Guidebook for Balaclava
Food Scene
Las Chicas
203 Carlisle StUncle St Kilda
188 Carlisle StDelicious Vietnamese
Wall Two 80
280 Carlisle StGreat coffee!
Monk Bodhi Dharma
202 Carlisle StGreat coffee and vegetarian brunch
Mopho Canteen
197 Carlisle StYummy pho in funky setting
Almond croissants, pear danish, good coffee, a quiet place to relax upstairs + free wifi
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Dana Patisserie
175 Carlisle StAlmond croissants, pear danish, good coffee, a quiet place to relax upstairs + free wifi
NORD cafe
157 Chapel StGreat little coffee shop with a unique brunch menu
Batch Espresso
320 Carlisle StAnother great brunch place!
Great family friendly bar and restaurant - also do take away pizzas and there is a bottle shop attached
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Grosvenor Hotel
10 Brighton RdGreat family friendly bar and restaurant - also do take away pizzas and there is a bottle shop attached
Hannah
141 Chapel StMore yummy brunch options
Ziggy's Eatery
195 Carlisle StBest burgers ever!!
Grill'd Balaclava
231-237 Carlisle StPopular burger chain... though we prefer Ziggy's down the street!
Saigon Street Eats - St Kilda East
249 Carlisle StGreat family owned Vietnamese place
neighbours cafe
42 Chapel StGreat pet-friendly brunch place. Yummy coffee and cakes
Mr. Miyagi
99 Chapel StAmazing Japanese, cool setting
Ladro TAP
162 Greville StDelicious pizza in a cool street
Gelato Messina Windsor
171 Chapel StBest gelato ever!
Tokyo Tina
66A Chapel StCool place + delicious Japanese
Quirky Vietnamese - sister restaurant to Tokyo Tina
39 abantu bendawo batusa
Hanoi Hannah Express Lane - Vietnamese Restaurant
Quirky Vietnamese - sister restaurant to Tokyo Tina
Yummy food from the owners of Chin Chin. Not very kid friendly due to the loud music - fun place for Friday nights with friends
137 abantu bendawo batusa
Hawker Hall
98 Chapel StYummy food from the owners of Chin Chin. Not very kid friendly due to the loud music - fun place for Friday nights with friends
Upmarket yum cha just around the corner from the Prahran markets. Bookings advised!
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Hu Tong Dumpling Bar
162 Commercial RdUpmarket yum cha just around the corner from the Prahran markets. Bookings advised!
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel StPopular Mexican chain restaurant
A trendy place for dinner and drinks with gorgeous beach views
59 abantu bendawo batusa
Captain Baxter
10-18 Jacka BlvdA trendy place for dinner and drinks with gorgeous beach views
This was a St Kilda institution until it burnt down - the casual fish and chip takeaway has just reopened, with the no doubt amazing restaurant to follow shortly. If it's anything like it was before, it's going to be very popular indeed!
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Stokehouse St Kilda
30 Jacka BlvdThis was a St Kilda institution until it burnt down - the casual fish and chip takeaway has just reopened, with the no doubt amazing restaurant to follow shortly. If it's anything like it was before, it's going to be very popular indeed!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Local Taphouse
184 Carlisle StAmazing range of craft beers
Carlisle Wine Bar
137 Carlisle StreetFabulous wine list
Windsor Castle Hotel
89 Albert StThis is a great pub with an excellent beer garden - best in summer
45 abantu bendawo batusa
College Lawn Hotel
36 Greville StThis is a great pub with an excellent beer garden - best in summer
Large open bar + restaurant - a good spot for Friday night drinks. Great atmosphere
43 abantu bendawo batusa
The Smith Prahran
213 High StLarge open bar + restaurant - a good spot for Friday night drinks. Great atmosphere
The Union Hotel
90 Chapel StA good local pub
The Railway Hotel- Windsor
29 Chapel StNewly renovated - seems promising
Misery Guts
19 Grey StA cool quirky bar
Newmarket Hotel
34 Inkerman StCool open bar with yummy food and a great beer garden
A perfect sunny venue on the beachfront - loads of atmosphere (as long as it's warm)
91 abantu bendawo batusa
Republica St Kilda Beach
10-18 Jacka BlvdA perfect sunny venue on the beachfront - loads of atmosphere (as long as it's warm)
Shopping
Lulu Design Store
324 Carlisle StUnique gifts
Essentials
Only a few minutes walk away - has everything you need for cooking
85 abantu bendawo batusa
Coles Balaclava
Alfred StreetOnly a few minutes walk away - has everything you need for cooking
Woolworths Balaclava
220 Carlisle StLocal supermarket
Parks & Nature
Peaceful gardens perfect for a picnic
276 abantu bendawo batusa
Izindawo zokuhlala zezithole zeBotanical zeSt Kilda
11 Herbert StPeaceful gardens perfect for a picnic
Walk, eat, drink, swim and people watch until your heart's content!
697 abantu bendawo batusa
Isibhede sase St Kilda
Walk, eat, drink, swim and people watch until your heart's content!
Getting Around
Balaclava Station
11 mins to flinders st station!
Balaclava Train Station
tram to the city or beach