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.
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West Art Supplies ★ 4.8 · 197
Mon 10 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 1 PM
Sun Closed
Konjo African Craft ★ 4.6 · 237· 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 Where to eat & drink in Footscray
T Cavallaro & Sons Pasticceria ★ 4.8 · 401· $
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
Mr West ★ 4.7 · 839· $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
Pride of Our Footscray ★ 4.7 · 467· 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–Thu Closed
Fri 9:30 PM – 2 AM
Sat 7 PM – 3 AM
Sun Closed
Rudimentary ★ 4.4 · 1.2k· A$20–40
Sleek, light-filled cafe in a shipping container with a garden offering an inventive brekkie menu.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
Royal Footscray Café ★ 4.9 · 116· A$1–20
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 668· A$20–40
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 1 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 1 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 1 PM – 9:30 PM
The Local Cafe ★ 4.9 · 331· A$1–20
Mon–Fri 5 AM – 5 PM
Sat 5 AM – 5 PM
Sun 6 AM – 5 PM
Nhu Lan ★ 4.3 · 887· 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
Sapa Hills ★ 4.5 · 1.3k· 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
Back Alley Sally’s ★ 4.6 · 796· 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
Huong Viet ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· 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
Bar Thyme ★ 4.7 · 218· 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
Amasya Kebab House ★ 4.7 · 147· 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
Bar Josephine ★ 4.7 · 674· A$20–40
Cozy bar with a rotating selection of craft beers. Cheap pints/tulips on Wednesdays. Beer garden in the back.
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1 T Cavallaro & Sons Pasticceria 2 Mr West 3 West Art Supplies 4 Konjo African Craft 5 Pride of Our Footscray 6 Rudimentary 7 Royal Footscray Café 8 Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant 9 The Local Cafe 10 Nhu Lan Ready to plan Footscray? Turn these Footscray picks into a day-by-day Melbourne plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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