Carolyn's Richmond Guidebook

Carolyn
Carolyn's Richmond Guidebook

Coffee, Dining & Drinks Scene - Bridge Rd

The lower end of Bridge Road offers a thriving and wonderfully eclectic Cafe, Eatery, and Bar scene, all renowned and hugely popular for fabulous ambiance, high-quality produce, great prices, and friendly staff. A big plus is that this property is ideally located so amazingly close to the very best the hub of it all on Bridge Road. A minute's walk away has you so conveniently close but also far enough away that the home remains beautifully quiet! So many choices here, within a very short stroll of the property, so much to enjoy! When it comes to lattes, breakfasts, and lunches, Bridge Road's cafes are definitely the place to be in Richmond. In the evenings a host of delightful multicultural eateries and bars also open their doors. So many tantalizing venues (sit down and takeaway) to choose from...... Bars, pubs, Italian, Himalayan, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Afghan, Gelato shops and the list goes one! Read on further here for some of our favourites.
The local watering hole and a golden oldie of Richmond! A hip skip and a jump away, one minute’s walk! Have a drink and or dine in. Great nightly specials each week too, for further details, check out their signage as you are passing by!
23 locals recommend
Spread Eagle Hotel
372 Bridge Rd
23 locals recommend
The local watering hole and a golden oldie of Richmond! A hip skip and a jump away, one minute’s walk! Have a drink and or dine in. Great nightly specials each week too, for further details, check out their signage as you are passing by!
Lovely staff, coffee and food plus so close by. Great takeaway too. Michael runs a wonderful cafe and bar! Definitely check it out!
Mister Coppin
53 Coppin St
Lovely staff, coffee and food plus so close by. Great takeaway too. Michael runs a wonderful cafe and bar! Definitely check it out!
6 locals recommend
St James Richmond
314-316 Bridge Rd
6 locals recommend
Just 1-2 minute’s walk away. Such a warm & welcoming cafe. Ask for a loyalty card and make this your local coffee haunt. They make the best coffee, muffins, breakfast, lunches! Enjoy
8 locals recommend
Cafe Azul
346 Bridge Rd
8 locals recommend
Just 1-2 minute’s walk away. Such a warm & welcoming cafe. Ask for a loyalty card and make this your local coffee haunt. They make the best coffee, muffins, breakfast, lunches! Enjoy
Just a great all round vibe. Good Italian food, well priced, lovely service. Perfect for families and also for a cheap night out! A one minute walk away too, so super convenient!
Fratellino Richmond
366 Bridge Rd
Just a great all round vibe. Good Italian food, well priced, lovely service. Perfect for families and also for a cheap night out! A one minute walk away too, so super convenient!
Super & amazingly tasty wraps & burgers, just up the road (past the chemist), great prices too. Happy, Friendly staff too 🌼
The Eatery
276 Bridge Rd
Super & amazingly tasty wraps & burgers, just up the road (past the chemist), great prices too. Happy, Friendly staff too 🌼
Such a local favourite. Wonderful vibe, staff & food.
21 locals recommend
Bouzy Rouge
470 Bridge Rd
21 locals recommend
Such a local favourite. Wonderful vibe, staff & food.
20 locals recommend
Reunion & Co
472 Bridge Rd
20 locals recommend
Lumberjack
484 Bridge Rd
Mister Minh
350 Bridge Rd
Delicious indian meals, all made in the front of the shop, very clean & welcoming
3 Idiots
378 Bridge Rd
Delicious indian meals, all made in the front of the shop, very clean & welcoming
Fabulous eat-in and takeaway option plus good prices
8 locals recommend
The Fish Market Burger Bar & Grill
272 Bridge Rd
8 locals recommend
Fabulous eat-in and takeaway option plus good prices
71 locals recommend
Touchwood
480 Bridge Rd
71 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Mayday Coffee and Food
410 Bridge Rd
18 locals recommend
Penny For Pound
418 Bridge Rd
A short stroll away, walk over the lights at coppin, & continue to Highett st, turn left and approx 200 m up the road
38 locals recommend
A Thousand Blessings
251 Highett St
38 locals recommend
A short stroll away, walk over the lights at coppin, & continue to Highett st, turn left and approx 200 m up the road
Fabulous Pizzas and pasta dishes
22 locals recommend
Pinocchio Pizza Restaurant
152 Toorak Rd
22 locals recommend
Fabulous Pizzas and pasta dishes
So closeby & such a great vibe. Plus has a great & hidden beer garden out the back. A must visit!
Uitgang Bar
406 Bridge Rd
So closeby & such a great vibe. Plus has a great & hidden beer garden out the back. A must visit!
24 locals recommend
LadyBoy Dining & Bar
394 Bridge Road
24 locals recommend
Otto Melbourne - cafe Richmond
189 Bridge Rd
24 locals recommend
Fifty Acres
65 Bridge Rd
24 locals recommend
Burmese House
303 Bridge Rd
6 locals recommend
DekoBoko
294 Bridge Rd
6 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Paper Plate Restaurant
318 Bridge Rd
10 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
bowerbird
274 Bridge Rd
7 locals recommend
Ostēr
78 Bridge Rd
9 locals recommend
Krua Thai - Richmond
37 Bridge Rd
9 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Old Barber Shop Café
251 Church St
6 locals recommend
Tokyo House
228 Bridge Rd
Blue Note Cafe & Bar
226 Bridge Rd

