Seeing a show at Southbank during Now or Never? Find the best spots to eat before the show and the coolest haunts to kick on later.

Left Bank Melbourne

Left Bank Melbourne

A versatile venue catering to both large and small groups for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Sake Restaurant & Bar

Sake Restaurant & Bar

This luxurious dining space at Hamer Hall offers premium Japanese dishes and sake.

Teatro Gastronomia

Teatro Gastronomia

Teatro is synonymous with a Italian marketplace and a true spectacle of gastronomy.

Gradi at Crown

Gradi at Crown

Authentic, excellent and premium Naples-style pizza and loads of Italian classics.

La Camera

La Camera

Classic Italian food overlooking the river at Southbank.

Yarra Botanica

Yarra Botanica

Yarra Botanica is a floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating Victorian producers.

Ghost Donkey

Ghost Donkey

Mezcal and tequila bar with mucho good times.

Ten BBQ & Hotpot

Ten BBQ & Hotpot

Dine on all-you-can-eat hotpot and Korean BBQ.

The Deck

The Deck

Modern European restaurant at Southgate with great city views.

Hopscotch

Hopscotch

Riverside beer bar with 30 beers on tap and an in-house microbrewery.

Nobu

Nobu

Renowned for its innovative Japanese cuisine, stylish decor and city skyline views.

The Melbourne Cellar Door / Dukes Distillery

The Melbourne Cellar Door / Dukes Distillery

A relaxed wine bar with over 500 wines on the wine wall to choose from with sharing food to match.

Spice Temple

Spice Temple

Modern Chinese, specialising in regional cuisine and dishes designed to share.

Protagonist

Protagonist

Cafe offering drinks and bites in the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt.

Cups n Cones

Cups n Cones

A vibrant and enticing dessert destination providing a delightful gelato experience.

Last updated on Mon 2 Jun 2025

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