Guidebook for Footscray
Essentials
For any supermarket goods. There is also a Kmart here and ATMs if you need to get cash out.
6 locals recommend
Coles Supermarket
Rosanna RoadFor any supermarket goods. There is also a Kmart here and ATMs if you need to get cash out.
Another great market to check out in Footscray. Fresh food and diverse cultures.
118 locals recommend
Footscray Market
18 Irving StAnother great market to check out in Footscray. Fresh food and diverse cultures.
Everything Else
A great library to visit to see the diversity & vibrance of the Footscray community. Also has wifi and of course books. The only library in the world where you don't have to be quiet!
7 locals recommend
Footscray Library
56 Paisley StA great library to visit to see the diversity & vibrance of the Footscray community. Also has wifi and of course books. The only library in the world where you don't have to be quiet!
Your stop to the rest of Melbourne. 6min walk. Regular trains to City (Flinders St, Melbourne Central, Southern Cross, Parliament) - about 10mins ride. Williamstown Beach at the other end of the line.
42 locals recommend
Footscray Station
Irving StreetYour stop to the rest of Melbourne. 6min walk. Regular trains to City (Flinders St, Melbourne Central, Southern Cross, Parliament) - about 10mins ride. Williamstown Beach at the other end of the line.
A great little village, with narrow streets, cobblestones, cafes, boutique retail shops, wine bars and great restaurants. A hidden gem in Melbourne's West.
42 locals recommend
Yarraville
A great little village, with narrow streets, cobblestones, cafes, boutique retail shops, wine bars and great restaurants. A hidden gem in Melbourne's West.
For those of you who want a little relaxation. Lincoln regularly attends classes here.
Yarraville Yoga Centre
36 Ballarat StFor those of you who want a little relaxation. Lincoln regularly attends classes here.
Food Scene
Several lovely cafes, a sour dough bakery (with the best croissants), fruit and veg store, grocery store, bottle shop, restaurants and post office. A short walk away.
10 locals recommend
Seddon
Several lovely cafes, a sour dough bakery (with the best croissants), fruit and veg store, grocery store, bottle shop, restaurants and post office. A short walk away.
The best pizza in Melbourne - we have been here many times and it never fails to disappoint. Small and cosy atmosphere. Real pizza - the way it should be!
Luccellino
20 Ballarat StThe best pizza in Melbourne - we have been here many times and it never fails to disappoint. Small and cosy atmosphere. Real pizza - the way it should be!
For a great beer and steak in a cosy, warm and friendly pub - it's our local, just on the corner. We often just go there for a relaxed drink and the biggest bowl of french fries you can imagine!
34 locals recommend
Station Hotel
59 Napier StFor a great beer and steak in a cosy, warm and friendly pub - it's our local, just on the corner. We often just go there for a relaxed drink and the biggest bowl of french fries you can imagine!
Another great Indian Restaurant near us. The Tandoori chef has a hat and a big smile and cooks the best tandoori mushrooms!
Taj Palace Tandoori Indian Restaurant
228 Nicholson StreetAnother great Indian Restaurant near us. The Tandoori chef has a hat and a big smile and cooks the best tandoori mushrooms!
The BEST kebabs ever... mouth watering shish kebabs. All of Footscray's local community eat here. It's great to experience the melting pot that Footscray is and enjoy some yummy cheap food.
19 locals recommend
Footscray
The BEST kebabs ever... mouth watering shish kebabs. All of Footscray's local community eat here. It's great to experience the melting pot that Footscray is and enjoy some yummy cheap food.
Sample some great Ethiopian food here! This place has been reviewed in Melbourne's Age Newspaper.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Lalibela
91 Irving StSample some great Ethiopian food here! This place has been reviewed in Melbourne's Age Newspaper.
Footscray Milking Station
35 Bunbury StI love the pulled pork panini from here.
Dumplings & More
96 Hopkins StThe best dumplings in Melbourne.
The best cannoli in Melbourne - this shop has been there for over 60 years. Go say hi to the owner Tony and his family.
16 locals recommend
T. Cavallaro & Sons
98 Hopkins StThe best cannoli in Melbourne - this shop has been there for over 60 years. Go say hi to the owner Tony and his family.
Arts & Culture
Our local independent cinema. Take a walk or jump on the train - it's two stops away. Monday's are $10 for all sessions.
126 locals recommend
Sun Theatre Yarraville
8 Ballarat StOur local independent cinema. Take a walk or jump on the train - it's two stops away. Monday's are $10 for all sessions.
A great place to experience local art, theatre, creative workshops etc.
31 locals recommend
Footscray Community Arts Centre
45 Moreland StA great place to experience local art, theatre, creative workshops etc.
Check out Melbourne's thriving art scene - here you'll find local contemporary art in Footscray.
Five Walls
119 Hopkins StCheck out Melbourne's thriving art scene - here you'll find local contemporary art in Footscray.
Shopping
The one stop shop for a unique Vintage purchase... an second hand mega store with treasures untold. Go and have a browse - it's a Melbourne pastime!
61 locals recommend
Savers
330 Sydney RdThe one stop shop for a unique Vintage purchase... an second hand mega store with treasures untold. Go and have a browse - it's a Melbourne pastime!
Sightseeing
This is our version of St Kilda Beach. Less crowded & great for a swim when it's warm, great for a walk & look around at all times. Check it out because most people don't. Watch the ships come in.
77 locals recommend
Williamstown Beach
This is our version of St Kilda Beach. Less crowded & great for a swim when it's warm, great for a walk & look around at all times. Check it out because most people don't. Watch the ships come in.
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely wine bar with couches, an amazing wine list and live music on occasion.
16 locals recommend
Acqua E Vino
18A Ballarat StreetA lovely wine bar with couches, an amazing wine list and live music on occasion.
My friends own this bar and it's a friendly place for a cruisy drink of an evening.
37 locals recommend
Littlefoot Bar
223 Barkly StMy friends own this bar and it's a friendly place for a cruisy drink of an evening.