Kensington & Surrounds
Groceries and Liquor
Only 2mins walk away and has just about everything you need in stock. Prices are usually very reasonable. Liquor store is small but super handy!
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IGA Kensington Plus Liquor
22 Smithfield RdOnly 2mins walk away and has just about everything you need in stock. Prices are usually very reasonable. Liquor store is small but super handy!
2mins walk away - 24hr petrol, snacks and essentials including milk and bread.
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Coles Express
179-189 Glenlyon Rd2mins walk away - 24hr petrol, snacks and essentials including milk and bread.
Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse RdLocal Woolies near Newmarket train station.
Famous market for the freshest fruit, veg, meats, seafood and cheeses, as well as food, crafts, souvenirs and goods - it's huge. You can spend hours here wandering around.
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Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetFamous market for the freshest fruit, veg, meats, seafood and cheeses, as well as food, crafts, souvenirs and goods - it's huge. You can spend hours here wandering around.
Local Coles supermarket is a 25min walk (5min drive) away.
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Coles Showgrounds Village
320 Epsom RdLocal Coles supermarket is a 25min walk (5min drive) away.
Mathews Artisan Butchers
308 Racecourse RoadLocal butcher with the best cuts.
The Seafood Depot
20 Pratt StreetBest rated fish monger in Melbourne, selling all kinds of seafood.
Breakfast and brunch
Some of the best places in Melbourne for breakfast and brunch are within walking distance of our home.
Great cafe serving great coffee, breakfast and lunch with indoor, courtyard and street side seating. Has a solid menu with daily specials and is a nice walk from our place up the stockmans route and through the women’s peace garden.
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Mama Bear Cafe
531 Racecourse RdGreat cafe serving great coffee, breakfast and lunch with indoor, courtyard and street side seating. Has a solid menu with daily specials and is a nice walk from our place up the stockmans route and through the women’s peace garden.
Our closest cafe. It’s a nice walk up the stockmans route. Good for a sit down breakfast or lunch with both inside and outside dining. Getting a takeaway coffee is sometimes a wait though, so if you don’t want to wait hit up Mama Bear.
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Local Folk
43 Epsom RdOur closest cafe. It’s a nice walk up the stockmans route. Good for a sit down breakfast or lunch with both inside and outside dining. Getting a takeaway coffee is sometimes a wait though, so if you don’t want to wait hit up Mama Bear.
Brunch here is always the best. Coffee roasted to perfection - 1 cup here and you'll understand why everyone in Melbourne are huge coffee snobs :).
Wolf and Hound Cafe
60 Pin Oak CresBrunch here is always the best. Coffee roasted to perfection - 1 cup here and you'll understand why everyone in Melbourne are huge coffee snobs :).
Get an almond croissant and dip it in your latte while you people watch on the corner table while waiting or your brunch. A true Melbourne experience!
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Pepper
44 Pin Oak CresGet an almond croissant and dip it in your latte while you people watch on the corner table while waiting or your brunch. A true Melbourne experience!
If you’re looking for a vegan meal this is the go to! The owners are so lovely and their food is just as delightful. They have great smoothies, coffee, açai bowls and a changing menu. Those who aren’t vegan will love it too.
ARGI.
512 Macaulay RoadIf you’re looking for a vegan meal this is the go to! The owners are so lovely and their food is just as delightful. They have great smoothies, coffee, açai bowls and a changing menu. Those who aren’t vegan will love it too.
Sgt. Nelson
Beautiful brekkie or brunch at this local cafe.
Only open Monday to Friday, but this local cafe and food stop has great value coffee, salads, bacon & egg rolls and tradie lunches.
Willo&Co cafe
207 Kensington RoadOnly open Monday to Friday, but this local cafe and food stop has great value coffee, salads, bacon & egg rolls and tradie lunches.
Restaurants and Food
A Melbourne institution. Ask anyone in Melbourne where to get the best laksa and they will almost always say Laksa King. You will probably have to wait in line for a table - don't let that deter you, it's worth the wait. My personal fav is the seafood curry laksa.
