One side of Victoria Street is in Richmond and the other is in Abbotsford, but this street feels like it is in a land of it’s own with a vibrant Vietnam culture that brings some of the best food for the cheapest price in Melbourne, dinner for two could be no more than $30.

The Vic Bar is one of the best spots for a drink on Victoria Street, even if it’s not the happy hour the drinks are cheap. You could easier spend a few hours here any night of the week drinking cocktails, beers, wine, or sprints, and you can order food from neighbouring restaurants at the bar. Happy Hours: Friday & Saturday / 6 - 9PM / $8 Pints, $12 Cocktails. Website | Instagram | 281 Victoria St, Abbotsford

Who knows where Thanh Ha 1 is? All we know is Thanh Ha 2 is da bomb! Owner Ha Nguyen specialising in Banh Xeo a Vietnamese savoury yellow crepe made with a crispy egg base, filled with pork, herbs, other fresh ingredients and then wrapped in lettuce. It doesn’t stop there the menu is long and full of amazing soups, entrees, seafood, and duck dishes. If you visit Victoria Street it is always better if you visit Thanh Ha 2 too. Website | Instagram | 120 Victoria St, Richmond

A good pho isn’t hard to find along Vic. St. but I Love Pho is always a winner. With 14 different types of broth noodle soup, you will be sure to get it just how you like it, or you could try some different with beef, chicken, tripe, beef balls, oxtail, chicken giblets, heart & liver and tofu & vegetable on the menu. Open every day from 9:30AM to 10:30PM, so pho for breakfast, lunch, and dinner isn’t out of the question and their Vietnamese iced coffee is also a crowd-pleaser. Website | Instagram | Phone | 264 Victoria St, Richmond

Phuoc Thanh slings some of the best Banh Mi on Victoria Street and if you want to beat the queue best to avoid the lunch hour because this place gets busy but it is well worth it. Can recommend the Crispy Pork with chili. Website | Instagram | 206 Victoria St, Richmond

In the back streets of Abbotsford, you will find 8 Murray Street and it’s always a good time out on the deck unless is raining but it is still cozy inside too. The staff are super friendly and serve up cafe grub and super tasty drinks including $10 cocktails if you are feeling up for a drink. Use their website to view the menu, book a table, or order takeaway. Website | Instagram | 8 Murray St, Abbotsford

Moon Dog Brewing has been slinging funky beers in the back streets of Abbotsford for over 10 years. Visit the bar where it all started. If it's quiet you can play some table tennis, and if there is a big sporting game it will be projected on a big screen but if not just relax and enjoy the beer. Website | Instagram | 17 Duke St, Abbotsford

On the back industrial streets of Abbotsford, you will find Coffee Supreme. Originally from Wellington, Coffee Supreme now has some impressive stores in Australia, NZ, and Toyko. In Abbotsford, they roast and cook up some excellent coffee, you can get it hot or any way you want it, and this is a good spot to pick up everything you need to make the perfect coffee at home. Website | Shop | Instagram | 28-36 Grosvenor St, Abbotsford

The Skipping Girl Vinegar sign is also known as Little Audrey. The sign was first erected in 1936 to advertise the Skipping Girl Vinegar brand and it is Australia’s first animated neon sign. The Skipping Girl has become iconic to locals and it is a part of Melbourne’s visual identity. We recommend getting down there as the sun is setting because the sign does look best at night, would be worth doing a walk around the Yarra River while you are there. 651 Victoria St, Abbotsford