Parks - richmond

unbelievably, here so close to the city, you ate totall spoilt fir chouce with the most divine green parks, the yarra ruver, and the ity close by. If walking & tunning are your thing, you can literally do a figferen run / walk / strill every dingle day of your stay & be smazed ans well as entralked every singke time! Here are some of my favourite parks. Then there ate so many ealks around the little streets to enjoy as well, have fun!
Just gorgeous, and a very easy walk
Dame Nellie Melba Memorial Park
Coppin Street
Just gorgeous, and a very easy walk
19 locals recommend
Barkly Gardens
Mary Street
19 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Citizens Park
Gleadell Street
23 locals recommend
McConchie Reserve
Mary Street
O'Connell Reserve Rotunda
653-659 Bridge Rd
Located along the Yarra River, this boulevarde offers plenty of space
Burnley Gardens
500 Yarra Blvd
Located along the Yarra River, this boulevarde offers plenty of space
Take a ride or stroll along Melbourne’s famous Yarra River. This scenic trail takes you all the way to the city .... a beautiful day out and if you ate a keen cycler, it is also a brilliant way to commute to the city & back!
14 locals recommend
Gardiners Creek Trail
14 locals recommend
Take a ride or stroll along Melbourne’s famous Yarra River. This scenic trail takes you all the way to the city .... a beautiful day out and if you ate a keen cycler, it is also a brilliant way to commute to the city & back!
A gorgeous park that runs along the edge of the Yarra.
12 locals recommend
Fairview Park
12 locals recommend
A gorgeous park that runs along the edge of the Yarra.
30 locals recommend
Treasury Gardens
2-18 Spring St
30 locals recommend
227 locals recommend
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington Parade
227 locals recommend
Take a picnic and enjoy the best sunsets ever over the city of Melbourne
13 locals recommend
Anderson Park
5 Anderson Road
13 locals recommend
Take a picnic and enjoy the best sunsets ever over the city of Melbourne
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
1262 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Main Yarra Trail
Main Yarra Trail
30 locals recommend
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
637 locals recommend
Beautiful parklands surround the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). Approx a 20 minute walk or a cery fast tram ride a way! Enjoy, a must visit. Enjoy stunning Victorian architecture on your walk along the way! A must do!
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton Avenue
976 locals recommend
Beautiful parklands surround the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). Approx a 20 minute walk or a cery fast tram ride a way! Enjoy, a must visit. Enjoy stunning Victorian architecture on your walk along the way! A must do!
Richmond Catholic Parish
326 Church St

