Guidebook for Richmond
Essentials
Coles Victoria Gardens
Burnley StreetOpen early and closes late. Convenient supermarket.
Yarra Medical Richmond
486 Victoria StClosest doctor
St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
41 Victoria StNearest Emergency Department
Entertainment & Activities
HOYTS
Burnley StreetLatest blockbuster movies
A mini farm in the city. Lots of animals to see and a cafe - cause farming is thirsty work.
181 locals recommend
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StA mini farm in the city. Lots of animals to see and a cafe - cause farming is thirsty work.
Yarra Bend Public Golf Course Melbourne
Yarra Bend RoadThe local golf course
Richmond Recreation Centre
11-15 Gleadell StThe local indoor swimming pool
Main Yarra Trail
Main Yarra TrailBike and pedestrian path to the city
Food Scene
Best burgers within walking distance. They even have gluten free buns!
7 locals recommend
Grill'd Bridge Rd, Richmond
330-332 Bridge RoadBest burgers within walking distance. They even have gluten free buns!
Van Mai Vietnamese Restaurant
372 Victoria StBest (& closest) takeaway food
Not for profit vegetarian restaurant. You just pay for what you think the meal is worth. Staffed by volunteers in the convents former dining hall.
66 locals recommend
Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford
3 St Heliers StNot for profit vegetarian restaurant. You just pay for what you think the meal is worth. Staffed by volunteers in the convents former dining hall.
Take the tram a couple of stops and enjoy George Calombaris (Masterchef Australia) take on Greek cuisine.
12 locals recommend
Vita Ristorante
26 Cotham RdTake the tram a couple of stops and enjoy George Calombaris (Masterchef Australia) take on Greek cuisine.
Crompton Coffee
380 Victoria StGreat courtyard, coffee and brunch.
IKEA Richmond
630 Victoria StSo cheap! The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetLots of alternative stores, great cafes and restaurants.
Hidden in a warehouse is fantastic coffee. Go for a wander and see if you can find it
Maker Fine Coffee
47 North StHidden in a warehouse is fantastic coffee. Go for a wander and see if you can find it
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently renovated - glamorous bar and restaurant. Great indoor/outdoor space - perfect for meeting friends for a drink.
34 locals recommend
Terminus Hotel Abbotsford
605 Victoria StRecently renovated - glamorous bar and restaurant. Great indoor/outdoor space - perfect for meeting friends for a drink.
They open the Brewery on Wednesday and Friday night from 5pm. A great spot that is always busy and has great food form local vendors or pizza, wine and of course beer. Try the Apple cider!
57 locals recommend
Mountain Goat Beer
80 North StThey open the Brewery on Wednesday and Friday night from 5pm. A great spot that is always busy and has great food form local vendors or pizza, wine and of course beer. Try the Apple cider!
Corner Hotel
57 Swan StLive music every night
Aviary Hotel
271 Victoria StGreat food and drinks
Shopping
Gleadell Street Market
5 Gleadell StCheapest fruit and vegetables each Saturday morning
Country Road
261 Bridge RdGet quality clothing and homewares at big discounts
Bridge Road
Bridge RoadLots of discount outlets and cafes
Block Arcade
282 Collins StWonderful old arcade with great shops and restaurants
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallAll the shopping you can possibly want and more
Arts & Culture
Part gallery, part art studio, part cafe, part bakery, part gardens...so much to see and eat!
280 locals recommend
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StPart gallery, part art studio, part cafe, part bakery, part gardens...so much to see and eat!
Australian art is here. The most interesting building you are likely to see. Most exhibits are free
128 locals recommend
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Russell StreetAustralian art is here. The most interesting building you are likely to see. Most exhibits are free
Ugly on the outside - magic on the inside. All the big international art is here. Entry is free. The big exhibitions usually have an entry fee.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdUgly on the outside - magic on the inside. All the big international art is here. Entry is free. The big exhibitions usually have an entry fee.
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StGreat fun day out
Parks & Nature
Williams Reserve
6 Davison StClosest playground with a BBQ and picnic tables
Find the Fairy tree and the miniature of Shakespeare town. Looks to see and do in this park and most of it free.
227 locals recommend
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeFind the Fairy tree and the miniature of Shakespeare town. Looks to see and do in this park and most of it free.
Follow the Yarra River and see some wonderful local greenery
21 locals recommend
Yarra Bend Park station
Follow the Yarra River and see some wonderful local greenery