Guidebook for Prahran
Food Scene
This is our favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne, the food is amazing and the vibe is very Chapel St.
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Mr. Miyagi
99 Chapel StThis is our favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne, the food is amazing and the vibe is very Chapel St.
Delicious burgers directly downstairs on the ground floor of the building on Wattle Street. Perfect to grab and go eat in the apartment.
Burgerlove Prahran
321 Chapel StreetDelicious burgers directly downstairs on the ground floor of the building on Wattle Street. Perfect to grab and go eat in the apartment.
Arguably one of the best places to get coffee on Chapel Street and theres no shortage of them. They also do amazing food, best for breakfast/brunch.
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Journeyman
169 Chapel StArguably one of the best places to get coffee on Chapel Street and theres no shortage of them. They also do amazing food, best for breakfast/brunch.
Ladro TAP
162 Greville StGood Pizza, go there at Happy Hour and try one of their tap beers.
Upscale, romantic restaurant with good food and delicious cocktails. Pricey but worth it.
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Morris Jones Restaurant, Cocktail & Wine Bar
163 Chapel StUpscale, romantic restaurant with good food and delicious cocktails. Pricey but worth it.
A small but great Asian fusion dumpling place. Very Hipster and popular.
TIP* They don't take reservations and weekends can get busy so be sure to get there early.
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Charlie Dumpling
184 High StreetA small but great Asian fusion dumpling place. Very Hipster and popular.
TIP* They don't take reservations and weekends can get busy so be sure to get there early.
Bakers Delight - chain bakery that still offers great bread. Be sure to get down there first thing in the morning when the bread is still hot!
TIP* Our favorite is the seeded sourdough (With vegemite mmmm)
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Pran Central Shopping Centre
325 Chapel StBakers Delight - chain bakery that still offers great bread. Be sure to get down there first thing in the morning when the bread is still hot!
TIP* Our favorite is the seeded sourdough (With vegemite mmmm)
Delicious Vietnamese fusion street food. Be sure to get there early on weekends as they don't take reservations.
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Hanoi Hannah Express Lane - Vietnamese Restaurant
Delicious Vietnamese fusion street food. Be sure to get there early on weekends as they don't take reservations.
Babble is a popular restaurant/cafe that has a nice fireplace for those cold winter days or a balcony for people watching in the summer. Food and coffee are okay but really its a good place to chat and have breakfast.
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Babble Bar & Cafe
4B Izett StBabble is a popular restaurant/cafe that has a nice fireplace for those cold winter days or a balcony for people watching in the summer. Food and coffee are okay but really its a good place to chat and have breakfast.
The Deep South meets the Old West in a clean "american saloon". Great American craft beers and classic (but tasty) American food.
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White Oaks Saloon Bar & Dining
115-117 Greville StThe Deep South meets the Old West in a clean "american saloon". Great American craft beers and classic (but tasty) American food.
If you suffer from any food allergies or intolerances then this is the place for you! I have Frutose Malapsorbtion and this is one of the only places that off FODMAP friendly meals that are delicious! I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
MOM CAFE
388 Malvern RdIf you suffer from any food allergies or intolerances then this is the place for you! I have Frutose Malapsorbtion and this is one of the only places that off FODMAP friendly meals that are delicious! I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
A true Parisian restaurant in Melbourne. Great menu & service. Highly recommend!
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Chez Olivier Le Bistro
268 Toorak RdA true Parisian restaurant in Melbourne. Great menu & service. Highly recommend!
Take a stroll after dinner and get a delicious dessert.
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Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio
647 Chapel StTake a stroll after dinner and get a delicious dessert.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club
141-145 Commercial RoadIts the club/bar you'll hear on weekends. Located only a block away its a fun place for a drink and dance with a unique twist...everything you see in there is for sale.
Let us know if you're interested in going as we are good friends with the owners.
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Pawn & Co
177 Greville StIts the club/bar you'll hear on weekends. Located only a block away its a fun place for a drink and dance with a unique twist...everything you see in there is for sale.
Let us know if you're interested in going as we are good friends with the owners.
A nightclub thats been around for years and still has a line out the front most Friday nights....its a little bourgeois so make sure you're dressed up if you want to get in.
Boutique Nightclub
134 Greville StreetA nightclub thats been around for years and still has a line out the front most Friday nights....its a little bourgeois so make sure you're dressed up if you want to get in.
Borsch Vodka & Tears
173 Chapel StA fun bar with small bites and great cocktails.
Lucky Coq is an iconic local bar that also offers $4 pizzas. Totally worth going to for a quick bite and a drink!
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Lucky Coq
179 Chapel StLucky Coq is an iconic local bar that also offers $4 pizzas. Totally worth going to for a quick bite and a drink!
Parks & Nature
Grattan Gardens
Local Park
Lovely Tree lined park with soccer fields etc... You can walk through the park to get to the city.
