Indi's Guide to Melbourne
Food
China Spice
280 Little Lonsdale StThe Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlDare1
308 Little Lonsdale StWhite Mojo.
115 Hardware StHawker Boys
85 Hardware LnQueen Victoria Market station
Dainty Sichuan Food
149 Lonsdale StGuzman y Gomez
289-299 Swanston StSamsam Korean Chicken and Beer
209 Swanston StChop Shop Korean BBQ & STEW
261 Swanston Street8bit
8 Droop StGreat diner style burgers
If you're looking for an interesting and tasty burger, this is the place to go
Burger Project - Melbourne Central
If you're looking for an interesting and tasty burger, this is the place to go
Ajisen Ramen
211 La Trobe StA big hearty bowl of ramen for a low price is always amazing
Mövenpick Ice Cream
Lonsdale StreetAqua S
178 Red Cape LnIf you like ice cream with unique flavours, this is the place for you
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetAmazing food
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StThe best gelato in Melbourne!
Brunetti is an iconic Melbourne pasticceria offering food as delicious as it is gorgeous. It began trading in 1985 and since then it has become a household name. This is a must see (and eat)!
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StBrunetti is an iconic Melbourne pasticceria offering food as delicious as it is gorgeous. It began trading in 1985 and since then it has become a household name. This is a must see (and eat)!
Mamasita
11 Collins StAmazing Mexican food
Paco's Tacos
500 Bourke StSushi Jiro (Sushi Train)
Sri Lankan food with a classic Melbourne twist, that's perfect for your Instagram and your appetite!
10 locals recommend
Lankan Tucker
486 Albion StSri Lankan food with a classic Melbourne twist, that's perfect for your Instagram and your appetite!
Looking for delicious vegan meals in Melbourne? Hit up Good Love, right next to Luna Park for some delicious bevvies and decadent meals
6 locals recommend
Good Love
56 Acland StLooking for delicious vegan meals in Melbourne? Hit up Good Love, right next to Luna Park for some delicious bevvies and decadent meals
If you love pizza as much as the team at Criniti's do, you're in for the time of your life
11 locals recommend
Criniti's Southbank
645 Freshwater PlIf you love pizza as much as the team at Criniti's do, you're in for the time of your life
Hot Pot is perfect comfort food, we recommend heading in with two or more people, but there's no shame in indulging in this alone :)
6 locals recommend
Dragon Hot Pot
213 Russell StHot Pot is perfect comfort food, we recommend heading in with two or more people, but there's no shame in indulging in this alone :)
One of Melbourne's best kept secrets, Dehli Streets will immerse you in a pop-art like version of Bollywood and leave you wanting more!
14 locals recommend
Delhi Streets
22 Katherine PlOne of Melbourne's best kept secrets, Dehli Streets will immerse you in a pop-art like version of Bollywood and leave you wanting more!
Looking for some wholesome Japanese food? Do you enjoy people watching over a lovely meal?
Located in Fed Square, this may just be the spot for you.
12 locals recommend
Chocolate Buddha
Looking for some wholesome Japanese food? Do you enjoy people watching over a lovely meal?
Located in Fed Square, this may just be the spot for you.
A go-to for Melbournians. you can find this place buzzing any time of the week! Don't forget to check out the Arbory Float in the summer time!
128 locals recommend
Arbory Bar & Eatery
1 Flinders WalkA go-to for Melbournians. you can find this place buzzing any time of the week! Don't forget to check out the Arbory Float in the summer time!
Classic Chinese food with a wonderful modern twist! With three locations in Melbourne and some of the most divine and inventive dumplings on the scene, make sure you check this place out
7 locals recommend
Oriental Teahouse
378 Little Collins StClassic Chinese food with a wonderful modern twist! With three locations in Melbourne and some of the most divine and inventive dumplings on the scene, make sure you check this place out
Your Instagram and tummy will thank you later, featuring an eclectic menu and an equally eclectic interior, Drumplings has fast become a Melbourne favourite.
Make sure to try their Mac and Cheese dumplings, you won't regret it!
Drumplings
227-229 Bourke StYour Instagram and tummy will thank you later, featuring an eclectic menu and an equally eclectic interior, Drumplings has fast become a Melbourne favourite.
Make sure to try their Mac and Cheese dumplings, you won't regret it!
Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StA staple restaurant for every vegan in Melbourne, a must go!
This place is the stuff of legends, try reserve a table before heading in!
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnThis place is the stuff of legends, try reserve a table before heading in!
A cute and cosy Mexican space serving brilliant cocktails and equally brilliant food
6 locals recommend
Bodega Underground
55 Little Bourke StA cute and cosy Mexican space serving brilliant cocktails and equally brilliant food
Golden Gai
147 Chapel StA new spot on the scene, Golden Gai is full of delicious Thai delights
Roule Galette
241 Flinders LnA little bit of France in Melbourne? Yes please
You haven't experienced Melbourne until you've said you've had a Messina gelato
137 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StYou haven't experienced Melbourne until you've said you've had a Messina gelato
Goldie Asian Canteen + Brews
399 Little Lonsdale StDrinks & Nightlife
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetHorse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale StAmazing vibe
Kenobi Cocktail Bar
388 Lonsdale StCrown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StCrown is an absolute must when in Melbourne
Cookie
252 Swanston StModern good with a distinct Thai flavour, open from noon to 11pm!
Yah Yah's
99 Smith StIf you're looking for a hidden local spot, this is the place. Featuring a stunning beer garden, a wonderful list of drinks and a food truck out the back, this place is brilliant for those of you looking for a hideaway in the middle of the city
12 locals recommend
Whitehart Bar
22 Whitehart LnIf you're looking for a hidden local spot, this is the place. Featuring a stunning beer garden, a wonderful list of drinks and a food truck out the back, this place is brilliant for those of you looking for a hideaway in the middle of the city
Shopping
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StAn endless variety of stores
Melbourne Central Station
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallDFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlAmazing deals
Games Laboratory
Visit Myer, H&M, Zara, David Jones, Sportsgirl, Universal Store and so much more!
412 locals recommend
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallVisit Myer, H&M, Zara, David Jones, Sportsgirl, Universal Store and so much more!
Chapel Street is known as one of Melbourne's premier shopping strips. Take a walk down and you'll find gorgeous boutiques and stores and plenty of great places to eat!
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetChapel Street is known as one of Melbourne's premier shopping strips. Take a walk down and you'll find gorgeous boutiques and stores and plenty of great places to eat!
Entertainment & Activities
HOYTS
La Trobe StreetKino Cinemas
45 Collins StLuna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeMelbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station
Great for friends and family!
Arts & Culture
ACMI
Flinders Street Great spot for kids and adults alike!
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd Free entry to the general galleries
Melbourne Museum is located next to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and the Carlton Gardens! It's a fantastic museum with so much to see! Kids and adults alike will find themselves enthralled wandering through this wonderful museum,
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum is located next to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and the Carlton Gardens! It's a fantastic museum with so much to see! Kids and adults alike will find themselves enthralled wandering through this wonderful museum,
The Ian Potter Museum of Art
Swanston StreetEssentials
True Thai Massage (Hardware St)
5 Hardware StWoolworths Metro Literature Lane
201 La Trobe StColes
Separation StreetUrban Pharmacy
377 Little Lonsdale StPharmacy Melbourne Central
300 Lonsdale StGetting Around
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetElizabeth Street
Elizabeth StreetSwanston St and Flinders St station
Melbourne Central Station