Food Scene
Bohemian, full, friendly and great music. The food is consistently good quality, great coffee and reasonably priced. The staff know most people by name. Great place to sit outside in summer.
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Truman Cafe
381 Montague StreetBohemian, full, friendly and great music. The food is consistently good quality, great coffee and reasonably priced. The staff know most people by name. Great place to sit outside in summer.
It's a bit of a walk (or hire a bike) but worth it. Everything is baked in house. Owned by a school friend of mine it has the character of the old neighbourhood. This is NOT for yuppies. Truly local.
Melbourne Bakehouse
210 Bay StIt's a bit of a walk (or hire a bike) but worth it. Everything is baked in house. Owned by a school friend of mine it has the character of the old neighbourhood. This is NOT for yuppies. Truly local.
This is the very first coffee shop in this area. It has been around for almost thirty years and has a regular clientele. Lots of great salads, sandwiches, hot food and good coffee.
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The Old Paper Shop Deli
266-268 Clarendon StThis is the very first coffee shop in this area. It has been around for almost thirty years and has a regular clientele. Lots of great salads, sandwiches, hot food and good coffee.
Quite famous for the beautiful waitresses, it's also a fabulous spot for morning breakfast. I would say the good points are mainly the location, outdoor seating and people-watching.
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Dundas & Faussett
111 Dundas PlQuite famous for the beautiful waitresses, it's also a fabulous spot for morning breakfast. I would say the good points are mainly the location, outdoor seating and people-watching.
Some of the best, connoisseur coffee available in Melbourne. Great vibe, local.
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St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlSome of the best, connoisseur coffee available in Melbourne. Great vibe, local.
The food is outstanding, superb in taste, quality and health. The service great. It is unique to the area and the only vegetarian/ vegan place in the local neighbourhood
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Urban Projuice
315 Montague StThe food is outstanding, superb in taste, quality and health. The service great. It is unique to the area and the only vegetarian/ vegan place in the local neighbourhood
Close by, the restaurant has a friendly ambience and wonderful elegant food.
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Shakahari Too
225 Clarendon StClose by, the restaurant has a friendly ambience and wonderful elegant food.
Essentials
A good small local supermarket where you can get most of what you want. They are independently run, so I like supporting them. Open 8am-8pm 7 days a week.
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FoodWorks On Dundas Place
133 Dundas PlA good small local supermarket where you can get most of what you want. They are independently run, so I like supporting them. Open 8am-8pm 7 days a week.
The nearest big supermarket. Open 6:00 am – midnight 7 days a week.
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Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry StThe nearest big supermarket. Open 6:00 am – midnight 7 days a week.
Fresh, local produce. It supports small healthy farmers at a time when big agribusiness is polluting our bodies and the world. And its great fun - you get to meet lots of the local characters.
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Gasworks Farmers' Market
21 Graham StFresh, local produce. It supports small healthy farmers at a time when big agribusiness is polluting our bodies and the world. And its great fun - you get to meet lots of the local characters.
Arts & Culture
The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) has outstanding events by student and professional musicians. Exceptionally creative and unique. ishttp://www.anam.com.au
Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)
1 Saint Heliers StreetThe Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) has outstanding events by student and professional musicians. Exceptionally creative and unique. ishttp://www.anam.com.au
The Malthouse is a beautiful intimate theatre venue that is international recognised as being home to some of Australia's greatest talent. Worth seeing a show while you're here.
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Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StThe Malthouse is a beautiful intimate theatre venue that is international recognised as being home to some of Australia's greatest talent. Worth seeing a show while you're here.
The National Gallery of Victoria, home to many local and international artists and their works.
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I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria, home to many local and international artists and their works.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a sports and swimming venue with everything! Right near the Albert Park lake running track too. Costly but worth it.
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Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrThis is a sports and swimming venue with everything! Right near the Albert Park lake running track too. Costly but worth it.
Lots of fun activities and regular performances. There is space to play for adults and kids. My high school class planted some of the first trees there.
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Gasworks Arts Park
21 Graham StLots of fun activities and regular performances. There is space to play for adults and kids. My high school class planted some of the first trees there.
Everything Else
For boating on the Albert Park Lake, nothing beats the Albert Park Yacht Club. Like all other wonderful things in this neighbourhood, the Club is a short walk from Emerald Cottage.
Albert Park Yacht Club
5 Aquatic DrFor boating on the Albert Park Lake, nothing beats the Albert Park Yacht Club. Like all other wonderful things in this neighbourhood, the Club is a short walk from Emerald Cottage.
There is a 7km running track, walking and bike track and exercise equipment dotted around the lake. A great way to start or finish the day.
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Albert Park
There is a 7km running track, walking and bike track and exercise equipment dotted around the lake. A great way to start or finish the day.
Sightseeing
The Royal Botanical Gardens are a beautiful place to meander through. It is walking distance from Emerald Cottage, and a short tram ride from the city centre.
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The Butterfly Club
5 Carson PlThe Royal Botanical Gardens are a beautiful place to meander through. It is walking distance from Emerald Cottage, and a short tram ride from the city centre.
Bleakhouse Hotel Pub Albert Park
97 Beaconsfield ParadeIt's the beach!