Alex’s guidebook
Brunch Spots
These are my favourite brunch locations around St Kilda.
Typically you do not need to place reservations for these locations, and you just walk in. If they are too busy you can place your name down and they will call you once a table is ready.
Best brunch food in St Kilda. Amazing menu and coffee!
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The St Kilda Dispensary
13-15 Brighton RdBest brunch food in St Kilda. Amazing menu and coffee!
Great vegetarian food for Brunch!
Their coffee can be hit and miss though
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Sister of Soul
73 Acland StGreat vegetarian food for Brunch!
Their coffee can be hit and miss though
Fitzrovia Restaurant and Cafe
155 Fitzroy StMiss Jackson Cafe
19 Grey StLas Chicas
203 Carlisle StGalleon Cafe
9 Carlisle StGreat place for the recovery brunch session!
Dinner Spots
Try to make a reservation at these places where possible
mr. wolf St Kilda
15 Inkerman StGreat tasting wood fired pizza
Ostrich & the Egg
5 Inkerman StTasty South African Cuisine!
Radio Mexico
11-13 Carlisle StDelicious Tacos and Margaritas!
Claypots Seafood Bar
213 Barkly StGreat seafood at this restaurant.
Beachcomber Cafe
18 Jacka BoulevardThis is more for the views of St Kilda Beach. Food is okay.
Cafe Di Stasio
31 Fitzroy StLocal Italian foodie spot! Great hand made pasta.
Babu Ji
6 Grey StVery popular Indian Fusion restaurant
Delicious local and imported cheeses and wine
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Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie
157 Fitzroy StDelicious local and imported cheeses and wine
Supernormal Canteen
157 Fitzroy StAsian Fusion, a must try in Melbourne!
Rated as one of the most popular restaurants in Melbourne in 2019.
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Tulum Turkish Restaurant
217 Carlisle StRated as one of the most popular restaurants in Melbourne in 2019.
Newmarket Hotel
34 Inkerman StThe Post Hotel
306 St Kilda RdGreat food at the pub!
On The Go / Quick Eats
These are great restaurants for quick lunch/dinners without fuss.
Woodfrog Bakery
108 Barkly StTerrific coffee and delicious bread
Fat Jak's
205 Barkly StMessy Burgers and Wings
Oki2Go
92D Acland StJapanese Sushi
Tommy Tucker's
143 Acland StBay City Burrito
4 Shakespeare GroveFavourite burger place in St Kilda/Balaclava. Great wraps too!
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Ziggy's Eatery
195 Carlisle StFavourite burger place in St Kilda/Balaclava. Great wraps too!
Neighbourhoods
St Kilda is a traveller's hot spot. You will notice plenty of tourists from all walks of life. Beautiful beachside suburb with plenty of Melbourne history, specifically in the architecture of the buildings in the hood.
To spend a day here:
1. Stroll around Acland Street, one of the main shopping precincts of St Kilda. Here you will find the famous bakery windows full of delicious European delicacies.
2. Visit St Kilda Botanical Gardens
3. See fairy penguins at dusk on St Kilda Pier.
4. The beach may look very inviting. I would not recommend swimming in the water however, due to proximity to Melbourne's sea ports. However, to spend a day on the sands or greens is just as rewarding.
5. Have a game of lawn bowls at the St Kilda Bowling Club.
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St Kilda
St Kilda is a traveller's hot spot. You will notice plenty of tourists from all walks of life. Beautiful beachside suburb with plenty of Melbourne history, specifically in the architecture of the buildings in the hood.
To spend a day here:
1. Stroll around Acland Street, one of the main shopping precincts of St Kilda. Here you will find the famous bakery windows full of delicious European delicacies.
2. Visit St Kilda Botanical Gardens
3. See fairy penguins at dusk on St Kilda Pier.
4. The beach may look very inviting. I would not recommend swimming in the water however, due to proximity to Melbourne's sea ports. However, to spend a day on the sands or greens is just as rewarding.
5. Have a game of lawn bowls at the St Kilda Bowling Club.
Balaclava Shopping Precinct is around 20 minutes walk from the apartment.
Here you will find some magnificent food spots for coffee, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Visit the Local Taphouse for > 100 beers on tap and a great rooftop!
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Balaclava
Balaclava Shopping Precinct is around 20 minutes walk from the apartment.
Here you will find some magnificent food spots for coffee, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Visit the Local Taphouse for > 100 beers on tap and a great rooftop!
The start of the Chapel Street precinct is around 30 minutes walk from the apartment, or by catching Tram 78 along Chapel Street.
Here you will find great night life and food! Shopping is also still available, and on Saturdays you can visit here to go to Prahran Market for some great finds and eats.
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Windsor
The start of the Chapel Street precinct is around 30 minutes walk from the apartment, or by catching Tram 78 along Chapel Street.
Here you will find great night life and food! Shopping is also still available, and on Saturdays you can visit here to go to Prahran Market for some great finds and eats.
Sightseeing
St. Kilda Pier Penguin Colony
For Penguin sightseeing!
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert StSt Kilda Esplanade Market
The EsplanadeNight Out/Drinks
The Local Taphouse
184 Carlisle StIddy Biddy
39 Blessington StGreat view of St Kilda and a very famous pub, historically known for starting local music talent in Melbourne. Recently refurbished.
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Hotel Esplanade
11 The EsplanadeGreat view of St Kilda and a very famous pub, historically known for starting local music talent in Melbourne. Recently refurbished.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Fastest way to the City
1. Tram 16 towards Melbourne University from corner Carlisle Street/Barkly Street to arrive at Flinders Street Station within 30 minutes. On weekends you can also catch Tram 3a from here.
2. Tram 67 towards Melbourne University from corner Inkerman Street/St Kilda Road to arrive at Flinders Street Station within 30 minutes. On weekdays you can also catch Tram 3 from here.
3. Tram 96 towards Fitzroy North from St Kilda Station (Fitzroy St) to arrive at Bourke Street Mall within 25 minutes.
Verkehrsmittel
Fastest way to the Australian Open
1. Bus 246 towards Clifton Hill from Inkerman Street/Barkly Street stop. Get off at Swan Street/Punt Road, and walk down Olympic Boulevard. It’s approximately a 15 minute bus ride in normal off-peak hours. Be mindful that buses can run late so it’s best to plan.
2. Catch Tram 16 towards Kew from corner Carlisle Street/Barkly Street. Get off at Balaclava Station, and catch the train to Richmond Station (towards City Loop/Flinders Street). Walk down Olympic Boulevard. This is approximately a 30 minute journey, depending on connections between the tram and train.