Prahran Market
Prahran Market
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Welcome to the Prahran Market, Australia’s oldest market established in 1864. Famous for fine fresh and local produce, hard-to-find specialty items and good old-fashioned service sealed with expert advice, the Prahran Market in South Yarra, Melbourne (Victoria) can’t be beaten on quality. Visit the Prahran Market and discover everything from the highest quality of fruit and vegetables to the widest range of certified organic products, sustainable seafood, free-range meat and poultry, gourmet deli items and an interesting and varied mix of sought after eat-in and takeaway eateries and specialty stores. It’s our vibrant community of highly-skilled traders and knowledgeable staff that sets us apart from the rest. You’ll also find live music on the weekends in Market Square and regular workshops and events. Keep an eye on the website to see what’s on each week. Whether you’re on the hunt for an unusual ingredient, need advice on seasonal produce or want to know how to prepare you
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Neighbourhood: Chapel Street
Seek and ye shall find! Prahran is a treasure hunter’s paradise of vintage stores, upscale boutiques and emporiums. Chapel Street is a one-stop shop with specialty stores selling just about everything. The famous Chapel Street Bazaar has so many curious and vintage knick-knacks that you will feel as if you're in a huge and busy museum. By contrast, at the northern end of Chapel Street, South Yarra and Windsor cater to high-end designer labels and exclusive boutiques. The community flocks to Prahran’s organic markets as a Saturday ritual, while art and film students leaf through vinyl LPs on Greville Street. The gay community also has a strong presence here. Prahran’s heritage buildings like the Reads Emporium and Prahan arcade offer a grand sense of scale and history. No matter your interest, come feel the pulse of one of Melbourne’s most loved precincts.
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4.5
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Paul W
4 contributions
Dec 2022
Cracking quality fresh fruit and veggies. Plus a wonderful selection of gourmet food options. A number of options for lunch also. A definite go to for a great food experience.
We stocked up for an apartment stay at St Kilda. Tram 72 up Commercial Road.
We stocked up for an apartment stay at St Kilda. Tram 72 up Commercial Road.
Written 21 December 2022
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia32,015 contributions
May 2021
Years ago, working class people came here for cheap food. It is no longer cheap, but the quality and variety have advanced much beyond those days. It is fun to walk around looking at things you did not see before.
Written 2 May 2021
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Thanks so much for your review! We're so proud to have passionate traders that offer some of the most unusual, yet delicious ingredients available. You never know what tasty recipe you'll be inspired to create, or what specialty ingredient you'll decide to try when you wander around the Market. Every day is a new experience with new ingredients to discover; which is why we love it! We hope to see you back again soon.
Written 25 April 2022
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MelBnotSpicey
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Recently dropped by on a recent trip to Melbourne. I had not been before and was suitably impressed. Excellent selection of pies, meats, pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables. Great rejection of coffee vendors and dips and nibbles. Wonderful destination shopping.
Written 2 August 2023
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Swisshen
Perth, Australia2,354 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a lovely market. The outer part is filled with eatery's. The inner part has a lovely fruit , flowers and vegetable section. There is cheese, bakery and cured meat intermingled. There is also a meat section. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays. But if you are in the are you should go and visit it.
Written 26 February 2020
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Thanks for the review Swisshen! We're so glad you enjoyed our eateries, fruit and veg, fresh flowers, deli and butcher's arcade areas. It sounds like you had a great time exploring our Market. Hopefully, we see you back here again soon
Written 2 March 2020
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Max
London, UK19 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I really liked this place and we ended up going there a few times for brunch. It reminded me very much of Borough Market in London. Fantastic fresh fruit and vegetables and a variety of other fresh produce from Australia a lot of which is organic and eco friendly. It is just near Chapel Street too which is a favourite too.
Written 18 February 2020
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Thanks for the lovely review Dancingtraveller61! We just love the Borough Market; thank you for comparing us! Brunch, followed by a market shop sounds like a pretty perfect way to spend the weekend. Hopefully, we see you back here again soon!
Kind regards, Market Management.
Written 25 February 2020
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Lucas M
Bali, Indonesia2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I stayed at a hotel right beside Prahran Market and it was very convenient to have fresh groceries that close.
There are plenty of options to choose from in the Market, fresh fruits, vegetables, great place for coffee and breakfast and also yummy lunch options.
