Guidebook for South Melbourne
Food Scene
Italian Artisans
135 Victoria AveBest pizza in Melbourne
Jock's Ice Cream & Sorbet
83 Victoria AveGreat homemade ice cream!
Skewer'd Port Melbourne
151 Bay StThe best Greek souvlaki in Melbourne
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips Port Melbourne
181 Bay StThe best Fish and Chips!
Noisette Port Melbourne
84 Bay StFamous French patisserie
Magic.
286 Ferrars StGreat breakfast spot
Misuzu's
3-7 Victoria AveExcellent, innovative Japanese cuisine
Grill'd South Melbourne
278 Clarendon StreetGood burgers
Old Salt Fish & Chips
246 Bay StGood nearby fish and chips
Beluga
Good nearby fish and chips
Entertainment & Activities
Beach Volleyball Courts
Fun for casual beach volleyball
Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrWorld class water-sports facilities
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StMelbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueSEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetEverything Else
Gasworks Arts Park
21 Graham StFarmers markets 3rd Saturday of every month from 8am to 1pm
Albert Park
Beautiful lake - great running track.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Stunning gardens (great for picnic)
Shopping
Bridport St
Very cute shopping area - boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants.
Coventry Street
Coventry StreetLovely boutiques near the South Melbourne market
Bay St
Lots of great stores, cafes and restaurants
Bridport St/Montague St station
Upscale boutique shopping precinct with good cafes and restaurants
Dynamic newer shopping precinct nearby Port Melbourne Beach with excellent food and drink options
11 locals recommend
Bay Street
Bay StreetDynamic newer shopping precinct nearby Port Melbourne Beach with excellent food and drink options
Melbournestyle
155 Clarendon StGood source for locally-made products and gifts
Sightseeing
Great markets - fresh fruit, vegies, fish, delicatessen, and homewares
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StGreat markets - fresh fruit, vegies, fish, delicatessen, and homewares
Arts & Culture
Arts Precinct/St Kilda Road station
Melbourne's Arts Centre
Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StIconic theatre
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StFounded in 1861, this is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdFounded in 1861, this is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum
Excellent permanent collection of iconic Australian artworks. Fascinating modern architecture
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Excellent permanent collection of iconic Australian artworks. Fascinating modern architecture
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is Australia's national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art.
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetThe Australian Centre for the Moving Image is Australia's national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art.
Essentials
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry StNearest major supermarket
Thomas Dux Grocer
120 Bay StGourmet Grocer
Woolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil StNearby supermarket