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
Spice Temple
Neil Perry has ceased the embargo on Cantonese cuisine at Spice Temple to bring you the best damn yum cha in Melbourne
400 Gradi: Crown
It’s not a bad move to go and win “best pizza in the world” before opening your pizzeria
Long Chim
Finally, Melbourne gets a taste of David Thompson’s ribald and raucous Thai food… and it was worth the wait
Rosetta
Neil Perry is back in Melbourne and he's giving our best Italian joints a shake-up with Rosetta
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
Sake Restaurant & Bar
A successful Japanese eatery from Sydney tries its luck in Southbank
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
Melbourne Skydeck
After a massive makeover, the Eureka Skydeck has rebranded as the Melbourne Skydeck and features several new attractions
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
NGV Friday Nights
Eat, drink and boogie the night away at the summer program for NGV Friday Nights
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