Groceries - Richmond

Grocery shopping is so easy here. Within a few minutes walk you have some local favourites including two bakeries, a beautiful deli, some smaller supermarkets plus the local Saturday fruit and veg market. Plus for bigger shops, the area is also well serviced by Coles Supermarkets. And as far as shopping goes you are definitely not just confined to groceries. Within easy walking distance you also have so many beautiful retails shops, Officeworks for all your home office needs, Dan Murphy's and other bottle shops for drinks, Kathmandu for outdoor wear plus Adairs for homewares .....just to name a few.
Open every Saturday morning and just a 5 minute walk from the house! A wonderfully vibrant market with the absolute best fresh fruit and veg, all at amazing, great prices This bustling outdoor open-air market is a local favourite and a must visit! directions: Walk to Bridge Road, turn left. 200m up & across the road, near the town hall, you will find this market in Gleadel St ....... Beautiful, cheap, fresh seasonal goods - bring bags and cash & stock up. It us worth noting that Melbourne offers a wonderful market scene, checkout the whitehat website for more details of other markets.
43 locals recommend
Gleadell Street Market
5 Gleadell St
43 locals recommend
Open every Saturday morning and just a 5 minute walk from the house! A wonderfully vibrant market with the absolute best fresh fruit and veg, all at amazing, great prices This bustling outdoor open-air market is a local favourite and a must visit! directions: Walk to Bridge Road, turn left. 200m up & across the road, near the town hall, you will find this market in Gleadel St ....... Beautiful, cheap, fresh seasonal goods - bring bags and cash & stock up. It us worth noting that Melbourne offers a wonderful market scene, checkout the whitehat website for more details of other markets.
A local and established favourite! This business has successfully operated from the one premises since 1975 and is currently one of the longest, continually running retail businesses in the area. A must visit, quality produce, great coffee too. Also, see their new online platform below. https://www.laikondeli.com.au/ Laikon Deli now offers FREE local delivery to the Richmond area. Additionally, we also offer a 'Click and Collect' service where orders placed online can be picked up within an hour of ordering on the same day.* ........ Head to our online store and place your order before 4pm and we will deliver it to you, free of charge and contactless, the following day between 8am and 12pm.* If you live outside the Richmond 3121 area you can still order online for click and Collect. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping our small family business have a fighting chance in surviving this extraordinary time. It really means a lot to us. Stay safe, healthy, in good spirits, and look after one another! *Conditions apply
15 locals recommend
Laikon Deli
324 Bridge Rd
15 locals recommend
A local and established favourite! This business has successfully operated from the one premises since 1975 and is currently one of the longest, continually running retail businesses in the area. A must visit, quality produce, great coffee too. Also, see their new online platform below. https://www.laikondeli.com.au/ Laikon Deli now offers FREE local delivery to the Richmond area. Additionally, we also offer a 'Click and Collect' service where orders placed online can be picked up within an hour of ordering on the same day.* ........ Head to our online store and place your order before 4pm and we will deliver it to you, free of charge and contactless, the following day between 8am and 12pm.* If you live outside the Richmond 3121 area you can still order online for click and Collect. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping our small family business have a fighting chance in surviving this extraordinary time. It really means a lot to us. Stay safe, healthy, in good spirits, and look after one another! *Conditions apply
