Guidebook for Hawthorn
Food Scene
A family favourite for breakfast. A short 10 minute walk down Bridge Road.
Order the smash avo w poached eggs! Delicious
7 locals recommend
Niche On Bridge
571 Bridge RdA family favourite for breakfast. A short 10 minute walk down Bridge Road.
Order the smash avo w poached eggs! Delicious
Beautiful cafe for brunch in Hawthorn. A hot spot for the locals. Get there early.
10 locals recommend
Crabapple Kitchen
659 Glenferrie RoadBeautiful cafe for brunch in Hawthorn. A hot spot for the locals. Get there early.
Local pub- good for a hearty meal. Hidden in the back streets. A true gem!
29 locals recommend
Royston Hotel
12 River StLocal pub- good for a hearty meal. Hidden in the back streets. A true gem!
The local pub. A short walk from the apartment featuring a new roof top deck. Great local atmosphere and serves good food with daily specials.
10 locals recommend
Elgin Inn Hotel
75 Burwood RdThe local pub. A short walk from the apartment featuring a new roof top deck. Great local atmosphere and serves good food with daily specials.
My favourite cafe in the area- short walk across the park. An icon for Richmond
55 locals recommend
Friends of Mine
506 Swan StMy favourite cafe in the area- short walk across the park. An icon for Richmond
Mother Dough
86 Burwood RdGreat new addition to the local scene- authentic Italian cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
New spot on Bridge Road- serving locally brewed beer and modern pub style food
8 locals recommend
Burnley Brewing
650 Bridge RdNew spot on Bridge Road- serving locally brewed beer and modern pub style food
Local hotspot on a Friday/Saturday night. Set up like a laneway in Paris. Pretty cool venue
57 locals recommend
Bridge Hotel
642 Bridge RdLocal hotspot on a Friday/Saturday night. Set up like a laneway in Paris. Pretty cool venue
Entertainment & Activities
MCG Ground Tour is worth doing- shows the history and sports history of the ground
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueMCG Ground Tour is worth doing- shows the history and sports history of the ground
Lovely old historic cinema a short tram ride away on 75 tram
69 locals recommend
Village Cinemas Rivoli
200 Camberwell RdLovely old historic cinema a short tram ride away on 75 tram
Arts & Culture
Jump on the 75 tram and head to Fed Square- always something going on and enjoy the Ian Potter gallery
127 locals recommend
Flinders Street Station - Stop 13
Jump on the 75 tram and head to Fed Square- always something going on and enjoy the Ian Potter gallery
Great spot for breakfast, Collingwood Childrens Farm is located on this site, and has alot of arts and history involved. 30 min walk along Yarra Trail from apartment or short drive
12 locals recommend
Convent Bakery
1 St Heliers StGreat spot for breakfast, Collingwood Childrens Farm is located on this site, and has alot of arts and history involved. 30 min walk along Yarra Trail from apartment or short drive
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Russell StreetA must do!
Shopping
Local shopping centre featuring Kmart, Coles and Ikea
130 locals recommend
Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre
620 Victoria StLocal shopping centre featuring Kmart, Coles and Ikea
Essentials
Renaissance Hawthorn Square IGA Plus Liquor
102 Burwood RdLocal supermarket
Getting Around
Hawthorn Bridge/Bridge Rd
Tram Stop at end of street