Southbank area guide
Restaurants, bars, shops and events in Southbank
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
Restaurants in Southbank
Rosetta
Neil Perry is back in Melbourne and he's giving our best Italian joints a shake-up with Rosetta
Sake Restaurant & Bar
A successful Japanese eatery from Sydney tries its luck in Southbank
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
Long Chim
Finally, Melbourne gets a taste of David Thompson’s ribald and raucous Thai food… and it was worth the wait
400 Gradi: Crown
It’s not a bad move to go and win “best pizza in the world” before opening your pizzeria
Spice Temple
Neil Perry has ceased the embargo on Cantonese cuisine at Spice Temple to bring you the best damn yum cha in Melbourne
Bars in Southbank
Left Bank
This restaurant and bar on the Yarra River does pizzas, burgers, pots of mussels, steaks and snacks that work well as a pre-theatre bite to eat. ...
Hotels in Southbank
The Langham
When you're after a classic luxury hotel experience, this riverside hotel with towering views of the city is for you
Ink Hotel Southbank
Funky and fresh, Ink Hotel is an affordable way to stay on the city's fringe
Crown Towers
Looking for a romantic night away? Spoil your loved one with a stay at Southbank’s luxury complex
More great venues in Southbank
Chuan Spa at The Langham
The dark moody tones of the Chuan Spa invite a sense of relaxation the moment you enter. Try the Chuan Harmony or Chuan Balancing Massage (both start...
What's on in Southbank
The Lighthouse
Kids theatre company Patch Theatre brings its award-winning light and sound show to Arts Centre Melbourne
Because the Night
Malthouse invites you to explore the town of Elsinore in mysterious, immersive theatre experience
French Impressionism: From the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
French Impressionism is the first NGV Winter Masterpieces exhibition since 2019
Anna Karenina
The Australian Ballet brings Tolstoy's tragic novel to life on stage