Prahran – and that’s Pran not Praahn – might be best known for its stretch of Chapel Street, but there’s plenty more to love about the inner south suburb. It’s here you’ll find some of Melbourne most exciting restaurants, fun bars and quirky shops. Not to mention the spectacular Chapel Off Chapel performing arts space and the beloved den of sin that is Revs.

Here’s what Visit Victoria has to say about this exciting suburb drenched in a fusion of people, culture, food, designers, and entertainment!

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Independent, proud and a little bit fancy – Prahran delights with its mix of boho charm, an innovative foodie scene and high street fashion.

MARKET FRESH
Technically in South Yarra, Prahran Market is Australia’s oldest food market and the perfect place to satisfy your food obsession. Fill your basket with fresh produce, fine cheeses, smallgoods, organic meats, seafood, spices and even fresh flowers. It’s all here. Graze your way through and swap recipes with local characters.

VINTAGE VIBES
Make a beeline for Greville Street, the spiritual hub of Prahran. While there may be less kitsch than there once was, the street retains its unique appeal. Pick up a coffee and wander past vintage stores, breezy cafes, gallery spaces and outposts of local designers.

Continue your collector’s journey at Chapel Street Bazaar, where you can fossick through stalls packed with retro homewares, vintage clothes and other ‘must-haves’.

DESIGN IN MIND
In the mood for something new? Stroll down Chapel Street and take your pick from countless boutiques and fashion outlets. Mix and match offbeat patterns and accessories at Gorman or check out the colourful fabrics and cuts at local fave Olga de Polga.

THE BEAT GOES ON
There’s joy for vinyl lovers here, with Bounce Audio, Profile Music and perennial favourite Greville Records all keeping the music alive. Shop around and find everything from folk, rock and indie to hip-hop, Afro beat, house and electro.

FINE FLAVOURS
Recharge with brunch and a brew at local cafes Middletown or Oscar Cooper – both offer compelling reasons to haul yourself out of bed on the weekend. Fourth Chapter beckons with its verdant, sunny interiors. Pick up pastries and coffee at Morning Market and Market Lane Coffee.

Let White Oaks Saloon Bar take care of sundowners and sliders. Take things up a notch with dinner at L’Hotel Gitan – part of the Jacques Reymond culinary empire – or steak frites at Parisian-centric Entrecôte. For happy imbibing, make your way to themed cocktail bar Pawn and Co.

Why go home when there’s plenty of night left? Head to Revolver Upstairs or OneSixOne for live music, dancing and DJs.

~ Excerpt from Visit Victoria

AND THEN THERE’S…GREVILLE STREET!

Oh…and did we mention that your apartment is steps from world-famous Greville Street? If you’ve never taken a trip here, you’re seriously missing out. This petite Prahran street leads you gently from the hustle of Chapel Street, into a warm village of boutique makers, retailers & artists. Not a single soul has ventured to Greville Street without vowing to return again. And again. And again.

Once the epicentre of bohemian culture in Melbourne, Greville has kept it’s boho-chic aesthetic, while welcoming some of Australia’s favourite retailers into its collective of independents. If you’ve never been to this wondrous part of Melbourne, or haven’t visited in a little while – let us show you the way. Here are just some of our favourite spots on Greville.