Damien’s guidebook
Food scene
Hobba
428 Malvern RdGreat sit down brunch location.
Located just one minute away, this is my favourite Melbourne pub. Fantastic atmosphere and food. Be sure to try the Chicken Pama (a dish unique to Melbourne).
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The Flying Duck Hotel
67 Bendigo StLocated just one minute away, this is my favourite Melbourne pub. Fantastic atmosphere and food. Be sure to try the Chicken Pama (a dish unique to Melbourne).
Contemporary Polish food and an extensive vodka list in a happening spot with exotic furnishings.
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Borsch Vodka & Tears
173 Chapel StContemporary Polish food and an extensive vodka list in a happening spot with exotic furnishings.
Buzzy bistro with a striking, minimalist interior, offering upscale pizza and modern Italian dishes.
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Ladro TAP
162 Greville StBuzzy bistro with a striking, minimalist interior, offering upscale pizza and modern Italian dishes.
France-Soir
11 Toorak RdGreat French European food.
Kin Vietnamese Restaurant
233 Chapel StThey do a good Pho.
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel StA fancy Australian take on Mexican food.
Inventive Thai dishes dispensed in a buzzy nightclub featuring distressed decor & vintage sofas.
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Colonel Tan's
229 Chapel StreetInventive Thai dishes dispensed in a buzzy nightclub featuring distressed decor & vintage sofas.
Japanese street food with a modern twist served in a hip place with fun decor & outdoor tables.
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Tokyo Tina
66A Chapel StJapanese street food with a modern twist served in a hip place with fun decor & outdoor tables.
Massive Wieners
9 Chapel StTreat yourself to a wiener and some disco fries.
The best burgers in Melbourne. Great place to enjoy a beer too.
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Leonards House Of Love
3 Wilson StThe best burgers in Melbourne. Great place to enjoy a beer too.
Angus & Bon
168 Greville StFantastic steak restaurant.
Inspired by the bustling hawker centres that are sprawled across Malaysia and Singapore. Great good.
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Hawker Hall
98 Chapel StInspired by the bustling hawker centres that are sprawled across Malaysia and Singapore. Great good.
Mr. Miyagi
99 Chapel StGreat Japanese food.
Shanghai Street
145 Chapel StSimply just good cheap food.
Yoku Ono Ramen + Sake
6A Anchor PlGreat Ramen and Sake bar.
Popular locale with arty decor, dishing up Shanghai classics like dumplings, noodles and stir-fries.
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David's
4 Cecil PlPopular locale with arty decor, dishing up Shanghai classics like dumplings, noodles and stir-fries.
Abacus
383 Chapel StVery popular lunch/brunch spot on Chapel Street.
Hecho en Mexico
326 Brunswick StBest mexican food in the area.
Nguyen's Hot Bread (Vic)
128 Chapel StBest banh Mi in Victoria.
Not just the best pub in Melbourne (in my opinion), you can walk there in less than a minute.
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The Flying Duck Hotel
67 Bendigo StNot just the best pub in Melbourne (in my opinion), you can walk there in less than a minute.
Sightseeing
Como House is a historical house, with associated gardens in the City of Stonnington, Victoria, Australia. It was constructed in 1847 for Sir Edward Eyre Williams, and now serves as a tourist attraction under the custodianship of the National Trust of Australia.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/como-house-and-garden/
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Como House & Garden
Lechlade AvenueComo House is a historical house, with associated gardens in the City of Stonnington, Victoria, Australia. It was constructed in 1847 for Sir Edward Eyre Williams, and now serves as a tourist attraction under the custodianship of the National Trust of Australia.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/como-house-and-garden/
The Yarra River runs through the heart of Melbourne. Visiting along the trail is great for walks or bike rides and is a great way to take in photogenic sights of the city.
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Yarra Riverbank
The Yarra River runs through the heart of Melbourne. Visiting along the trail is great for walks or bike rides and is a great way to take in photogenic sights of the city.
Located on little Bourke St in the city. Great food.
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Chinatown Melbourne
Little Bourke StreetLocated on little Bourke St in the city. Great food.
Great historic location to learn all about Ned Kelly.
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Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StGreat historic location to learn all about Ned Kelly.