Beautiful bakery, loads of wonderful breads and pastries. So closeby!
Little Frenchie & Co.
342 Bridge Rd
Beautiful bakery, loads of wonderful breads and pastries. So closeby!
Briciole Bread House
418 Bridge Rd
Top quality produce, lots of organics, treat yourself to this beautiful grocer on Bridge rd, Richmond
17 locals recommend
Fredericks
247-249 Bridge Rd
17 locals recommend
Top quality produce, lots of organics, treat yourself to this beautiful grocer on Bridge rd, Richmond
super close by, loads of health & beauty groceries at great prices plus cleaning products too and of course can make up any pharmaceutical prescriptions you need taken care of.
16 locals recommend
Chemist Warehouse
300 Bridge Rd
16 locals recommend
super close by, loads of health & beauty groceries at great prices plus cleaning products too and of course can make up any pharmaceutical prescriptions you need taken care of.
Suits for when you need to do a small & fast grocery shop. Located up city end of bridge rd, near the Epworth Hospital
22 locals recommend
Coles Express
179-189 Glenlyon Rd
22 locals recommend
Suits for when you need to do a small & fast grocery shop. Located up city end of bridge rd, near the Epworth Hospital
Local supermarket , in Swan St, offers an extensive food grocery range plus alcohol can be bought at the adjoining shop, Liquorland. Perfect for larger shops. For smaller shops, it is walking distance infact a gorgeous walk thru Richmond, particularly when you take the back streets up towards the 2 old bluestone churches on Church St, cut through the walkways here and at the next street intersection, turn left which will then take you to swan st & onto the supermarket! If you have time stop for a drink, coffee or icecream on the way!
70 locals recommend
Coles Richmond Icon
160 Swan St
70 locals recommend
Local supermarket , in Swan St, offers an extensive food grocery range plus alcohol can be bought at the adjoining shop, Liquorland. Perfect for larger shops. For smaller shops, it is walking distance infact a gorgeous walk thru Richmond, particularly when you take the back streets up towards the 2 old bluestone churches on Church St, cut through the walkways here and at the next street intersection, turn left which will then take you to swan st & onto the supermarket! If you have time stop for a drink, coffee or icecream on the way!
A quick drive away, this supermarket is located on the corner of Victoria and Burnely streets - good range of produce
17 locals recommend
Coles Victoria Gardens
Burnley Street
17 locals recommend
A quick drive away, this supermarket is located on the corner of Victoria and Burnely streets - good range of produce
15 locals recommend
Dan Murphy's Richmond
567 Bridge Rd
15 locals recommend
Good for local small grocery shopping
12 locals recommend
IGA Xpress Richmond
518 Bridge Rd
12 locals recommend
Good for local small grocery shopping
36 locals recommend
IKEA Richmond
630 Victoria St
36 locals recommend
Kathmandu Richmond
543 Bridge Rd
Adairs Richmond
Bridge Road
34 locals recommend
Australia Post
650 Chapel St
34 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Berties Butchers
218 Swan St
7 locals recommend
7 Bridge Rd
7 Bridge Road

