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Port Melbourne area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Port Melbourne

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

Kickin’Inn
Restaurants

Kickin’Inn

Get your hands ready and crack into Cajun-style seafood in the heart of Port Melbourne

Komeyui Japanese Restaurant
Restaurants

Komeyui Japanese Restaurant

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

Pure Pie
Restaurants

Pure Pie

Pure Pie began in Holly and Michael Carthew’s St Kilda apartment where they cranked out pies to sell at farmers’ markets. Fast forward eight...

The Hack
Bars Book online

The Hack

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

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
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The best bars in Port Melbourne

Railway Club Hotel
Bars Book online

Railway Club Hotel

A classic pub steakhouse has quality, charm and cheek

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
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Starward Distillery
Bars

Starward Distillery

Starward was founded in 2007, and it wasn't long before it was a bartender favourite all over Melbourne. Constant changes in temperature means whisky...

The Hack
Bars Book online

The Hack

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

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Book online
Clooney Kitchen and Bar
Bars

Clooney Kitchen and Bar

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

Time Out says
5 out of 5 stars
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More great venues in Port Melbourne

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...

Melbourne Art Rooms
Art

Melbourne Art Rooms

Contemporary gallery utilising the site of a former dairy, Melbourne Art Rooms supports established and emerging artists and stands as arguably the city’s...

Three Four Knock on the Door
Shopping

Three Four Knock on the Door

Three Four Knock on the Door is sisters L-J and Danielle's children's book and toy store baby. Open since 2011, the shop specialises in high quality, unique...

Bella Cosi
Restaurants

Bella Cosi

Bella Cosi offers authentic Italian food and cooking classes in Port Melbourne.    

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