Things to Do in South Melbourne, Melbourne
A mix of heritage architecture and modern amenities, with the South Melbourne Market serving as a central hub for fresh produce and gourmet food.
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Top things to do in South Melbourne
Lana Berg
Boutique
A Melbourne boutique and online store, this shop offers high-quality garments, accessories, shoes, coats, dresses, blouses, and other fashion items.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 10 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Bass Centre
★ 5.0 · 1.8kRecord Store
- Mon–Fri
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
South Melbourne Market
★ 4.6 · 22.3kMarket
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Thu
- Closed
- Fri
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 4 PM
Nest
Home Goods
A homewares store offering a curated selection of linen, fragrance, clothing, jewelry, and home products like oil burners and incense burners.
- Mon–Fri
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sat
- 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sun
- 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Coventry Bookstore
★ 4.7 · 129Bookstore
A quaint and cozy bookstore near South Melbourne Market, known for its variety of genres, new releases, and handwritten book recommendations.
- Mon–Fri
- 9:30 AM – 5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Sun
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Where to eat & drink in South Melbourne
The Palace Hotel
★ 4.6 · 854Beer Garden· A$20–40
Unpretentious bare-brick pub with a beer garden and keg stools, for craft ales and pub food.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 11:45 AM – 10 PM
- Wed–Fri
- 11:45 AM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 11:45 AM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 11:45 AM – 10 PM
Streetdogz Melbourne
★ 4.8 · 1.1kHot Dogs· A$20–40
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 5 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 2 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 2 PM – 10 PM
Rising Sun Hotel South Melbourne
★ 4.5 · 1.1kSports Bar· A$20–40
Old-school watering hole with a lively sports bar, offering gourmet bistro dining, plus live jazz.
- Every day
- 11 AM – 1 AM
Alumbra Saturdays
★ 4.5 · 536Nightclub· A$20–80
A dance and nightclub located in South Melbourne.
- Mon–Fri
- Closed
- Sat
- 9 PM – 4 AM
- Sun
- Closed
Peko Peko
★ 4.5 · 1.4kTaiwanese· A$20–40
Chilli chicken, dumplings, noodles and bento boxes at a lively Taiwanese cafe with dark wood decor.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 11:30 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Emerald Hotel
★ 4.6 · 769Live Music· A$20–100
Laid-back, family-run tavern with a smart bistro and a courtyard, plus live music and sports.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 12 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Lamaro’s
★ 4.6 · 991Gastropub· A$40–120
Classy bistro plating Modern European meals in a bright setting, featuring a luxe marble bar.
- Mon–Fri
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 11 PM
Market Lane Coffee
★ 4.3 · 232Coffee Shop· A$1–20
A specialty coffee shop in Melbourne known for its single-origin coffees, blends, cold brew, iced lattes, flat whites, and pastries like Cinnabon.
- Mon–Tue
- 7 AM – 3 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM – 4 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM – 3 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 4 PM
Bellota Wine Bar
★ 4.5 · 345Wine Bar· A$60–140
Choice Italian meals, plus oysters, cheese and charcuterie, in a chic bistro with a European vibe.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Dead Man Espresso
★ 4.4 · 1.1kCoffee Shop· A$20–40
Stylish cafe with wooden decor and a balcony, serving gourmet breakfasts and specialty coffee.
- Mon–Fri
- 7 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Nine Yards South Melbourne
★ 4.5 · 650Café & Bakery· A$20–40
- Mon–Fri
- 7 AM – 3 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM – 3 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM – 3 PM
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It's also close to Albert Park Lake and offers easy access to public transport, including tram lines on Clarendon Street.
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Lana Berg
- 2Bass Centre
- 3South Melbourne Market
- 4The Palace Hotel
- 5Streetdogz Melbourne
- 6Rising Sun Hotel South Melbourne
- 7Alumbra Saturdays
- 8Peko Peko
- 9Nest
- 10Coventry Bookstore
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