Guidebook for St Kilda
Food Scene
Great for coffee and breakfast. Lovely courtyard out the back - making it perfect for those with four-legged friends!
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Dr Jekyll
Great for coffee and breakfast. Lovely courtyard out the back - making it perfect for those with four-legged friends!
One of my favourite little bars and restaurants in St Kilda. They don't take reservations, so settle into the back bar (access via the side laneway) while waiting for a table. Italian-Australian food.
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Cicciolina
130 Acland StOne of my favourite little bars and restaurants in St Kilda. They don't take reservations, so settle into the back bar (access via the side laneway) while waiting for a table. Italian-Australian food.
Perfect lunch spot on a warm sunny day. Service is so-so, food is basic, but who cares when lazing in a deck chair with sand b/n the toes. This section of beach is a dog-off-leash area. Mine loves it!
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West Beach Bathers Pavilion
330A Beaconsfield ParadePerfect lunch spot on a warm sunny day. Service is so-so, food is basic, but who cares when lazing in a deck chair with sand b/n the toes. This section of beach is a dog-off-leash area. Mine loves it!
Carb load on yummy pizza and pasta at this popular local. If doing dinner here, head over to the Newmarket Hotel (opposite) for a night-cap.
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mr. wolf St Kilda
15 Inkerman StCarb load on yummy pizza and pasta at this popular local. If doing dinner here, head over to the Newmarket Hotel (opposite) for a night-cap.
Drinks & Nightlife
What was once a very seedy pub you wouldn't be seen dead into, is now a buzzy gastro-pub, popular with friends and family catching up for dinner and drinks.
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Newmarket Hotel
34 Inkerman StWhat was once a very seedy pub you wouldn't be seen dead into, is now a buzzy gastro-pub, popular with friends and family catching up for dinner and drinks.
This gay bar is one of the only ones left in Melbourne (we're all so mainstream now!) - come of a Friday or Saturday night for a young crowd, latest dance hits and over-the-top drag shows. Gets busy!
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GH Hotel (Greyhound Hotel)
1 Brighton RoadThis gay bar is one of the only ones left in Melbourne (we're all so mainstream now!) - come of a Friday or Saturday night for a young crowd, latest dance hits and over-the-top drag shows. Gets busy!
Melbourne is known for it's live music scene. Located locally is Prince Bandroom known for attracting great artists.
Check the gig guide, and be prepared to book in advance
http://princebandroom.com.au/gig_guide
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Prince Public Bar
29 Fitzroy StMelbourne is known for it's live music scene. Located locally is Prince Bandroom known for attracting great artists.
Check the gig guide, and be prepared to book in advance
http://princebandroom.com.au/gig_guide
Everything Else
Never know what you might find in this vintage furniture and homewares store - worth a look.
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The Bitch Is Back
1153 Main RoadNever know what you might find in this vintage furniture and homewares store - worth a look.
Albert Park village is one of my favourite areas to hang out, check out the shops and array of eateries. Some of the best are down Victoria St, but start here with a cool beverage and be on your way!
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The Albert Park Hotel
85 Dundas PlAlbert Park village is one of my favourite areas to hang out, check out the shops and array of eateries. Some of the best are down Victoria St, but start here with a cool beverage and be on your way!
Heading to St Kilda? - Catch the number #86 Tram or City Circle at this stop and change to Swanston Street to #3 Tram or #67 Tram.
672 Bourke St
672 Bourke StreetHeading to St Kilda? - Catch the number #86 Tram or City Circle at this stop and change to Swanston Street to #3 Tram or #67 Tram.
At this Tram Stop catch the #3 or #67 Tram to Stop 33 Argyle Street / St Kilda Rd
Bourke St/Swanston St station
At this Tram Stop catch the #3 or #67 Tram to Stop 33 Argyle Street / St Kilda Rd
Argyle St/St Kilda Rd station
Tram Stop 33 is the closest stop the apartment.
Essentials
Fantastic food market - very busy Saturdays - plenty of cafes and eating options in and around market - check out how the locals shop and if you're self-catering, bring a basket and stock up.
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South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StFantastic food market - very busy Saturdays - plenty of cafes and eating options in and around market - check out how the locals shop and if you're self-catering, bring a basket and stock up.
Closest well-stocked supermarket. Bottle shop, bakery and other essentials in this small shopping arcade.
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Coles St Kilda
Acland StreetClosest well-stocked supermarket. Bottle shop, bakery and other essentials in this small shopping arcade.
Woolworth is a well stocked supermarket located next to the Light Rail/Tram stop. So can be handy to pick up things on the way home to the apartment.
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Woolworths St Kilda West (Metro)
64 Fitzroy StWoolworth is a well stocked supermarket located next to the Light Rail/Tram stop. So can be handy to pick up things on the way home to the apartment.
Getting Around
The #96 Tram takes you along the light rail to Fitzroy Street. From here you can walk along Grey Street then up Barkly Street to get to the apartment. Located next to the Tram Stop is Woolworths Supermarket.
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St Kilda Station/Light Rail
The #96 Tram takes you along the light rail to Fitzroy Street. From here you can walk along Grey Street then up Barkly Street to get to the apartment. Located next to the Tram Stop is Woolworths Supermarket.
Parks & Nature
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are on stunning 38-hectare site was established in 1846 and features more than 8,500 plant species sourced from around the globe.
Set within designer William Guilfoyle’s iconic picturesque landscape are displays that celebrate the beauty, diversity and importance of plants – some rare and threatened, others awe-inspiring for their size, beauty or botanical curiosity.
At the end of the day touring the gardens, relax into a film at the Moonlight cinema at Marvellous Melbourne's world famous Botanical Gardens!!!
https://www.moonlight.com.au/melbourne/program/
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are on stunning 38-hectare site was established in 1846 and features more than 8,500 plant species sourced from around the globe.
Set within designer William Guilfoyle’s iconic picturesque landscape are displays that celebrate the beauty, diversity and importance of plants – some rare and threatened, others awe-inspiring for their size, beauty or botanical curiosity.
At the end of the day touring the gardens, relax into a film at the Moonlight cinema at Marvellous Melbourne's world famous Botanical Gardens!!!
https://www.moonlight.com.au/melbourne/program/
Arts & Culture
Victoria Nemzeti Galéria
180 St Kilda RdAmazing International Exhibitions
We have a horse race "The Melbourne Cup" on the first Tuesday of the month, and almost everybody in Australia will "stop" to watch it, as well as place a bet. That's the first Tuesday in November! And if you actually want to go to the races, well Thursday 9th November is known as "Ladies Day" or "Oaks Day"!
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Melbourne Cup Carnival
448 Epsom RoadWe have a horse race "The Melbourne Cup" on the first Tuesday of the month, and almost everybody in Australia will "stop" to watch it, as well as place a bet. That's the first Tuesday in November! And if you actually want to go to the races, well Thursday 9th November is known as "Ladies Day" or "Oaks Day"!