Inner North West
Time there half day
Time to visit after 10am (Market is closed Mondays and Wednesdays)
Getting around walk
Getting there Train: Flagstaff
Visiting the Vic Market is a Melbourne must! There you can find most fresh food imaginable, a European style deli, street eats and loads souvenirs and market nic-nacs. From there you can relax in a neighbouring bar or have a picnic in the park or hit up one of Melbourne best restaurants or cafes.
Queen VicTORIA market
Queen Victoria Market stands on the burial grounds of the Wurundjeri people, there are human remains of an estimated 9,000 people under the current market site. Queen Victoria Market was opened in 1878, and now it is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are going you must try some fresh oysters from the meat and seafood shed, get a latte from Market Lane Coffee, try the Mussels at Mussel Pot, get a Gozleme from the deli section, buy some aged meats, and cheese and fresh fruit for a cheeseboard and much more. Website | Instagram | Queen St, Melbourne
market lane coffee
If you love coffee you will love Market Lane Coffee, they have two locations at the Vic Market one in the deli section and one in the brick shops along Victoria Street (illustrated above). 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 | 83-85 Victoria Street, Melbourne
The Epicurean
The Epicurean in the Deli Hall at Queen Victoria Market is a one-stop shop for anyone who is keen on a cheeseboard. The cheeses are outstanding and there seem to be endless small goods here too. Shop 14 Deli Hall, Queen Vic Market
Gazza’s Gourmet Seafood
The fresh seafood at Queen Vic Market is some of the best going around because it comes from all over the country. Most locals in Melbourne do it their own way when it comes to selecting a fishmonger. However, Gazza here seems to always have a great range of fishy treats. Shop 31, Meat and Fish Hall
Mussel POT
It looks like a giant mussel and this place boasts some of the best mussels in the city. Coming in a range of tomato and cream-based sauces. You can have them cooked fresh and eat them right away or take them home ready to be boiled up. Either, we suggest getting a loft of bread from the deli section first because you are going to want to soak up that delicious sauce. Queen St, Melbourne
American Doughnut Kitchen
A visit to Queen Victoria Market would be incomplete without having some hot jam doughnuts from the most photographed caravan in the city. If you have never tried these hot jam doughnuts get moving and be warned the line can be very long so get there early if you don’t want to queue. Website | Instagram | Queen Street, outside Sheds H
Prudence
Prudence is one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets, maybe it is because it is hard to put your finger on what makes this bar so special. It’s comfortable, relaxing and always a good time. Drinks are well-priced and they have something for all tastes. The bartenders also play DJ as they swap records and mix drinks at the same time. Website | Instagram | 368 Victoria St, North Melbourne
Town Hall Hotel
It's amazing that Errol Street has such a relaxed, almost country-like feel and is so close to the city. And, in the middle of Errol Street, you will find North Melbourne's Town Hall Hotel. It's places like this that make Melbourne so great, with music memorabilia on the wall, good beer/wine to drink, a classic Australian pub menu, and a warm spacious beer garden to enjoy it all in. To have a crack at Tuesday night trivia or to eat in the dining room make sure you book ahead. Website | 33 Errol St, North Melbourne
Workshop BAR
The warehouse-style Workshop Bar is a great meeting place, with a focus on art and music this bar always feels alive with creative spirit and culture. With DJs five nights a week and a live band every Thursday night, you can always find an excuse to go to Workshop. Website | 1/413 Elizabeth St, Melbourne