115 Church Street _ Richmond
Only 2km from the CBD, Richmond teems with exhilarating activity and cool urban attitude. From Victoria Street to the bridge over the Yarra, Church Street presents a microcosm of everything that makes Richmond one of Melbourne’s most diverse and exciting suburbs. From one end to the other, it is filled with fantastic cafés, amazing bars and pubs, parks, restaurants, galleries, legendary furniture stores and, yes, churches. Take the journey on the number 78 tram, or explore on foot and discover its many hidden treasures.
Richmond is the proud home of one of Melbourne’s most eclectic populations and it has a cafe scene to match. Even in a city rich with places to drink coffee and order one or more meals of the day, Richmond stands out with a range of options.
With 16 entries in The Age Good Food Guide 2015, Richmond’s burgeoning dining scene is fast becoming one of the city’s cuisine hot spots. From fine dining to the latest eatery buzz, the options are adventurous and extensive, with a great late night vibe and many venues open late to feed an increasingly discerning population.
Richmond does pubs and bars like no other Melbourne suburb. For a start, there’s plenty of them, and they are as eclectic as they come. 100 year old institutions, legendary music venues, quiet suburban locals, and hipster watering holes.
When it comes to the finest furniture and homewares, Church Street Richmond is Melbourne’s motherlode. Dive into an incredible range of antique and designer stores that’ll have you rethinking your home décor
From bicycling, to jogging to walking the dog, Richmond offers brilliant access to a range of outdoor spaces and parks. Central to everything, Citizens Park is dog-lovers’ heaven, while just across Punt Road, the 35 hectare Yarra Park lies at the heart of Melbourne's Sports & Entertainment Precinct and includes the mighty MCG.
