Guidebook for Kew
Essentials
Woolworths
17 Walpole StEasy walk for groceries and staples.
Perhaps expensive, but beautiful selection of cheeses from many countries, gourmet foods, breads and wines
20 locals recommend
Leo's Fine Food & Wine Supermarket - Kew
26 Princess StPerhaps expensive, but beautiful selection of cheeses from many countries, gourmet foods, breads and wines
The Roast Kitchen
259 High StTake away roast meats and veges
Big fruit and vegetable shop, with Italian groceries, meats and condiments
11 locals recommend
Toscano's of Kew
219 High StBig fruit and vegetable shop, with Italian groceries, meats and condiments
Coles Kew
369 High St5 minute walk (and easier than taking car) for all the basics
Food Scene
Mister Bianco
26-28 High StLovely Italian restaurant
Laurent Bakery
148 Wellington ParadeCafe for coffee, savory rolls, cakes and pastries
One of my favorite, stand-by restaurants in the city for good European food and amazing wine list
58 locals recommend
The European
161 Spring StOne of my favorite, stand-by restaurants in the city for good European food and amazing wine list
Nice Italian restaurant with lovely young staff. So far I can recommend the four cheese thin crust pizza and duck agnolotti
Geppetto's Italian Kew
241 High StreetNice Italian restaurant with lovely young staff. So far I can recommend the four cheese thin crust pizza and duck agnolotti
Cocoa Patisserie
169 High StYummy cakes and good coffee - eat in or take away
IL Faro Pizzeria & Cucina
321 High StAbsolutely lovely Italian food at reasonable prices.
Shopping
Salvos Stores Kew
247 High StGood opportunity shop, with second hand books about $2-$3 each
MS Community Shop
290 High StMore second hand books, clothes and nice staff
Oscar & Wild
167 High StSome lovely women's fashion and shoes
Woodfrog Bakery
108 Barkly StRolls, bread, cakes and pastries
The ubiquitous Dan Murphy's. Within walking distance to buy your favorite wine, spirit or beer.
Dan Murphy's Kew
299 High StThe ubiquitous Dan Murphy's. Within walking distance to buy your favorite wine, spirit or beer.
Everything Else
A five minute walk, this gym has pool, fitness equipment and classes (Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, Circuit etc) open to the public
7 locals recommend
Kew Recreation Centre
383 High StA five minute walk, this gym has pool, fitness equipment and classes (Pilates, Body Pump, Body Attack, Circuit etc) open to the public
Parks & Nature
Rowing on the Yarra.... brunch or arvo tea at Studley Park Boathouse.........or, as my cousin did, have an informal wedding reception there.
84 locals recommend
Studley Park Boathouse
1 Boathouse Rd Rowing on the Yarra.... brunch or arvo tea at Studley Park Boathouse.........or, as my cousin did, have an informal wedding reception there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice, open-air bar overlooking Spring Street historic buildings in the city. Right near the Princess Theatre for pre-theatre drinks ( above The European restaurant. Enter though the non-descript door next to The European, and climb stairs to the top floor). Very yummy Expresso Martini.
115 locals recommend
Siglo
161 Spring StNice, open-air bar overlooking Spring Street historic buildings in the city. Right near the Princess Theatre for pre-theatre drinks ( above The European restaurant. Enter though the non-descript door next to The European, and climb stairs to the top floor). Very yummy Expresso Martini.
Sightseeing
Lovely old buildings, shops (expensive, but fun to look at) and some long-established iconic Melbourne restaurants. Think Bistro D'Orsay and Grossi Florentino.
86 locals recommend
Collins Street
Collins StreetLovely old buildings, shops (expensive, but fun to look at) and some long-established iconic Melbourne restaurants. Think Bistro D'Orsay and Grossi Florentino.