Things I love around Melbourne..
Food Scene
A fav of mine for many years. It never disappoints. Wonderful restaurant and ambiance..and say hello to Marcel - he's the best !
35 locals recommend
Bistro Gitan
52 Toorak Rd WestA fav of mine for many years. It never disappoints. Wonderful restaurant and ambiance..and say hello to Marcel - he's the best !
Sensational Reisling by the glass... great food.. dinners only..
19 locals recommend
Bacash Restaurant
175 Domain RdSensational Reisling by the glass... great food.. dinners only..
A fav Italian.. either in the Bistro or the Restaurant... Love it..
30 locals recommend
Il Solito Posto
113 Collins StA fav Italian.. either in the Bistro or the Restaurant... Love it..
An absolute Fav for special occassions for fine dining in an upmarket relaxed beach atmosphere.. go there before dark to watch the sunset.. Just love it..
83 locals recommend
Donovans
40 Jacka BlvdAn absolute Fav for special occassions for fine dining in an upmarket relaxed beach atmosphere.. go there before dark to watch the sunset.. Just love it..
St Edmonds Cafe' - fabulous breakfasts and great coffee in the wonderful Greville Street Precinct..
21 locals recommend
St Edmonds
154 Greville StSt Edmonds Cafe' - fabulous breakfasts and great coffee in the wonderful Greville Street Precinct..
Upmarket Hotel. I love to sit for one or two at the area where you can watch the professional chefs prepare the food. You also have the option to book a table in the restaurant part of the hotel as well. Can be casual in the front area or more formal towards the back part. This is also run by the sons of Jacques Raymond who was a 3 star chef in Melbourne for many, many years.
20 locals recommend
L'Hotel Gitan
32 Commercial RdUpmarket Hotel. I love to sit for one or two at the area where you can watch the professional chefs prepare the food. You also have the option to book a table in the restaurant part of the hotel as well. Can be casual in the front area or more formal towards the back part. This is also run by the sons of Jacques Raymond who was a 3 star chef in Melbourne for many, many years.
Everything Else
A short walk down the road to wonderful cafe's, great fresh produce, coffee and much much more...
338 locals recommend
Prahran Market station
A short walk down the road to wonderful cafe's, great fresh produce, coffee and much much more...
Fancy a spot of tennis.. try here or just go for a stroll in the park through to South Yarra shops, restaurants, coffee shops..
7 locals recommend
Fawkner Park Tennis Centre
65 Toorak Rd WestFancy a spot of tennis.. try here or just go for a stroll in the park through to South Yarra shops, restaurants, coffee shops..
Great mix of Restaurants, for Breakfast, lunch, dinner and some great shopping.
12 locals recommend
Toorak Road
Toorak RoadGreat mix of Restaurants, for Breakfast, lunch, dinner and some great shopping.
Sightseeing - from Parks to beaches to city architecture to Albert Park Lake
Home of the Australia Grand Prix, a popular running and walking attraction and home the MSAC (great for swimmers) - wonderful day or night.
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
Home of the Australia Grand Prix, a popular running and walking attraction and home the MSAC (great for swimmers) - wonderful day or night.
The heart of St Kilda, cosmopolitan home to restaurants, bars, eccentrics and artists. A must-visit at any time of the year to eat, drink or take a short walk to the bay.
259 locals recommend
Acland Street
Acland StreetThe heart of St Kilda, cosmopolitan home to restaurants, bars, eccentrics and artists. A must-visit at any time of the year to eat, drink or take a short walk to the bay.
Entertainment
Whether its music, Luna Park for kids, festivals like Moomba or Art, it's all within easy reach from my place.
Perfect for the young or young at heart, Luna Park has been a cornerstone of every young Melburnian's childhood... Until Adventure World opened up... But now that it's closed down it's back!
468 locals recommend
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadePerfect for the young or young at heart, Luna Park has been a cornerstone of every young Melburnian's childhood... Until Adventure World opened up... But now that it's closed down it's back!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sadly this place has gone since Covid, but another has replaced it. I need to explore.
12 locals recommend
South Press Winehouse
27 Toorak RdSadly this place has gone since Covid, but another has replaced it. I need to explore.
So many Parks to choose from all within easy level walking..
Fawkner Park is across the road with a great off lead doggy section and many locals to chat to if you feel social. Pleasant all year around, the daffodils in winter are a bright spot, the shady trees are peaceful in the hot weather. Watch local cricket matches or a baseball game.
Albert Park lake is also a short walk away which is where the Grand Prix is held, but it's a wonderful 5K walk around the lake with swans and trees for a bit of inspiration. Great for a run if you are a runner too.
A little further on, walk towards Domain Road and the Botanical Gardens where you will find many delights, peaceful spots and a wide variety of Botanical species. If you walk through the Botanical Gardens, then its a short walk across the River to the Tennis as well or sometimes, I even like to venture through to Richmond.
Great gardens, peaceful, nice place to walk through on your way to Richmond or the city or then cross the river to the Tennis Centre.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Great gardens, peaceful, nice place to walk through on your way to Richmond or the city or then cross the river to the Tennis Centre.
Across the Road, some nice lazy spots under trees, but also good for a quick work out or run/walk. Great Dog park.
110 locals recommend
Fawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdAcross the Road, some nice lazy spots under trees, but also good for a quick work out or run/walk. Great Dog park.
Arts & Culture
Cultural Centre of Victoria a short tram ride down the Road, Lots of different exhibitions, entertainment, symphony orchetra etc.
164 locals recommend
Arts Precinct/St Kilda Road station
Cultural Centre of Victoria a short tram ride down the Road, Lots of different exhibitions, entertainment, symphony orchetra etc.
A short walk from Arts Centre, across from Flinders St station, there is always something happening here, from indoor art exhibitions, to musicians playing or drummers drumming an addictive beat.
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
A short walk from Arts Centre, across from Flinders St station, there is always something happening here, from indoor art exhibitions, to musicians playing or drummers drumming an addictive beat.