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Fawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdLovely Tree lined park with soccer fields etc... You can walk through the park to get to the city.
A very touristy beach but you can learn to Stand Up Paddle Board or Windsurf or grab a drink or bite and one of the many bars and cafes around.
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St Kilda strand
A very touristy beach but you can learn to Stand Up Paddle Board or Windsurf or grab a drink or bite and one of the many bars and cafes around.
Amazing park for picnics or a stroll In Summer they often have concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl or check out session times for the moonlight cinema.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Amazing park for picnics or a stroll In Summer they often have concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl or check out session times for the moonlight cinema.
Not only a gorgeous park where you can take kids to feed the ducks but also the home of the famous Grand Prix which takes place in March.
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Albert Park
Not only a gorgeous park where you can take kids to feed the ducks but also the home of the famous Grand Prix which takes place in March.
Shopping
Chapel Street Bazaar
217 Chapel StAn eclectic mix of everything weird and wonderful
Literally Chapel St has everything you need from Gift shops, bookstores, fashion boutiques, Standard brand clothing stores the list goes on...
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Chapel Street
Chapel StreetLiterally Chapel St has everything you need from Gift shops, bookstores, fashion boutiques, Standard brand clothing stores the list goes on...
A cute street with all kinds of shops ranging from beauty salons, eclectic stores, fashion boutiques etc
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Greville Street
Greville StreetA cute street with all kinds of shops ranging from beauty salons, eclectic stores, fashion boutiques etc
Essentials
Coles Prahran
303 Chapel StIt's right downstairs!
Woolworths Prahran
13 Wattle StAnother main grocery store directly downstairs.
Amazing fresh meat and produce. We get most of our groceries here!
Tip* Check out the fish auction at 4:30pm on Saturdays they sell bags of fresh seafood for $5 each, its really fun and lively.
Also on Sundays some of the butchers sell their meat for half price and the fruit and veggie stores have boxes of anything you can fill in it for $15.
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Prahran Market station
Amazing fresh meat and produce. We get most of our groceries here!
Tip* Check out the fish auction at 4:30pm on Saturdays they sell bags of fresh seafood for $5 each, its really fun and lively.
Also on Sundays some of the butchers sell their meat for half price and the fruit and veggie stores have boxes of anything you can fill in it for $15.
A budget friendly grocery store located around the back of Prahran Market.
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ALDI
34 Elizabeth StA budget friendly grocery store located around the back of Prahran Market.
Australia Post - Prahran Post Shop
325 Chapel StThe post office is located downstairs in Pran Central.
This is where you'll need to purchase a Myki card to use the public transport. You can also top it up here or online.
7/11 Chapel St
11 Chapel StreetThis is where you'll need to purchase a Myki card to use the public transport. You can also top it up here or online.
Arts & Culture
A great local Gallery & theater, be sure to check out what they have on during your stay.
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Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel StA great local Gallery & theater, be sure to check out what they have on during your stay.
Most of the NGV is free except for certain temporary exhibits. Be sure to check out whats currently showing as it often changes.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdMost of the NGV is free except for certain temporary exhibits. Be sure to check out whats currently showing as it often changes.
Check out the Melbourne Museum as they often have some amazing temporary exhibits. Be sure to go to an IMAX show as well as its totally worth it.
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IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetCheck out the Melbourne Museum as they often have some amazing temporary exhibits. Be sure to go to an IMAX show as well as its totally worth it.
Entertainment & Activities
Newly renovated movie theatre. They often have cheaper tickets during the day on Tuesdays so be sure to check it out.
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Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel StNewly renovated movie theatre. They often have cheaper tickets during the day on Tuesdays so be sure to check it out.
One of the most amazing sports stadiums in the world that holds up to 100,000 people. Be sure to check out an AFL (Australian Football League) game if you're in town March - Oct or perhaps the Cricket if you're there over summer.
TIP* If you're from overseas go for Collingwood, they are our AFL team :P
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueOne of the most amazing sports stadiums in the world that holds up to 100,000 people. Be sure to check out an AFL (Australian Football League) game if you're in town March - Oct or perhaps the Cricket if you're there over summer.
TIP* If you're from overseas go for Collingwood, they are our AFL team :P
Melbourne Zoo is definitely worth checking out if you have kids and its a nice day. Be sure to pack a picnic as like most tourist places food prices are crazy.
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Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station
Melbourne Zoo is definitely worth checking out if you have kids and its a nice day. Be sure to pack a picnic as like most tourist places food prices are crazy.
A small amusement park located right across from the beach. Be warned about the "Scenic Railway" it rattles and can hurt the neck and knees but gives you a nice view of the ocean lol
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Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeA small amusement park located right across from the beach. Be warned about the "Scenic Railway" it rattles and can hurt the neck and knees but gives you a nice view of the ocean lol