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
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
Rosetta
Neil Perry is back in Melbourne and he's giving our best Italian joints a shake-up with Rosetta
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
Long Chim
Finally, Melbourne gets a taste of David Thompson’s ribald and raucous Thai food… and it was worth the wait
Bars in Southbank
Hotels in Southbank
Ink Hotel Southbank
Funky and fresh, Ink Hotel is an affordable way to stay on the city's fringe
The Langham
When you're after a classic luxury hotel experience, this riverside hotel with towering views of the city is for you
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
Love Actually in Concert
See the seminal Christmas flick with a live orchestra this December