Ryan’s guidebook
Favourite Bars
Few bars in different areas that you MUST see if you love the Melbourne bar culture
Stunning views, one of Melbourne's premier attractions. Worth the 10 min tram from the city!
366 residents recomanen
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StStunning views, one of Melbourne's premier attractions. Worth the 10 min tram from the city!
Johnny’s Green Room
293-297 Lygon StStunning North Side views and on a great street (Lygon Street) to explore.
To enter this bar, you must walk into the secret fridge that sits in Boston Subs. Amazing hidden speakeasy bar!
37 residents recomanen
Jungle Boy
96 Chapel StTo enter this bar, you must walk into the secret fridge that sits in Boston Subs. Amazing hidden speakeasy bar!
Affordable, cultured bar with friendly staff. It really is a house of love!
46 residents recomanen
Leonards House Of Love
3 Wilson StAffordable, cultured bar with friendly staff. It really is a house of love!
Vibrant bar in Richmond, great spot to enjoy sunshine on the rooftop. Keep an eye out for bands that play!
131 residents recomanen
Corner Hotel
57 Swan StVibrant bar in Richmond, great spot to enjoy sunshine on the rooftop. Keep an eye out for bands that play!
Fun bar! German beer house where you can sing and drink steins, amazing place!
29 residents recomanen
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
45 S Wharf PromenadeFun bar! German beer house where you can sing and drink steins, amazing place!
A bar on an island on the Yarra River, very cheap and great beer. Highly recommend for a nice day!
163 residents recomanen
Ponyfish Island
A bar on an island on the Yarra River, very cheap and great beer. Highly recommend for a nice day!
Amazing hidden gem with beautiful decor, turns into quite the party at night
12 residents recomanen
Whitehart Bar
22 Whitehart LnAmazing hidden gem with beautiful decor, turns into quite the party at night
Berlin Bar
16 Corrs LnEast Germany meets West Germany in a lively bar hidden away
Classy, beautiful establishment to go and dance the night away
71 residents recomanen
The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club
141-145 Commercial RoadClassy, beautiful establishment to go and dance the night away
State of Grace
27 King StNice restaurant/bar with a big surprise
Amazing whiskey bar that is hidden away in a Melbourne alley way
11 residents recomanen
Beneath Driver Lane
3 Driver LnAmazing whiskey bar that is hidden away in a Melbourne alley way
Heroes Karaoke & Rooftop Bar
188 Bourke StSing, dance, drink and see beautiful views!
While you think this might be a restaurant, if you pull the curtain you'll see a nice surprise
10 residents recomanen
Pizza Pizza Pizza
16 Meyers PlWhile you think this might be a restaurant, if you pull the curtain you'll see a nice surprise
Gin Palace
10 Russell PlIt is exactly as it sounds, an absolute palace for Gin lovers!
Favourite Restaurants
Some of Melbourne's most amazing establishments for all varied prices!
My opinion: Melbourne's #1 dining experience, spend the money on the banquet and have a great time!
552 residents recomanen
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnMy opinion: Melbourne's #1 dining experience, spend the money on the banquet and have a great time!
Great chicken, great beer, great portions. What more could you want? Very fun for groups.
21 residents recomanen
Gami Chicken and Beer
26 King StGreat chicken, great beer, great portions. What more could you want? Very fun for groups.
Huge portions! Very spicy food and a massive venue, amazing place for some dinner.
34 residents recomanen
Dainty Sichuan Food
149 Lonsdale StHuge portions! Very spicy food and a massive venue, amazing place for some dinner.
Affordable meals that are incredible, vast variety of food that you will enjoy.
51 residents recomanen
Kong BBQ
599 Church StAffordable meals that are incredible, vast variety of food that you will enjoy.
Vegan restaurant but even the meat eaters can appreciate the quality of food at this venue.
76 residents recomanen
Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StVegan restaurant but even the meat eaters can appreciate the quality of food at this venue.
Third Wave Cafe
181 Victoria AveBurgers, ribs, American style eatery and one of the best!
Great pub feed, look for the Groupon Voucher that unlocks amazing meals!!
11 residents recomanen
Limerick Arms Hotel
364 Clarendon StGreat pub feed, look for the Groupon Voucher that unlocks amazing meals!!
Vue de monde
525 Collins StHigh quality food for those feeling fancy
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnElite food that also looks amazing!
If you want to spend big for an elite dining experience, look no further!
19 residents recomanen
Kisumé
175 Flinders LnIf you want to spend big for an elite dining experience, look no further!
MoVida
1 Hosier LnIn the most famous street, is the most famous restaurant!
Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StTop rated place in Melbourne, must go!!
Stokehouse St Kilda
30 Jacka BlvdIconic, ever lasting Stokehouse, great on Sundays
St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlMy opinion - Best Coffee in Melbourne!
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StAmazing coffee! Very quirky spot
Pablo’s Escoburgers
173 High StJust love this place, soo weird and interesting!
Hanoi Hannah Express Lane
186 High StGreat cheap Vietnamese! Really high quality too
Sports Venues
Make sure you get to games at these venues if you're a sports lover (like me)
Do the tour, approx $30 and you get some incredible viewing of how the MCG works. Must visit venue particularly for Australian Rules Football.
976 residents recomanen
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueDo the tour, approx $30 and you get some incredible viewing of how the MCG works. Must visit venue particularly for Australian Rules Football.
NRL/Soccer/Rugby ground, if you love those sports, get to this spot!
243 residents recomanen
AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardNRL/Soccer/Rugby ground, if you love those sports, get to this spot!
60k seat stadium with a roof, right in the city! Great place to enjoy sport.
506 residents recomanen
Estadi Marvel
740 Bourke St60k seat stadium with a roof, right in the city! Great place to enjoy sport.
Favourite Laneways
Melbourne has amazing hidden laneways all with such unique features
Hosier Lane
Hosier LaneGraffiti Street, Melbourne's most famous. Great during the day.
Little Rome feel to it, people wanting pull you into Italian restaurants and the meeting point for Melbourne's best bar crawls.
151 residents recomanen
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneLittle Rome feel to it, people wanting pull you into Italian restaurants and the meeting point for Melbourne's best bar crawls.
ACDC Lane
AC/DC LaneRock themed Graffiti Area, always amazing, people come from far just to see it.
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetAmazing breaky/lunch spot with loads of restaurants and the culture of Melbourne
Activities
What to see and do when you have a bit of spare time in Melbourne
Great walking/running area around the botanic gardens of Melbourne. Great for the active and fit people
91 residents recomanen
Tan Track
Tan TrackGreat walking/running area around the botanic gardens of Melbourne. Great for the active and fit people
Rush Escape Game - Escape Room Melbourne
160 Toorak RdAwesome escape rooms for all levels! Great fun
Holey Moley Golf Club Melbourne
590 Little Bourke StSoo much fun, golfing + cocktails!