Guidebook for Essendon
Food Scene
41 Hall St
41 Hall StreetSome of the best sashimi I have had, plus they do a mean Beef tataki
Amazing and authentic Greek food experience. From the moment you walk in you feel like you've walked into a family taverna somewhere in the greek isle. If you catch the owner you're in for a treat.
551 Mount Alexander Rd
Amazing and authentic Greek food experience. From the moment you walk in you feel like you've walked into a family taverna somewhere in the greek isle. If you catch the owner you're in for a treat.
Harper & Blohm Cheese Shop
365 Sydney RdCheese shop
Captain Grey
104 Fletcher StGreat coffee, outdoor area
Johnny Pump
87 Fletcher StGo here for the crazy milkshakes!
Jalapeno burgers - no need to say anything more. We love this place! Ice cold beer on the side
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Rude Boy Burger
482 Albion StJalapeno burgers - no need to say anything more. We love this place! Ice cold beer on the side
A1 Bakery Essendon
18 Napier StAmazing lebanese bakery, the best lamb or falafel foldovers. Cheap and healthy
Drinks & Nightlife
A relaxed yet elegant wine bar where you can either order takeaway to, or bring in your own food to munch on whilst you sample their wide and eclectic range of wines and champagnes. My favourite!
18 Hall St
18 Hall StreetA relaxed yet elegant wine bar where you can either order takeaway to, or bring in your own food to munch on whilst you sample their wide and eclectic range of wines and champagnes. My favourite!
Great all-rounder sportsbar and pub. Watch the races or sports. Great eat in menu and lots of different beers on tap. The tram that stops in front of our house takes you straight there.
690 Mount Alexander Rd
Great all-rounder sportsbar and pub. Watch the races or sports. Great eat in menu and lots of different beers on tap. The tram that stops in front of our house takes you straight there.
Love the blue cheese pizza here, but also of note - you can have food delivered here from any of the local restaurants, as long as you buy their drinks.
Has a lovely courtyard.
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The Valley Cellardoor
18-20 Hall StLove the blue cheese pizza here, but also of note - you can have food delivered here from any of the local restaurants, as long as you buy their drinks.
Has a lovely courtyard.
Mango Lounge Bar
17 Hall StGroovy bar with dj, go here after the valley cellar door shuts.
Bar, nightclub, pub. Beautiful views of the maribyrnong river, icey cold drinks and a great outdoor area. Live acoustic music in the afternoons, dj with top ten hits and RnB after dark.
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Anglers Tavern
2 Raleigh RdBar, nightclub, pub. Beautiful views of the maribyrnong river, icey cold drinks and a great outdoor area. Live acoustic music in the afternoons, dj with top ten hits and RnB after dark.
Entertainment & Activities
Stunning landscaped park with bird sanctuary island in center. Great little cafe set inside the park.
Queens Lake Park
Stunning landscaped park with bird sanctuary island in center. Great little cafe set inside the park.
Essentials
Boutique cheesemonger Olivia sells some of the best artisan cheeses going around. Pick a few and bring them home, you're welcome to sit in the backyard and enjoy with some vino!
80 Primrose St
80 Primrose StreetBoutique cheesemonger Olivia sells some of the best artisan cheeses going around. Pick a few and bring them home, you're welcome to sit in the backyard and enjoy with some vino!
Arts & Culture
Ideally situated for the spring racing carnival, Flemington racecourse is just a tram ride away.
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Flemington Racecourse
Ideally situated for the spring racing carnival, Flemington racecourse is just a tram ride away.
Festivals, music, food; everything is housed at the showgrounds at some point or the other! We are close enough that transport is quick, but without the noise levels you'd get in Ascot Vale
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Melbourne sýningarsvæði
Epsom RoadFestivals, music, food; everything is housed at the showgrounds at some point or the other! We are close enough that transport is quick, but without the noise levels you'd get in Ascot Vale
Þjóðarsafn Victoria
180 St Kilda RdParks & Nature
If you're feeling down, is there a better way than to go to a nice beach where you can pat ALL the dogs?
Burns Reserve (Altona Dog Beach)
If you're feeling down, is there a better way than to go to a nice beach where you can pat ALL the dogs?
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar RoadGreat for a run, simply park near the Anglers tavern. Either a 4k or 6k running trail option that loops back on itself
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Maribyrnong River Trail
Great for a run, simply park near the Anglers tavern. Either a 4k or 6k running trail option that loops back on itself
Sightseeing
Federation Square
Our most famous sporting ground - watch a game of footy (Australian rules) or cricket at this iconic stadium
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueOur most famous sporting ground - watch a game of footy (Australian rules) or cricket at this iconic stadium