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Brighton in Melbourne

Things to Do in Brighton, Melbourne

Known for its much-photographed, brightly colored wooden beach huts from the early 1900s. The area has bakery-cafes, jewelry stores, and beaches, with notable spots like All Diamonds Elsternwick and Bantatthong Thai Restaurant.

Known for its much-photographed, brightly colored wooden beach huts from the early 1900s. The area has bakery-cafes, jewelry stores, and beaches, with notable spots like All Diamonds Elsternwick and Bantatthong Thai Restaurant.

  • Brighton Bathing BoxesBrighton Bathing BoxesBeach
  • Miss Alex & CoMiss Alex & CoCafé & Bakery
  • Zeppelin KitchenZeppelin KitchenCafé & Bakery
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Brighton

  • Brighton Bathing Boxes in Brighton, Melbourne

    Brighton Bathing Boxes

    4.4 · 12.0k
    Beach

    Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM

Where to eat & drink in Brighton

  • Miss Alex & Co in Brighton, Melbourne

    Miss Alex & Co

    4.8 · 806
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    Tantilizing your Taste Buds w Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch – Fuelling Melbournes "OCD" Obessive Coffee Disorder. Private Functions catered. Fully Licensed.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    4:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    4:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Zeppelin Kitchen in Brighton, Melbourne

    Zeppelin Kitchen

    4.7 · 343
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    Zeppelin Kitchen, located in the Bayside suburb of Brighton, combines fresh, local and seasonal produce to deliver their own take on contemporary café cuisine that is innovative, homely and beautiful.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 3 PM
  • Brighton Beach Hotel in Brighton, Melbourne

    Brighton Beach Hotel

    4.3 · 3.1k
    Beer Garden· A$20–40

    Busy, long-standing pub with a beer garden & bay views offering bistro fare, seafood & beer on tap.

    Every day
    10 AM – 4 AM
  • Le Feu Brighton in Brighton, Melbourne

    Le Feu Brighton

    4.6 · 1.6k
    Vietnamese· $20-40
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Bantatthong Thai Restaurant in Brighton, Melbourne

    Bantatthong Thai Restaurant

    4.8 · 543
    Thai· A$40–60

    We don’t just serve food, we create an immersive experience for our guests.

    Mon–Thu
    4:30 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Saint Martins Cafe in Brighton, Melbourne

    Saint Martins Cafe

    4.5 · 563
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40
  • Nourish On Bay in Brighton, Melbourne

    Nourish On Bay

    4.8 · 126
    Restaurant· A$20–40
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  • Omar And The Marvellous Coffee Bird in Brighton, Melbourne

    Omar And The Marvellous Coffee Bird

    4.3 · 318
    Coffee Roastery· $$
    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 3 PM

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Map of Brighton with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Brighton Bathing Boxes
  2. 2Miss Alex & Co
  3. 3Zeppelin Kitchen
  4. 4Brighton Beach Hotel
  5. 5Le Feu Brighton
  6. 6Bantatthong Thai Restaurant
  7. 7Saint Martins Cafe
  8. 8Nourish On Bay
  9. 9Omar And The Marvellous Coffee Bird

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