The Strand Melbourne
250 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Open nowToday 10:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
Small retail gallery with striking decor & boutiques for clothing, shoes & accessories.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 19:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Strand Melbourne is a CBD shopping destination at 250 Elizabeth Street, positioned at two prominent corners with direct links to Emporium Melbourne and the historic GPO. Its central location makes it a practical stop for exploring Melbourne’s retail precinct, whether you are shopping with friends, browsing independently or building a wider city itinerary.
The centre brings together international fashion and lifestyle names with local design. Stores named on the website include Acne Studios, COS, Dinosaur Designs, ASICS and Franck Provost, giving the venue a mix of clothing, accessories, design and beauty. The focus is on fashion, design and culture rather than a single retail category, so it may suit shoppers looking for considered labels alongside more familiar brands.
The Strand also promotes updates about new openings, promotions and events through its What’s Happening section, with a VIP subscription available for visitors who want to receive venue news. Its direct connections to neighbouring retail landmarks add to its appeal for a full day of city shopping, while the range of named stores gives design-conscious visitors a clear reason to include it in a Melbourne CBD visit.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 557 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 83
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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