Guidebook for South Melbourne
Drinks & Nightlife
Everything you could want in a great Australian local pub. Beer garden, craft beers, quality meals, great staff and meal specials. We're regulars for the $12 Wednesday night steak, only a block away!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Palace Hotel
505-507 City RoadEverything you could want in a great Australian local pub. Beer garden, craft beers, quality meals, great staff and meal specials. We're regulars for the $12 Wednesday night steak, only a block away!
Premium gastro-pub with a sensational beer and wine list. Worth going even if just for a cheeky pint.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry StPremium gastro-pub with a sensational beer and wine list. Worth going even if just for a cheeky pint.
Sightseeing
Whether jogging, cycling or walking, this is a great location to unwind as you make your way around the lake. This is where the Formula 1 is held during March.
843 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albert Park
Whether jogging, cycling or walking, this is a great location to unwind as you make your way around the lake. This is where the Formula 1 is held during March.
Our favourite beach straight down Pickles Street is where we head most nights. There are sections of the beach for a patrolled swim zone, dog walking, volleyball and relaxing. Bars & food metres away.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Melbourne Beach
Our favourite beach straight down Pickles Street is where we head most nights. There are sections of the beach for a patrolled swim zone, dog walking, volleyball and relaxing. Bars & food metres away.
The markets is great for fresh meat / vegetables / pasta / deli / etc etc. Lots of cute homewares and furniture stores as well. There is a strip of restaurants outside that are extremely popular!
431 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StThe markets is great for fresh meat / vegetables / pasta / deli / etc etc. Lots of cute homewares and furniture stores as well. There is a strip of restaurants outside that are extremely popular!
Food Scene
Friendly atmosphere and better food than your typical pub.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Rose Cafe
10 Heath StFriendly atmosphere and better food than your typical pub.
Shopping
We've made friends with the owners of this boutique bottle shop. Emphasis on international wines and great local breweries makes this a winner.
Casa De Vinos
283 Coventry StreetWe've made friends with the owners of this boutique bottle shop. Emphasis on international wines and great local breweries makes this a winner.
Essentials
A big local grocery / supermarket for food, drinks and miscellaneous supplies. Easy parking on the roof or is about a 8 minute walk - you're welcome to borrow our grocery trolley.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coles Port Melbourne
Liardet StreetA big local grocery / supermarket for food, drinks and miscellaneous supplies. Easy parking on the roof or is about a 8 minute walk - you're welcome to borrow our grocery trolley.
Another option for food and misc supply shopping. This one is particularly useful if you are coming back home via the tram and want to pickup some quick supplies.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil StAnother option for food and misc supply shopping. This one is particularly useful if you are coming back home via the tram and want to pickup some quick supplies.
Everything Else
Light tram access - super fast way of getting into the city or to St Kilda. This is the best way of getting to about 4 of the Formula 1 gates in Albert Park.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Melbourne station
Light tram access - super fast way of getting into the city or to St Kilda. This is the best way of getting to about 4 of the Formula 1 gates in Albert Park.