gardens
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StWonderful Museum, only 5-10 minutes walk from the apartment through the beautiful Carlton Gardens
Kino Cinemas
45 Collins StGreat little arthouse cinema. Cheap tickets on Tuesdays.
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe best art gallery in Australia.
Excellent collection focussed on Australian art.
128 locals recommend
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Russell StreetExcellent collection focussed on Australian art.
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StFavourite bars
Troika Bar
106 Little Lonsdale StWonderful, quirky local bar, right next door!
Caretaker's Cottage
Iconic spot to stop for a wine and some delicious food. A Melbourne stalwart.
65 locals recommend
City Wine Shop
159 Spring StIconic spot to stop for a wine and some delicious food. A Melbourne stalwart.
Siglo
161 Spring StFancy rooftop bar with excellent views across to Parliament.
Great for a cocktail with epic views across the city. Also hosts an outdoor cinema during the warmer months.
175 locals recommend
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StGreat for a cocktail with epic views across the city. Also hosts an outdoor cinema during the warmer months.
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkGreat for a drink by the river when the weather is good.
Whisky and Alement
270 Russell StIf you like whiskey, go here... just around the corner.
Lui Bar
525 Collins StIncredible views with a cocktail. Smart casual dress code.
Gerald's Bar
386 Rathdowne StCute local bar, bit of a trek though.
Angel Music Bar
12 Bourke StHeartbreaker
234A Russell StAmerican style dive bar
Caretaker's Cottage
Bar Margaux
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic building. Great place if you need a quiet place to focus.
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StBeautiful historic building. Great place if you need a quiet place to focus.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Stunning gardens. Well worth a visit.
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StRoyal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StCarlton Gardens
Shopping
If you're into shopping then this is the place for you in the City. Big glitzy shopping centre with all the big brands.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StIf you're into shopping then this is the place for you in the City. Big glitzy shopping centre with all the big brands.
Place to go to get local, custom tailored jeans at a bargain price. Be ready to queue if you go on a weekend (or anytime really). Brunswick is a cool neighbourhood to visit.
42 locals recommend
Dejour Jeans
542 Sydney RdPlace to go to get local, custom tailored jeans at a bargain price. Be ready to queue if you go on a weekend (or anytime really). Brunswick is a cool neighbourhood to visit.
The Fitzroy Mills
75 Rose StSaturday mornings. Flea market style.
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StNeighbourhoods
Great little strip filled with cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques. Fitzroy is full of delightful experiences.
10 locals recommend
Gertrude Street
Gertrude StreetGreat little strip filled with cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques. Fitzroy is full of delightful experiences.
Smith Street
Smith StreetFull of excellent bars and restaurants. A very Melbourne experience.
Get away from the city noise on a stroll down Guildford Lane, located between Queen and Sutherland streets in Melbourne's financial district. Take in the historic red brick and stone buildings rising up on either side, and then stop in for a bite at chic city eateries like Krimper and Rustica Canteen. Once home to a swathe of indie art galleries, the lane is now becoming more residential and is part of the city's new Green Your Laneways campaign, which saw the brick walls brightened up with hanging plants, window boxes, creepers and a giant mural by Mike Makatron.
Guildford Lane
Guildford LaneGet away from the city noise on a stroll down Guildford Lane, located between Queen and Sutherland streets in Melbourne's financial district. Take in the historic red brick and stone buildings rising up on either side, and then stop in for a bite at chic city eateries like Krimper and Rustica Canteen. Once home to a swathe of indie art galleries, the lane is now becoming more residential and is part of the city's new Green Your Laneways campaign, which saw the brick walls brightened up with hanging plants, window boxes, creepers and a giant mural by Mike Makatron.
Great produce market - lots of places to eat. Great for a wander. Very busy at the weekend!
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StGreat produce market - lots of places to eat. Great for a wander. Very busy at the weekend!
Chinatown
Little Bourke StreetGreat place for Chinese food of course!
Activities
A treasure of a place. Go here for a swim in the beautiful pool, or a sweat in the lovely big sauna or spa. One of my favourite places to relax and unwind.
Less than 10 minutes stroll from the apartment.
28 locals recommend
Melbourne City Baths
420 Swanston StA treasure of a place. Go here for a swim in the beautiful pool, or a sweat in the lovely big sauna or spa. One of my favourite places to relax and unwind.
Less than 10 minutes stroll from the apartment.
Must visit! Stunning botanical gardens next to the Yarra River.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Must visit! Stunning botanical gardens next to the Yarra River.
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeSuper cool place to hang out on a hot summer’s day.