Guidebook for Abbotsford
Food Scene
Highly recommended for the $10 lunch box special. My favourite is the beef bulgogi lunchbox- can't beat a healthy, cheap Korean feed!
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Seoul Soul
323 Victoria StHighly recommended for the $10 lunch box special. My favourite is the beef bulgogi lunchbox- can't beat a healthy, cheap Korean feed!
It's just on the corner of my street and it is an amazing place to catch breakfast or a coffee; highly recommended. Be weary of waiting for a table on the weekend!
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Three Bags Full
60 Nicholson StIt's just on the corner of my street and it is an amazing place to catch breakfast or a coffee; highly recommended. Be weary of waiting for a table on the weekend!
These ramen masters travel all over Japan to get new recipes and great ideas for their ramen. One of the best ramen joints that Australia has to offer. Great Gyoza too!
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Shizuku Ramen & Craft Beer
309 Victoria StThese ramen masters travel all over Japan to get new recipes and great ideas for their ramen. One of the best ramen joints that Australia has to offer. Great Gyoza too!
Now, I love hot chicken and Belle can serve you up a FEAST. About a 15 minute walk straight down Langridge St towards Carlton will land you at Belle's. Well worth the treck :)
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Belles Hot Chicken
150 Gertrude StNow, I love hot chicken and Belle can serve you up a FEAST. About a 15 minute walk straight down Langridge St towards Carlton will land you at Belle's. Well worth the treck :)
Korean BBQ is great, and what could be more fun than having a giant pipe suck out the smoke in-between two people while they eat? Well, despite that 'feature' this place does some great Korean BBQ.
Twin’s Daddy
240 Victoria StKorean BBQ is great, and what could be more fun than having a giant pipe suck out the smoke in-between two people while they eat? Well, despite that 'feature' this place does some great Korean BBQ.
Fancy some modern Korean/Japanese fusion? This place is not cheap, but I think it's delicious. Hop on the tram down Church St and enjoy!
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Kong BBQ
599 Church StFancy some modern Korean/Japanese fusion? This place is not cheap, but I think it's delicious. Hop on the tram down Church St and enjoy!
A farm? In Inner-City Melbourne? Why, of course! The Farm Cafe is right next to the Collingwood Children's farm; a working farm featuring many animals. The food & scenery are great here! A short walk!
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The Farm Cafe
18 St Heliers StA farm? In Inner-City Melbourne? Why, of course! The Farm Cafe is right next to the Collingwood Children's farm; a working farm featuring many animals. The food & scenery are great here! A short walk!
Ever wanted to eat on the top of a building in a train carriage? Well, probably not, but this is an awesome experience. A uniquely Melbourne venue to dine and drink.
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Easey's
48 Easey StEver wanted to eat on the top of a building in a train carriage? Well, probably not, but this is an awesome experience. A uniquely Melbourne venue to dine and drink.
Dr Morse is great on a summer's afternoon with a big courtyard and often some live music. Great for a drink, some bar food and a nice relaxing Sunday session.
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Dr Morse Bar & Eatery
274 Johnston StDr Morse is great on a summer's afternoon with a big courtyard and often some live music. Great for a drink, some bar food and a nice relaxing Sunday session.
Arts & Culture
Melbourne Museum has some great exhibits, particularly focussing on Aboriginal culture, Farlap and Dinosaurs! Easy to get here by taking the tram down Victoria and alighting at Nicholson St, Fitzroy.
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Muzium Melbourne
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum has some great exhibits, particularly focussing on Aboriginal culture, Farlap and Dinosaurs! Easy to get here by taking the tram down Victoria and alighting at Nicholson St, Fitzroy.
You've rarely seen a venue like this; resplendently large and the main events stadium of Australia, it is definitely worth going to an AFL match during your visit here. World class venue
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueYou've rarely seen a venue like this; resplendently large and the main events stadium of Australia, it is definitely worth going to an AFL match during your visit here. World class venue
The State Library is a beautiful building in the heart of the city. It is free to enter and look around, the interior dome is renowned and impressive. Ned Kelly's original armour is on display
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Perpustakaan Negeri Victoria
328 Swanston StThe State Library is a beautiful building in the heart of the city. It is free to enter and look around, the interior dome is renowned and impressive. Ned Kelly's original armour is on display
Melbourne Zoo is a big, open zoo with many attractions. In summer at night they have jazz bands and film screenings :)
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Zoo Melbourne
Elliott AvenueMelbourne Zoo is a big, open zoo with many attractions. In summer at night they have jazz bands and film screenings :)
Sightseeing
This station is the pride and joy of the people of Melbourne. Along with our European-style laneway culture, this is the symbol of our city and our state. The grand old building is worthy of a photo!
