Guidebook for St Kilda
Food Scene
Excellent food, great atmosphere, family friendly and all at the right price.
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Barney Allen's
14 Fitzroy StExcellent food, great atmosphere, family friendly and all at the right price.
Miss Jackson Cafe
19 Grey StFantastic breakfast, not to be missed
Day or night, great spot for a drink on Acland Street
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abbey Road Cafe
129-131 Acland StDay or night, great spot for a drink on Acland Street
Lots of great eateries for all budgets, by far we recommend Barney Allen's, walk down Fitzroy Street towards the beach. Say hi to Vincent for us.
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Fitzroy St
Lots of great eateries for all budgets, by far we recommend Barney Allen's, walk down Fitzroy Street towards the beach. Say hi to Vincent for us.
Excellent pizza and pasta (Italian), this place is a Melbourne icon, also very family friendly.
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Topolino's
87 Fitzroy StExcellent pizza and pasta (Italian), this place is a Melbourne icon, also very family friendly.
A nice bike ride East of St Kilda for a drink and snack
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sandringham Yacht Club
32 Jetty RdA nice bike ride East of St Kilda for a drink and snack
Check the timings for the penguin sightings each evening, take a coat in winter/
183 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St Kilda Pier Kiosk
Pier RoadCheck the timings for the penguin sightings each evening, take a coat in winter/
Drinks & Nightlife
Great to watch the sun set and enjoy a bar meal and beer/glass of wine.
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Republica St Kilda Beach
10-18 Jacka BlvdGreat to watch the sun set and enjoy a bar meal and beer/glass of wine.
Feedback from friends is that the Barkley Hotel does an excellent, cooked breakfast, we haven't been so please give us feedback for future guests (not really ideal for children though).
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hotel Barkly
109 Barkly StFeedback from friends is that the Barkley Hotel does an excellent, cooked breakfast, we haven't been so please give us feedback for future guests (not really ideal for children though).
Highly recommended, especially for its fresh, cooked mussels.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dog's Bar
54 Acland StHighly recommended, especially for its fresh, cooked mussels.
Great little bar, usually quite busy, lots of live music, alternative (not suitable for children in the evening).
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vineyard Restaurant
71A Acland StGreat little bar, usually quite busy, lots of live music, alternative (not suitable for children in the evening).
The Middle Park Hotel is an old pub recently renovated, great for a beer either inside or out. Its also on the no. 96 tram route close to our flat.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Middle Park Hotel
102 Canterbury RdThe Middle Park Hotel is an old pub recently renovated, great for a beer either inside or out. Its also on the no. 96 tram route close to our flat.
Essentials
10 minutes walk from the apartment, excellent deli and groceries
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Renaissance Supa Iga ST Kilda
64 Fitzroy St10 minutes walk from the apartment, excellent deli and groceries
South Melbourne Market has excellent fresh seafood and produce, highly recommended for foodies who enjoy cooking on their travels.
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South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StSouth Melbourne Market has excellent fresh seafood and produce, highly recommended for foodies who enjoy cooking on their travels.
This is the nearest small shop for milk, bread etc., and is open until late, cross Grey Street and head left.
LUCKY STORE (Milk Bar)
54 Robe StThis is the nearest small shop for milk, bread etc., and is open until late, cross Grey Street and head left.
Excellent value wine, make use of the wine fridge in our kitchen, the top and bottom can be set at different temperatures for red and white (or just to keep the beer cold).
Australian Cleanskin Group
80 Acland StExcellent value wine, make use of the wine fridge in our kitchen, the top and bottom can be set at different temperatures for red and white (or just to keep the beer cold).
Coles and Woolworths are both accessible via Acland Street (I recommend Woolworths for great BBQ chickens and fresh salad).
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coles St Kilda
Acland StreetColes and Woolworths are both accessible via Acland Street (I recommend Woolworths for great BBQ chickens and fresh salad).
Coles and Woolworths are both accessible via Acland Street (I recommend Woolworths for great BBQ chickens and fresh salad).
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Woolworths St Kilda
117 Acland StColes and Woolworths are both accessible via Acland Street (I recommend Woolworths for great BBQ chickens and fresh salad).
Entertainment & Activities
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeRides and excitement for the children
Travelling with children? This is a must and its just around the corner. Cross over Grey Street towards the French School and take the street to the right of it, next left and you're there.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St Kilda Adventure Playground
Neptune StreetTravelling with children? This is a must and its just around the corner. Cross over Grey Street towards the French School and take the street to the right of it, next left and you're there.
Arts & Culture
The Espy, a must on a Sunday afternoon for live music and a few bevvies.
