# Melbourne Beyond F1: Laneway Coffee, Rooftops & Dining > Skip generic tourist spots. An insider edit of Melbourne’s world-class flat whites, hidden laneway cocktail bars, Fitzroy dining, and seaside St Kilda. - Tenant: australia-f1 - Canonical page: https://above.guide/australia-f1/things-to-do - Structured JSON: https://above.guide/australia-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do.json - Content updated: 2026-09-28 - Generated at deployment: 2026-10-03T13:23:38.630Z This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content ![Editorial illustration: degraves street coffee]() Above Guide / Curated Melbourne ## Things to do *in Melbourne.* Pair the Australian Grand Prix with world-famous specialty coffee, hidden laneways, and bayside culture. [Explore the collection]() Melbourne Beyond the circuit ### Off the clock. Explore Melbourne’s specialty coffee, street art, galleries and garden walks. Leave a separate day for regional road trips. ![Explore Melbourne beyond the circuit]() Melbourne #### Make time for the destination. [Find your next stop]() On the map ### Where they all are. 17 places with mapped locations. Choose a pin to see its details; photographs appear where available. Category Find on map **Drawing route** The itinerary still works without the map. Things to do / Melbourne #### Every place on this page 1. 1 **Vue de Monde** Restaurants 2. 2 **Nobu Melbourne** Restaurants 3. 3 **Rockpool Bar & Grill** Restaurants 4. 4 **Donovans** Restaurants 5. 5 **Stokehouse** Restaurants 6. 6 **Cicciolina** Restaurants 7. 7 **Bistro Guillaume** Restaurants 8. 8 **Chin Chin** Restaurants 9. 9 **Tipo 00** Restaurants 10. 10 **San Telmo** Restaurants 11. 11 **Regulars** Cafés & bakeries 12. 12 **Pinned Coffee** Cafés & bakeries 13. 13 **Time After Time** Cafés & bakeries 14. 14 **Maison Bake** Cafés & bakeries 15. 15 **Tatik's Delights** Cafés & bakeries 16. 16 **Milkbar Southbank** Cafés & bakeries 17. 17 **Sebby's Scrolls** Cafés & bakeries Beyond the circuit Your next discovery ### Coffee first. Dinner sorted. Find your morning coffee or an evening table in the CBD, Southbank and St Kilda. ![Melbourne destination view]() Melbourne Choose your budget Choose a travel style to narrow the collection. Free and essential options can suit every tier. Find a place or an idea Area Sort Choose your interest Category counts follow your budget. Search and area narrow the results further. All budgets Every area #### The collection. 12 of 18 discoveries Restaurants VIP ![Vue de Monde interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Vue de Monde CBD A tasting-menu evening on level 55 of the Rialto, with views across Melbourne. **AUD 420–650 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine French, tasting menu Address Level 55, Rialto Towers, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Before you go Reservations are released three months ahead on the first of the month. Book online; contact the restaurant for larger groups. Contact [+61 3 9691 3888]() Pairs with A destination dinner for CBD stays, or a separate tram trip from Albert Park and St Kilda Road hotels. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants VIP ![Nobu Melbourne interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Nobu Melbourne Southbank Japanese-Peruvian dining inside Crown, with sushi, seafood and a lower-cost lunch option. **AUD 180–280 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Japanese-Peruvian Address Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006 Before you go Book ahead through Crown. Check the lunch or dinner menu and your reservation time. Contact [+61 3 9292 5777]() Pairs with Convenient for Crown, Langham and other Southbank hotels. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants VIP ![Rockpool Bar & Grill interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Rockpool Bar & Grill Southbank A Crown steakhouse for dry-aged beef and seafood; premium cuts can exceed the planning range. **AUD 190–320 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Steakhouse, seafood Address Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006 Before you go Reserve a table and check the current menu before choosing a steak or sharing cut. Contact [+61 3 9081 0532]() Pairs with A Southbank dinner option close to the Crown hotel complex. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants VIP ![Donovans interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Donovans St Kilda Beachfront dining on Jacka Boulevard, with modern Australian and Mediterranean cooking. **AUD 140–230 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Modern Australian, Mediterranean Address 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182 Before you go Reserve ahead for weekend lunch or dinner. Confirm seasonal opening days with the restaurant. Contact [+61 3 9534 8221]() Pairs with A beachside dinner for visitors staying in St Kilda. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants VIP ![Stokehouse interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Stokehouse St Kilda An upstairs seafood dining room overlooking St Kilda Beach. **AUD 150–240 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Australian, seafood Address 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182 Before you go Book the upstairs dining room. Downstairs dining and bar offerings are separate. Contact [+61 3 9525 5555]() Pairs with A beachside evening from St Kilda hotels; check the pedestrian route from your ticketed gate. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants Mid-range ![Cicciolina interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Cicciolina St Kilda An intimate Acland Street Italian restaurant, with a separate Back Saloon for drinks. **AUD 90–140 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Italian Address 130 Acland Street, St Kilda VIC 3182 Before you go Restaurant bookings open online up to 90 days ahead. The Back Saloon accepts walk-ins. Contact [+61 3 9525 3333]() Pairs with An Acland Street dinner for The Prince and other St Kilda stays. