Port Melbourne area guide

Jetty at Port Melbourne — Photograph: Mark Heseltine

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

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The Hack

A revamped old pub is doing beers, barbecue and summery cocktails in the heart of Port Melbourne

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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...

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Mr Lawrence

Middle Eastern fare comes garnished with a sea breeze in Port Melbourne

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Komeyui Japanese Restaurant

A lesser-known Japanese restaurant in Port Melbourne serving traditional Japanese fare- known also for their sea urchin and sake degustations. ...

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The best bars in Port Melbourne

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Clooney Kitchen and Bar

The drinks make you want to return, the food guarantees it at this surprising and delightful addition to Port Melbourne

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Railway Club Hotel

A classic pub steakhouse has quality, charm and cheek

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The Hack

A revamped old pub is doing beers, barbecue and summery cocktails in the heart of Port Melbourne

Time Out says

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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...

More great venues in Port Melbourne

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About Life

A Sydney wholefoods institution has opened its first Melbourne store in Port Melbourne, bringing high glamour to what was once the province of hippies

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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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Harry and Frankie

This wine bar is the pride of Portside

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Luv-a-Duck

Cooking with duck can be a hard, thankfully Luv-a-Duck have a range of products and cooking classes to make it a whole lot easier for you. From meal kits to...