See & Do In South Melbourne

Discover South Melbourne Market through Flavourhood Tours, with guided food walks exploring the market’s rich history, iconic traders and gourmet flavours, complete with generous tastings along the way.

Established in 1867, the iconic South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s most loved destinations for fresh produce, specialty traders and local flavour

A South Melbourne landmark rich in history, culture and community, and home to one of Victoria’s grandest town halls.

A boutique shopping strip beside South Melbourne Market, lined with independent fashion, homewares and gift stores in converted Victorian buildings.

A timber pier built in 1887-89 extending into Port Phillip Bay, popular for fishing, photography and watching the sunset over the water.

A self-guided trail linking South Melbourne's surviving and former hotels, tracing 170 years of pub history back to the gold rush.

A self-guided walking trail through South Melbourne's Victorian-era streets, tracing the suburb's history from its original name of Emerald Hill.

Soft sand and calm bay water make this a favourite for families, swimmers and volleyball players, with a life saving club, playground and café close by.

Three rare 1850s prefabricated iron cottages shipped from Britain during the gold rush, preserved by the National Trust and open monthly for tours.

A five-kilometre lake loop three kilometres from the CBD, used for jogging, sailing, rowing and dog walking, and home to the Australian Grand Prix circuit each March.

Chéri is a stylish South Melbourne café and eatery blending European-inspired dining, artisan pastries and specialty coffee within a vibrant contemporary setting

Cottle Coffee is a family-owned South Melbourne coffee roaster specialising in artisan coffee, wholesale partnerships and industry-leading support for cafés and hospitality venues

St Ali Coffee Roasters is an iconic South Melbourne café and specialty coffee roaster, renowned for innovative coffee, creative brunch and Melbourne café culture

A specialty coffee institution on Market Street, built on the site of historic Canvas Town, serving seasonal café fare and its own house blend.

A heritage 1880s terrace turned Instagram-famous café on Albert Road, known for its ricotta hotcakes and King Island crayfish rolls.

Claypots Evening Star is an iconic South Melbourne seafood restaurant renowned for fresh market seafood, signature claypot dishes and a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dining atmosphere

The Albion Rooftop is a stylish South Melbourne rooftop bar and late-night venue known for cocktails, rooftop dining and vibrant weekend entertainment in the heart of the city

Melbourne's first rooftop brewery, pouring house-brewed beer across three levels with sweeping skyline views over South Melbourne.

An independent warehouse taproom on Alfred Street, pouring 20 taps of hop-forward, US West Coast-inspired beer since 2016.

A self-guided trail linking South Melbourne's surviving and former hotels, tracing 170 years of pub history back to the gold rush.

A 220-capacity beer hall in a former Market Street mechanics garage, pouring Pirate Life's craft beers alongside fire-cooked food.

A working pub on Ferrars Street dating to 1856, with open fires in winter and one of South Melbourne's largest beer gardens in summer.

A dog-friendly neighbourhood pub on City Road with 17 beer taps, a beer garden and a reputation for South Melbourne's best fish and chips.

A traditional British-style pub on the ground floor of the historic Clarendon Hotel, serving pub classics, steak nights and weekend live music.

A heritage gastropub on Cecil Street dating to the 1850s, known for Melbourne's most-praised schnitzel and a 450-strong wine list.

A sprawling South Melbourne pub since 1874, with a rooftop bar, ten function spaces and near round-the-clock hours from 10am to 4am.

A family-run South Melbourne pub for over 30 years, its well-known front bar draws a loyal racing and footy crowd — no 'Cricketers Bar' could be confirmed on-site.

South Melbourne's 'Grand Old Lady' since 1869, home ground pub of the Sydney Swans with weekly jazz nights and a 120-seat function room.

A neighbourhood eatery in an 1869 building on Park Street, serving a seasonal modern Australian menu with two private function rooms.

