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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

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 Hack
Bars

The Hack

  • 4 out of 5 stars
A revamped old pub is doing beers, barbecue and summery cocktails in the heart of Port Melbourne
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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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Kickin’Inn
Restaurants

Kickin’Inn

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

Starward Distillery
Bars

Starward Distillery

Starward whisky has become a Melbourne mainstay, and we should count ourselves lucky for it
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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Colonial Brewing Co
Bars

Colonial Brewing Co

This inner-city brewery may be in the industrial end of Port Melbourne, but it's serving up plenty of good times if you happen to live or work around the...
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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
OzHarvest
Things to do

OzHarvest

Prepare a nourishing meal for Melbourne’s most vulnerable when you volunteer at one of OzHarvest’s Cooking for a Cause classes
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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P3 Recovery
Health and beauty

P3 Recovery

This wellness haven specialises in recovery, so you can smash your fitness goals
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