Guidebook for Port Melbourne
Food Scene
Balderdash
295 Bay StGreat coffee in a popular little cafe.
Delish lunches, especially the calamari salad. Their juices are good too.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hurricane Handsome
329-331 Bay StDelish lunches, especially the calamari salad. Their juices are good too.
Gorgeous French inspired cafe. Stunning interiors, fantastic coffee. Sit outside and watch the Albert Park lifestyle go about it's day.
Mon Amour XO
67 Cardigan PlaceGorgeous French inspired cafe. Stunning interiors, fantastic coffee. Sit outside and watch the Albert Park lifestyle go about it's day.
Fabulous, one of Melbourne's finest ice-cream shops. Cash only. Avoid the after school rush when the Albert Park Primary School kids queue out the door.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jock's Ice Cream & Sorbet
83 Victoria AveFabulous, one of Melbourne's finest ice-cream shops. Cash only. Avoid the after school rush when the Albert Park Primary School kids queue out the door.
Voted Melbourne's Best Old School Burgers year on year. This place is an institution.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andrew's Hamburgers
144 Bridport StVoted Melbourne's Best Old School Burgers year on year. This place is an institution.
Date Night perfection... locals tip... sit up at the bar for the best service. Sake knowledge by the bar man is second to none. Food will not disappoint either.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Misuzu's
3-7 Victoria AveDate Night perfection... locals tip... sit up at the bar for the best service. Sake knowledge by the bar man is second to none. Food will not disappoint either.
Authentic and tasty Italian food with authentic staff. Kid friendly with colouring pencils and free Italian lessons. "Ciao Bella"
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian Artisans
135 Victoria AveAuthentic and tasty Italian food with authentic staff. Kid friendly with colouring pencils and free Italian lessons. "Ciao Bella"
Breakfast made easy. Over the road from the South Melbourne Market. Delicious and fast service. My kids love the "Good Kid"... AKA mini bacon and egg roll. Good produce treated simply.
Good Egg
303 Coventry StBreakfast made easy. Over the road from the South Melbourne Market. Delicious and fast service. My kids love the "Good Kid"... AKA mini bacon and egg roll. Good produce treated simply.
Proper French Patisserie. Watch them bake throughout the day just like they do back home. Scrumptious treats.... you are paying for the exceptionally high quality here.... or just admire the view for free.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agathé Pâtisserie
322 Coventry StProper French Patisserie. Watch them bake throughout the day just like they do back home. Scrumptious treats.... you are paying for the exceptionally high quality here.... or just admire the view for free.
The mushrooms... I dream about their mushrooms... hmmm... and the pastries (I have on good advice) are flown in from France. You can taste the difference!! Tucked down a little laneway and very "Melbourne".
Wynyard Street
Wynyard StreetThe mushrooms... I dream about their mushrooms... hmmm... and the pastries (I have on good advice) are flown in from France. You can taste the difference!! Tucked down a little laneway and very "Melbourne".
Fancy food in a posh pub setting. Top food and wine experience here. No taxi's required... it doesn't get much closer than this!!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Graham Hotel Under New Ownership & Management, Closed for Renovation.
97 Graham StFancy food in a posh pub setting. Top food and wine experience here. No taxi's required... it doesn't get much closer than this!!
Top chef in a secret neighbourhood location.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lamaro's Hotel
273-279 Cecil StTop chef in a secret neighbourhood location.
The original gastro pub dining experience. The team here know good food and wine.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry StThe original gastro pub dining experience. The team here know good food and wine.
Only on the 3rd Saturday of each month. But the food is divine and straight from the farmers or producers.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gasworks Farmers' Market
21 Graham StOnly on the 3rd Saturday of each month. But the food is divine and straight from the farmers or producers.
Shopping
The ladies here really know their toys. You can never walk out empty handed and there is a secure area for the kids to play while you browse.
Tiny Polkadots
293 Bay StThe ladies here really know their toys. You can never walk out empty handed and there is a secure area for the kids to play while you browse.
Kids books and toys. Independent bookshop with amazing service and the best range of books and toys. A play area at the back of the store keeps the kids entertained too.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Three Four Knock on the Door
188 Bay StKids books and toys. Independent bookshop with amazing service and the best range of books and toys. A play area at the back of the store keeps the kids entertained too.
Independent bookstore with the most knowledgeable staff. I feel like their brains catalogue ever book every published. They don't make book stores like this anymore! In the heart of Albert Park village, a quaint little country own vibe within a few km's of CBD.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenue Bookstore
127 Dundas PlIndependent bookstore with the most knowledgeable staff. I feel like their brains catalogue ever book every published. They don't make book stores like this anymore! In the heart of Albert Park village, a quaint little country own vibe within a few km's of CBD.
Everything and anything you could possibly need. Open Wednesday, Friday and all weekend. I have so many favourite market stalls here that there are too many to mention!!! As your Air BnB host... if you ask nicely... I might share some of my secrets... like the hidden cheese room... mmmm cheese....
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Melbourne Market station
Everything and anything you could possibly need. Open Wednesday, Friday and all weekend. I have so many favourite market stalls here that there are too many to mention!!! As your Air BnB host... if you ask nicely... I might share some of my secrets... like the hidden cheese room... mmmm cheese....
Essentials
Coles Port Melbourne
Liardet StreetGreat locally owned grocery store with an extensive deli counter, delicious pre made meals, butcher counter and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Brewsters Fresh Foods
147 Liardet StGreat locally owned grocery store with an extensive deli counter, delicious pre made meals, butcher counter and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quiet wine bar... great knowledgeable staff with a cute vibe.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry & Frankie
317 Bay StreetQuiet wine bar... great knowledgeable staff with a cute vibe.
Arts & Culture
Gallery and a theatre... however last time I checked the theatre was undergoing extensive renovations.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gasworks Arts Park
21 Graham StGallery and a theatre... however last time I checked the theatre was undergoing extensive renovations.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoke Yoga
4 Union StA fabulous little studio with a very full timetable. You are bound to find a time to suit.
Indoor play centre for those hot hot days or the rainy weather too.
With the added benefit that they serve great coffee.
Play Central Port Melbourne
37-53 Crockford StIndoor play centre for those hot hot days or the rainy weather too.
With the added benefit that they serve great coffee.
Parks & Nature
Home of the Grand Prix. But so much more than that. Join us at Park Run (Google it) every Saturday morning. Or make your own way around the 5km perimeter.
843 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albert Park
Home of the Grand Prix. But so much more than that. Join us at Park Run (Google it) every Saturday morning. Or make your own way around the 5km perimeter.
I've never understood why people flock to St Kilda when this beach is so peaceful and clean.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Melbourne Beach
74 Beaconsfield ParadeI've never understood why people flock to St Kilda when this beach is so peaceful and clean.