Guidebook for East Melbourne
Food Scene
Amazing modern asian fusion! They don't take bookings, so be prepared to get in early or put your name down and go grab a drink at the downstairs bar.
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Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnAmazing modern asian fusion! They don't take bookings, so be prepared to get in early or put your name down and go grab a drink at the downstairs bar.
Light, bright and tasty mexican! Love this place the food is fresh and the place is large enough that you can generally get in and out quickly!
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Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel StLight, bright and tasty mexican! Love this place the food is fresh and the place is large enough that you can generally get in and out quickly!
A friendly neighborhood milk bar/generals store which has become a local brunch spot. They have a great selection of food, and the walk here will take you through a different style of architecture than what is found in East Melbourne.
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Rowena Corner Store
44 Rowena ParadeA friendly neighborhood milk bar/generals store which has become a local brunch spot. They have a great selection of food, and the walk here will take you through a different style of architecture than what is found in East Melbourne.
One of my favourite thai restaurants in Melbourne, this place is very popular with locals and can be walked in around 15 to 20 minutes from Penny. It is BYO and dishes photo worthy food are very reasonable prices.
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Jinda Thai Restaurant
1 Ferguson StOne of my favourite thai restaurants in Melbourne, this place is very popular with locals and can be walked in around 15 to 20 minutes from Penny. It is BYO and dishes photo worthy food are very reasonable prices.
Great for coffee and/or brunch. It's a short 10 minute walk from Penny.
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Fifty Acres
65 Bridge RdGreat for coffee and/or brunch. It's a short 10 minute walk from Penny.
Try the croque madame (french toasted cheese sand which), I promise you will not be disappointed.
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Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
48-50 Bridge RdTry the croque madame (french toasted cheese sand which), I promise you will not be disappointed.
Great coffee and brunch, even better that it is just around the corner! They have a south american take on their menu.
http://www.hardpressedcoffee.com.au
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Hard Pressed Coffee
76 Wellington ParadeGreat coffee and brunch, even better that it is just around the corner! They have a south american take on their menu.
http://www.hardpressedcoffee.com.au
Like ice cream... This place has lines outside at 10pm on a Melbourne winter night. Try the salted caramel and white chocolate - it is my favourite.
www.gelatomessina.com
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Gelato Messina Richmond
164 Swan StLike ice cream... This place has lines outside at 10pm on a Melbourne winter night. Try the salted caramel and white chocolate - it is my favourite.
www.gelatomessina.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Between the apartment and the MCG, perfect for a pre game drink!
www.thetipplerandco.com
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The Tippler & Co.
58 Wellington ParadeBetween the apartment and the MCG, perfect for a pre game drink!
www.thetipplerandco.com
Craft beers and great pizza's... Only open Wednesdays & Fridays from 5pm. They do a short free tour of the brewery on Wednesdays as well!
http://www.goatbeer.com.au
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Mountain Goat Beer
80 North StCraft beers and great pizza's... Only open Wednesdays & Fridays from 5pm. They do a short free tour of the brewery on Wednesdays as well!
http://www.goatbeer.com.au
Essentials
Local General Store that stocks the basics, but also serves a little food. A great place to grab a pie and watch the locals pop in for a chat.
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East Melbourne Cellars
71 Powlett StLocal General Store that stocks the basics, but also serves a little food. A great place to grab a pie and watch the locals pop in for a chat.
Local grocery store - selection is on the small side, but can get the basics here.
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IGA East Melbourne
446 Victoria ParadeLocal grocery store - selection is on the small side, but can get the basics here.
Set in the idyllic Fitzroy Gardens just down the road, this visitor information centre will be able to provide information on all of your tourist needs.
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Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Wellington ParadeSet in the idyllic Fitzroy Gardens just down the road, this visitor information centre will be able to provide information on all of your tourist needs.
A 24 hour convenience store - perfect for milk or snacks. Also the place to top up the myki cards.
7-Eleven MCG
142 Wellington ParadeA 24 hour convenience store - perfect for milk or snacks. Also the place to top up the myki cards.
Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder
48-50 Bridge RdGroceries - of the liquid kind!
Larger grocery store, will be able to pick everything up from here.
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Coles Richmond
240 Church StLarger grocery store, will be able to pick everything up from here.
Sightseeing
Melbourne is known for it's laneways, and this one is very popular for it's street art & also MoVida a great tapas restaurant.
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Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnMelbourne is known for it's laneways, and this one is very popular for it's street art & also MoVida a great tapas restaurant.
A gathering place for Melbournians! Home to ACMI, the Ian Potter Centre, Beer Deluxe and the Melbourne Visitor Centre.
30 minute walk - 2.1 kilometres
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Federation Square
A gathering place for Melbournians! Home to ACMI, the Ian Potter Centre, Beer Deluxe and the Melbourne Visitor Centre.
30 minute walk - 2.1 kilometres
Parks & Nature
Perfect place for a picnic or for a wander around these old and beautiful botanic gardens.
www.rbg.vic.gov.au
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Perfect place for a picnic or for a wander around these old and beautiful botanic gardens.
www.rbg.vic.gov.au
Lovely example of european styled gardens in Melbourne, great to stroll through on you way into the city. Home to Captain Cooks cottage!
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Fitzroy Gardens lekeplass
Wellington ParadeLovely example of european styled gardens in Melbourne, great to stroll through on you way into the city. Home to Captain Cooks cottage!
Arts & Culture
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum
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Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St station
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum
See one of the Southern Hemisphere's most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art. Personally, I just love the water wall at the entrance!
www.ngv.vic.gov.au
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdSee one of the Southern Hemisphere's most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art. Personally, I just love the water wall at the entrance!
www.ngv.vic.gov.au
Entertainment & Activities
Home of The Australian Open & also big name concerts.
1.6km - 20 min walk
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Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Park station
Home of The Australian Open & also big name concerts.
1.6km - 20 min walk
The home of Australian Rules Football and the iconic Boxing Day Test! Hosts AFL and cricket games, as well as the National Sports Museum.
800 metres - 10 min walk
http://www.nsm.org.au/
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe home of Australian Rules Football and the iconic Boxing Day Test! Hosts AFL and cricket games, as well as the National Sports Museum.
800 metres - 10 min walk
http://www.nsm.org.au/
AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardSoccer & Rugby!