An 1853-established corner pub on Clarendon Street offering contemporary dining, live jazz and acoustic nights, and pet-friendly bar space.

Bank Street's private cinema and recording studio hires out a screening room with bar and lounge, alongside audio production and post-production facilities for film and music.

Antipodes Theatre Company runs its rehearsal and performance studio on Thistlethwaite Street, developing new Australian work and hiring the space out to other artists.

British pub warmth meets Punjabi spice inside an 1854 heritage building, where butter chicken and Dahi kebabs sit alongside a rooftop bar built for late-night cocktails.

A rooftop lounge on Clarendon St serving cocktails and share plates with skyline views over South Melbourne into the city.

An underground wine bar beneath South Melbourne's Clementine café, styled on 20th-century English supper clubs with cocktails, cheese trolleys and duck-filled cigars.

A Santorini-inspired pub on Montague Street, pairing Greek mezze and mains with a rooftop bar and split-level dining rooms.

A 160-year-old corner pub opposite South Melbourne Market, recently refitted with a bistro, courtyard and upstairs function room.

A European wine bar beside Prince Wine Store on Bank Street, pouring from a 3,500-strong list alongside seafood, charcuterie and courtyard seating.

Aegli is a contemporary South Melbourne restaurant offering modern Greek dining, charcoal grilled cuisine and Mediterranean-inspired flavours within an elegant and stylish setting

Claypots Evening Star is an iconic South Melbourne seafood restaurant renowned for fresh market seafood, signature claypot dishes and a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dining atmosphere

Discover South Melbourne Market through Flavourhood Tours, with guided food walks exploring the market’s rich history, iconic traders and gourmet flavours, complete with generous tastings along the way.

Established in 1867, the iconic South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s most loved destinations for fresh produce, specialty traders and local flavour

A family-run Vietnamese kitchen on Clarendon Street known for slow-simmered pho, fresh rice paper rolls and warm, fast-paced hospitality.

A cosy, family-run Polish-French restaurant tucked opposite South Melbourne Market, known for hearty pierogi, Polish beers and a warm neighbourhood welcome.

A Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar at the base of Eleven Eastern, pairing seasonal European plates with an extensive wine cellar.

A cosy, home-style Japanese diner on Park Street known for generous bento boxes and a well-loved katsu curry.

A compact Taiwanese-Japanese eatery on Wells Street known for its playful bento-style Peko Box and long lunchtime queues.

Korean fried chicken and Japanese sashimi share a menu built for sharing at this neon-lit South Melbourne Central spot, alongside fluffy pancakes and shaved ice for dessert.

Established in 1867, the iconic South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s most loved destinations for fresh produce, specialty traders and local flavour

A South Melbourne landmark rich in history, culture and community, and home to one of Victoria’s grandest town halls.

A timber pier built in 1887-89 extending into Port Phillip Bay, popular for fishing, photography and watching the sunset over the water.

A self-guided trail linking South Melbourne's surviving and former hotels, tracing 170 years of pub history back to the gold rush.

Three rare 1850s prefabricated iron cottages shipped from Britain during the gold rush, preserved by the National Trust and open monthly for tours.

A five-kilometre lake loop three kilometres from the CBD, used for jogging, sailing, rowing and dog walking, and home to the Australian Grand Prix circuit each March.

A working pub on Ferrars Street dating to 1856, with open fires in winter and one of South Melbourne's largest beer gardens in summer.

A family-run steak and fish house on Park Street serving generous, old-school Italian and European plates since 1971.

A heritage 1880s terrace turned Instagram-famous café on Albert Road, known for its ricotta hotcakes and King Island crayfish rolls.

A heritage gastropub on Cecil Street dating to the 1850s, known for Melbourne's most-praised schnitzel and a 450-strong wine list.

Aegli is a contemporary South Melbourne restaurant offering modern Greek dining, charcoal grilled cuisine and Mediterranean-inspired flavours within an elegant and stylish setting

A European-style all-day eatery from hospitality veteran Franck Sammut, built around baguettes, pizza and morning coffee on Eastern Road.

A Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar at the base of Eleven Eastern, pairing seasonal European plates with an extensive wine cellar.

A neighbourhood Italian osteria on the corner of Park and Perrins streets, known for handmade extruded pasta and a well-chosen wine list.

A 40-seat European-style wine bar and bistro on Clarendon Street from local restaurateur Kirbie Tate, serving comfort food from lunch through to late.

A family-run steak and fish house on Park Street serving generous, old-school Italian and European plates since 1971.

British pub warmth meets Punjabi spice inside an 1854 heritage building, where butter chicken and Dahi kebabs sit alongside a rooftop bar built for late-night cocktails.

An underground wine bar beneath South Melbourne's Clementine café, styled on 20th-century English supper clubs with cocktails, cheese trolleys and duck-filled cigars.

A wood-fired pizza and natural wine bar on Eastern Road, run by brothers Kris and Aaron Wood since 2020.

A 160-year-old corner pub opposite South Melbourne Market, recently refitted with a bistro, courtyard and upstairs function room.

Three rare 1850s prefabricated iron cottages shipped from Britain during the gold rush, preserved by the National Trust and open monthly for tours.

A self-guided walking trail through South Melbourne's Victorian-era streets, tracing the suburb's history from its original name of Emerald Hill.

A self-guided trail linking South Melbourne's surviving and former hotels, tracing 170 years of pub history back to the gold rush.

A South Melbourne landmark rich in history, culture and community, and home to one of Victoria’s grandest town halls.

BVIA on Bank is a significant new addition to South Melbourne. Developed by SheBuilt, designed by Agius Scorpo Architects, with planning by Hansen Partnership

Redefining the construction and development industry through high-quality, design-led projects powered by women

An extended-stay hotel on Palmerston Crescent with 97 kitchenette rooms, a 24-hour gym, pet-friendly policy and a lobby bar serving all-day drinks.

Quest on Dorcas offers modern serviced apartments near South Melbourne, ideal for business travellers, families and extended stays.

A budget hostel and bar a minute's walk from South Melbourne Market, formerly known as Nomads Market Inn, now trading as Market Tavern.

A sustainability-focused penthouse apartment atop the award-winning Ferrars & York building, 100 metres from South Melbourne Market.

A one-bedroom apartment within a boutique 12-unit South Melbourne complex, booked as a private short-stay rental rather than a staffed hotel.

Stay in spacious apartment-style accommodation opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens at Seasons Botanic Gardens Melbourne

A five-minute walk from South Melbourne Market, offering fully self-contained apartments with kitchens, laundry and city or garden views.

A boutique guesthouse near Albert Park Lake with 12-15 air-conditioned rooms, communal kitchen and whole-property buyouts for groups up to 26.

A Choice Hotels-branded apartment hotel near Anzac Station, with clean, naturally lit rooms and consistently attentive front-desk staff.

Self-contained apartments on Albert Road with a rooftop terrace, close to Albert Park Lake and the St Kilda Road business precinct.

A contemporary art gallery on George Street showing rotating solo and group exhibitions by Australian and international artists, with a sister space in Sydney.

A Level 17 South Melbourne gallery pairing traditional artworks with digital and NFT pieces, connecting Australian artists with blockchain-based collecting.

Bring your own bottle and a friend for a step-by-step painting session on Clarendon Street, where an artist walks the room and everyone leaves with a finished canvas.

Resident and guest artists show contemporary and Australian Aboriginal art at this Albert Park gallery near South Melbourne, with regular exhibitions and art consultations.

Gasworks Arts Park is a four-hectare arts precinct in Albert Park with two theatres, two galleries, artist studios, a cafe and a monthly farmers' market.

Watch weavers turn wool into contemporary tapestries from the mezzanine, then browse two galleries and a yarn shop at this working South Melbourne studio.