Guidebook for Balaclava
Food Scene
We have been everyday locals here since they opened! Best toasted pides in the universe - great for a casual lunch.
37 locals recommend
Wall Two 80
280 Carlisle StWe have been everyday locals here since they opened! Best toasted pides in the universe - great for a casual lunch.
The breakfast burrito will get you through the entire day!
Take home salads are perfect for when you can't be bothered cooking and vegan treats abound here.
86 locals recommend
Las Chicas
203 Carlisle StThe breakfast burrito will get you through the entire day!
Take home salads are perfect for when you can't be bothered cooking and vegan treats abound here.
The rooftop beer garden is perfect for a drink on a sunny afternoon and it's just as good in winter with the fire roaring.
Beer lovers are spoiled for choice.
145 locals recommend
The Local Taphouse
184 Carlisle StThe rooftop beer garden is perfect for a drink on a sunny afternoon and it's just as good in winter with the fire roaring.
Beer lovers are spoiled for choice.
Uncle St Kilda
188 Carlisle StGreat rooftop for a balmy, modern Asian-style dinner.
Little Peddler
120 Chapel StGreat hawker-style eating.
Cicciolina
130 Acland StThe back bar is a local's secret - fine wine and Italian eating...
Galleon Cafe
9 Carlisle StA St Kilda institution with the BEST salad sandwich in the world!
Fresh, fragrant and straight up Vietnamese eating. LOVE it.
15 locals recommend
Saigon Street Eats - St Kilda East
249 Carlisle StFresh, fragrant and straight up Vietnamese eating. LOVE it.
THE place to hang out on a Saturday if you're a local. Food trucks, music, fresh produce and activities for the kids.
Alma Park is where everyone in Balaclava congregates every weekend.
39 locals recommend
Hank Marvin Market - Alma Park East
44 Murphy StreetTHE place to hang out on a Saturday if you're a local. Food trucks, music, fresh produce and activities for the kids.
Alma Park is where everyone in Balaclava congregates every weekend.
Ripponlea Food and Wine
15 Glen Eira RdCarlisle Wine Bar
137 Carlisle StreetIlona Staller
282 Carlisle StHannah
141 Chapel StThe St Kilda Dispensary
Outstanding food and decor. A local fave.
Essentials
Coles Balaclava
Alfred StreetBiggest supermarket within walking distance.
Everything Else
Medical One - Elwood
61 Brighton RdClosest medical clinic to our apartment and open late.
St Kilda Police Station
92 Chapel StLet's hope you don't need to visit there!
Chapel Gate Pharmacy- Healthsave
103-107 Carlisle StOpen until 9pm.
Hot Box Yoga
Our fave local yoga studio
Sightseeing
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeIcon and landmark in the heart of St Kilda
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert StBeautiful garden to wander and have some quiet time.
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdHuge gallery with world class exhibits
You can rent push bikes from here and explore the cycle paths all the way to Brighton Beach.
St. Kilda Cycles
5 Vale StYou can rent push bikes from here and explore the cycle paths all the way to Brighton Beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StGreat rainy day visiting, especially with kids
Free story time almost everyday for those traveling with little ones
20 locals recommend
St Kilda Public Library
150 Carlisle StFree story time almost everyday for those traveling with little ones
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden pub with great beer garden - look for the giant pink elephant on the roof!
45 locals recommend
Windsor Castle Hotel
89 Albert StHidden pub with great beer garden - look for the giant pink elephant on the roof!
Shopping
Health food and clean eating - be warned you may pay a pretty penny for some items
33 locals recommend
The Little Hen
270-272 Carlisle StHealth food and clean eating - be warned you may pay a pretty penny for some items