Guidebook for Saint Kilda East
Food Scene
Tusk Cafe Bar
133 Chapel StreetAmazing coffee, great funny staff and cocktails all day long.
Incredible quality food, great coffee. Try the Eggs Benny, it never disappoints (and we love our eggs benny!)
98 locals recommend
Journeyman
169 Chapel StIncredible quality food, great coffee. Try the Eggs Benny, it never disappoints (and we love our eggs benny!)
Mr Mister Cafe
159 Chapel StreetGreat food, kinda expensive but totally worth the hungover brunch.
OK - the food here is amazing. Amazing enough to be worth the 1-2 hour wait you might have for a table, trust me. Just go down stairs and get rowdy on some cocktails in Go-Go, the connected bar below. The time flies.
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnOK - the food here is amazing. Amazing enough to be worth the 1-2 hour wait you might have for a table, trust me. Just go down stairs and get rowdy on some cocktails in Go-Go, the connected bar below. The time flies.
Out of this world Mexican. Expect a long wait on the stairs for a table, but totally worth it. Stay as long as you can. Make them bleed.
286 locals recommend
Mamasita
11 Collins StOut of this world Mexican. Expect a long wait on the stairs for a table, but totally worth it. Stay as long as you can. Make them bleed.
Not so much a restaurant, more a bistro X bar X deli, they have INCREDIBLE food here. The pulled pork roll & meatball wrap especially. Great vibes (except saturday nights - there's a club night on upstairs).
21 locals recommend
Chuckle Park Bar
322 Little Collins StNot so much a restaurant, more a bistro X bar X deli, they have INCREDIBLE food here. The pulled pork roll & meatball wrap especially. Great vibes (except saturday nights - there's a club night on upstairs).
Look, I've been to many Markets in Melbourne, and whilst Queen Vic is iconic, South Melbourne is the cleanest and best by a country mile.
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StLook, I've been to many Markets in Melbourne, and whilst Queen Vic is iconic, South Melbourne is the cleanest and best by a country mile.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy secret bar guaranteed to impress you. Through the freezer door next to the counter.
36 locals recommend
Boston Sub
96 Chapel StSpeakeasy secret bar guaranteed to impress you. Through the freezer door next to the counter.
The world infamous Revolver Upstairs. Amazing clubbing experience with deep house & tech all weekend. Friday nights are good, Saturdays are over-crowded until about 4am. Prime time is Sunday Morning!
52 locals recommend
Revolver Upstairs
229 Chapel StThe world infamous Revolver Upstairs. Amazing clubbing experience with deep house & tech all weekend. Friday nights are good, Saturdays are over-crowded until about 4am. Prime time is Sunday Morning!
Bar/Bistro/Nightclub, Lucky Coq is a popular option Fridays & Saturdays. Cute little rooftop. We love rooftops!
95 locals recommend
Lucky Coq
179 Chapel StBar/Bistro/Nightclub, Lucky Coq is a popular option Fridays & Saturdays. Cute little rooftop. We love rooftops!
When the line at Revolver Upstairs is closed (or you don't get let it) One Six One is a great back-up.
12 locals recommend
One Six One
161 High StWhen the line at Revolver Upstairs is closed (or you don't get let it) One Six One is a great back-up.
Circus Bar
199 Commercial RdAn awesome, intimate nightclub with a cheeky rooftop. Only open Saturdays & Sundays.
A Melbourne classic, this tiny little bar is hidden down a dirty laneway. Don't be put off by the bins, instead look up and see Kim K & Emily Ratakowski larger than life (and topless).
18 locals recommend
Sister Bella
9 Sniders LaneA Melbourne classic, this tiny little bar is hidden down a dirty laneway. Don't be put off by the bins, instead look up and see Kim K & Emily Ratakowski larger than life (and topless).
My personal #1 favourite spot in Melbourne. Nestled under a bridge on the Yarra, this has got to be one of the coolest bars I've visited in the /world/. Yep. Look out for their mulled wine in winter - it's a dream come true.
163 locals recommend
Ponyfish Island
My personal #1 favourite spot in Melbourne. Nestled under a bridge on the Yarra, this has got to be one of the coolest bars I've visited in the /world/. Yep. Look out for their mulled wine in winter - it's a dream come true.
How could you miss this iconic place. Brace yourself for the six flights of stairs, or wait for the lift. Some hipsters might beat you to the Best Table though.
175 locals recommend
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StHow could you miss this iconic place. Brace yourself for the six flights of stairs, or wait for the lift. Some hipsters might beat you to the Best Table though.
OK, it's a backpackers bar. But it's dirty and cheap and has a balcony and pool tables. What more could you ask for?!
29 locals recommend
The Journal Cafe
253 Flinders LnOK, it's a backpackers bar. But it's dirty and cheap and has a balcony and pool tables. What more could you ask for?!
Parks & Nature
Melbourne's famous "beach"! It's nothing compared to Sydney beaches, but it provides a beautiful view of the city and the Boardwalk is cool for a stroll with a quiet cafe at the end.
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
Melbourne's famous "beach"! It's nothing compared to Sydney beaches, but it provides a beautiful view of the city and the Boardwalk is cool for a stroll with a quiet cafe at the end.
Arts & Culture
So popular it even has a google maps entry, the graffiti on Union lane is world famous. Great walk.
9 locals recommend
Union Lane Graffiti
Union LaneSo popular it even has a google maps entry, the graffiti on Union lane is world famous. Great walk.
Shopping
Melbourne's latest & greatest, including shops like TOPSHOP/TOPMAN, UNIQLO, GLUE STORE, and many more.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale St Melbourne's latest & greatest, including shops like TOPSHOP/TOPMAN, UNIQLO, GLUE STORE, and many more.
Essentials
The walk is juuuuust too long (about 15 min) but it has everything you need.
40 locals recommend
Woolworths Balaclava
220 Carlisle StThe walk is juuuuust too long (about 15 min) but it has everything you need.
Entertainment & Activities
EPIC POOL HALL! I love pool! Hit me up for a game when you're staying and we'll head down (if we haven't already bought one at home)
150 Barkly St
150 State Route 29EPIC POOL HALL! I love pool! Hit me up for a game when you're staying and we'll head down (if we haven't already bought one at home)