Things to Do in Abbotsford, Melbourne

A leafy bend of the Yarra just east of the city, Abbotsford pairs the riverside Abbotsford Convent arts precinct and Collingwood Children's Farm with a cluster of craft breweries, cafes, and towpath cycling trails.

Abbotsford ConventHistory Museum
Piercing HQSpecialty Store
Dutch Vinyl Record StoreRecord Store

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Top things to do in Abbotsford

Abbotsford Convent
★ 4.7 · 2.7k
History Museum
Nonprofit cultural centre in scenic, historical surrounds featuring galleries, studios & cafes.
Every day
7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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Piercing HQ
★ 4.8 · 481
Specialty Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Dutch Vinyl Record Store
★ 4.8 · 519
Record Store
A record store with locations in Melbourne and Brisbane, offering a selection of over 50,000 new and second-hand vinyl records.
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Where to eat & drink in Abbotsford

The Park Hotel
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Beer Garden· A$20–40
Hearty pub grub in a mellow, traditional tavern, plus a covered beer garden with a pool table.
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Loosie Grind
★ 4.7 · 415
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Mon–Fri
5 AM – 3 PM
Sat
6 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Au79
★ 4.4 · 1.6k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Easygoing, plant-filled hangout serving brunch classics, light bites & single-origin coffee.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3:30 PM
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Two Hands Rooftop Bar & Beer Garden Eatery
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Bar & Grill· A$20–40
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 1 AM
Fri
3 PM – 1 AM
Sat
3 PM – 1 AM
Sun
4 PM – 1 AM
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Kaede
★ 4.5 · 542
Coffee Shop· A$20–40
Artisanal coffee & Japanese dishes crafted in a cosy cafe with distressed-brick walls.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Retreat Hotel
★ 4.6 · 649
Beer Garden
Live music venue offering craft beer on tap, hearty pub grub and a beer garden with synthetic turf.
Mon–Tue
4 PM – 10 PM
Wed
4 PM – 11 PM
Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Bodriggy Brewpub
★ 4.5 · 679
Brewery
A craft beer bar and brewery in Melbourne, it offers South American food like tacos and quesadillas, live music, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Moon Dog OG
★ 4.6 · 413
Brewery
Craft brewery featuring a funky bar in an industrial space, plus a vintage van with pizza.
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Dr Morse
★ 4.3 · 1.1k
Bistro· A$20–40
Brick-lined bistro with eclectic cocktails, plus a beer garden, DJ'd music & a hip vibe.
Mon
7 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Thu
7 AM – 11 PM
Fri
8 AM – 1 AM
Sat
8 AM – 1 AM
Sun
8 AM – 11 PM
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The Laird
★ 4.6 · 207
Beer Garden
Male-only hotel with wood-panelled rooms, plus a bar/dance club, a game room and a beer garden.
Mon
Closed
Tue
6 PM – 11 PM
Wed–Fri
6 PM – 12 AM
Sat
6 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Gilbees
★ 4.9 · 189
Wine Bar· A$20–80
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