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
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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
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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
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Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Cafes and bakeries

Udom House

Udom House

A Thai-inspired cafe with authentic food and coffee at a Melbourne standard.

The Flour Melbourne

The Flour Melbourne

A French patisserie and cafe serving a mouth-watering selection of cakes, biscuits and pastries.

Roslyn Thai Cafe

Roslyn Thai Cafe

Comforting Thai breakfasts, bakery and desserts in West Melbourne.

279

279

279 cafe offers speciality coffee, tea and traditional Japanese fare.

Karé

Karé

Serving delicious umami-packed Japanese curry creations.

Fuumi Fuumi

Fuumi Fuumi

A Japanese bakery and cafe with lunch specials and freshly baked pastries.

Butcher Shop Cafe

Butcher Shop Cafe

Great cafe food and delicious smoothies.

Phuoc Thanh Bakery

Phuoc Thanh Bakery

Vietnamese bakery specialising in Vietnamese rolls (banh mi), pastries, rice paper rolls and coffee.

Embassy Cafe

Embassy Cafe

This 24-hour cafe has been a godsend to hungry taxi drivers and nightclubbers for decades.

Lukumades

Lukumades

Dedicated to Greek donuts.

The Apollo

The Apollo

Apollo Cafe offers a modern Australian all-day menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Level Grounds Café & Bar

Level Grounds Café & Bar

Chic café by day that transforms into a stylish cocktail, wine and tapas bar at night.

Restaurants

Warung Agus

Warung Agus

Family-run Balinese restaurant in West Melbourne with vegan and gluten-free options.

Sanhe Congee

Sanhe Congee

Comfort food with a great selection of congee and baos.

Misty Pot Korean Grill Cafe and Bar

Misty Pot Korean Grill Cafe and Bar

Authentic casual Korean dining and takeaway with all-day cafe and bar.

Shush Burger by Sean Connolly

Shush Burger by Sean Connolly

Hidden restaurant serving up delicious burgers, snacks, desserts and cocktails.

Hello José

Hello José

Affordable, tasty Mexican-inspired food next to the Queen Vic Market.

Sassy Italian Restaurant

Sassy Italian Restaurant

Italian-themed Sassy is across from North Melbourne station, with fantastic views of Docklands.

Amiconi

Amiconi

Family-owned Italian eatery with 65 years of tradition, steeped in history and Italian heritage.

Le Taj Restaurant

Le Taj Restaurant

A licensed restaurant in West Melbourne serving authentic Indian cuisine, including vegan meals.

Bars and pubs

Willows & Wine

Willows & Wine

A West Melbourne bar offering books, wine and cheese.

The Drunken Poet

The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

The Angry Dog

The Angry Dog

An industrial base with touches of Art Deco, raw timber and modern design.

Three Crowns Hotel

Three Crowns Hotel

Family-run pub serving craft beers, South American style cuisine and pub menu favourites.

One Star Lounge & Gallery

One Star Lounge & Gallery

Friendly cafe, bar and contemporary art gallery.

Benchwarmer

Benchwarmer

A neighbourhood izakaya in West Melbourne specialising in craft beer and Japanese-inspired dishes.

Whitebark Wine

Whitebark Wine

Whitebark is a friendly little wine bar and kitchen in the North-West Melbourne community.

Royal Standard Hotel

Royal Standard Hotel

Friendly family-friendly bistro-style pub serving pizza, pasta and grills.

Hotel Spencer Bar and Grill

Hotel Spencer Bar and Grill

A classic pub with 100 years of history serving classic pub food and great beer.

Shops and boutiques

Ilura Mart Asian Grocery Store

Ilura Mart Asian Grocery Store

Welcome to your neighborhood Asian grocery and DIY Ramen Bar.

Amplify Bookstore Pop-Up

Amplify Bookstore Pop-Up

Australia's only bookstore specialising in BIPOC books.

anaca studio

anaca studio

Beautifully crafted furniture, homewares and art made in Melbourne using sustainable materials.

Supaw Pet Bakery

Supaw Pet Bakery

Unique handmade treats and customised cakes for your dog or cat.

Sausages Made Simple

Sausages Made Simple

Specialty store for lovers of cured meats, offering classes, equipment and fresh sausages to go.

Bark Road: The Pet Store

Bark Road: The Pet Store

Sustainably sourced treats and products for your pets, plus dog grooming.

Nekopia Pets

Nekopia Pets

High-quality and well-priced pet products.

Things to do in West Melbourne

Flagstaff Gardens

Flagstaff Gardens

Established in 1962, these informal gardens are a popular lunch spot.

Foodie Walking Tour

Foodie Walking Tour

Ditch the tourist traps and dive fork-first into Melbourne’s hidden food scene with a local guide.

Witches in Britches

Witches in Britches

A lively musical-theatre restaurant with a kitsch Halloween atmosphere.

West End Art Space

West End Art Space

A contemporary art gallery with a focus on living artists that strive for excellence.

Festival Hall

Festival Hall

Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.

Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.

Virtual Room Melbourne

Virtual Room Melbourne

An award-winning team virtual reality experience located right in the heart of Melbourne.

Courtyard Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens

Courtyard Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens

Inspired by Victoria's oldest park, Courtyard Melbourne is perfect for business and leisure travel.

City of Melbourne Bowls Club

City of Melbourne Bowls Club

Located within the Flagstaff Gardens, adjacent to the legal precinct and Queen Victoria Market.