The only downside it's they close around 5pm. Would be nice to have some night events with the market. But within my 2 week stay in Prahran, the market met all my expectations.
There are plenty of options to choose from in the Market, fresh fruits, vegetables, great place for coffee and breakfast and also yummy lunch options.
The only downside it's they close around 5pm. Would be nice to have some night events with the market. But within my 2 week stay in Prahran, the market met all my expectations.
Written 20 October 2023
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MarjofromBrissie
Brisbane, Australia918 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This market was a joy to visit. There was great range of stalls where we were able to buy fresh pasta, meats, cheeses, fruit and vegetables. We also bought fresh pastries and filled rolls. We will definitely revisit when we are next in Melbourne.
Written 7 April 2022
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Thanks for the fantastic review! We're so pleased you were able to enjoy our Market and load up on tasty, fresh, quality ingredients for the week ahead. We hope you return to Melbourne again soon.
Written 25 April 2022
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,215 contributions
June 2023
Located within an architecturally stunning building, (especially the facade), is home to the local, fresh fruit and vege market, the prices were are little exxie for our tastes, however, it was nice to stroll up and down the stands.
Written 14 July 2023
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AmandaWhoTravel
Singapore, Singapore158 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
I cannot say its a standard market we were looking for, its not like QVM or SMM kind of market but its quite hippy and hi-end cafe and over priced food area.
Oyster stall, gotta watch out!! Some Chinese oyster vendor charged $0.50 for the tray if you do not order 12pcs of oyster and will tell you off for rejecting the sales. Well, it's expected of the mainlanders 😈.
The White people Australian are nicer vendors, even greeted you and offer to double wrap your meat, talked to you a little..then offered you a mint!! That was so nice.
Essential is a huge kitchen store that sells cookery staff from pasta & truffle oil to baking utensils and dining setting. Quinoa is so affordable at AU$4++.
Oyster stall, gotta watch out!! Some Chinese oyster vendor charged $0.50 for the tray if you do not order 12pcs of oyster and will tell you off for rejecting the sales. Well, it's expected of the mainlanders 😈.
The White people Australian are nicer vendors, even greeted you and offer to double wrap your meat, talked to you a little..then offered you a mint!! That was so nice.
Essential is a huge kitchen store that sells cookery staff from pasta & truffle oil to baking utensils and dining setting. Quinoa is so affordable at AU$4++.
Written 9 September 2017
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Thanks for the four star review Amanda.
We have a large range of stallholders, all offering something different. The one thing they have in common is their passion for making sure that the quality of the fresh produce on offer is the best you can find; and that is definitely is reflected in the taste.
Each of our traders has their own unique characteristics, personality, and background. And it is them that make the market community the vibrant and colourful place that it is.
We hope to see you here again soon.
Kind regards,
Market Management.
Written 2 October 2017
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Davidb18
Melbourne, Australia154 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
As a regular Prahran Market shopper, and having tried similar looking products at this market as well as others, I would definitely put myself out there and claim Naheda's consistently make the best and freshest dips around.
The cheese variety is great and is matched by the people serving.
If you only got to one store to add to your dinner party, or want something special this place has it all.
Kudos to all involved
The cheese variety is great and is matched by the people serving.
If you only got to one store to add to your dinner party, or want something special this place has it all.
Kudos to all involved
Written 13 April 2019
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Thanks for the great review Davidb18! Naheda's Choice is a fantastic stall here at the Market; her dips are unbelievably good!
Hopefully, we'll see you again here soon.
Written 6 January 2020
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Hi, how can I get here from Southern Cross Station?
Written 21 May 2017
You could catch the Nbr 72 tram from Swanson Street to Camberwell, and get off at tram stop Nbr 30, the market will be right outside the stop, or alternatively you could catch the Sandringham train from Southern Cross Station and get off at Prahran Station, walk north towards Grenville street, then turn left at Porter street and then right onto Commercial road. The market will on your left about 100 meters down. Opening hours for the Prahran market are as follows: Monday - Closed, Tuesday - 7.00am-5.00pm, Wednesday - Closed, Thursday -7.00am-5.00pm, Friday - 7.00am-5.00pm, Saturday - 7.00am-5.00pm and Sunday -10.00am-3.00pm.
Written 22 May 2017
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