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Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresA Melbourne institution. Ask anyone in Melbourne where to get the best laksa and they will almost always say Laksa King. You will probably have to wait in line for a table - don't let that deter you, it's worth the wait. My personal fav is the seafood curry laksa.
Amazing food, hospitality by Rick himself, and the best views of Melbourne CBD skyline from the rooftop.
Rick's Place - Italian/Modern Seafood Cafe/Restaurant
507 Macaulay RoadAmazing food, hospitality by Rick himself, and the best views of Melbourne CBD skyline from the rooftop.
Burgertory (Kensington)
192 Bellair StreetTreat yourself right to a legit burger here. You won't leave hungry.
The owner here is lovely and he knows how to dish up 5 star burgers - everything we've tried has been 10/10.
MT.BURGER
97 Mount Alexander RoadThe owner here is lovely and he knows how to dish up 5 star burgers - everything we've tried has been 10/10.
Clay Oven Pizza
501 Macaulay RdAuthentic Italian pizza.
1565 Gelateria & Cafe
3 Gower StThe best local spot for icecream/gelato on a hot day.
Famous for having the best icecream in Melbourne - you will have to travel but if you're a foodie it's worth the trip.
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Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StFamous for having the best icecream in Melbourne - you will have to travel but if you're a foodie it's worth the trip.
The best Ethiopian restaurant in Melbourne - an authentic experience worth trying if you've never tried it before
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The Abyssinian Restaurant
277 Racecourse RdThe best Ethiopian restaurant in Melbourne - an authentic experience worth trying if you've never tried it before
If required this is only 2mins walk away and is open until 10pm every night.
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Hungry Jack's
301 Smithfield RdIf required this is only 2mins walk away and is open until 10pm every night.
Kazbah Egyptian Falafel and Street Food - Catering & Restaurant
174 Bellair StreetThe best falafels.
Kensington Food Hall
520 Macaulay RdUpmarket local dinner spot for modern Australian meals.
This is a restaurant in Kensington. We haven’t had a chance to visit it yet, but we’ve heard it’s got a great vibe and even better Vietnamese fusion dishes.
Mama Le
31 Stubbs StreetThis is a restaurant in Kensington. We haven’t had a chance to visit it yet, but we’ve heard it’s got a great vibe and even better Vietnamese fusion dishes.
Bars and Breweries
Footscray or the city are the two obvious places for a night out. If you’re heading into Footscray you can take the train 1 stop, taxi, ride share or walk (you may want some travellers). If you’re heading to the city it’s 3 stops on the train, you can get a tram or ride share.
A Footscray gem for a huge range of local and international craft beers, cocktails and bar snacks. Downstairs you can grab something from the bottle shop to take home or drink on premises, while upstairs has a bar with ample seating, beers on tap and cocktails.
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Mr West Bar & Bottle Shop
106 Nicholson StA Footscray gem for a huge range of local and international craft beers, cocktails and bar snacks. Downstairs you can grab something from the bottle shop to take home or drink on premises, while upstairs has a bar with ample seating, beers on tap and cocktails.
Another Footscray bar. Nice little alternative bar for some rotational craft beers. Check out the specials written and illustrated up on the chalk board behind the bar and if you want to try before you commit to a full pint just ask the friendly bar staff.
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Bar Josephine
295 Barkly StAnother Footscray bar. Nice little alternative bar for some rotational craft beers. Check out the specials written and illustrated up on the chalk board behind the bar and if you want to try before you commit to a full pint just ask the friendly bar staff.
Great outdoor beer garden or a cosy indoor setting during winter. Great range of beers on tap and always a good vibe on a Friday night. This is our go to when we don’t want to walk to far. Don’t forget to grab some fried chicken from Chicken Episode on the way back to the house.
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Hardimans Hotel
521 Macaulay RdGreat outdoor beer garden or a cosy indoor setting during winter. Great range of beers on tap and always a good vibe on a Friday night. This is our go to when we don’t want to walk to far. Don’t forget to grab some fried chicken from Chicken Episode on the way back to the house.
Microbrewery locally owned with fantastic selection of delicious craft beers. Cool vibe, a hidden gem in an industrial area that is largely kept secret amongst the locals.
