Things to Do in Footscray, Melbourne

Known for its diverse food scene, with a plethora of Vietnamese restaurants lining Hopkins Street. The Footscray Market is a must for fresh produce and local delicacies.

T Cavallaro & Sons PasticceriaPastry Shop
West Art SuppliesArt Supply
Sapa HillsVietnamese

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Top things to do in Footscray

West Art Supplies
★ 4.8 · 197
Art Supply
Mon
10 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 1 PM
Sun
Closed
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Konjo African Craft
★ 4.6 · 235
Specialty Store· A$20–40
Store selling Ethiopian food and crafts: spices, flours, raw and roasted coffee, pots, wood craft, clothing and jewellery. Also has a cafe.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Footscray

T Cavallaro & Sons Pasticceria
★ 4.8 · 398
Pastry Shop· $
An iconic Italian pasticceria and bakery in Footscray, this Melbourne institution is known for its handmade biscotti, pastries, cakes, and signature ricotta cream cheese cannoli.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 12 PM
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Sapa Hills
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Vietnamese· A$20–40
Traditional cuisine in an airy restaurant with wall murals of the Sapa region of northern Vietnam.
Mon
11 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9:30 PM
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Pride of Our Footscray
★ 4.7 · 463
Nightclub· A$40–60
An inclusive gay bar and nightclub in Footscray, this venue features multiple seating areas, two bars, a staged area, a dance floor, and all-gender toilets, offering entertainment like drag bingo, comedy, and performance nights.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
6:30 PM – 10 PM
Thu
Closed
Fri
9 PM – 2 AM
Sat
9 PM – 3 AM
Sun
Closed
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The Local Cafe
★ 4.9 · 325
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Mon–Fri
5 AM – 5 PM
Sat
5 AM – 5 PM
Sun
6 AM – 5 PM
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West 48
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Buzzy cafe for coffee & clever brunch fare with distressed brick walls, timber detailing & a patio.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 2 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2 PM
Sun
9 AM – 2 PM
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Pho Hung Vuong Saigon
★ 4.4 · 2.1k
Vietnamese· A$1–20
Bustling Vietnamese eatery turning out ample servings of pho, broken rice, meat dishes & more.
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Say Cheese
★ 4.8 · 246
Sandwich Shop· A$1–20
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Mr West
★ 4.7 · 828
Cocktail Bar· A$20–40
Lively locale with 24 taps, global beers & seasonal cocktails, plus a shop with specialty spirits.
Mon
1 PM – 8 PM
Tue–Thu
1 PM – 11 PM
Fri
1 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Nhu Lan
★ 4.3 · 870
Bakery· A$1–20
A take-away shop in Footscray, known for serving banh mi with fresh bread, pate, and homemade mayo, and also offering pastries and Vietnamese coffee.
Every day
5 AM – 6 PM
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Back Alley Sally’s
★ 4.6 · 788
Bar· A$20–40
Comfortable restaurant & bar specializing in pizza & pasta dishes, plus cocktails.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
4 PM – 12 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Huong Viet
★ 4.4 · 1.1k
Vietnamese· A$20–40
Down-to-earth Vietnamese eatery with a bustling feel featuring traditional soups & stir-fries.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
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Bar Thyme
★ 4.7 · 213
Fusion· A$40–120
Outstanding slightly fancy French fusion food with a romantic ambience. You'd never guess you were in Footscray.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Amasya Kebab House
★ 4.7 · 145
Kebab· A$1–20
A kebab house known for its fresh, tender meat kebabs, including chicken and lamb, served with crispy chips and homemade garlic sauce.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bar Josephine
★ 4.7 · 673
Cocktail Bar· A$20–40
Cozy bar with a rotating selection of craft beers. Cheap pints/tulips on Wednesdays. Beer garden in the back.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
1 PM – 1 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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