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Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetThis station is the pride and joy of the people of Melbourne. Along with our European-style laneway culture, this is the symbol of our city and our state. The grand old building is worthy of a photo!
The best public space in Melbourne, by far. There is a lot to see and do off this square, including ACMI and having a beer at Transport Bar. Also check out St Paul's Cathedral opposite!
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Federation Square
The best public space in Melbourne, by far. There is a lot to see and do off this square, including ACMI and having a beer at Transport Bar. Also check out St Paul's Cathedral opposite!
Formerly the world's biggest residential tower (Dubai took that crown recently), Eureka gives you some AMAZING views of the Melbourne Skyline. Took me years after it opened to visit.
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayFormerly the world's biggest residential tower (Dubai took that crown recently), Eureka gives you some AMAZING views of the Melbourne Skyline. Took me years after it opened to visit.
Home of Melbourne's Luna Park, Acland street shopping and some great restaurants, it's worth a trip on the 16 or 96 tram to get to St Kilda and have a wander around.
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Pantai St Kilda
Home of Melbourne's Luna Park, Acland street shopping and some great restaurants, it's worth a trip on the 16 or 96 tram to get to St Kilda and have a wander around.
Degraves is an excellent place to visit. It epitomises Melbourne's laneway culture. This is what sets Melbourne apart from any other city- down every alleyway you can find hidden treasures/gems.
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Degraves Street
Degraves StreetDegraves is an excellent place to visit. It epitomises Melbourne's laneway culture. This is what sets Melbourne apart from any other city- down every alleyway you can find hidden treasures/gems.
Graffiti is an awesome modern artform and graffers from all over the world come to paint work in Hosier lane. Every inch is covered in graffiti, as is adjoining Rutledge lane. THIS is artful Melbourne
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Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnGraffiti is an awesome modern artform and graffers from all over the world come to paint work in Hosier lane. Every inch is covered in graffiti, as is adjoining Rutledge lane. THIS is artful Melbourne
The Carlton Gardens are beautifully laid out, feature the stunning Royal Exhibition Building (1880), Melbourne Muesum and IMAX theatre. One of my favourite places in Melbourne; just stunning scenery
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Carlton Gardens
The Carlton Gardens are beautifully laid out, feature the stunning Royal Exhibition Building (1880), Melbourne Muesum and IMAX theatre. One of my favourite places in Melbourne; just stunning scenery
A bit of the darker side of Melbourne's history, the Prison-turned-Museum is an interesting look-in having housed famous criminals like bushranger Ned Kelly and serial killer Frederick Bailey Deeming.
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Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StA bit of the darker side of Melbourne's history, the Prison-turned-Museum is an interesting look-in having housed famous criminals like bushranger Ned Kelly and serial killer Frederick Bailey Deeming.
The 1755 built cottage that we purchased, dismantled, sailed across the seas and rebuilt in Melbourne to commemorate him being the first european to discover Australia
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Rumah Cooks
Wellington ParadeThe 1755 built cottage that we purchased, dismantled, sailed across the seas and rebuilt in Melbourne to commemorate him being the first european to discover Australia
Abbotsford Convent is a great space, formerly a nunnery, that is now a collection of cafes, an outdoor cinema (in summer), bars and some cheap eats. Worth a visit in summer!
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Biara Abbotsford
1 St Heliers StAbbotsford Convent is a great space, formerly a nunnery, that is now a collection of cafes, an outdoor cinema (in summer), bars and some cheap eats. Worth a visit in summer!
Parliament House is an old, beautiful building. As an aside, Melbournian's love a protest as much as the French, so protests often start here on the weekend too!
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Parliament Gardens
531 Albert StParliament House is an old, beautiful building. As an aside, Melbournian's love a protest as much as the French, so protests often start here on the weekend too!
The biggest market in the southern hemisphere and an institution in Melbourne. Definitely worth an early-morning visit to sample the food/clothes/groceries. Night markets on Wednesdays in Summer!
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Pasar Ratu Victoria
Queen StreetThe biggest market in the southern hemisphere and an institution in Melbourne. Definitely worth an early-morning visit to sample the food/clothes/groceries. Night markets on Wednesdays in Summer!
Shopping
Ah! Who hasn't heard of Chapel Street? Think Oxford St, London. Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. This is what we have to offer. Kilometres of shop-till-you-drop realness, and it's only a short tram ride away!
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Chapel Street
Chapel StreetAh! Who hasn't heard of Chapel Street? Think Oxford St, London. Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. This is what we have to offer. Kilometres of shop-till-you-drop realness, and it's only a short tram ride away!
Collins Street has two ends: the East end is known as the 'Paris' end for its tree-lined footpath, luxury designer stores and theatres. Definitely worth a visit if you love shopping!