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants Mid-range ![Bistro Guillaume interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Bistro Guillaume Southbank French bistro dining inside Crown, suited to a Southbank evening without a tasting menu. **AUD 120–190 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine French bistro Address Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006 Before you go Reserve through Crown and check the current menu and any booking conditions. Pairs with Convenient for Southbank hotels and the Crown complex. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants Mid-range ![Chin Chin interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Chin Chin CBD Lively Southeast Asian shared plates on Flinders Lane. **AUD 55–90 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Southeast Asian Address 125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 Before you go Bookings and walk-ins are accepted. Groups of six or more dine from a Feed Me menu. Contact [+61 3 8663 2000]() Pairs with A CBD dinner near Flinders Street transport connections. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants Mid-range ![Tipo 00 interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Tipo 00 CBD A small Little Bourke Street pasta bar for an Italian lunch or dinner. **AUD 80–130 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Italian, pasta Address 361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Before you go Book ahead; the dining room is small. Check the current service times. Pairs with Useful for Melbourne Central and northern CBD hotel stays. [Venue info ↗]() Restaurants Mid-range ![San Telmo interior — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### San Telmo CBD An Argentine grill on Meyers Place, with shared steaks and a laneway setting. **AUD 90–150 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Argentine grill Address 14 Meyers Place, Melbourne VIC 3000 Before you go Book ahead and check the menu and service times for your chosen evening. Pairs with A CBD laneway dinner near Little Bourke Street hotels. [Venue info ↗]() Cafés & bakeries Budget ![Regulars orange brick frontage and cat mural on Little La Trobe Street — AI-generated reconstruction based on reference photographs]() ##### Regulars CBD Specialty coffee and pastries on Little La Trobe Street, with dirty coffee as a signature order. **AUD 8–18 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Coffee & bakery Try Dirty coffee and a pastry. Address Ground floor, 38-40 Little La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Before you go Daytime coffee stop; confirm daily opening hours before setting out. Pairs with Melbourne Central and northern CBD hotel stays. [Venue info ↗]() Cafés & bakeries Budget ##### Pinned Coffee CBD A takeaway coffee hatch in Rankins Lane, serving espresso drinks and pastries. **AUD 8–16 per person** Estimated spend · meal & drink Menu & visit details Cuisine Coffee & bakery Try Lion Tamer coffee with orange and cream, or a pastry. Address Ground floor, 2 Rankins Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 Before you go Takeaway only. Arrive early for pastries; find the hatch on Rankins Lane. Pairs with A coffee stop near Little Bourke Street and Bourke Street. [Venue info ↗]() 02 / Build your own Melbourne ### Follow what *pulls you in.* The city makes more sense when experiences are connected by interest, not forced into a generic ranking. 01 race-week-food-and-drink #### Iconic laneway coffee & roasters Specialty flat whites and breakfast institutions within walking distance of CBD tram hubs. 1. 01 **Patricia Coffee Brewers** Standing-room-only CBD institution renowned for flawless flat whites and seasonal filter roasts. 2. 02 **Brother Baba Budan** Little Bourke Street landmark famous for chairs on the ceiling and exceptional specialty coffee. 3. 03 **Lune Croissanterie** World-famous precision-baked croissants in Fitzroy and the CBD (arrive early to beat the queue). 02 neighbourhoods-food-and-nightlife #### Rooftop bars & hidden speakeasies Classic Melbourne drinking establishments across the CBD grid and bohemian Fitzroy. 1. 01 **Rooftop Bar (Curtin House)** Swanston Street open-air cinema and bar overlooking the downtown skyline. 2. 02 **Eau De Vie** Hidden jazz-age speakeasy specializing in theatrical cocktail mixology and rare whiskies. 3. 03 **Naked for Satan** Fitzroy rooftop terrace offering Basque pintxos, infused vodkas, and panoramic city views. 03 coast-parks-and-outdoors #### Coastal St Kilda & Port Phillip Bay Seaside dining and beach walks south of Albert Park; plan your journey from the gate on your ticket. 1. 01 **St Kilda Pier & Foreshore** Stroll the historic promenade for sunset bay views and coastal dining along the esplanade. 2. 02 **Brighton Bathing Boxes** Iconic colorful 19th-century beach bathing boxes along Dendy Street Beach. 04 day-trips-and-extensions #### Great Ocean Road & Yarra Valley escapes Regional road trips and winery visits for a separate day; driving times vary substantially by destination. 1. 01 **Yarra Valley Wine Region** World-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cellars (Domaine Chandon, Oakridge, Yering Station). 2. 02 **Great Ocean Road Coastal Drive** Dramatic coastal scenery featuring the Twelve Apostles and surf breaks at Bells Beach. 04 / Keep planning ### Turn inspiration into a day. [Compare Albert Park grandstands →]()[Master the free GP tram routes →]()[Choose your Melbourne hotel base →]() Popular weekend dining spots in the CBD, Carlton, and Fitzroy book out weeks in advance for Grand Prix week; reserve dinner tables early. ## Structured page data ```json { "tenant": "australia-f1", "destination": { "slug": "australia-f1", "name": "Australian Grand Prix", "destinationName": "Melbourne", "guideType": "race-travel", "destination": { "city": "Melbourne", "country": "Australia", "region": "Victoria", "coordinates": [ 144.968, -37.8497 ], "timezone": "Australia/Melbourne", "currency": "AUD" }, "race": { "name": "Australian Grand Prix", "circuitName": "Albert Park Circuit", "circuitShortName": "Albert Park", "circuitType": "street-circuit", "governingSeries": "Formula One", "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide", "year": 2027, "dateLabel": "2–4 April 2027", "dateConfidence": "confirmed", "dateNote": "Round 03 · Sprint weekend confirmed. 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