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West ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Home to the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens, West ³Ô¹ÏÍø sits just 2 km from the city. Visit to discover some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most unique bars and restaurants.

The best events in West ³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Footsteps Through Time: ³Ô¹ÏÍø's History Walk

Step into ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Paint Lab Art Workshop

At ³Ô¹ÏÍø Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Find more events in West ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Cafes and bakeries

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Udom House

A Thai-inspired cafe with authentic food and coffee at a ³Ô¹ÏÍø standard.

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The Flour ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A French patisserie and cafe serving a mouth-watering selection of cakes, biscuits and pastries.

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Roslyn Thai Cafe

Comforting Thai breakfasts, bakery and desserts in West ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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279 cafe offers speciality coffee, tea and traditional Japanese fare.

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Serving delicious umami-packed Japanese curry creations.

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Butcher Shop Cafe

Great cafe food and delicious smoothies.

Vietnamese banh mi rolls.

Phuoc Thanh Bakery

Vietnamese bakery specialising in Vietnamese rolls (banh mi), pastries, rice paper rolls and coffee.

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Embassy Cafe

This 24-hour cafe has been a godsend to hungry taxi drivers and nightclubbers for decades.

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Lukumades

Dedicated to Greek donuts.

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The Apollo

Apollo Cafe offers a modern Australian all-day menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Level Grounds Café & Bar

Chic café by day that transforms into a stylish cocktail, wine and tapas bar at night.

Restaurants

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Cay Cay Asian Fusion

A relaxed and cosy Asian restaurant with a mouthwatering menu from Malaysia, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Balinese meal with yellow rice.

Warung Agus

Family-run Balinese restaurant in West ³Ô¹ÏÍø with vegan and gluten-free options.

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Sanhe Congee

Comfort food with a great selection of congee and baos.

An authentic Korean hot pot in a green ceramic dish, with rice on the side and three small white bowls with garnishes to add, on a wooden serving board with fork and chopsticks.

Misty Pot Korean Grill Cafe and Bar

Authentic casual Korean dining and takeaway with an all-day cafe and bar.

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Hello José

Affordable, tasty Mexican-inspired food next to the Queen Vic Market.

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Sassy Italian Restaurant

Italian-themed Sassy is across from North ³Ô¹ÏÍø station, with fantastic views of Docklands.

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Amiconi

Family-owned Italian eatery with 65 years of tradition, steeped in history and Italian heritage.

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Le Taj Restaurant

A licensed restaurant in West ³Ô¹ÏÍø serving authentic Indian cuisine, including vegan meals.

Bars and pubs

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Willows & Wine

A West ³Ô¹ÏÍø bar offering books, wine and cheese.

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The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

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The Angry Dog

An industrial base with touches of Art Deco, raw timber and modern design.

Steak and chips.

Three Crowns Hotel

Family-run pub serving craft beers, South American style cuisine and pub menu favourites.

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One Star Lounge & Gallery

Friendly cafe, bar and contemporary art gallery.

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Benchwarmer

A neighbourhood izakaya in West ³Ô¹ÏÍø specialising in craft beer and Japanese-inspired dishes.

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Whitebark Wine

Whitebark is a friendly little wine bar and kitchen in the North-West ³Ô¹ÏÍø community.

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Royal Standard Hotel

Friendly family-friendly bistro-style pub serving pizza, pasta and grills.

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Hotel Spencer Bar and Grill

A classic pub with 100 years of history serving classic pub food and great beer.

Shops and boutiques

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Ilura Mart Asian Grocery Store

Welcome to your neighborhood Asian grocery and DIY Ramen Bar.

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Amplify Bookstore Pop-Up

Australia's only bookstore specialising in BIPOC books.

Room with a modern couch, pillows, small coffee table, a white rug, potted plant and artwork hanging on the wall.

anaca studio

Beautifully crafted furniture, homewares and art made in ³Ô¹ÏÍø using sustainable materials.

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Supaw Pet Bakery

Unique handmade treats and customised cakes for your dog or cat.

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Sausages Made Simple

Specialty store for lovers of cured meats, offering classes, equipment and fresh sausages to go.

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Bark Road: The Pet Store

Sustainably sourced treats and products for your pets, plus dog grooming.

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Nekopia Pets

High-quality and well-priced pet products.

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Flagstaff Gardens

Established in 1962, these informal gardens are a popular lunch spot.

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Foodie Walking Tour

Ditch the tourist traps and dive fork-first into ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s hidden food scene with a local guide.

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Witches in Britches

A lively musical-theatre restaurant with a kitsch Halloween atmosphere.

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West End Art Space

A contemporary art gallery with a focus on living artists that strive for excellence.

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Festival Hall

Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.

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Kings Artist-Run Initiative

Space for contemporary art practice and gallery showcasing experimental projects.

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Virtual Room ³Ô¹ÏÍø

An award-winning team virtual reality experience located right in the heart of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Courtyard ³Ô¹ÏÍø Flagstaff Gardens

Inspired by Victoria's oldest park, Courtyard ³Ô¹ÏÍø is perfect for business and leisure travel.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Bowls Club

Located within the Flagstaff Gardens, adjacent to the legal precinct and Queen Victoria Market.