Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Three Bags Full
60 Nicholson StOne of Melbourne's favourite cafes.
Our favourite Vietnamese restaurant, just at the end of out street.
10 habitants recommandent
Binh Minh Restaurant
395 Victoria StOur favourite Vietnamese restaurant, just at the end of out street.
Ying Thai
235 Victoria StOur favourite Thai restaurant.
Great place for a pizza, good prices but go early or try & book as very popular
75 habitants recommandent
Rita's Abbotsford
239 Johnston StGreat place for a pizza, good prices but go early or try & book as very popular
One of the "hip" cafe's of the area. Only go on a weekend if you like to queue for about 15 minutes!
125 habitants recommandent
Proud Mary
172 Oxford StOne of the "hip" cafe's of the area. Only go on a weekend if you like to queue for about 15 minutes!
We love going here for lunch on the weekends, there are different places to choose from and there is always something going on, including markets. Just take the river walk from home - lovely!
280 habitants recommandent
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StWe love going here for lunch on the weekends, there are different places to choose from and there is always something going on, including markets. Just take the river walk from home - lovely!
Lentil as Anything is a unique not for profit community organisation. You pay what you feel the meal is worth - yummy vegetarian, good coffee and desert. Very popular!
66 habitants recommandent
Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford
3 St Heliers StLentil as Anything is a unique not for profit community organisation. You pay what you feel the meal is worth - yummy vegetarian, good coffee and desert. Very popular!
This brand new cafe is just behind us, a huge of amount of money has been spent on the decor.
The staff are friendly, the food good and the prices are reasonable.
The Belgian waffle balls are particularly yummy.
They have an onsite bakery, patisserie & a self-contained coffee roastery.
We don't go on weekends as we don't like to queue, it's very popular.
31 habitants recommandent
Au79
29 Nicholson StThis brand new cafe is just behind us, a huge of amount of money has been spent on the decor.
The staff are friendly, the food good and the prices are reasonable.
The Belgian waffle balls are particularly yummy.
They have an onsite bakery, patisserie & a self-contained coffee roastery.
We don't go on weekends as we don't like to queue, it's very popular.
This is an easy walk to this cafe, bakery which is run by a charity to help young people.
I particularly like the outdoor area but it is more expensive than other cafes in the area.
9 habitants recommandent
Cromwell STREAT
66 Cromwell StThis is an easy walk to this cafe, bakery which is run by a charity to help young people.
I particularly like the outdoor area but it is more expensive than other cafes in the area.
This is a cute little hipster cafe with a nice outdoor garden area.
22 habitants recommandent
Mavis the Grocer
197 Vere StThis is a cute little hipster cafe with a nice outdoor garden area.
One thing we are not short of is cafes, Loosie is great for a quick lunch although the corner is quite busy for eating outside.
Loosie Grind
135 Nicholson StOne thing we are not short of is cafes, Loosie is great for a quick lunch although the corner is quite busy for eating outside.
Redbird Cafe
161 Gipps StA cute little cafe that unfortunately isn't open on the weekends.
Victoria Lounge
68 Victoria StThis is a great cafe for a simple lunch and they make lovely fresh sandwiches.
JAI DEE THAI
112 Victoria StYummy Thai food very close to home.
Arts & Culture
Known colloquially as the ‘G, Australia’s favourite stadium is the birthplace of Test cricket and the home of Australian football, holding more than 80 events annually and attracting close to four mil
976 habitants recommandent
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueKnown colloquially as the ‘G, Australia’s favourite stadium is the birthplace of Test cricket and the home of Australian football, holding more than 80 events annually and attracting close to four mil
AAMI Park rivals the word’s best in becoming a world-class event and sports administration complex. It also features a sports campus, including an elite training centre that rivals the world's best.
243 habitants recommandent
AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardAAMI Park rivals the word’s best in becoming a world-class event and sports administration complex. It also features a sports campus, including an elite training centre that rivals the world's best.
This state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor facility hosts a variety of sports, including basketball, tennis, boxing, gymnastics, ice hockey and cycling in its own velodrome plus music concerts.
189 habitants recommandent
Aréna de Melbourne
Olympic BoulevardThis state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor facility hosts a variety of sports, including basketball, tennis, boxing, gymnastics, ice hockey and cycling in its own velodrome plus music concerts.
Rod Laver Arena’s hosts many events from rodeos and dirt bike demonstrations, gymnastics, wrestling, boxing, family shows, memorials, concerts and of course, the tennis.
312 habitants recommandent
Aréna Rod Laver
200 Olympic BlvdRod Laver Arena’s hosts many events from rodeos and dirt bike demonstrations, gymnastics, wrestling, boxing, family shows, memorials, concerts and of course, the tennis.
A multi-purpose facility designed to cater for major sporting and entertainment events, as well as social, business and private functions. The stadium is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands
506 habitants recommandent
Stade Marvel
740 Bourke StA multi-purpose facility designed to cater for major sporting and entertainment events, as well as social, business and private functions. The stadium is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands
Sightseeing
Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens was established in 1846 by Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe. Over the next 60 years this swampy site was transformed into the world-famous landscape we know today.
1262 habitants recommandent
Jardins botaniques royaux Victoria
Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens was established in 1846 by Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe. Over the next 60 years this swampy site was transformed into the world-famous landscape we know today.
The beautiful walk/cycle along the Yarra in the bushland leaves you shaking your head that you are still in the city. If you feel fit continue to Dights Falls, however the falls are underwhelming...
15 habitants recommandent
Abbotsford
The beautiful walk/cycle along the Yarra in the bushland leaves you shaking your head that you are still in the city. If you feel fit continue to Dights Falls, however the falls are underwhelming...
