Things to Do in Southbank, Melbourne
Located just 1km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. It offers easy access to the city's attractions.
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Top things to do in Southbank
Arts Centre Melbourne
★ 4.7 · 8.3kTheater★
Prominent performing arts centre with theaters, a concert hall & outdoor arena for various shows.
Melbourne Skydeck
★ 4.5 · 17.5kObservation Deck★
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
- Every day
- 12 PM – 9 PM
National Gallery of Victoria
★ 4.7 · 26.1kArt Gallery★
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
- Every day
- 10 AM – 5 PM
Boyd Community Hub
★ 4.7 · 199Playground
A community hub in Southbank featuring a cafe, library, children's playground, BBQ area, and bookable spaces, set within an open green space.
- Mon
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 10 AM – 6 PM
- Fri
- 1 PM – 6 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 1 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 4 PM
Where to eat & drink in Southbank
Pho A Gogo
★ 4.8 · 18.3kVietnamese· A$20–40
- Mon–Tue
- 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu–Fri
- 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Mr. Summit Cafe City Road
★ 4.8 · 786Coffee Shop· A$1–20
A cafe offering coffee and a menu, known for its great coffee and good vibes.
- Mon–Fri
- 6:15 AM – 3 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM – 3 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM – 3 PM
Trend Cafe and Restaurant Southbank
★ 4.7 · 953Coffee Shop· A$20–40
A cafe and restaurant in Melbourne offering breakfast and lunch, known for its homemade dishes and coffee.
- Mon
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 8 AM – 9 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 9 PM
- Sun
- Closed
CIEL Cafe
★ 4.7 · 831Café & Bakery· A$20–40
A relaxed and stylish cafe in Melbourne known for its brunch options, including Eggs Benedict, French Toast, chilli scrambled eggs, and matcha drinks.
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 4 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 6 PM
Hopscotch Melbourne
★ 4.5 · 3.8kCocktail Bar· A$20–40
Buzzing riverside brewpub offering creative bar fare, burgers & a nitro ice-cream bar.
- Mon–Wed
- 11 AM – 10 PM
- Thu
- 11 AM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 1 AM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 1 AM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 10 PM
Roza’s Kitchen
★ 4.7 · 2.3kPizza· A$20–40
Easygoing eatery dishing out comfort staples from pizza to burgers plus fish n' chips & pasta.
- Mon–Thu
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 11 PM
Left Bank Melbourne Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
★ 4.4 · 7.9kAustralian· A$40–60
Eclectic cuisine in a vast, stylish restaurant and bar with charcoal lounges and a mirrored ceiling.
- Mon–Thu
- 8 AM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 8 AM – 3 AM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 3 AM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 12 AM
Spirit Of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 1.0kRestaurant· $100-200
A river cruise service offering boat cruises on the Yarra River in Melbourne.
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM – 5 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Southbank Spices
★ 4.9 · 530Modern Indian· A$20–40
A restaurant known for serving Indian meals with authentic, rich, and balanced flavors in a modern yet welcoming setting.
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 11 PM
Yarra Botanica
★ 4.5 · 3.1kRestaurant· A$20–60
A two-level floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, it offers an all-local lineup of seasonal food and drinks with city views.
- Mon–Wed
- 12 PM – 10 PM
- Thu
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM – 1 AM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 1 AM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 11 PM
The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
★ 4.4 · 4.7kSteakhouse· A$60–160
Steaks, ribs & skewers, plus a long wine list, in a sophisticated, Afro-centric chophouse.
- Mon–Thu
- 12 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fri
- 12 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Eureka 89 - Dining & Events
★ 4.6 · 1.9kRestaurant· Más de $200
Seasonal tasting menus & a robust wine list offered in a sleek venue featuring bay & city views.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 5:30 PM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 5:30 PM – 11 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Arts Centre Melbourne
- 2Melbourne Skydeck
- 3National Gallery of Victoria
- 4Boyd Community Hub
- 5Pho A Gogo
- 6Mr. Summit Cafe City Road
- 7Trend Cafe and Restaurant Southbank
- 8CIEL Cafe
- 9Hopscotch Melbourne
- 10Roza’s Kitchen
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