Time there half/full day
Time to visit 10am onwards
Getting around walk
Getting there Train: Parliament /Tram: 86
Say what you want about Chapel Street, the facts are if know where to look you can always find a good time. This guide will help you locate the best bars, theatres, stores and places to eat on or just off Chapel Street. If you would like to follow this guide a good place to start is Prahran Station, which you can get to via the Sandringham line from Flinders Street Station.
revolver upstairs
If you are looking for a good night out in Melbourne you only have to remember one word, Revs! From Tuesday to Saturday 5PM - 11PM, Colonel Tan’s Thai Kitchen serves up some fantastic food in the venue. Then, after midnight you can sit back and watch this place turn into an absolute party. There are many rumours about Revolver and it’s anyone's guess what is true but one thing is for sure Revolver will always bring the party with live music and world-class DJs, see the gig guide on their website. Instagram | 229 Chapel St, Prahran
Greville Records
Greville Records has been keeping Melbourne music lovers smiling since 1978 and owner Warwick Brown has been running the joint since 1991. Greville Records has rare, alternative vinyl and the shop has played an important part in Melbourne’s music history, shipping hundreds and thousands of hard-to-find records into the city since it opened. No listening station does hurt a little but the knowledge behind the counter is on point, so well worth a stop if you like to dig. Website | Instagram | 152 Greville St, Prahran
Prahran Market
If you are into good food the Prahran Market is a perfect place to visit, with a range of grocers to do your weekly shopping and plenty of eateries to get a fresh taste of what this market has to offer. The Prahran Market is Melbourne’s oldest, opening its door for the first time in 1864. Website | Instagram | 163 Commercial Rd, South Yarra
Market Lane Coffee
Hit up this place on weekends for the world-famous Mushroom Burger, it is unbelievably good and If you love coffee you will love Market Lane Coffee too. The coffee comes from all around the world and is roasted in Melbourne. Here coffee is accessible by making it simple to understand and brew. As well as serving up some of the best coffee in the city, they also sell equipment and beans so you can always get a fix wherever you are. Website | Instagram | Shop 13, Prahran Market
Borsch, Vodka & Tears
This is one of the best dining experiences on Chapel Street. Borsch, Vodka & Tears is styled like a Kraków cellar bar and stocked heavily with Polish vodka, just like it should be. They also stock authentic wormwood absinthe and Eastern European beers. The menu is full of contemporary Polish dishes - if it’s your first time a banquet is a good place to start. Always good for a late drink. Website | Instagram | 173 Chapel St, Windsor
astor theatre
This single-screen theatre is the last of its kind in Melbourne and it has been open since 1936. The theatre boasts about its state-of-the-art sound system and a giant screen. Here you can catch classics, cult favourites, and select new releases, see their website for the timetable. All tickets are $14 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Website | Instagram | 1 Chapel St, St Kilda
LUCKY COQ
Famous for its good pizza and good times. Trivia is on Wednesday from 8PM and DJs play Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 9 to 3AM Happy Hours: Wednesday to Friday / 4 - 7PM / $6 schooners & wines: Website | Instagram | 179 Chapel St, Windsor
Leonards House of Love
This American 70’s style bar is set up in a house just off Chapel Street, slinging cold beers, burgers, wine, load fries, cocktails, and fried chicken. The Bloody Mary, named the Proud Mary is a crowd-pleaser and you should give their Pickleback a crack while you are at it. It's easy to feel at home here, it is the type of place you could stay at all night long. Play pool in the back or sit on the front porch eating and drinking yourself silly. Website | Instagram | 3 Wilson St, South Yarra