Richmond - THE place to be
Food scene
Swan street is the best street for shopping in Richmond - you don't need to drive - organic grocery, one of the biggest & best stocked Coles in Melbourne, Music venues, rooftop bars, historic bars, a bookshop, bottle shops, a vegetarian cafe, chemist, and if you'd like a new McLaren, Ferrari or Lamborghini - you can buy one of those too. Great cafes & restaurants - best gelato in Melbourne too.
9 locals recommend
Swan Street
Swan StreetSwan street is the best street for shopping in Richmond - you don't need to drive - organic grocery, one of the biggest & best stocked Coles in Melbourne, Music venues, rooftop bars, historic bars, a bookshop, bottle shops, a vegetarian cafe, chemist, and if you'd like a new McLaren, Ferrari or Lamborghini - you can buy one of those too. Great cafes & restaurants - best gelato in Melbourne too.
Gleadell Street Market - Fresh food - bread, pastries, meat, fruit & veg.
5 Gleadell Street, Richmond.
Saturdays from 7am - 1pm: take own bags (there's some in the entry cupboard) -
Tram 48 or 75 along Swan Street. Disembark at Stop 19, Richmond Town Hall.
43 locals recommend
Gleadell Street Market
5 Gleadell StGleadell Street Market - Fresh food - bread, pastries, meat, fruit & veg.
5 Gleadell Street, Richmond.
Saturdays from 7am - 1pm: take own bags (there's some in the entry cupboard) -
Tram 48 or 75 along Swan Street. Disembark at Stop 19, Richmond Town Hall.
"Little Saigon" - best Vietnamese restaurants & grocery stores.
Between Hoddle St & Burnley St -
Catch the 246 Bus along Hoddle street to Victoria Pde.
Catch the Alamein Line (platform 10) or Lilydale Line to East Richmond (one stop) to Church Street. Catch the 78 Tran to Victoria St.
7 locals recommend
Victoria Street
Victoria Street"Little Saigon" - best Vietnamese restaurants & grocery stores.
Between Hoddle St & Burnley St -
Catch the 246 Bus along Hoddle street to Victoria Pde.
Catch the Alamein Line (platform 10) or Lilydale Line to East Richmond (one stop) to Church Street. Catch the 78 Tran to Victoria St.
Hochi Mama Richmond
65 Swan Street
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Richmond
75 Swan StreetSal's Authentic New York Pizza - Swan street, Richmond
Park BBQ
Citizens Park
Gleadell StreetGreat for a Barbie - free BBQ, park, sports ground, chairs.
McConchie Reserve
Mary StreetGreat place for a BBQ
Golf course
Golf - 9 holes Cnr: Loyola Grove near Cnr Madden Grove Burnley - open 7 days, Free BBQ's, shaded seating, licensed kiosk, golf carts, hire buggies, equipment hire.
21 locals recommend
Yarra Bend Public Golf Course Melbourne
Yarra Bend RoadGolf - 9 holes Cnr: Loyola Grove near Cnr Madden Grove Burnley - open 7 days, Free BBQ's, shaded seating, licensed kiosk, golf carts, hire buggies, equipment hire.
Dogs In Space graffiti
Dogs In Space House - house in Richmond where Cult 80's Classic staring Michael Huthence & Saskia Post - was filmed... with Dogs In Space Graffiti on exact same spot, maintained by anonymous fans.
18 Berry St
18 Berry StreetDogs In Space House - house in Richmond where Cult 80's Classic staring Michael Huthence & Saskia Post - was filmed... with Dogs In Space Graffiti on exact same spot, maintained by anonymous fans.
Cycling, jogging, walking
Yarra River Linear Reserve
Cycling - on bike paths - or walking/jogging
Citylink
CitylinkSightseeing
O'Connell Reserve Rotunda
653-659 Bridge RdGreat views, great walk near the river, lots to discover
Beautiful gardens managed by Melbourne Uni - Established in 1860 - 500 Yarra Boulevard on Southern Side of Swan Street - near the Yarra.
Burnley Gardens
500 Yarra BlvdBeautiful gardens managed by Melbourne Uni - Established in 1860 - 500 Yarra Boulevard on Southern Side of Swan Street - near the Yarra.
Distillery
61 North Street Richmond: open Thur 5pm - 10 pm, Frid 5 pm - 11pm, Sat 1pm - 11pm, Sun 1pm - 7pm.
Brogan's Way
61 North Street61 North Street Richmond: open Thur 5pm - 10 pm, Frid 5 pm - 11pm, Sat 1pm - 11pm, Sun 1pm - 7pm.