Southgate

Southgate sits on Southgate Avenue at Southbank, on the south bank of the Yarra River across from Melbourne's CBD. A popular riverside dining-and-shopping precinct, it's a genuine Melbourne favourite — bringing together a great range of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops along a gorgeous riverfront promenade, with lovely views back to the city skyline.

The appeal is that combination of quality dining and shopping and a beautiful riverfront Southbank location, ideal for a meal with a view, drinks by the river, a browse or a relaxed stroll along the promenade, with the Arts Centre, the city and the Yarra all right there. The lovely riverside setting and city outlook make it a genuine drawcard for a meal or a wander.

With a 4.3 rating from more than 5,000 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved precinct. The restaurants, bars, shops, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details if you're after a specific venue — though for a riverside meal, a drink or a stroll with lovely city views, you can simply head to Southgate at Southbank.