Coffee, Dining & Drinks Scene - Swan St

Swan street has grown up significantly. Always renowned for its pubs, it also offers a thriving bar and eatery scene, not to be missed.
just looks so inviting and I have heard is delightful. Pls let me know if you visit this one and give me some feedback. Located in Swan st, approx a 20 min walk away, a lovely walk thru the back streets. Then either walk home or catch an Uber ride, approx $5.
Attria Wine Bar
107 Swan St
just looks so inviting and I have heard is delightful. Pls let me know if you visit this one and give me some feedback. Located in Swan st, approx a 20 min walk away, a lovely walk thru the back streets. Then either walk home or catch an Uber ride, approx $5.
I haven’t been here yet, but have heard is fabulous. Relaxed and welcoming. It’s in Swan street, approx a 900m walk away or grab an Uber, cost is approx $5 each way! Enjoy a wonderful night out!
Richmond Social
157 Swan St
I haven’t been here yet, but have heard is fabulous. Relaxed and welcoming. It’s in Swan street, approx a 900m walk away or grab an Uber, cost is approx $5 each way! Enjoy a wonderful night out!
187 locals recommend
Fonda Mexican
144 Chapel St
187 locals recommend
Delightful Fine food & chic setting. Has an older firmly established sibling, Punch Lane, in the city. Very good genes!
16 locals recommend
SaintUrban
213 Swan St
16 locals recommend
Delightful Fine food & chic setting. Has an older firmly established sibling, Punch Lane, in the city. Very good genes!
So delicious, filling and great prices!
12 locals recommend
SpudBAR
43 Blessington St
12 locals recommend
So delicious, filling and great prices!
16 locals recommend
Fargo and Co
216 Swan St
16 locals recommend
Mr Roman
147 Swan St
36 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Richmond
164 Swan St
36 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
New Quarter
79 Swan St
23 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Future Future
191 Swan St
11 locals recommend
delicious japanese and lovely staff
Eazy Peazy
108 Swan St
delicious japanese and lovely staff
62 locals recommend
Feast of Merit
117 Swan St
62 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Union House
270 Swan St
17 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Agapi
262 Swan St
10 locals recommend
The Vegan Shack
264 Swan St
Sister of Soul Richmond
77 Swan St
7 locals recommend
Macelleria Richmond
89 Swan St
7 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Cheeky Monkey
103 Swan St
19 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Demitri's Feast
141 Swan St
29 locals recommend
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South Yarra
670 Chapel Street
38 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Salona
260A Swan Street
11 locals recommend
Jai Ho Indian Restaurant - Richmond
205 Swan St
UNITED SUSHI AHIPOKE
186 Swan St
17 locals recommend
Union House
270 Swan St
17 locals recommend
The most amazing hamburgers and food plus drinks. Also fabulous social distancing and covid aware seating arrangements. A must!
7 locals recommend
Grill'd Richmond
127-133 Swan St
7 locals recommend
The most amazing hamburgers and food plus drinks. Also fabulous social distancing and covid aware seating arrangements. A must!
26 locals recommend
Noir
175 Swan St
26 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Bahari | The Hellenic Palate
179 Swan St
12 locals recommend
Caddie
167 Swan St
55 locals recommend
Friends of Mine
506 Swan St
55 locals recommend

Fitness & health - Richmond

A community run program, hidden away nearby in the back streets!
Yoga in Daily Life Melbourne
415 Church St
A community run program, hidden away nearby in the back streets!
A 5 minute walk away, pool and gymnasium plus crèche I think too. Great prices and lovely spaces
24 locals recommend
Richmond Recreation Centre
11-15 Gleadell St
24 locals recommend
A 5 minute walk away, pool and gymnasium plus crèche I think too. Great prices and lovely spaces
A hop skip and a jump away, $20 per session
6 locals recommend
Anytime Fitness
53 Abinger St
6 locals recommend
A hop skip and a jump away, $20 per session
Beautiful massages, lovely staff. A ver short walk away, along the tree lined street. Treat yourself or someone special!
Naturally U Body & Soul
1880 Coppin St
Beautiful massages, lovely staff. A ver short walk away, along the tree lined street. Treat yourself or someone special!
Rise Yoga Richmond
232 Bridge Rd
Bikram Hot Yoga Richmond
179 Bridge Rd
10 locals recommend
Yoga 213
97 Swan St
10 locals recommend
Life Chiropractic Studio - Chiropractor Richmond
53 Coppin St
Richmond Pilates
458 Bridge Rd
Vigorous Thai Massage (Bridge Rd, Richmond)
385 Bridge Rd
Just a 3 min walk away
50 locals recommend
Richmond Club Hotel
100 Swan St
50 locals recommend
Melbourne Social Netball - Richmond
11 Gleadell St
Richmond Central Football & Netball Club
F R Smith Drive
Kevin Bartlett Sporting & Rec Complex
F R Smith Drive

Community

Beautiful vibe , lovely people! Get knitting !
The Granny Square Richmond
202 Bridge Rd
Beautiful vibe , lovely people! Get knitting !
SisterWorks Inc
102A Bridge Rd
Richmond Community Learning Centre
15 Barnet Way
Richmond Library
415 Church St

Food scene - church st

The Hotel Art
278 Church St
Church st, Richmond
33 locals recommend
Prince Alfred Richmond
619 Church St
33 locals recommend
Church st, Richmond