Damien’s guidebook

Damien
Damien’s guidebook

Food scene

Great sit down brunch location.
54 locals recommend
Hobba
428 Malvern Rd
54 locals recommend
Great 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).
21 locals recommend
The Flying Duck Hotel
67 Bendigo St
21 locals recommend
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).
Contemporary Polish food and an extensive vodka list in a happening spot with exotic furnishings.
81 locals recommend
Borsch Vodka & Tears
173 Chapel St
81 locals recommend
Contemporary 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.
25 locals recommend
Ladro TAP
162 Greville St
25 locals recommend
Buzzy bistro with a striking, minimalist interior, offering upscale pizza and modern Italian dishes.
Great French European food.
84 locals recommend
France-Soir
11 Toorak Rd
84 locals recommend
Great French European food.
They do a good Pho.
Kin Vietnamese Restaurant
233 Chapel St
They do a good Pho.
A fancy Australian take on Mexican food.
187 locals recommend
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel St
187 locals recommend
A fancy Australian take on Mexican food.
Inventive Thai dishes dispensed in a buzzy nightclub featuring distressed decor & vintage sofas.
20 locals recommend
Colonel Tan's
229 Chapel Street
20 locals recommend
Inventive 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.
85 locals recommend
Tokyo Tina
66A Chapel St
85 locals recommend
Japanese street food with a modern twist served in a hip place with fun decor & outdoor tables.
Treat yourself to a wiener and some disco fries.
7 locals recommend
Massive Wieners
9 Chapel St
7 locals recommend
Treat yourself to a wiener and some disco fries.
The best burgers in Melbourne. Great place to enjoy a beer too.
46 locals recommend
Leonards House Of Love
3 Wilson St
46 locals recommend
The best burgers in Melbourne. Great place to enjoy a beer too.
Fantastic steak restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Angus & Bon
168 Greville St
6 locals recommend
Fantastic steak restaurant.
Inspired by the bustling hawker centres that are sprawled across Malaysia and Singapore. Great good.
137 locals recommend
Hawker Hall
98 Chapel St
137 locals recommend
Inspired by the bustling hawker centres that are sprawled across Malaysia and Singapore. Great good.
Great Japanese food.
134 locals recommend
Mr. Miyagi
99 Chapel St
134 locals recommend
Great Japanese food.
Simply just good cheap food.
Shanghai Street
145 Chapel St
Simply just good cheap food.
Great Ramen and Sake bar.
6 locals recommend
Yoku Ono Ramen + Sake
6A Anchor Pl
6 locals recommend
Great Ramen and Sake bar.
Popular locale with arty decor, dishing up Shanghai classics like dumplings, noodles and stir-fries.
28 locals recommend
David's
4 Cecil Pl
28 locals recommend
Popular locale with arty decor, dishing up Shanghai classics like dumplings, noodles and stir-fries.
Very popular lunch/brunch spot on Chapel Street.
31 locals recommend
Abacus
383 Chapel St
31 locals recommend
Very popular lunch/brunch spot on Chapel Street.
Best mexican food in the area.
6 locals recommend
Hecho en Mexico
326 Brunswick St
6 locals recommend
Best mexican food in the area.
Best banh Mi in Victoria.
Nguyen's Hot Bread (Vic)
128 Chapel St
Best banh Mi in Victoria.
Not just the best pub in Melbourne (in my opinion), you can walk there in less than a minute.
21 locals recommend
The Flying Duck Hotel
67 Bendigo St
21 locals recommend
Not 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/
70 locals recommend
Como House & Garden
Lechlade Avenue
70 locals recommend
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/
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.
15 locals recommend
Yarra Riverbank
15 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Chinatown Melbourne
Little Bourke Street
14 locals recommend
Located on little Bourke St in the city. Great food.
Great historic location to learn all about Ned Kelly.
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St
291 locals recommend
Great historic location to learn all about Ned Kelly.
168 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar Road
168 locals recommend
If you've got a car, this is no doubt on your to do list.
135 locals recommend
Great Ocean Road
135 locals recommend
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.
70 locals recommend
Como House & Garden
Lechlade Avenue
70 locals recommend
Como 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.
180 locals recommend
Brighton Bathing Boxes
Esplanade
180 locals recommend
Iconic & 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.
29 locals recommend
Windsor
29 locals recommend
Great bars, cafes and restaurants. Rustic vibe with charming street art.
Great for shopping, cafes and restaurants.
66 locals recommend
South Yarra
66 locals recommend
Great for shopping, cafes and restaurants.
Great place to spend an afternoon walking along the beach.
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
225 locals recommend
Great place to spend an afternoon walking along the beach.
Iconic part of Melbourne by the beach. Great food and drinks to be found.
Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street
Iconic part of Melbourne by the beach. Great food and drinks to be found.
Very trendy area close by. Check out Swan Street.
33 locals recommend
Richmond
33 locals recommend
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.
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
843 locals recommend
The location for the Melbourne Grand Prix. Great spot to take a walk around a lake.
Take a stroll, eat some food and do some shopping.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel Street
458 locals recommend
Take a stroll, eat some food and do some shopping.

