Guidebook for South Melbourne
Food Scene
Ada Grace
6 Union StThe coffee is STRONG, wonderful decor & very instagram worthy.
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StAmazing food & beautiful environment.
Awesome vibes, fresh food such as Oysters, freshly made pasta, and other great produce to bring back with you. The best street food stalls & the Thursday Night Market is a major event that shouldn't be missed (Jan & Feb).
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South Melbourne Market station
Awesome vibes, fresh food such as Oysters, freshly made pasta, and other great produce to bring back with you. The best street food stalls & the Thursday Night Market is a major event that shouldn't be missed (Jan & Feb).
Designer chocolate... Need I say more? Bibelot offers home-made ice cream & gourmet chocolate./ A real treat and great edible gifts for friends and family. Great place for coffee and cake. You will for sure be documenting this sweet shop on instagram.
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Bibelot
285-287 Coventry StDesigner chocolate... Need I say more? Bibelot offers home-made ice cream & gourmet chocolate./ A real treat and great edible gifts for friends and family. Great place for coffee and cake. You will for sure be documenting this sweet shop on instagram.
Ziggy's Eatery is a classic example of the American Style foodie boom thats hit Melbourne in recent times. Just around the corner from you- walk down Union street next to the apartment building (30 sec walk). The food is great with a select of craft beer.
Ziggy's Eatery South Melbourne
263 Coventry StreetZiggy's Eatery is a classic example of the American Style foodie boom thats hit Melbourne in recent times. Just around the corner from you- walk down Union street next to the apartment building (30 sec walk). The food is great with a select of craft beer.
Really friendly local Turkish kabab place. A Melbourne must. The old guy who owns it is honestly so lovely. I recommend supporting his business if you are craving (the smells are Oh My God) - you'll notice his shop is right in front the #12 tram stop towards the city. Can't miss it.
Turkish Kebabs On Clarendon
286 Clarendon StReally friendly local Turkish kabab place. A Melbourne must. The old guy who owns it is honestly so lovely. I recommend supporting his business if you are craving (the smells are Oh My God) - you'll notice his shop is right in front the #12 tram stop towards the city. Can't miss it.
walk across the road towards the back of the Melbourne Town Hall and you will find a hidden little cafe on bank street.
Cafe Zappa
206 Bank Stwalk across the road towards the back of the Melbourne Town Hall and you will find a hidden little cafe on bank street.
Sweet cafe if you are in the city looking for a nice coffee and perfect example of Melbourne's famous cafe culture.
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Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnSweet cafe if you are in the city looking for a nice coffee and perfect example of Melbourne's famous cafe culture.
Cute and very stylish donut stop. Short Stop absolutely pride themselves on creating a very special and unique little cafe stop and do things their way... Do be aware they only use full cream milk for their coffees.
I mean the donuts selection is handmade and amazing and if you are going to the Melbourne Cat cafe around the corner grab one you will be totally charmed by their shop and tasty donuts.
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Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
12 Sutherland StCute and very stylish donut stop. Short Stop absolutely pride themselves on creating a very special and unique little cafe stop and do things their way... Do be aware they only use full cream milk for their coffees.
I mean the donuts selection is handmade and amazing and if you are going to the Melbourne Cat cafe around the corner grab one you will be totally charmed by their shop and tasty donuts.
"Rustic, Homey in an old warehouse" Low lit and very cool little find. The kind of place with living plants and lovely food. The perfect hide away from the bust city.
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Krimper Cafe
20 Guildford Ln"Rustic, Homey in an old warehouse" Low lit and very cool little find. The kind of place with living plants and lovely food. The perfect hide away from the bust city.
Fantastic example of the cool Melbourne cafe vibe we are all about. Lots of energy and super friendly place.
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Brick Lane Melbourne
33 Guildford LnFantastic example of the cool Melbourne cafe vibe we are all about. Lots of energy and super friendly place.
Incredible food and stylish decor. "inspired modern flavours" When designing the place the owner took the designers to Tokyo with them to wet their appetite. I take a friend here when we feel uninspired by life and it picks us up. Highly recommended.
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Supernormal
180 Flinders LnIncredible food and stylish decor. "inspired modern flavours" When designing the place the owner took the designers to Tokyo with them to wet their appetite. I take a friend here when we feel uninspired by life and it picks us up. Highly recommended.
Custom-made coffee and well recommended by the locals
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St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlCustom-made coffee and well recommended by the locals
Essentials
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry St7-Eleven Nth Melbourne
83 Errol StInside the Clarendon little shopping complex you will find your closest bottle-O.
Liquorland South Melbourne
265 Clarendon StInside the Clarendon little shopping complex you will find your closest bottle-O.
Aldi for those of you who prefer this supermarket! Only a couple of block away.
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Amcal Max South Melbourne
Aldi for those of you who prefer this supermarket! Only a couple of block away.
Dan Murphy's South Melbourne
100 Market StOpen til 9pm for any chemist needs.
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Chemist Warehouse South Melbourne
310 Clarendon StOpen til 9pm for any chemist needs.
ANAM students and exam sitters will find the proximity of this apartment VERY convenient!
Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)
1 Saint Heliers StreetANAM students and exam sitters will find the proximity of this apartment VERY convenient!
Australia Post - South Melbourne Market Street
100 Market StAustralia Post - South Melbourne Post Shop
215-217 Park StStar Health Group
341 Coventry StLocal Bulk Billing Doctors office
If during your stay you need a dentist this place is extremely recommended. Nothing worse than a crappy dentist in an emergency.
South Melbourne Dental Group
265 Park StIf during your stay you need a dentist this place is extremely recommended. Nothing worse than a crappy dentist in an emergency.
The Alfred
55 Commercial RdYour closest Hospital
South Melbourne station
Cloudwine Cellars
317 Clarendon StLooking for a beautiful bottle of Wine? Why not goto a professional?
Shopping
Made In Japan
1-7 Wynyard StThis is the ideal place to wonder around. Really interesting shops. If you're not staying during South Melbourne Market days (Fri-Sun) than you will still get to enjoy some shopping and window shopping on this little street.
Coventry Street
Coventry StreetThis is the ideal place to wonder around. Really interesting shops. If you're not staying during South Melbourne Market days (Fri-Sun) than you will still get to enjoy some shopping and window shopping on this little street.
Great hub with all the essentials spanning 4 floors and two blocks. Found also is a train station (Melbourne Central Station) and a cinema.
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Melbourne Central Station
Great hub with all the essentials spanning 4 floors and two blocks. Found also is a train station (Melbourne Central Station) and a cinema.
Drinks & Nightlife
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StJust one of many local pubs within a 2 the block radius.
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George Hotel
139 Cecil StJust one of many local pubs within a 2 the block radius.
Golden Gate Hotel
238 Clarendon StAnother pub!
Honey Bar and Restaurant
345 Clarendon StGetting Around
Tram 1- Towards City, National Gallery of Victoria, The Arts district, Flinders Street station, Federation Square, Bourke street Mall, China Town, Melbourne CBD
Towards Port Melbourne: The beach & Albert Park
Park St/Clarendon St station
Tram 1- Towards City, National Gallery of Victoria, The Arts district, Flinders Street station, Federation Square, Bourke street Mall, China Town, Melbourne CBD
Towards Port Melbourne: The beach & Albert Park
Save the $55-65 Uber ride and use the $15 Sky Bus service. It takes you to Southern Cross Station. And from there get the #12 tram towards St Kilda. Get off at Clarendon & Dorcas Street stop. It's cheaper and honestly just as fast as any Uber/ Taxi. That's just my recommendation.
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Melbourne Airport
Arrival DriveSave the $55-65 Uber ride and use the $15 Sky Bus service. It takes you to Southern Cross Station. And from there get the #12 tram towards St Kilda. Get off at Clarendon & Dorcas Street stop. It's cheaper and honestly just as fast as any Uber/ Taxi. That's just my recommendation.
This Melbourne's Airport transportation service (Privately owned) Return tickets for around $30 or $15 one-way. Book online or when you arrive at Sky bus stands or electronic counters (Ipad looking displays with "Skybus" logo)
Catch the #12 tram towards St Kilda. Get off at Clarendon & Dorcas Street South Melbourne.
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Skybus
44 Spencer StThis Melbourne's Airport transportation service (Privately owned) Return tickets for around $30 or $15 one-way. Book online or when you arrive at Sky bus stands or electronic counters (Ipad looking displays with "Skybus" logo)
Catch the #12 tram towards St Kilda. Get off at Clarendon & Dorcas Street South Melbourne.
Catch the #12 Tram from here. Cross the road to Collins street. (Look for Krispy Kreme)
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Southern Cross Station
Catch the #12 Tram from here. Cross the road to Collins street. (Look for Krispy Kreme)
Parks & Nature
Take the #1 Tram from Park & Clarendon street towards South Melbourne and have your feet in the sand within 10mins. There is a good playground if you have kids and its a lovely place to walk along the bay. You could even hire a bike and take yourself to St Kilda if you were up to it!
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South Melbourne Beach
74 Beaconsfield ParadeTake the #1 Tram from Park & Clarendon street towards South Melbourne and have your feet in the sand within 10mins. There is a good playground if you have kids and its a lovely place to walk along the bay. You could even hire a bike and take yourself to St Kilda if you were up to it!
Entertainment & Activities
Catch the #12 Tram towards city and get off at Crown Casino. This is your closest Movie Theatre. You can book your tickets online if you would like to ensure your chance to see some of the more blockbuster hits.
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Village Cinemas Crown
8 Whiteman StCatch the #12 Tram towards city and get off at Crown Casino. This is your closest Movie Theatre. You can book your tickets online if you would like to ensure your chance to see some of the more blockbuster hits.
If you are a Yoga enthusiast and perhaps staying for a longer visit you might want to check-in with Yoke Yoga to sign up for their Yoga classes.
Yoke Yoga
4 Union StIf you are a Yoga enthusiast and perhaps staying for a longer visit you might want to check-in with Yoke Yoga to sign up for their Yoga classes.