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Henry Street Brewhouse
38 Barrett StMicrobrewery locally owned with fantastic selection of delicious craft beers. Cool vibe, a hidden gem in an industrial area that is largely kept secret amongst the locals.
Local brewery with hip vibe and fresh beers on tap. There is always something new to try here.
Bonehead Brewing
86 Parsons StreetLocal brewery with hip vibe and fresh beers on tap. There is always something new to try here.
Back Alley Sally's
4 Yewers StHip local bar for boutique cocktails.
Have a few beers on tap, and you'll probably also end up taking home some cans. Often food trucks here also.
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Hop Nation Brewing Co.
107-109 Whitehall StHave a few beers on tap, and you'll probably also end up taking home some cans. Often food trucks here also.
Two Birds is owned by 2 Aussie girls who know a thing or 2 about brewing beers. They're making a name for themselves throughout Melbourne with their brews - this is the spot where it all began. A great spot to connect with mates and have a yarn over a frothie.
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Two Birds Brewing
136 Hall StTwo Birds is owned by 2 Aussie girls who know a thing or 2 about brewing beers. They're making a name for themselves throughout Melbourne with their brews - this is the spot where it all began. A great spot to connect with mates and have a yarn over a frothie.
Sightseeing around Melbourne
Famous horse race course with main area only 20min walk (or 4min drive) away. Home of the Melbourne Cup.
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Flemington Racecourse
Famous horse race course with main area only 20min walk (or 4min drive) away. Home of the Melbourne Cup.
25min walk away is home to the Melbourne Royal Show around the end September each year. A must visit if you're around at the right time!
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Melburno parodų centras
Epsom Road25min walk away is home to the Melbourne Royal Show around the end September each year. A must visit if you're around at the right time!
State of the art artificial surf pool - one of only a handful in the world. Can be pricey but totally worth it for an hour of perfect waves
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URBNSURF Melbourne
309 Melrose DrState of the art artificial surf pool - one of only a handful in the world. Can be pricey but totally worth it for an hour of perfect waves
NGV has rotating exhibitions - check out their website for more info.
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Valstybinė Viktorijos galerija
180 St Kilda RdNGV has rotating exhibitions - check out their website for more info.
MCG is a sporting mecca that hosts the AFL Grand final and Ashes Boxing Day Cricket test. You can book a tour to walk the grounds with a guide.
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Melburno Kriketo Stadionas
Brunton AvenueMCG is a sporting mecca that hosts the AFL Grand final and Ashes Boxing Day Cricket test. You can book a tour to walk the grounds with a guide.
LUNA Massage Therapies
21 Rakaia WayBook ahead - this is by far our favourite massage place.
If you’re new to Melbourne the Eureka Skydeck is a great attraction that gives you beautiful views of the city as well as the option of dining on the upper floors or walking out over the city on a glass platform.
For those that are familiar with Melbourne it also hosts ticketed events like it’s New Year’s Eve party.
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayIf you’re new to Melbourne the Eureka Skydeck is a great attraction that gives you beautiful views of the city as well as the option of dining on the upper floors or walking out over the city on a glass platform.
For those that are familiar with Melbourne it also hosts ticketed events like it’s New Year’s Eve party.
Highly rated zoo great for families and kids, not far from our place but easiest to get a rideshare there so you don't have to worry about parking.
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Melburno zoologijos sodas
Elliott AvenueHighly rated zoo great for families and kids, not far from our place but easiest to get a rideshare there so you don't have to worry about parking.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetMelbourne's only aquarium is perfect for kids.
African animals in a safari type style. Bit of a drive to get here. Perfect for kids.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
K RoadAfrican animals in a safari type style. Bit of a drive to get here. Perfect for kids.
Scienceworks
2 Booker StNot far away - this is Melbourne's science museum.
For a longer trip, with a car, we recommend visiting Victoria's Great Ocean Road. A world class drive with breath-taking views.
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Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean RoadFor a longer trip, with a car, we recommend visiting Victoria's Great Ocean Road. A world class drive with breath-taking views.
