Guidebook for Prahran
Food Scene
Excellent fresh produce and delicious food. I always get a $10 box of vegetables on a Sunday afternoon
107 locals recommend
Prahran Market
163 Commercial RdExcellent fresh produce and delicious food. I always get a $10 box of vegetables on a Sunday afternoon
For when you really crave a good greasy burger. The rum and ice cream float is pretty amazing.
9 locals recommend
Parlour Diner
64 Chapel StFor when you really crave a good greasy burger. The rum and ice cream float is pretty amazing.
Great vegetarian hot dogs.
There's even a hot dog eating competition if you think you can handle a metre in five minutes!
7 locals recommend
Massive Wieners
9 Chapel StGreat vegetarian hot dogs.
There's even a hot dog eating competition if you think you can handle a metre in five minutes!
David's
4 Cecil PlAll you can eat yum cha on the weekends
Spicy Fusion Indian Bar and Restaurant
209 Commercial RdBest Indian take out
Colonel Tan's
229 Chapel StreetFun trivia on Tuesdays, best Thai in Prahran
Great brunch cafe. Reliable and the lines aren't too long like other cafes in the area
10 locals recommend
ISIT
11 Izett StreetGreat brunch cafe. Reliable and the lines aren't too long like other cafes in the area
Journeyman
169 Chapel StOne of the best brunch spots
Lord of The Fries
170 Chapel StVegetarian and vegan burger joint
Hooked
172 Chapel StSustainably caught fish n chips
Fat Monk Thai Restaurant and Wine Bar
97 Chapel StVery flavoursome Thai, great authentic flavours (and spicy!)
Shanghai Street
145 Chapel StCheap and cheerful Asian, the dumplings are fresh and delicious
Gelato Messina Windsor
171 Chapel StIce cream worth queuing up for
You can't say no to a shopping strip that has two ice cream shops and three frozen yoghurt shops
Ben & Jerry's Chapel Street Scoop Shop
151 Chapel StreetYou can't say no to a shopping strip that has two ice cream shops and three frozen yoghurt shops
Cato Fruit & Vegetables Asian Groceries Shop
10-12 Cato StTwo supermarkets and discount fruit and vegetable store
Chatty Vespa
2A Chatham StTasty pizza with good quality ingredients
Queen Margherita Pizza Prahran
66 Commercial RoadOld faithful take away pizza that never disappoints
L'Hotel Gitan
32 Commercial RdFancy French pub/restaurant owned by Jacques Raymond
+39 Pizzeria
362 Little Bourke StThe best pizza dough you'll experience
Our new favourite dumpling restaurant. The mini fried buns are a MUST!
Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House
247 Chapel StOur new favourite dumpling restaurant. The mini fried buns are a MUST!
Essentials
National Institute of Circus Arts
39-59 Green StThe only circus school in the southern hemisphere
Unwind with a few laps at the outdoor pool. Nothing like watching the sky while you swim.
34 locals recommend
Prahran Aquatic Centre
41 Essex StUnwind with a few laps at the outdoor pool. Nothing like watching the sky while you swim.
The most eclectic grocery store, it's worth going just to marvel at their extensive range of American sweets, Indian groceries, vegetarian faux meat snacks and Paleo goodies.
Prahran Convenience
196 Commercial RdThe most eclectic grocery store, it's worth going just to marvel at their extensive range of American sweets, Indian groceries, vegetarian faux meat snacks and Paleo goodies.
This yoga studio feels more like a resort. Recommend the $75 for three week special if you're staying a long time
6 locals recommend
Humming Puppy
22 Cecil PlThis yoga studio feels more like a resort. Recommend the $75 for three week special if you're staying a long time
Yoga 8
238 High St2 week yoga trial available
Barre Body Windsor
105B Chapel StGreat yoga studio
The Space Dance & Arts Centre
318 Chapel StFor those who have always wanted to learn to dance
In the Pantry
161 Commercial RdAsian grocer with the lot
Fuji Mart Melbourne
34A Elizabeth StSpecialist Japanese grocer
ALDI
34 Elizabeth StCheap grocery store with good variety
Sightseeing
Greville Street
Greville StreetGreat shopping strip with funky independent designers
One of Melbourne's most iconic streets for shopping, bars and clubs
80 locals recommend
Chapel Street Precinct Association Inc.
27 Izett StOne of Melbourne's most iconic streets for shopping, bars and clubs
Entertainment & Activities
Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel StThe local cinema
Drinks & Nightlife
Windsor Castle Hotel
89 Albert StBest pub food in Prahran
Boston Sub
96 Chapel StGreat hidden bar
Revellers Bar - #1Boogie Bar - 9:30pm - 7am
274 Chapel StCheesy tunes you want to dance to guaranteed
The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club
141-145 Commercial RoadGay Day Sunday Sessions
Lucky Coq
179 Chapel St$4 pizzas and great selection of infused vodkas
Leonards House Of Love
3 Wilson StGreat vibe and delicious food - perfect for a night out
White Oaks Saloon Bar & Dining
115-117 Greville StAmericano style bar with good drinks and snacks
Revolver Upstairs
229 Chapel StThis place is an institution for a big night out
Less Than Zero
153 Commercial RdHandy pool table available upstairs
Arts & Culture
Prahran Library
For a quiet place to read
Chapel Off Chapel
12 Little Chapel StFor the interesting but lesser well known shows
Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StMy favourite theatre. Tickets are $30 for under 30s! Bargain
Parks & Nature
Albert Park
Short distance to Grand Prix race track and Albert Park lake
Beautiful park to go for a walk and admire Victorian native plants
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Beautiful park to go for a walk and admire Victorian native plants
Alma Park Playground
100 Alma RdGreat park with food trucks on Saturdays (Hank Marvin)
It's really beautiful riding your bike down this tree-lined park. You can also spy on very handsome dogs!
110 locals recommend
Fawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdIt's really beautiful riding your bike down this tree-lined park. You can also spy on very handsome dogs!