Guidebook for Essendon West
Food Scene
Within walking distance of our house. Great place for a coffee while watching the Maribyrnong River.
19 locals recommend
The Boathouse
7 The BlvdWithin walking distance of our house. Great place for a coffee while watching the Maribyrnong River.
Just down the river from our place. A great place to look at plants and flowers, buy a gift or have a coffee.
9 locals recommend
Poyntons Nursery and Garden Centre
100 Vida StJust down the river from our place. A great place to look at plants and flowers, buy a gift or have a coffee.
A cheap and cheerful place for Italian food such pasta or pizza. Great for children.
La Porchetta Niddrie
332A Keilor RdA cheap and cheerful place for Italian food such pasta or pizza. Great for children.
An authentic, very good Indian restaurant in the heart of 'Little India'. Reservations are required.
30 locals recommend
Aangan
559 Barkly StAn authentic, very good Indian restaurant in the heart of 'Little India'. Reservations are required.
Everything Else
For $20 an adult ($5-child) this two-hour cruise on the Maribyrnong is well worth it. The captain, Peter Somerville has piloted his Blackbird boat down the river for 35 years. He is full of stories!
9 locals recommend
Maribyrnong River Cruises
1 Maribyrnong StFor $20 an adult ($5-child) this two-hour cruise on the Maribyrnong is well worth it. The captain, Peter Somerville has piloted his Blackbird boat down the river for 35 years. He is full of stories!