Venue ยท Southbank, Melbourne
Crown Melbourne
A riverside complex on the Yarra with three hotels, restaurants, late bars, a spa and a shopping precinct. It opened in 1994.
The place
Crown Melbourne opened to the public in June 1994 on the southern bank of the Yarra River, a short walk from the central city. Three hotels are part of it: Crown Towers with 481 rooms, Crown Metropol with 658 and Crown Promenade with 465.
Beyond the restaurants and bars, the complex holds Crown Spa inside Crown Towers, a retail precinct with designer brands, and the Metropol Precinct with bowling, mini golf, karaoke and escape rooms.
There are two paid car parks with more than 5,000 spaces. Valet parking is at the Atrium Entrance on Whiteman Street.
Before you go
Entry rules as the venue and its regulator publish them.
- Address
- 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC 3006
- Casino hours
- Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The entrances close from 4 am to 12 noon on Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
- Admission
- Entry or service may be refused when dress standards are not met.
- Casino area
- Adults only. No one under 18 may enter or remain in the casino.
- Dress code
- Smart casual at all times, with footwear. Not accepted: ripped or soiled clothing, active sporting attire, and manual work clothing or boots.
- Operator
- Crown Melbourne Limited
- Regulator
- Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
- Licence
- The only casino licence in Victoria, granted until November 2050. In March 2024 the regulator found Crown suitable to keep operating.
Eating and drinking
Ten of the places in the complex, from a food court to French fine dining. Hours are the ones each outlet publishes.
| Place | What it is | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bistro Guillaume | French fine dining and steak. Adults only after 9 pm. | Sunday to Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday to 10:30 pm |
| Koko | Japanese teppanyaki and sushi around a water garden | Lunch Tuesday to Sunday 12 pm to 2:30 pm; dinner from 6 pm, 5:30 pm Friday, 5 pm Saturday. No Monday hours are published. |
| Conservatory | International buffet with views of the Yarra | Lunch from 12 pm daily; dinner from 5:30 pm, 5 pm Friday and Saturday |
| Gradi | Italian, with Neapolitan pizza. Indoor and outdoor tables. | Sunday to Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday to 11 pm |
| Ging Thai | Thai restaurant and bar on the river. Bookings essential. | Wednesday and Thursday 5 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 12 pm to 10 pm |
| Man Tong Kitchen | Chinese, with yum cha | Daily: lunch 11:30 am to 3 pm, dinner 5:30 pm to 11 pm |
| EatAlley | Malaysian casual dining in the food court | Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday to 11 pm |
| TWR | Lobby bar in Crown Towers: cocktails and weekend high tea | Sunday to Thursday 7 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday to 11 pm |
| Atrium Bar | Champagne lounge | Monday to Wednesday 3 pm to 1 am; Thursday to 2 am; Friday 2 pm to 3 am; Saturday 12 pm to 3 am; Sunday 12 pm to 2 am |
| The Pub | Pub with a beer garden. Entry from Clarendon Street. | Monday to Thursday 4 pm to 11 pm; Friday to midnight; Saturday 12 pm to midnight; Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm |
Shows and things to do
- The Metropol Precinct has mini golf, escape rooms, karaoke and a bowling alley.
- Crown LIVE, a live venue for up to 1,250 guests on Level 3, was described by Crown as preparing to open when we checked. See the venue's own site for dates.
- Crown Spa, inside Crown Towers, takes outside visitors as well as hotel guests. Under-16s are not admitted.
- The retail precinct carries designer brands.
- The Palladium is a 1,500-seat ballroom used for banquets and events.
Where to stay
Closest first. Walking times are measured routes.
Sources
- Crown Melbourne: Casino
- Crown Melbourne: About us
- VGCCC: The Melbourne Casino
- VGCCC: Crown Casino
- Crown Melbourne: Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Crown Melbourne: Dress standards
- VGCCC: Your rights when gambling
- Crown Melbourne: Bistro Guillaume
- Crown Melbourne: Koko
- Crown Melbourne: Gradi
- Crown Melbourne: Conservatory
- Crown Melbourne: EatAlley
- Crown Melbourne: Man Tong Kitchen
- Crown Melbourne: Ging Thai
- Crown Melbourne: Atrium Bar
- Crown Melbourne: The Pub
- Crown Melbourne: TWR
- Crown Melbourne: Parking
- Crown Melbourne: Crown Metropol
- Crown Melbourne: Crown LIVE
- City of Melbourne: Crown Melbourne
- Crown Melbourne: Crown Spa
- Crown Melbourne: Shopping
Pages opened on 13 October 2026. Hours and rules change, so confirm with the venue or hotel before you go.