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Jetty at Port Melbourne
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Port Melbourne area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Port Melbourne
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This suburb's so steeped in history that you might swear you saw a salty sailor lurching out of one of the ancient pubs – but that's just a typical Friday night. Towering alongside Sandridge Beach you'll often see the Spirit of Tasmania, which departs for Tassie daily.

The best restaurants in Port Melbourne

The Cricketers
Restaurants

The Cricketers

The Cricketers pub doubles as a neighbourhood eatery and is a little gem in the heart of Port Melbourne
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Hunky Dory
Restaurants

Hunky Dory

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Set sail for this high-energy neighbourhood hot spot. It blows most seedy fish and chippers out of the water. Char grilled calamari is the pick ($14.70),...
Blu Spoon
Restaurants

Blu Spoon

Port Melbourne's favourite Greek yoghurt café branches out into delicious baklava
Ciao Cielo
Restaurants

Ciao Cielo

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Ciao Cielo may be one of many new restaurants popping up in Port Melbourne, but this Italian bistro has already gathered quite a local following. Think duck...
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The best bars in Port Melbourne

Rose Diner and Bar
Bars

Rose Diner and Bar

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
Port Melbourne just became a drinking destination
The Exchange Hotel
Bars

The Exchange Hotel

This joint is a rather minimalist affair with decor so white and clean you could mistake if for a surgery – were you not sitting amongst a crowd of...
Prince Alfred Hotel
Bars

Prince Alfred Hotel

Established in 1867 the renovated and restored Prince Alfred Hotel balances the comfort and charm of a traditional local pub with the energy of quality live...
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More great venues in Port Melbourne

Blackstone Bespoke
Shopping

Blackstone Bespoke

Shop raw, rustic and earthy designs by this Melbourne-based jeweller
Metartworld
Attractions

Metartworld

Scrap metal has been fashioned into colourful statues at a Port Melbourne gallery that has mazes, workshops, exhibitions, parties and more
P3 Recovery
Health and beauty

P3 Recovery

This wellness haven specialises in recovery, so you can smash your fitness goals
Westgate Park
Things to do

Westgate Park

You might have spotted this peaceful wetland under the West Gate while you were stuck in traffic on the bridge above. Those will seem like the bad old days...
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