At just over an hour drive by car, this is possible as a day trip from Kensington. Once a small surf town, has grown into a beach-side hub. Bells beach (and surrounds) is famous for its surf breaks (and from the movie Point Break).
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Torquay
At just over an hour drive by car, this is possible as a day trip from Kensington. Once a small surf town, has grown into a beach-side hub. Bells beach (and surrounds) is famous for its surf breaks (and from the movie Point Break).
Get away from the city for a day and drive down the bay to Mornington. Local wineries, restaurants, and the Peninsula Hot Springs (book ahead) await you there!
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Shire of Mornington Peninsula
Get away from the city for a day and drive down the bay to Mornington. Local wineries, restaurants, and the Peninsula Hot Springs (book ahead) await you there!
Bakeries
Pricey but worth every cent - shutup and just take my money! Croissants, baguettes, pastries, drools.
Gordon St Bakery
142 Gordon StPricey but worth every cent - shutup and just take my money! Croissants, baguettes, pastries, drools.
The best cakes in Melbourne with a daily special (checkout their Instagram), there is almost always a line around the block so make sure you have the time to wait.
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Beatrix
688 Queensberry StThe best cakes in Melbourne with a daily special (checkout their Instagram), there is almost always a line around the block so make sure you have the time to wait.
Hands down the best vegan bakery I've ever been to - you would never even know it's vegan...
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Mister Nice Guy's Bakeshop
151 Union RdHands down the best vegan bakery I've ever been to - you would never even know it's vegan...
Neighbourhoods
Inner city location close to just about everywhere - it is beautiful, green, safe, pedestrian friendly with many young families. So many new cool cafes, bars and restauants have popped up here in the last few years. The perfect base for any trip to Melbourne.
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Kensington
Inner city location close to just about everywhere - it is beautiful, green, safe, pedestrian friendly with many young families. So many new cool cafes, bars and restauants have popped up here in the last few years. The perfect base for any trip to Melbourne.
Footscray is a multicultural hub that is only a 30 min walk away. Here you will find a lot of great Vietnamese restaurants/cafes as well as a variety of African eateries and shops. Recently a lot of small funky bars have also popped up along the main road. This neighbourhood can be a bit grungy in patches, so it is worth keeping your wits about you.
Footscray
Footscray is a multicultural hub that is only a 30 min walk away. Here you will find a lot of great Vietnamese restaurants/cafes as well as a variety of African eateries and shops. Recently a lot of small funky bars have also popped up along the main road. This neighbourhood can be a bit grungy in patches, so it is worth keeping your wits about you.
Beautiful and historic, family friendly neighbourhood with waterside views of the bay. Many trendy shops and places to grab a coffee or icecream. Nice for a leisurely visit if the sun is out. Easiest way to get here catch the Williamstown train line from South Kensington station (you will need a Myki card).
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Williamstown
Beautiful and historic, family friendly neighbourhood with waterside views of the bay. Many trendy shops and places to grab a coffee or icecream. Nice for a leisurely visit if the sun is out. Easiest way to get here catch the Williamstown train line from South Kensington station (you will need a Myki card).
Large local park with playgrounds, sporting facilities, skake park and BMX bike track.
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J J Holland Park
Large local park with playgrounds, sporting facilities, skake park and BMX bike track.
Our closest local park is only 2 mins walk away, and is right on the Maribynong river. After spending some time at the park you may decide to go for a stroll along the river - cross the bridge first! Otherwise you may end up at a dead end and be forced to turn around.
Riverside Park
93-95 The CrescentOur closest local park is only 2 mins walk away, and is right on the Maribynong river. After spending some time at the park you may decide to go for a stroll along the river - cross the bridge first! Otherwise you may end up at a dead end and be forced to turn around.
If you're into rock climbing/bouldering - this is a free spot and a local hangout for like-minded people. It's under the bridge so is protected from the weather. There is also a bit of an outdoor gym setup here.
Hopkins Bridge Bouldering Wall
Maribyrnong River TrailIf you're into rock climbing/bouldering - this is a free spot and a local hangout for like-minded people. It's under the bridge so is protected from the weather. There is also a bit of an outdoor gym setup here.
River Walk
River WalkA lovely place for a stroll.