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hotel Esplanade
11 The EsplanadeThe Espy, a must on a Sunday afternoon for live music and a few bevvies.
Keep an eye on their website for the latest shows.
114 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Palais Theatre
Lower EsplanadeKeep an eye on their website for the latest shows.
Last time I went it was only about $10 and well worth it, you can get the number 96 tram, get off at Batman Park and walk up Flinders Street.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de la Inmigración
400 Flinders StLast time I went it was only about $10 and well worth it, you can get the number 96 tram, get off at Batman Park and walk up Flinders Street.
Crown Casino, large complex and on the number 96 tram route.
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Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StCrown Casino, large complex and on the number 96 tram route.
Everything Else
MSAC is only a short tram ride away from our flat, take the Number 96 from either Fitzroy Street or the St Kida Station (only 5 minutes walk from the apartment)
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrMSAC is only a short tram ride away from our flat, take the Number 96 from either Fitzroy Street or the St Kida Station (only 5 minutes walk from the apartment)
We are located directly opposite Alliance Francaise for anyone attending the school or French Classes.
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Alliance Française de Melbourne
11 Grey StWe are located directly opposite Alliance Francaise for anyone attending the school or French Classes.
Medical Surgery - this is our family GP and all the Doctors are very personable, you will see the large, orange sign almost opposite to the apartment block, cross Grey St and head left.
St Kilda Medical Group
81 Grey StMedical Surgery - this is our family GP and all the Doctors are very personable, you will see the large, orange sign almost opposite to the apartment block, cross Grey St and head left.
MYKI Cards - If you want to use trams and trains you must purchase a MYKI and top it up, walk down Grey Street and turn left at Fitzroy Street for the Post Office, also see our purple folder for info.
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Australia Post - St Kilda West LPO
115 Fitzroy StMYKI Cards - If you want to use trams and trains you must purchase a MYKI and top it up, walk down Grey Street and turn left at Fitzroy Street for the Post Office, also see our purple folder for info.
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is approximately 25 minutes from our flat, there is an airport shuttle that collects you on Grey Street (near Fitzroy), google.com.au for the latest timetable and cost.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aeropuerto de Melbourne
Arrival DriveMelbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is approximately 25 minutes from our flat, there is an airport shuttle that collects you on Grey Street (near Fitzroy), google.com.au for the latest timetable and cost.
Hopefully you won't need their services, but if travelling with children at least you know where it is.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Harker St/Flemington Rd station
Hopefully you won't need their services, but if travelling with children at least you know where it is.
Great for all ages, a short walk from Luna Park towards Brighton or Ellwood.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St Kilda Skate Park
28 Marine ParadeGreat for all ages, a short walk from Luna Park towards Brighton or Ellwood.
Bike hire, walking distance from the apartment these guys are very helpful and will provide toddler seats also.
St. Kilda Cycles
5 Vale StBike hire, walking distance from the apartment these guys are very helpful and will provide toddler seats also.
For commuters, you can hire bikes at the bottom of Fitzroy Street (not ideal for all day riding, most people use these for cycling to the city etc.,)
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Melbourne Bike Share Station
Saint Kilda RoadFor commuters, you can hire bikes at the bottom of Fitzroy Street (not ideal for all day riding, most people use these for cycling to the city etc.,)
St Kilda Sea Baths are walking distance in the same complex as Replica Bar.
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Spa Dreamtime - St Kilda Sea Baths
18 Jacka BoulevardSt Kilda Sea Baths are walking distance in the same complex as Replica Bar.
Nearest Pharmacy, leave the apartment and head right down Grey Street, the pharmacy is on the corner of Grey & Fitzroy Street
Caremore Pharmacy (Bain and Co)
77 Fitzroy StNearest Pharmacy, leave the apartment and head right down Grey Street, the pharmacy is on the corner of Grey & Fitzroy Street
For golf enthusiasts, let me know in advance if you are on a golfing holiday, we'll let them know in advance you're coming.
Eynesbury Golf Course
487 Eynesbury RoadFor golf enthusiasts, let me know in advance if you are on a golfing holiday, we'll let them know in advance you're coming.
Walking distance from the apartment, definitely the closest to our flat.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Albert Park Golf Course
Lakeside DriveWalking distance from the apartment, definitely the closest to our flat.
Shopping
Acland Street is vibrant with lots of bars, coffee shops and by far, the best cakes in Melbourne.
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Acland Street
Acland StreetAcland Street is vibrant with lots of bars, coffee shops and by far, the best cakes in Melbourne.
The Centre shopping area of Melbourne includes Myer, David Jones and many speciality shops.
412 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallThe Centre shopping area of Melbourne includes Myer, David Jones and many speciality shops.