Guidebook for Richmond
Essentials
The closest store for groceries etc, if you plan on doing some cooking during your stay or need to stock up on treats for gifts for friends back home.
6 locals recommend
TSG Richmond Plaza
Bridge RoadThe closest store for groceries etc, if you plan on doing some cooking during your stay or need to stock up on treats for gifts for friends back home.
Gleadell Street
Gleadell StreetFresh local fruits, vegetables, breads and produce.
Food Scene
BEST PHO EVER!! And it's only $9 a bowl! http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/i-love-pho-264-20111203-1oc0k.html
59 locals recommend
I Love Pho
264 Victoria StBEST PHO EVER!! And it's only $9 a bowl! http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/i-love-pho-264-20111203-1oc0k.html
Beautiful coffee, beautiful locally-sourced and organic dishes. http://www.gypseyandmusquito.com.au/
12 locals recommend
Gypsey & Musquito
382 Bridge RoadBeautiful coffee, beautiful locally-sourced and organic dishes. http://www.gypseyandmusquito.com.au/
Delicious, quirky and very well-priced. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1569939/restaurant/Melbourne/The-Hungarian-Richmond
The Hungarian
362 Bridge RdDelicious, quirky and very well-priced. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1569939/restaurant/Melbourne/The-Hungarian-Richmond
Love it! Upstairs is yakiniku (DIY barbecue meat/vegetable platters) and downstairs is a la carte. http://www.theage.com.au/news/restaurant-reviews/maedaya/2008/08/19/1218911661557.html
40 locals recommend
Maedaya
400 Bridge RdLove it! Upstairs is yakiniku (DIY barbecue meat/vegetable platters) and downstairs is a la carte. http://www.theage.com.au/news/restaurant-reviews/maedaya/2008/08/19/1218911661557.html
$6.50 pizzas (12pm - 4pm) and HUGE $12.50 chicken parmas (an iconic Aussie meal) on Monday nights. Great indoor/outdoor environment. http://bohemerestaurantbar.com.au/
12 locals recommend
Boheme Restaurant Bar
368 Bridge Rd$6.50 pizzas (12pm - 4pm) and HUGE $12.50 chicken parmas (an iconic Aussie meal) on Monday nights. Great indoor/outdoor environment. http://bohemerestaurantbar.com.au/
Authentic Chinese food set amongst bustling Victoria Street. I recommend the pork belly! http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/761443/restaurant/Melbourne/Pacific-Seafood-BBQ-House-Richmond
27 locals recommend
Pacific House Restaurant
240 Victoria StAuthentic Chinese food set amongst bustling Victoria Street. I recommend the pork belly! http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/761443/restaurant/Melbourne/Pacific-Seafood-BBQ-House-Richmond
A tad more pricey than others, but well worth it. Beautiful Spanish inspired meals, fantastic wine list. http://www.bouzyrouge.com.au/
21 locals recommend
Bouzy Rouge
470 Bridge RdA tad more pricey than others, but well worth it. Beautiful Spanish inspired meals, fantastic wine list. http://www.bouzyrouge.com.au/
Good-value Lebanese cuisine, with belly-dancing entertainment some nights.
http://www.kanzaman.com.au
Laffe By Kanzaman
344 Bridge RdGood-value Lebanese cuisine, with belly-dancing entertainment some nights.
http://www.kanzaman.com.au
Demitri's Feast
141 Swan StVery cool cafe on Swan Street. http://www.demitrisfeast.com.au/
Great cafe in beautiful Abbotsford. http://www.threebagsfullcafe.com.au/
96 locals recommend
Three Bags Full
60 Nicholson StGreat cafe in beautiful Abbotsford. http://www.threebagsfullcafe.com.au/
This place is gorgeous, and only a 5 minute walk away. Sophisticated, classy, well-designed. http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/ost-bar-dinner-add-bridge-road
8 locals recommend
Bierkeller
306 Bridge RdThis place is gorgeous, and only a 5 minute walk away. Sophisticated, classy, well-designed. http://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/ost-bar-dinner-add-bridge-road
Awesome new Mexican place that has a line down the street most nights of the week. http://thethousands.com.au/melbourne/eat-drink/fonda-mexican/
248 Swan St
248 Swan StreetAwesome new Mexican place that has a line down the street most nights of the week. http://thethousands.com.au/melbourne/eat-drink/fonda-mexican/
Hottest cafe in Melbourne right now. Owned by a very popular cafe trio it serves fantastic coffee and spectacular food.
71 locals recommend
Touchwood
480 Bridge RdHottest cafe in Melbourne right now. Owned by a very popular cafe trio it serves fantastic coffee and spectacular food.
Mazzitelli
144 Bridge RoadFantastic coffee, divine food. If you like Italian things, go here.
Bamboo Therapeutic
298 Bridge RdReally delicious dumplings, well-priced, and wonderful staff.
Vlado's Charcoal Grill
61 Bridge RdBest steak outside of Argentina!
Sightseeing
Food, arts, cinema, bar, generally really awesome place (provided the weather is good). A short ride or walk along the river from our place. http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/
66 locals recommend
Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford
3 St Heliers StFood, arts, cinema, bar, generally really awesome place (provided the weather is good). A short ride or walk along the river from our place. http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/
Fantastic environment - look at the animals in the picturesque setting along the Yarra, with a great little cafe too. http://www.farm.org.au/
181 locals recommend
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StFantastic environment - look at the animals in the picturesque setting along the Yarra, with a great little cafe too. http://www.farm.org.au/
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy hours 6pm - 10pm on Tuesdays: $10 jugs of Carlton Draught and $10 cocktails with a great indoor/outdoor space. A great start/finish to a Victoria St meal! http://www.thevicbar.com.au/
20 locals recommend
The Vic
281 Victoria StHappy hours 6pm - 10pm on Tuesdays: $10 jugs of Carlton Draught and $10 cocktails with a great indoor/outdoor space. A great start/finish to a Victoria St meal! http://www.thevicbar.com.au/
Gastropub in down a lovely tree-lined street by the river. Great food, great beer, great environment. http://roystonhotel.com.au/
29 locals recommend
Royston Hotel
12 River StGastropub in down a lovely tree-lined street by the river. Great food, great beer, great environment. http://roystonhotel.com.au/
The Bridge had a huge make-over last year and is a very cool local pub, busy every night of the week. http://thebridgehotel.com.au/
57 locals recommend
Bridge Hotel
642 Bridge RdThe Bridge had a huge make-over last year and is a very cool local pub, busy every night of the week. http://thebridgehotel.com.au/
Very well-known bar that won Best Small Bar - Australia - 2013. Great vibe for those who appreciate Cajun treats and delicious beverages. http://thecollectionbar.com.au/
33 locals recommend
The Collection Bar
328 Bridge RdVery well-known bar that won Best Small Bar - Australia - 2013. Great vibe for those who appreciate Cajun treats and delicious beverages. http://thecollectionbar.com.au/
For the beer enthusiasts. It also serves lovely small plates of tapas. Not especially cheap, but a nice, casual spot for a special little session of beer appreciation.
17 locals recommend
Slowbeer
351 Smith StFor the beer enthusiasts. It also serves lovely small plates of tapas. Not especially cheap, but a nice, casual spot for a special little session of beer appreciation.
Surely one of the best beers to hail from Melbourne, and it's made just around the corner! You can also take a tour of the brewery if you're into that kinda thing (only on Wednesdays - check website).
57 locals recommend
Mountain Goat Beer
80 North StSurely one of the best beers to hail from Melbourne, and it's made just around the corner! You can also take a tour of the brewery if you're into that kinda thing (only on Wednesdays - check website).