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Collins St
Collins Street has two ends: the East end is known as the 'Paris' end for its tree-lined footpath, luxury designer stores and theatres. Definitely worth a visit if you love shopping!
Bourke Street Mall is open only to trams and people, due to the high amount of foot traffic. A great place to shop at stores like Zara, H&M, Swarovski, Myer & David Jones.
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Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallBourke Street Mall is open only to trams and people, due to the high amount of foot traffic. A great place to shop at stores like Zara, H&M, Swarovski, Myer & David Jones.
One of our newest malls with a fantastic foodcourt and some great designer shops
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Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StOne of our newest malls with a fantastic foodcourt and some great designer shops
Everything Else
If you are a fan of architecture like I am, then wandering around and checking out the zany and impressive buildings that make up RMIT is worth a short trip into the city :)
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RMIT University
124 La Trobe StIf you are a fan of architecture like I am, then wandering around and checking out the zany and impressive buildings that make up RMIT is worth a short trip into the city :)
The name means 'river of mists' in the language of the Wurundjeri. Hidden behind Federation Square, this is a great place to sit and relax by the river. Events often happen here!
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Birrarung Marr
The name means 'river of mists' in the language of the Wurundjeri. Hidden behind Federation Square, this is a great place to sit and relax by the river. Events often happen here!
It might seem weird to have a university on here, but really Melbourne Uni is a mix of great architecture and historic buildings. If you have time check it out; it is so big it has its own postcode!
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University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyIt might seem weird to have a university on here, but really Melbourne Uni is a mix of great architecture and historic buildings. If you have time check it out; it is so big it has its own postcode!
If you get the SkyBus from the airport, this is where you'll arrive in the city. Famed for its undulating roof that was destroyed soon after completion by a huge hail storm! All repaired now though :)
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Southern Cross Station
If you get the SkyBus from the airport, this is where you'll arrive in the city. Famed for its undulating roof that was destroyed soon after completion by a huge hail storm! All repaired now though :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Tired after a long day sightseeing? Wind down with a beverage at Aviary. No, there aren't any birds here, I don't get the name, but DAMN that Earl Grey martini is delicious! I've not eaten here though
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Aviary Hotel
271 Victoria StTired after a long day sightseeing? Wind down with a beverage at Aviary. No, there aren't any birds here, I don't get the name, but DAMN that Earl Grey martini is delicious! I've not eaten here though
If you're on Chapel St and need a place to rest for a nice meal or some drinks, Yellow Bird has what you need. Indie vibes and always lively, a great stop off while you shop-till-you-drop.
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Yellow Bird Cafe
122 Chapel StIf you're on Chapel St and need a place to rest for a nice meal or some drinks, Yellow Bird has what you need. Indie vibes and always lively, a great stop off while you shop-till-you-drop.
All things named Rupert are awesome. (Except maybe Murdoch?) This venue is proof- great fit out, awesome bar & service... Just around the corner. They do good food too!
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Rupert on Rupert
73 Rupert StAll things named Rupert are awesome. (Except maybe Murdoch?) This venue is proof- great fit out, awesome bar & service... Just around the corner. They do good food too!
A Bar or a Restaurant? Well, a bit of both but this bar is HUGE and the restaurant menu is spicy and tasty. A staple of Melbourne dining!
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Cookie
252 Swanston StA Bar or a Restaurant? Well, a bit of both but this bar is HUGE and the restaurant menu is spicy and tasty. A staple of Melbourne dining!
The view of Melbourne from the rooftop of this bar is absolutely beautiful. In the heart of Fitzroy, it's a must-see on a clear day or night, the skyline of Melbourne is rather beautiful :)
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Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StThe view of Melbourne from the rooftop of this bar is absolutely beautiful. In the heart of Fitzroy, it's a must-see on a clear day or night, the skyline of Melbourne is rather beautiful :)
Moon Dog brewery is perfect for the craft beer experience. Run-down interior that serves as a warehouse by day, turns into a cosy little meet-up location with some of the best aussie craft beers brewed fresh on-site and served cold as ice. Highly recommended for the chilled vibe :)
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Moon Dog Craft Brewery
17 Duke StMoon Dog brewery is perfect for the craft beer experience. Run-down interior that serves as a warehouse by day, turns into a cosy little meet-up location with some of the best aussie craft beers brewed fresh on-site and served cold as ice. Highly recommended for the chilled vibe :)
Essentials
It would be remiss of me not to point out the closest supermarket (3 minute walk), including bottle shop and also an Aldi for cheap wares!
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Woolworths Abbotsford
313 Victoria StIt would be remiss of me not to point out the closest supermarket (3 minute walk), including bottle shop and also an Aldi for cheap wares!