Southbank area guide

Southbank skyline — Photograph: Roberto Seba

Melbourne's Southbank is dominated by the Crown Casino complex and its many associated bars and restaurants, such as Neil Perry's Rockpool and Heston Blumenthal's Dinner by Heston. Away from Crown, the suburb is almost home to Melbourne's premier art gallery, NGV, and the Arts Centre precinct.

Southbank highlights

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The best restaurants in Southbank

Art

NGV International

Theatre

Arts Centre Melbourne

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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Restaurants in Southbank

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Long Chim

Finally, Melbourne gets a taste of David Thompson’s ribald and raucous Thai food… and it was worth the wait

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Rosetta

Neil Perry is back in Melbourne and he's giving our best Italian joints a shake-up with Rosetta

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Dinner by Heston

Salamagundy, frumenty and meat fruit: Mr Blumenthal's eccentric creations are here to stay at the near-perfect iteration of his celebrated London restaurant

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Rockpool Bar & Grill

Expense? There’s no escaping the fact: Rockpool Bar & Grill will cost you. But, eight years down the track, it remains one of Melbourne’s best – and most reliable – dining experiences

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Bars in Southbank

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The Waiting Room

Who knew Crown Casino would be hiding such an excellent bar?

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Hophaus

Melbourne meets Munich at this new Bavarian bier hall. It's been a while since we saw a bank of taps dedicated to the sweet, syrupy trappist beers and bocks...

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The Barre

Welcome to your new favourite spot at the arts precinct

Theatre

Malthouse Theatre

This former brewery, gifted to the arts by Carlton and United in 1986, is the home of Malthouse Theatre – Melbourne’s innovative producer of new...

Hotels in Southbank

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Crown Metropol

Check in here and the gateways to a gourmet nirvana swing open

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The Langham

When you're after a classic luxury hotel experience, this riverside hotel with towering views of the city is for you

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Melba Restaurant

The Langham's restaurant has riverside views and a dream line-up of dishes for diners who tend to be

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Crown Towers

Looking for a romantic night away? Spoil your loved one with a stay at Southbank’s luxury complex

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More great venues in Southbank

Art

NGV International

See blockbuster exhibitions alongside an impressive permanent collection at the National Gallery of Victoria

Theatre

Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne is the umbrella venue that houses the Hamer Hall, Playhouse, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, State Theatre, and Fairfax Studio as well as...

Health and beauty

Chuan Spa at The Langham

Traditional Chinese tranquility and modern pampering are melded together in treatments like the sweet and salty body scrub and green tea shower. The pool...

Art

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - ACCA

With its imposing red-rust structure designed by Wood Marsh, ACCA is one of the most recognisable buildings in Melbourne. Founded in 1983, and transferring...