WHERE TO EAT WITH KIDS IN PORT MELBOURNE?
This is just my St Kilda, Melbourne, kid-friendly list – see here for full list of where we like to eat with our kids in other parts of Melbourne. And if you’re looking for our favourite things to do in Melbourne as a family?- Read here.
The Cricketers in Port Melbourne is one of my favourite pubs in Melbourne. I recommend sitting out in the courtyard with kids. It’s also a great place to bring international guests and show them a vibey neighbourhood aussie pub -with more than just a parma and chips. This is really yummy gastro pub food.
Station Street Trading Company
Station Street Trading Company is a beautiful spot for breakfast or brunch. I love it here so so much. It feels very Melbourne here as it’s lovely and green and there is a tram stop “North Port” right across the lawn. I wouldn’t do this with little kids but kids who are 10 or older can also play in the green grass part across the little road from the cafe while waiting for their food and drinks to come. This cafe is 15 mins walk from South Melbourne Market or 11 mins from Bay St, Port Melbourne.
My daughter loves the caramel milkshake here and my husband is obsessed with their egg & bacon roll. I always call ahead for a reservation if there are more than 2 of us. Kids like how they can choose their sides on their pancakes too – although mine always choose vanilla ice-cream with berries on the side.
Ciao Cielo
This is a restaurant in an old courthouse and the outdoor terrace is also fabulous for families. They also import all of their gluten free flour to hand-make their pizzas and pasta. See the full Ciao Cielo menu here. They also have high chairs and a place to change baby.
The Graham Hotel
We’ve loved this gastro pub for years now. See here for the full “The Graham” menu. There are plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options and they welcome families.
The Graham, Port Melbourne
Hunky Dory, Port Melbourne
Hunky Dory (Fish’n’Chips) also have a branch in Port Melbourne – right on Bay St. See the Hunky Dory menu here – the kids menu includes chicken nuggets, calamari rings or fish bites.
Guzman Y Gomez
There is also a GYG down the beach end of Bay St. See the full Guzman & Gomez menu here.
The kids menu includes: Little G Burrito, Kids Nachos ,Kids Quesadillas, Kids Fries and Carrot discs
Just off Bay St (just a minute walk from Coles) is a cute little playground at Edwards Park.
I have more Port Melbourne tips in this article of mine here but I also recommend a walk from the Main St (Bay St) to Princes Pier. We actually used to live in a highrise just next to this pier when my kids were babies. It’s a lovely walk from Bay St and soooo stroller friendly – all flat and you can also walk along the beach 90% of the way too. It takes approx 15 mins walk from the corner of Bay & Beach St. In the warm months you can catch a Mr Whippy ice-cream van along the way for a treat – you can also get Fish’n’Chips at D’Lish Fish (they also sell Frozen Yoghurt) along the way without changing paths once!
6 mins walk from Princes Pier is a lovely green park with a great playground (my kids love the flying fox here) called Beacon Cove Vista Playground. There are lots of little rocks to walk over and little bridges. This playground is perfect for little kids and bigger kids (up until 7 or 8 years old, I’d say.)
If you are walking from Port Melbourne to South Melbourne Market ( you can also drive or take public transport) this little playground is also on the way – 13 mins walk from Port Melbourne Library and then a further 6 mins afterwards to South Melbourne Market. The park/playground is called Sol Green Reserve.
Sol Green Reserve, South Melbourne
This corner park has a medium sized adventure playground with lots of climbing structures as well as a flying fox (my kids’ fave!). There is also a basketball court here – it is quite busy from 4pm onwards though. There are no public toilets at this park though – so you’ll need to go to buy a drink and use the facilities at The Golden Fleece Pub if you don’t have any other options.
Remember that, when in Port Melbourne- you are also close to my family-friendly dining options in St Kilda, South Melbourne and Albert Park (and not too far from the Melbourne CBD either.)
