Eating out
This is a list of some of my favourite places to eat locally and in the city.
Yo-Chi
292 Carlisle StGreat Frozen Yogurt
Mopho Canteen
197 Carlisle StDelicious Vietnamese Food
Machi
14 Inkerman StThe prawn tempura roll is out of this world.
Hawker Hall
98 Chapel StGreat menu for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel StVery tasty Mexican with quick service and quality food.
Gelato Messina Windsor
171 Chapel StThe queues on a summer’s evening say it all.
Miznon
59 Hardware LnBaked whole cauliflower is a must.
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnA bit on the pricey end but treat yourself to the lobster roll.
Claypots Seafood Bar
213 Barkly StA local institution and it’s easy to see why.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pause Bar
268 Carlisle StGreat neighbourhood bar.
The Local Taphouse
184 Carlisle StTrivia night on Sunday gets pretty competitive.
Entertainment & Activities
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeWeeeeeeeee!!!
Palace Cinema Como
Chapel StreetVery luxurious cinema with impressive selection of movies.
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnPure bliss
The Astor Theatre
1 Chapel StCatch a classic at this iconic cinema.
Well worth the admission fee to enjoy the pool, spa and steam room.
90 locals recommend
St Kilda Sea Baths
18 Jacka BlvdWell worth the admission fee to enjoy the pool, spa and steam room.
Essentials
The Little Hen
270-272 Carlisle StExcellent Health Food Shop
Woolworths Balaclava
220 Carlisle StColes Balaclava
Alfred StreetSightseeing
Federation Square
The heart of the city.
Healesville Sanctuary
Parks & Nature
Alma Park West
160 Dandenong RoadLeafy park just around the corner.
Elwood Beach
Walk or cycle the boardwalk, with great views of the city skyline.
St Kilda beach
Everyone must dip their toes in the water here.
Spectacularly beautiful gardens only minutes from the CBD.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Spectacularly beautiful gardens only minutes from the CBD.
Half Moon Beach
A super spot to enjoy fish & chips from the beachside kiosk.
Getting Around
Windsor station
Chapel St / Peel StBalaclava Station