West Melbourne
Home to the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens, West Melbourne sits just 2 km from the city. Visit to discover some of Melbourne's most unique bars and restaurants.
The best events in West Melbourne
Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro Melbourne.
Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne
Visit the only buildings in Melbourne that pre-date the gold rush on a guided historic walk.
Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop
At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.
Cafes and bakeries
The Flour Melbourne
A French patisserie and cafe serving a mouth-watering selection of cakes, biscuits and pastries.
Phuoc Thanh Bakery
Vietnamese bakery specialising in Vietnamese rolls (banh mi), pastries, rice paper rolls and coffee.
Embassy Cafe
This 24-hour cafe has been a godsend to hungry taxi drivers and nightclubbers for decades.
Level Grounds Café & Bar
Chic café by day that transforms into a stylish cocktail, wine and tapas bar at night.
Restaurants
Misty Pot Korean Grill Cafe and Bar
Authentic casual Korean dining and takeaway with an all-day cafe and bar.
Shush Burger by Sean Connolly
Hidden restaurant serving up delicious burgers, snacks, desserts and cocktails.
Sassy Italian Restaurant
Italian-themed Sassy is across from North Melbourne station, with fantastic views of Docklands.
Amiconi
Family-owned Italian eatery with 65 years of tradition, steeped in history and Italian heritage.
Le Taj Restaurant
A licensed restaurant in West Melbourne serving authentic Indian cuisine, including vegan meals.
Bars and pubs
The Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Three Crowns Hotel
Family-run pub serving craft beers, South American style cuisine and pub menu favourites.
Benchwarmer
A neighbourhood izakaya in West Melbourne specialising in craft beer and Japanese-inspired dishes.
Whitebark Wine
Whitebark is a friendly little wine bar and kitchen in the North-West Melbourne community.
Hotel Spencer Bar and Grill
A classic pub with 100 years of history serving classic pub food and great beer.
Shops and boutiques
anaca studio
Beautifully crafted furniture, homewares and art made in Melbourne using sustainable materials.
Sausages Made Simple
Specialty store for lovers of cured meats, offering classes, equipment and fresh sausages to go.
Things to do in West Melbourne
Foodie Walking Tour
Ditch the tourist traps and dive fork-first into Melbourne’s hidden food scene with a local guide.
West End Art Space
A contemporary art gallery with a focus on living artists that strive for excellence.
Festival Hall
Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.
Kings Artist-Run Initiative
Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.
Virtual Room Melbourne
An award-winning team virtual reality experience located right in the heart of Melbourne.
Courtyard Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens
Inspired by Victoria's oldest park, Courtyard Melbourne is perfect for business and leisure travel.
City of Melbourne Bowls Club
Located within the Flagstaff Gardens, adjacent to the legal precinct and Queen Victoria Market.