The brown and yellow ’burb (go the Hawks!) to the east of the CBD still bears evidence of the Gold Rush days of the 1860s in the grand architecture scattered about. Shoppers and diners flock to Glenferrie Road and its surrounds. There’s no excuse not to, really – Hawthorn is serviced by three railway stations (Hawthorn, Glenferrie, Auburn) and six tram routes (16, 48, 70, 72, 75, 109).
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Rococo: Glenferrie Road
Rococo’s Hawthorn location is just as tasty as its St Kilda cousin. Rococo have been serving breakfast through to dinner since 2005 and in that time...
The best bars in Hawthorn
Auburn Hotel
The historic pub has been treated to a $4.3 million extension, with a giant beer garden, kids play area and neighbouring atrium-style drinking and dining hub
Hawthorn Hotel
The low-key interior of the Hawthorn Hotel belies the popularity of this pub, a favoured haunt of uni students and locals. The menu is trad-pub, but the wine...
Beer Deluxe Hawthorn
You come for the beer selection but stay for the service at Hawthorn’s delightful temple of beery delights
More great venues in Hawthorn
Rush Escape Game: Hawthorn
Rush Escape Game’s second venue features more creative puzzles and elaborately designed rooms
Lido Cinemas
Previously a dead building in middle of the busy Glenferrie Road strip in Hawthorn, Lido Cinemas has been revived into a vibrant, eight-screen cineplex that...
Hawthorn Makers Market
A much-loved market for handcrafted goodies, homewares and gifts
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