Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Great Greek food, and a fantastic night out. Holds a cherished place in our hearts, as it's where Amy and David got married!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Agapi
262 Swan StGreat Greek food, and a fantastic night out. Holds a cherished place in our hearts, as it's where Amy and David got married!
Our favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Try this one, or any along the Victoria St strip.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Quan 88
88 Victoria StOur favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Try this one, or any along the Victoria St strip.
Gypsey & Musquito
382 Bridge RoadBest coffee in Richmond, and lovely food to boot.
Best place for pho (Vietnamese soup), but currently undergoing renovations (8/5/14), so check availability.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Pho Hung Vuong 2
108 Victoria StBest place for pho (Vietnamese soup), but currently undergoing renovations (8/5/14), so check availability.
This is a real treat for seafood lovers -- highly recommended!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Richmond Oysters
437 Church StThis is a real treat for seafood lovers -- highly recommended!
Great food and coffee -- try sitting out the back in the courtyard if you go.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Demitri's Feast
141 Swan StGreat food and coffee -- try sitting out the back in the courtyard if you go.
Everything Else
The heart of Melbourne's sporting world -- and some would say the city's spiritual hub too
976 recommandé par les habitants
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe heart of Melbourne's sporting world -- and some would say the city's spiritual hub too
Another great sporting venue -- home to three football codes, including the Melbourne Storm and Rebels
243 recommandé par les habitants
AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardAnother great sporting venue -- home to three football codes, including the Melbourne Storm and Rebels
Home to tennis in Melbourne -- a great experience in January
312 recommandé par les habitants
Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdHome to tennis in Melbourne -- a great experience in January
Essentials
Try doing your grocery shopping here on a Saturday morning (the only time the market operates) -- cheap, good quality, and lots of local colour
43 recommandé par les habitants
Gleadell Street Market
5 Gleadell StTry doing your grocery shopping here on a Saturday morning (the only time the market operates) -- cheap, good quality, and lots of local colour
The most conveniently located shopping centre to the apartment. It's a five-minute walk home with your groceries.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Coles Richmond
240 Church StThe most conveniently located shopping centre to the apartment. It's a five-minute walk home with your groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice little local pub, with a good menu. Fun for a night out or Sunday lunch.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Kingston Hotel
55 Highett StA nice little local pub, with a good menu. Fun for a night out or Sunday lunch.
The National
344 Victoria StBeautifully restored old pub on Victoria St.
Spread Eagle Hotel
372 Bridge RdPopular local pub, with a good atmosphere.
A beautiful old pub that has been restored in a respectful way; great food, best enjoyed in the outdoor area at the rear of the premises.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Prince Alfred Richmond
619 Church StA beautiful old pub that has been restored in a respectful way; great food, best enjoyed in the outdoor area at the rear of the premises.
Entertainment & Activities
A lovely place to unwind in busy Richmond. You can watch some local sport here most weekends, or just go for a walk yourself.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Citizens Park
Gleadell StreetA lovely place to unwind in busy Richmond. You can watch some local sport here most weekends, or just go for a walk yourself.
Cairns Reserve
Lyndhurst StreetA patch of green at the end of the street -- nice to visit after a busy day.
Another local park, on beautiful Coppin Street (which is worth strolling too)
Dame Nellie Melba Memorial Park
Coppin StreetAnother local park, on beautiful Coppin Street (which is worth strolling too)
This is a great destination for those with young kids, or even those without. There is a lovely cafe attached to the farm, and also the Abbotsford Convent, which hosts farmers markets twice a month.
181 recommandé par les habitants
Ferme pour enfants de Collingwood
18 St Heliers StThis is a great destination for those with young kids, or even those without. There is a lovely cafe attached to the farm, and also the Abbotsford Convent, which hosts farmers markets twice a month.
A nice big park, and a comfortable walk from our apartment.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Barkly Gardens
Mary StreetA nice big park, and a comfortable walk from our apartment.
Sightseeing
Even if you're not religious, you can appreciate the beauty of this lovely building.
St. Ignatius Church/Church St station
Even if you're not religious, you can appreciate the beauty of this lovely building.
A handy shortcut, but also a lovely walk. Reputedly home to some of Melbourne's most expensive homes.
The Vaucluse
A handy shortcut, but also a lovely walk. Reputedly home to some of Melbourne's most expensive homes.
Shopping
One of the only IKEA's that is not 'stand-alone'; this one is situated within Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, which is a nice size.
36 recommandé par les habitants
IKEA Richmond
630 Victoria StOne of the only IKEA's that is not 'stand-alone'; this one is situated within Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, which is a nice size.
Royal Blue Barber Shop
237 Church StOld-school barber shop, and good service.