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar RoadIf you've got a car, this is no doubt on your to do list.
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Great Ocean Road
If you've got a car, this is no doubt on your to do list.
Como House is a historical house that often hosts events and has a great garden you can visit.
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Como House & Garden
Lechlade AvenueComo House is a historical house that often hosts events and has a great garden you can visit.
Iconic & much-photographed group of 82 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
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I-Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeIconic & much-photographed group of 82 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
Neighborhoods
Great bars, cafes and restaurants. Rustic vibe with charming street art.
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Windsor
Great bars, cafes and restaurants. Rustic vibe with charming street art.
South Yarra
Great for shopping, cafes and restaurants.
Great place to spend an afternoon walking along the beach.
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St Kilda
Great place to spend an afternoon walking along the beach.
Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy StreetIconic part of Melbourne by the beach. Great food and drinks to be found.
Richmond
Very trendy area close by. Check out Swan Street.
The location for the Melbourne Grand Prix. Great spot to take a walk around a lake.
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Albert Park
The location for the Melbourne Grand Prix. Great spot to take a walk around a lake.
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetTake a stroll, eat some food and do some shopping.
Drinks & Nightlight
Great cocktail bar. My personal favourite.
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White Oaks Saloon Bar & Dining
115-117 Greville StGreat cocktail bar. My personal favourite.
La La Land Windsor
134 Chapel StGreat vibes.
Jungle Boy is a hidden bar (kind of a speakeasy) that is hidden inside a sandwich shop (Boston Subs). Definitely worth a visit.
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Jungle Boy
96 Chapel StJungle Boy is a hidden bar (kind of a speakeasy) that is hidden inside a sandwich shop (Boston Subs). Definitely worth a visit.
Mexican meals and pub grub in a retro diner with flowers hanging from the ceiling and bird cages.
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Yellow Bird Cafe
122 Chapel StMexican meals and pub grub in a retro diner with flowers hanging from the ceiling and bird cages.
The Silverlake Social
198 Chapel StGreat American themed sports bar.
Death or Glory
218 Chapel StOne of my favourite bars. They play good indie music. They do good food too.
Located in the city, this is my favourite bar.
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Union Electric Bar & Rooftop Gin Garden
13 Heffernan LnLocated in the city, this is my favourite bar.
Jane Doe Bar
219 Chapel StHip bar with good vibes.
Three Monkeys
210 Chapel StHip bar with good vibes.
Temperance Hotel
426 Chapel StTrendy pub.
Happening spot with an open kitchen dishing up a global menu, plus cocktails.
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The Smith Prahran
213 High StHappening spot with an open kitchen dishing up a global menu, plus cocktails.
Mount Erica Hotel
420 High StGreat pub with friendly staff. Good food too.
Great pub, gets very busy during the days in summer.
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College Lawn Hotel
36 Greville StGreat pub, gets very busy during the days in summer.
Windsor Castle Hotel
89 Albert StNice little nook hidden in Windsor.
The Union Hotel
90 Chapel StAlso known as the 'Espy'. It's an iconic pub in Melbourne. Lots of bands have played there.
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Hotel Esplanade
11 The EsplanadeAlso known as the 'Espy'. It's an iconic pub in Melbourne. Lots of bands have played there.
Entertainment
A chapel located very close to the apartment, they often do plays and events.
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Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel StA chapel located very close to the apartment, they often do plays and events.
Great brunch spot that is super close to the apartment. Good coffee too.
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Hobba
428 Malvern RdGreat brunch spot that is super close to the apartment. Good coffee too.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueCheck out a AFL or Cricket game.
Groceries
Coles Prahran
303 Chapel StGrocery Store
Woolworths Prahran
13 Wattle StGrocery Store.
Markets
Located in the city, it's a great way to experience Melbourne.
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Imarike ye-Queen Victoria
Queen StreetLocated in the city, it's a great way to experience Melbourne.
Located just 5 mins from my apartment. Lots of fresh produce and great food.
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Prahran Market
163 Commercial RdLocated just 5 mins from my apartment. Lots of fresh produce and great food.
Great market to visit if you're in the area. Great food and even better coffee.
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South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StGreat market to visit if you're in the area. Great food and even better coffee.