Everything Else
o visit to Melbourne is complete without a walk, jog or run around Melbourne's iconic 'Tan Track', a 3.8km track around King's Domain and the Botanic Gardens.
91 habitants recommandent
Tan Track
Tan Tracko visit to Melbourne is complete without a walk, jog or run around Melbourne's iconic 'Tan Track', a 3.8km track around King's Domain and the Botanic Gardens.
Epworth Richmond is Victoria’s largest private hospital and specialises in cardiovascular services, orthopaedics, neurosciences, oncology and general medicine.
10 habitants recommandent
Epworth Hospital/Bridge Rd station
Epworth Richmond is Victoria’s largest private hospital and specialises in cardiovascular services, orthopaedics, neurosciences, oncology and general medicine.
Located in Fitzroy and providing a wide range of medical, surgical, allied health and mental health services, as well as outpatient clinics and diagnostics.
13 habitants recommandent
St Vincent's Private Hospital
41 Victoria ParadeLocated in Fitzroy and providing a wide range of medical, surgical, allied health and mental health services, as well as outpatient clinics and diagnostics.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education.
6 habitants recommandent
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
305 Grattan StThe Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education.
Epworth Freemasons operates on two sites in East Melbourne — Clarendon Street and Victoria Parade. It specialises in women’s and related health services including breast and gynecological surgery.
Freemasons Victoria
288 Victoria ParadeEpworth Freemasons operates on two sites in East Melbourne — Clarendon Street and Victoria Parade. It specialises in women’s and related health services including breast and gynecological surgery.
Based at East Melbourne, the Hospital, primarily an ambulatory and elective surgery. It undertakes half of the State's public general eye surgery.
Melbourne Eye Centre
100 Victoria ParadeBased at East Melbourne, the Hospital, primarily an ambulatory and elective surgery. It undertakes half of the State's public general eye surgery.
Great place for (expensive) shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars & of course gambling!
578 habitants recommandent
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StGreat place for (expensive) shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars & of course gambling!
Lovey area for a stroll along the river with plenty of places to stop for a drink.
178 habitants recommandent
Southbank
Lovey area for a stroll along the river with plenty of places to stop for a drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Vic
281 Victoria StA cool place for a drink - very busy Friday & Saturday nights.
Elevated pub grub, plus cocktails, in a light-filled, relaxed venue with a buzzing beer garden.
36 habitants recommandent
Aviary Hotel
271 Victoria StElevated pub grub, plus cocktails, in a light-filled, relaxed venue with a buzzing beer garden.
The Yorkshire Hotel
48 Hoddle StGreat steak night on Wednesday nights! Good price too!
At the Terminus, it's all about craft beer.16 beers on tap they feature the best beers on offer from Australian and overseas microbreweries, including extremely limited releases and brewery showcases.
34 habitants recommandent
Terminus Hotel Abbotsford
605 Victoria StAt the Terminus, it's all about craft beer.16 beers on tap they feature the best beers on offer from Australian and overseas microbreweries, including extremely limited releases and brewery showcases.
Casual, Asian inspired street bar - just at the end of our street.
8 habitants recommandent
Hardware Street Cafe
119 Hardware StCasual, Asian inspired street bar - just at the end of our street.
I love Stomping Ground, it's basically a huge pub/brewery/cafe.
It very cleverly has a children's play area that is quite unique for an inner city venue, but the place is so huge it doesn't matter.
Also surprisingly dogs are allowed inside, up the bag near the children's section.
54 habitants recommandent
Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall
100 Gipps StI love Stomping Ground, it's basically a huge pub/brewery/cafe.
It very cleverly has a children's play area that is quite unique for an inner city venue, but the place is so huge it doesn't matter.
Also surprisingly dogs are allowed inside, up the bag near the children's section.
Shopping
Biggest Salvos store in Victoria, massive range of products.
6 habitants recommandent
Salvos Stores Abbotsford
81 Victoria CresBiggest Salvos store in Victoria, massive range of products.
Weylandts, South African/Namibian contemporary furniture and innovative designs, home wares and coffee shop.
Make sure you check the price tag before you get out your visa!
8 habitants recommandent
Weylandts
200 Gipps StreetWeylandts, South African/Namibian contemporary furniture and innovative designs, home wares and coffee shop.
Make sure you check the price tag before you get out your visa!
I love this quirky shop, they only have one price, everything is $2.80! The have really strange stuff & everyone leaves with something, the best bit is reading the translation on the labels.
Daiso
620 Victoria StreetI love this quirky shop, they only have one price, everything is $2.80! The have really strange stuff & everyone leaves with something, the best bit is reading the translation on the labels.
The normal large shopping complex, includes Hoyts Cinemas, Kmart & Ikea.
130 habitants recommandent
Centre commercial Victoria Gardens
620 Victoria StThe normal large shopping complex, includes Hoyts Cinemas, Kmart & Ikea.
That Danish home store that drives everyone crazy as it takes hours to find your way out, but still everyone has something in their house from Ikea!
36 habitants recommandent
IKEA Richmond
630 Victoria StThat Danish home store that drives everyone crazy as it takes hours to find your way out, but still everyone has something in their house from Ikea!
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdNice Sunday artists market.
Essentials
The Hive Shopping Centre is a couple of minutes walk. Here you will also find Woolworths, BWS a chemist and other shops.
42 habitants recommandent
ALDI Abbotsford
325 Victoria StThe Hive Shopping Centre is a couple of minutes walk. Here you will also find Woolworths, BWS a chemist and other shops.
Woolworths Abbotsford
313 Victoria StEveryone knows about Woolies.....