Port Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 5 km south-west from Melbourne’s Melbourne central business district.
It is split between the local government areas of Melbourne and Port Phillip. The area to the north of the West Gate Freeway is in the City of Melbourne.
The area to the south is in the City of Port Phillip. At the 2016 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 16,175.
The suburb is bordered by the shores of Hobsons Bay and the lower reaches of the Yarra River. Port Melbourne covers a large area,
which includes the distinct localities of Fishermans Bend, Garden City and Beacon Cove.
Historically it was known as Sandridge and developed as the City’s second port, linked to the nearby Melbourne CBD.
The formerly industrial Port Melbourne has been subject to intense urban renewal over the past decade. As a result,
Port Melbourne is a diverse and historic area, featuring industrial and port areas along the Yarra, to open parklands, bayside beaches,
exclusive apartments and Bay Street’s restaurants and cafes. The suburb also forms a major transport link from east to west,
home to one end of the West Gate Bridge.
We visited this hidden gem during a bright sunny afternoon and just love the rustic cafe. Located just in the corner of Bridge Street and Ross Street, this heritage building is hard to be missed. The seating inside was not too spacious so might not be suitable for large group, but they have much spacious eating place outdoor and pet friendly too!
The Cricketers Eatery is a long established local pub, tucked away from the hustle & bustle busy street in Port Melbourne since 1876.
The pub is quietly located in the residential area where you wouldn’t struggle to find on the street car park.
We’re glad to be invited to the newly renovated The Cricketers Neighbourhood Eatery, Port Melbourne.
