The Studio Guidebook
Groceries
Where to buy groceries near The Studio
At the corner of Church Street and Bridge Road, Richmond Traders is the closest supermarket. There is a large fresh food market and daytime dining precinct, including Coles (open 6am - midnight), a bakery, a sandwich shop, deli and café.
Richmond Traders
At the corner of Church Street and Bridge Road, Richmond Traders is the closest supermarket. There is a large fresh food market and daytime dining precinct, including Coles (open 6am - midnight), a bakery, a sandwich shop, deli and café.
Gleadell Street, Richmond
Market every Saturday - on Gleadell Street (the other side of Citizen’s park.)
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Gleadell Street Market
5 Gleadell StGleadell Street, Richmond
Market every Saturday - on Gleadell Street (the other side of Citizen’s park.)
Located at 153 Bridge road Richmond, Otta Supermarket is a gourmet supermarket on Bridge Road near the corner of Lennox Street.
153 Bridge Rd
153 Bridge RoadLocated at 153 Bridge road Richmond, Otta Supermarket is a gourmet supermarket on Bridge Road near the corner of Lennox Street.
140-160 Swan Street Richmond. Large supermarket near Richmond station
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Coles Richmond Icon
160 Swan St140-160 Swan Street Richmond. Large supermarket near Richmond station
Restaurants and Food Neighbourhoods
Restaurants & Cafés
TOFULICIOUS
Opposite Epworth Hospital, fabulous daytime vegetarian cafe - An array of vegetarian dishes, not just tofu 😉.
78 Bridge Rd
78 Bridge RoadTOFULICIOUS
Opposite Epworth Hospital, fabulous daytime vegetarian cafe - An array of vegetarian dishes, not just tofu 😉.
A THOUSAND BLESSINGS
For your morning coffee, head to A Thousand Blessings, it’s a few steps from the Studio on Highett Street opposite the park; you'll find great coffee and a terrific selection of salads, wraps & toasties to have in or take away.
251 Highett St
251 Highett StreetA THOUSAND BLESSINGS
For your morning coffee, head to A Thousand Blessings, it’s a few steps from the Studio on Highett Street opposite the park; you'll find great coffee and a terrific selection of salads, wraps & toasties to have in or take away.
There are many great places to eat and drink on Bridge Road. Turn left into Bridge Road from Church Street and you’ll find a busy restaurant and bar strip. LadyBoy, Maedaya (Izakaya) and if you want something special, Anchovy is one the best restaurants in Melbourne.
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Bridge Road
Bridge RoadThere are many great places to eat and drink on Bridge Road. Turn left into Bridge Road from Church Street and you’ll find a busy restaurant and bar strip. LadyBoy, Maedaya (Izakaya) and if you want something special, Anchovy is one the best restaurants in Melbourne.
A bit further afield on Church Street you’ll find many excellent restaurants and cafes such as Top Paddock, The Royal Saxon and Baby Pizza. This shopping strip is also known for its furniture & interiors stores.
Church Street
Church StreetA bit further afield on Church Street you’ll find many excellent restaurants and cafes such as Top Paddock, The Royal Saxon and Baby Pizza. This shopping strip is also known for its furniture & interiors stores.
Take the tram up Bridge Road to the edge of the city (Spring Street) where you’ll find some of the best restaurants in Melbourne such as Cumulus Inc., Chin Chin, Lee ho Fook, City Wine Shop and China Town.
Collins Street & Spring Street
Take the tram up Bridge Road to the edge of the city (Spring Street) where you’ll find some of the best restaurants in Melbourne such as Cumulus Inc., Chin Chin, Lee ho Fook, City Wine Shop and China Town.
Victoria Street Richmond (between Punt road and Church Street) is one of Melbourne’s Vietnamese precincts. The best phở is at Pho Hung Vuong 2 or Pho Chu The and great Banh Mi at Phuoc Thanh. There’s a terrific Chinese restaurant too, Pacific House.
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetVictoria Street Richmond (between Punt road and Church Street) is one of Melbourne’s Vietnamese precincts. The best phở is at Pho Hung Vuong 2 or Pho Chu The and great Banh Mi at Phuoc Thanh. There’s a terrific Chinese restaurant too, Pacific House.
Food scene
Prahran Market
Prahran Market is a fresh food market with cafes, jazz, food and many restaurants and clothing stores surrounding it.
163 Commercial Rd
163 Commercial RoadPrahran Market is a fresh food market with cafes, jazz, food and many restaurants and clothing stores surrounding it.
Bars
274 Church Street, Richmond
Atlas was awarded best new bar in 2017. It's small and the staff are super informative and friendly a few minutes walk from The Studio.
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Atlas Vinifera
274 Church St274 Church Street, Richmond
Atlas was awarded best new bar in 2017. It's small and the staff are super informative and friendly a few minutes walk from The Studio.
57 Swan Street, Richmond
The Corner Hotel is an iconic band venue on Swan Street, just near Richmond Station. You can also eat and drink there.
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Corner Hotel
57 Swan St57 Swan Street, Richmond
The Corner Hotel is an iconic band venue on Swan Street, just near Richmond Station. You can also eat and drink there.
55 Highett Street, Richmond
The Kingston is a sophisticated & relaxed pub located in an historic Richmond building just a few minutes walk from The Studio.
It has a public bar with food, a sophisticated restaurant and a fabulous outdoor area.
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Kingston Hotel
55 Highett St55 Highett Street, Richmond
The Kingston is a sophisticated & relaxed pub located in an historic Richmond building just a few minutes walk from The Studio.
It has a public bar with food, a sophisticated restaurant and a fabulous outdoor area.
Shopping
Take the tram up Bridge Road towards the city and get off at Spring Street, walk down Collins Street for some upmarket shopping
Shopping malls in the city include Melbourne Central, The Strand, the Bourke Street Mall and Emporium. They are all next to each other or joined.
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Melbourne City
Take the tram up Bridge Road towards the city and get off at Spring Street, walk down Collins Street for some upmarket shopping
Shopping malls in the city include Melbourne Central, The Strand, the Bourke Street Mall and Emporium. They are all next to each other or joined.
Take the tram along Church Street to Toorak Road. Get off here and continue walking on Church Street (now Chapel street) all the way to Dandenong Road for some great clothes, gift and other shopping as well as cafes and restaurants
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Chapel Street
Chapel StreetTake the tram along Church Street to Toorak Road. Get off here and continue walking on Church Street (now Chapel street) all the way to Dandenong Road for some great clothes, gift and other shopping as well as cafes and restaurants
On the corner of Burnley and Victoria Streets Richmond. Shopping centre / Mall with a large Coles supermarket, Ikea, Kmart, fish shop, green grocer and other food and clothing stores.
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Centro Comercial Victoria Gardens
620 Victoria StOn the corner of Burnley and Victoria Streets Richmond. Shopping centre / Mall with a large Coles supermarket, Ikea, Kmart, fish shop, green grocer and other food and clothing stores.
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Public Transport
The Myki card is a reusable card for public transport. You will need to put money onto the card before your journey and touch the card on and off at a Myki reader as you travel. The closest place to do this is 7 – Eleven, 94 Church Street, Richmond. You can also top up at a Myki machine at most train stations (including West Richmond).