Drinks & Nightlight

Great cocktail bar. My personal favourite.
17 locals recommend
White Oaks Saloon Bar & Dining
115-117 Greville St
17 locals recommend
Great cocktail bar. My personal favourite.
Great vibes.
9 locals recommend
La La Land Windsor
134 Chapel St
9 locals recommend
Great vibes.
Jungle Boy is a hidden bar (kind of a speakeasy) that is hidden inside a sandwich shop (Boston Subs). Definitely worth a visit.
37 locals recommend
Jungle Boy
96 Chapel St
37 locals recommend
Jungle 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.
34 locals recommend
Yellow Bird Cafe
122 Chapel St
34 locals recommend
Mexican meals and pub grub in a retro diner with flowers hanging from the ceiling and bird cages.
Great American themed sports bar.
The Silverlake Social
198 Chapel St
Great American themed sports bar.
One of my favourite bars. They play good indie music. They do good food too.
Death or Glory
218 Chapel St
One of my favourite bars. They play good indie music. They do good food too.
Located in the city, this is my favourite bar.
17 locals recommend
Union Electric Bar & Rooftop Gin Garden
13 Heffernan Ln
17 locals recommend
Located in the city, this is my favourite bar.
Hip bar with good vibes.
Jane Doe Bar
219 Chapel St
Hip bar with good vibes.
Hip bar with good vibes.
6 locals recommend
Three Monkeys
210 Chapel St
6 locals recommend
Hip bar with good vibes.
Trendy pub.
33 locals recommend
Temperance Hotel
426 Chapel St
33 locals recommend
Trendy pub.
Happening spot with an open kitchen dishing up a global menu, plus cocktails.
43 locals recommend
The Smith Prahran
213 High St
43 locals recommend
Happening spot with an open kitchen dishing up a global menu, plus cocktails.
Great pub with friendly staff. Good food too.
26 locals recommend
Mount Erica Hotel
420 High St
26 locals recommend
Great pub with friendly staff. Good food too.
Great pub, gets very busy during the days in summer.
45 locals recommend
College Lawn Hotel
36 Greville St
45 locals recommend
Great pub, gets very busy during the days in summer.
Nice little nook hidden in Windsor.
45 locals recommend
Windsor Castle Hotel
89 Albert St
45 locals recommend
Nice little nook hidden in Windsor.
9 locals recommend
The Union Hotel
90 Chapel St
9 locals recommend
Also known as the 'Espy'. It's an iconic pub in Melbourne. Lots of bands have played there.
158 locals recommend
Hotel Esplanade
11 The Esplanade
158 locals recommend
Also 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.
37 locals recommend
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel St
37 locals recommend
A 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.
54 locals recommend
Hobba
428 Malvern Rd
54 locals recommend
Great brunch spot that is super close to the apartment. Good coffee too.
Check out a AFL or Cricket game.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton Avenue
976 locals recommend
Check out a AFL or Cricket game.

Groceries

Grocery Store
144 locals recommend
Coles Prahran
303 Chapel St
144 locals recommend
Grocery Store
Grocery Store.
68 locals recommend
Woolworths Prahran
13 Wattle St
68 locals recommend
Grocery Store.

Markets

Located in the city, it's a great way to experience Melbourne.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Street
957 locals recommend
Located 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.
107 locals recommend
Prahran Market
163 Commercial Rd
107 locals recommend
Located 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.
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry St
431 locals recommend
Great market to visit if you're in the area. Great food and even better coffee.