Richmond
Richmond is one of Melbourne's most rewarding pockets to explore. With 197 spots on our radar, you'll find a mix of local favourites and standout new openings — from morning coffee to long lunches and after-dark drinks. Below you'll find our top picks in Richmond, ranked by Spot Score, plus the best categories to dive into and a map to help you plan your visit.
Best categories in Richmond
The best spots in Richmond
Our highest Spot Scores in Richmond right now.
Hung's Bakery
Highly rated bakery on Victoria Street in Richmond, Melbourne, with nearly 1,900 customer reviews.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
A 36-hectare botanic garden in Richmond featuring Australian native species and international plant collections, established in 1846.
Enterprise Fitness
Gym in Abbotsford offering fitness services to the Richmond area.
Flour Child Richmond
Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Dukes Gym Richmond
Gyms in Richmond, Melbourne.
ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond
$Restaurants in Richmond, Melbourne.
Royston Hotel
$$Jumping corner pub with a horseshoe-shaped centre bar, serving burgers, steaks and craft beer.
Burkes Lookout
Popular sunset vista point offering panoramas of the Melbourne area & nearby walking tracks.
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Richmond — FAQs
What is Richmond known for?+
Richmond is one of Melbourne's go-to neighbourhoods for eating and drinking out, with a strong line-up of cafes, restaurants and bars within easy reach of each other.
Where should I eat in Richmond?+
Start with our top-rated picks above — they're ranked by Spot Score. For something specific, browse the best cafes, restaurants or things to do in Richmond using the category links on this page.
Is Richmond good for a day out?+
Yes. Richmond packs plenty into a small area, so it's easy to string together coffee, a meal and an activity. Use the map to see what's close by.
Staying in Richmond?
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