Date Night in South Melbourne (2026)
South Melbourne has 74 restaurants and 39 bars — more than enough for months of date nights.
Restaurants for Date Night
THAI 29 — 29 York Street, South Melbourne
Cuisine: Thai Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:30 | Phone: +61 3 9078 8527 | Website: THAI 29
Ayam Chef — 67-69 Coventry Street, Southbank
Cuisine: Malaysian Hours: Su-Mo 11:30-14:45, 17:00-21:15; We-Fr 11:30-14:45, 17:00-21:15; Sa 17:00-21:15 | Phone: +61 3 9681 4480 | Website: Ayam Chef
Mister Margherita — 52 Park Street, South Melbourne
Cuisine: Pizza Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:30-22:00; Sa-Su 16:30-22:00 | Phone: +61 3 9682 2287 | Website: Mister Margherita
Trend Cafe and Restaurant — 35 Coventry Street, Southbank
Cuisine: Pizza, Pasta, Breakfast, Coffee_Shop Hours: Mo 07:00-16:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-16:00 | Phone: +61 3 9122 4122 | Website: Trend Cafe and Restaurant
Pho Vietnam Yummy — 1 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Cuisine: Vietnamese Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 | Phone: +61 3 9939 9172 | Website: Pho Vietnam Yummy
Village Wine Bar — 117 Dundas Place, Albert Park
Cuisine: Italian Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 | Phone: +61 3 9910 6981 | Website: Village Wine Bar
The Olive Tree Bistro — 19 Park Street, South Melbourne
Cuisine: Italian Phone: +61 3 9699 9152 | Website: The Olive Tree Bistro
Kedai Satay — 196 Wells Street, South Melbourne
Cuisine: Indonesian Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30 | Phone: +61 3 7015 9153
Bars for After Dinner
Bells Hotel — 157 Moray Street, South Melbourne
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-25:00, Su 09:00-23:00 | Phone: +61 3 9690 4511 | Website: Bells Hotel
Brewmanity — 50 Tope Street, South Melbourne
Hours: Su-We 12:00-21:00; Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00 | Phone: +61 3 8652 8325 | Website: Brewmanity
Wayside Inn — 466 City Road, South Melbourne
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00+ | Phone: +61 3 9810 0083 | Website: Wayside Inn
Railway Hotel South Melbourne — 280 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne
Hours: Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu 12:00-22:00; We-Th 12:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 | Phone: +61 3 9690 5092 | Website: Railway Hotel South Melbourne
Westside Ale Works — 36 Alfred Street
Hours: Th-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-We closed | Phone: +61 3 9694 2124 | Website: Westside Ale Works
Date Night Budget Guide
| Style | Estimated Cost (2 people) |
|---|---|
| Casual dinner + drinks | $80–$120 |
| Mid-range restaurant + cocktails | $120–$200 |
| Fine dining + wine | $200–$400+ |
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in South Melbourne
- Best Cafes in South Melbourne
- Best Bars in South Melbourne
- Cost of Living in South Melbourne
- South Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to South Melbourne
- Is South Melbourne Safe?
- South Melbourne Transport Guide
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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