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Melbourne Central is blossoming as an urban inner-city precinct presenting a style-laden destination for shopping, eating & entertainment. There are over 300 stores to explore in a unique and modern architectural space, reflecting the diversity and evolution of the Melbourne CBD.

Not only is Melbourne Central the new destination in fashion, it is also the place for entertainment within the new On3. Catch a movie at the new eleven-screen Hoyts cinema, enjoy the fun of King Pin Bowling or grab a bite to eat at any of the late night bars and cafes.

Melbourne Central is supported by an abundance of parking and public transport, and is conveniently located above the Melbourne Central train station.

Melbourne Central. A great place to visit.


The Piazza & Shot Tower
Take in the grandeur of the historic Shot Tower and marvel at the architecture of the iconic Melbourne Central cone on the newly created Piazza in the LaTrobe St building.

The Piazza features links to Swanston St via the reactivated Knox Place and the convenient Queen Elizabeth Walk. Both laneways offer a convenient mix of stores aimed at the CBD worker and student markets.

The Piazza is home to a number of exciting stores, including the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Shop, Oakley and the unique Shot Tower Museum.


Menzies Alley
Tucked behind the Melbourne Central Office Tower, a new al fresco laneway dining destination has arrived. Menzies Alley caters to everything from a quick bite to a leisurely lunch or dinner, to the ultimate dessert experience. Some of the stores include:

Chilli Padi
A modern Asian restaurant specialising in fine Asian cuisine in a contemporary setting. Indulge in a gourmet coffee or choose from an extensive selection of take-home, ready to cook Asian spice pastes and Australian boutique wines.

Food Inc
A full licensed European-style cafe and bakery, offering customers imported Italian coffee, a variety of fresh food prepared on-site and friendly, personalised service.

Spiga
Sit back and enjoy the modern ambience as you enjoy the wide-ranging pizza menu in the traditional 'a taglio' style (by the slice) or indulge in authentic Italian pasta. If you’re looking for a healthy option, select from the freshly prepared salad bar or enjoy an Italian coffee.

Me Too Cafe
Offering customers a wide selection of modern cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming environment, Me Too Cafe's fresh, fast and tasty menu is constantly evolving. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, enjoy a light and healthy lunch or relax and soak up the unique Menzies Alley ambience.

Cafe Era
Reflecting the diverse needs of the CBD, Cafe Era is a vibrant cafe/restaurant offering an Italian-influenced contemporary menu by day and a stylish lounge bar by night.



Menzies Place
Named after the famous Melbourne hotelier Archibald Menzies who opened his first hotel on the site in the 1800’s, Menzies Place is a unique precinct linking Melbourne Central to the adjacent Office Tower.

Menzies Place is an architectural marvel, reflecting the evolution of design within the Melbourne CBD in a unique and contemporary fashion.

Menzies Place offers a shopping experience that indulges the senses, whether you’re pampering yourself at Dusk, Perfect Potion, Ella Bache, Millennium Hair and Mars Massage or looking for that unique gift at kikki K or The Original Lolly Store.


Lower Ground Level
Lower Ground Level caters to the many and varied lifestyle needs of local residents, city workers, students and tourists. Incorporating a subterranean mall that links the Melbourne Central train station to Lonsdale St, Lower Ground Level has been designed to reflect the sense of excitement the city offers.

Conveniently located next to Melbourne Central Station, the Fresh Food Hall caters to the time-poor CBD commuter market with a convenient food offer anchored by Coles Central. Whether it’s top up grocery shopping, a gourmet meal on the run or ingredients for that perfect dinner party, the Fresh Food Hall caters to all your needs.

The Lower Ground Level retail strip is filled with an eclectic mix of stores, aimed at satisfying the everyday needs of the CBD market.


Ground Level
The striking architecture of Ground Level is home to some of Melbourne’s most cutting edge streetwear and urban fashion retailers. With Melbourne’s first G-Star, Carhartt and Tommy Hilfiger backed up by Industrie and General Pants Co, the LaTrobe St building offers the fashion-conscious Melbourne shopper the latest in local and international style.

Moving through into the Lonsdale St building, the trend continues with further stores for the fashion purist, including Australia’s first Billabong concept store, RDX, Dangerfield, Lorna Jane, Grab and Rogues.


Level 1
Level 1 showcases the best in retail with a wide range of exciting new stores across two city blocks.

Explore the latest in contemporary fashion amongst the cutting-edge design of the Lonsdale St building. With names including Witchery, DL, Cue, Midas, Marcs, Sportscraft, Armani Exchange and Pilgrim, Central One is a fashion mecca!

The LaTrobe St building is home to the CBD’s first Borders Bookstore, offering the broadest range of books, CD’s and DVD’s. Whilst you’re browsing, relax and enjoy a coffee at Gloria Jeans, conveniently situated within Borders! Level 1 is also home to a great range of homewares, featuring the modern Asian designs of Bayswiss and the soft furnishings and bed linen at Adairs.


Level 2
Reflected in the rich and contemporary finishings, Level 2 is home to some of Melbourne’s most unique and innovative retail outlets.

Take the time to browse the latest in international fashion and unique local designers in the sumptuously appointed Lonsdale St building. Your senses (and wallet) will be indulged with a visit to Olrik Denmark, Peter Alexander, Calibre, Morrissey, Oroton, Seduce, Satch, Saba, Batsanis, Sintra, Veronika Maine and Dom Bagnato.
When you have sated your fashion appetite, have a bite to eat at the level 2 Food Lounge, offering a wide range of international food options including Japanese, Chinese, Italian as well as many healthy options.

Reflecting the growing needs of the CBD dweller, Level 2 is home to Freedom Furniture’s newest superstore, offering an enormous range of contemporary home styling solutions.


On3
Melbourne Central is about so much more than just undeniably fabulous shopping. As well as fashion celebration, it's about the truly wonderful and magical moments brought to you by the clutch of ultra cool venues within On3.

Each venue, open daily will have a party pendulum that swings dramatically beyond lunch, ensuring that from morning to night Melbourne Central is a vibrant city venue du jour, attracting city goers and out of towners alike. After official shopping adjourns, some of Melbourne's best known nightspots will come to life and continue in the fun until oh-so fashionably late.

Venues include Cho Gao, 100 Mile Cafe, Kingpin Bowling, Hush Bar, Lion Hotel, Van Gogh Bar, Tomodachi, The Groove Train, Nando's, Barcode, Party World and Hoyts Melbourne Central which features premium Director's Suite theatres, with plush lounges, a private bar with luxurious Moran leather recliners and in-cinema service.

Trading Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat - 10am to 6pm; Fri - 10am to 9pm; Sun - 10am to 5pm; On3 - 10am to 3am
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