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Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The inner east of Melbourne consists of a number of suburbs and localities within the Yarra municipality. Compared with glitzy Stonnington on the other side of the river, the inner eastern area is known among Melburnians as a working-class district, filled with pubs and old factories.
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MCG, The G
One of the world's most iconic sporting venues, this vast stadium, holding just over 100,000, is the spiritual home of Australian rules football and one of cricket's most hallowed grounds. "The G", which has existed since 1853 but has been expanded and modernised many times, was the main stadium of the 1956 Summer Olympics, hosted cricket's first official Test match in 1877 and One Day International in 1971, and hosts numerous Australian Football League matches, most notably the Grand Final. The stadium is also home to the National Sports Museum, which was redeveloped in 2020. Stadium tours are available on non-event days, and combined tickets to both attractions are available.
Home of the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam events of tennis, usually held in January. The centrepiece is the Rod Laver Arena, where the final of the Australian Open is held. It is named after Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the only player to have completed the Grand Slam twice, and also the most recent male player to have completed the Grand Slam when he did so in 1969.
Within Richmond, it is most well known for its abundance of clothing factory outlets, which makes it a popular tourist attraction. There are also many stores of up-and-coming local fashion designers.
Features a cafe and a conservatory amidst a lush garden setting.
Daily night projections after dark. One of Australia's premier venues for displaying contemporary photographic works.
Perched on the banks of the Yarra River, the attraction's aim is to provide a traditional country farm experience for city-dwellers. A perennial favourite with kids, the farm allows visitors to unwind in the peaceful setting whilst interacting with a variety of farm animals. Cow milking is held daily at 10AM and 4PM, and visitors can also cuddle animals such as guinea pigs, lambs and goats. A café is on-site, and a lively farmer's market is held on the second Saturday morning of each month.
This site is host to a number of historic buildings which were originally home to sisters from a Christian religious order. Traditionally associated with community service, the convent now houses a variety of community organisations, including restaurants, bars and two art galleries. Many visitors simply enjoy the ambience of the grounds and soak up the building's history. Guided social history tours run every Sunday at 2PM for $15/person, but must be booked. There are also occasional markets and rotating exhibitions.
Melbourne Fringe is an umbrella organization that aims to support and display the artwork of local, innovative artists. Every year from late September to early October, they feature independent, contemporary artists in the Fringe Festival that spans from the streets of Brunswick to the sands of local beaches.
This is a hidden away breakfast and lunch place, frequented by locals. It aims to recreate the community focused cafés in Europe. They offer seasonal foods for breakfast and lunch. Good atmosphere, good coffee, and freshly prepared quality food, make this place a favourite with locals. If the seating is full in the front of the store, walk through the kitchen to more tables out the back and in the garden!
International dishes from Europe and Asia. Meat, alcohol and smoking free zone, this place offers cheap, tasty and healthy meals. Open lunch and dinner every day except Monday.
This little gem has been in operation for around 25 years. They make their own tofu, and serve a range of vegetarian main courses, as well as desserts. A plate for 2 people to share costs $23 and a takeaway box for 1 person is $11. The seating inside is limited to benches facing the wall and window. Eat in or Takeaway.
The all-day breakfast menu is great, but you may also be tempted by the Russian blintzes filled with cottage cheese and served with a citrus sauce.
Specialising in organic, vegan and gluten-free meals, Veggie Bar offers healthy food in generous servings with a price range that doesn’t break the bank. Serving food so tasty that even hardened meat eaters will be impressed.
The Napier is a great local pub with a laidback atmosphere, excellent food and an outdoor seating area. The bogan burger has a reputation because of its size, but the real winner here is the parma with smoked kangaroo.
With white tablecloths and old fashioned waiters, Marios is still serving good Italian-Australian cuisine and satisfying coffee.
Can be a bit hard to find, (head south off Victoria Street or north from Bridge Road), but well worth the effort. Fabulous bar menu, friendly staff, cosy snug bar and airy beer garden. The sort of pub where everyone knows your name. Open til 11pm every night.
For a 'best in show' coffee (check out the shelves housing their trophies). Despite these grand accolades, the cafe is unpretentious, with an understated decor and a row of black-topped, chrome-legged stools along a mirror bar. It's an all Greek family affair, with the three Haralambopoulos brothers running the cafe, while their mother Georgia helps out behind the scenes.
Great local microbrewery beers, great pub food and quiet atmosphere. Don't bother with the restaurant section out back, just stick to the front bar. The chips are amazing value and Monday/Tuesday is locals night for slightly cheaper meals ($17-20). Avoid on Wednesdays unless you have a trivia booking or you may not find a seat.
This is the brewery that started the microbrewery fashion in Melbourne back in the early 1990s. The brewery is at an industrial warehouse that holds the Mountain Goat Beer brewery, and if you go on Wednesdays you can join a free brewery tour at 6:30PM (no need to book for groups under 4). Otherwise, drop in for good local beer and pizza. Bike friendly but can get very crowded on Fridays.
The London is a large tavern, with lots of room to sit down and have a drink, or enjoy a high quality pub meal. Show sports on various channels. Can be very crowded during a big sporting event, and before and after an AFL match at the MCG.
Fitzroy. 24-hour reception. Dorm beds $23–$27, single $60, double/twin $65-$75, other options also.
The hotel is in the popular Bridge Road shopping precinct.
Luxurious 1- & 2-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms, internet, air conditioning/heating, TV, etc.
Melbourne Metropole Central
60 apartments, with a mix of studios, hotel rooms, standard and executive. Amenities include business and secretarial services, express check in, 24 hour reception, complimentary full security undercover parking, guest laundry and same day dry cleaning, Cafe Metropole, and an outdoor heated pool and gymnasium.
Quest Royal Garden Apartments offers hotel services with the privacy of an apartment in a garden setting.
Aparthotel close to restaurants and bars
Books for Cooks
Specialist culinary book store with over 30,000 new & old cookbooks & books about wine & food bought & sold. Victorian Specialist Bookseller of the Year 2009, 2010
By tram
There are an abundance of trams in the district, as most routes must pass through in order to reach suburbs that are further out.
By train
Trains may be faster but they do not bring you to the heart of Richmond, mostly skirting the western edge of the suburb.
By bicycle
Bikes are the best way to get around a large part of the three inner city hubs of Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond. Thanks to the ample bike lanes, biking is the fastest way to get around.
By bus
A number of frequent bus routes service areas not generally covered by tram or train services. They are best used for east-west travel or for getting to the University of Melbourne.
By road
Fitzroy can be easily reached from the City Centre via Nicholson Street, which connects to Spring Street in the eastern edge of the CBD, or Victoria Parade, which forms the southern border of the…
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