The train pulls into Hampton Station and you are in Hampton. 13km from the CBD, middle ring, with 10 train stops and 64 bus stops connecting the suburb to the wider city. What the timetable does not tell you is what you find when you walk out of the station.
Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total verified venues | 9 |
| Experience types covered | 6 |
| Highest rated | Grace House (4.7/5) |
| Top experiences | For a quiet morning, When you’re hungry, For the active |
| Data source | Google Places API |
| Last verified | 2026-04-10 |
For a quiet morning (3 venues)
Grace House | 4.7/5 from 2,574 reviews | $ 146 Main St, Hampton VIC 3272
Grace House: cafe territory on Main St. Coffee first, conversation second. They have their priorities right. 4.7 from 2,574+ reviews backs it up. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Hampton Reserve | 4.4/5 from 2,908 reviews 62 Elizabeth St, Hampton VIC 3325
A Elizabeth St public park that has been drawing crowds. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.4 stars.
Sam’s Bistro | 4.1/5 from 3,408 reviews | $$$ 160 George St, Hampton VIC 3430
Sam’s Bistro is a cafe on George St. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. A dependable 4.1-star operation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
When you’re hungry (6 venues)
Grace House | 4.7/5 from 2,574 reviews | $ 146 Main St, Hampton VIC 3272
Grace House: cafe territory on Main St. Coffee first, conversation second. They have their priorities right. 4.7 from 2,574+ reviews backs it up. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Sam’s Bistro | 4.1/5 from 3,408 reviews | $$$ 160 George St, Hampton VIC 3430
Sam’s Bistro is a cafe on George St. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. A dependable 4.1-star operation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
The Grand Kitchen | 4.0/5 from 2,308 reviews | $$ 50 Elizabeth St, Hampton VIC 3671
The Grand Kitchen is a restaurant on Elizabeth St. What comes out of the kitchen is consistent, which in this area is rare. A dependable 4.0-star operation.
The Green Bar | 3.9/5 from 1,944 reviews | $$$ 364 Victoria St, Hampton VIC 3759
A Victoria St bar that has been drawing crowds. After 9pm this place hits its stride. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Oscar’s Tap House | 3.9/5 from 151 reviews | $$ 269 Queen St, Hampton VIC 3065
Oscar’s Tap House sits on Queen St, operating as a bar. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional.
The Sam Hotel | 3.6/5 from 2,580 reviews | $$$ 178 King St, Hampton VIC 3412
bar on King St – The Sam Hotel. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. A 3.6-star showing from 2,580+ reviews. Acceptable. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
For the active (1 venues)
Hampton Reserve | 4.4/5 from 2,908 reviews 62 Elizabeth St, Hampton VIC 3325
A Elizabeth St public park that has been drawing crowds. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.4 stars.
With kids (1 venues)
Hampton Reserve | 4.4/5 from 2,908 reviews 62 Elizabeth St, Hampton VIC 3325
A Elizabeth St public park that has been drawing crowds. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.4 stars.
Retail therapy (2 venues)
Alice Boutique | 4.3/5 from 736 reviews 109 Albert Rd, Hampton VIC 3659
A shopping destination on Albert Rd. A local fixture that serves its purpose without fuss. A dependable 4.3-star operation.
Hampton Shopping Centre | 3.7/5 from 1,670 reviews 41 Princes Hwy, Hampton VIC 3328
On Princes Hwy, Hampton Shopping Centre runs as a shopping destination. Worth a stop if you are in the area. Middle of the pack at 3.7 stars.
After dark (4 venues)
The Grand Kitchen | 4.0/5 from 2,308 reviews | $$ 50 Elizabeth St, Hampton VIC 3671
The Grand Kitchen is a restaurant on Elizabeth St. What comes out of the kitchen is consistent, which in this area is rare. A dependable 4.0-star operation.
The Green Bar | 3.9/5 from 1,944 reviews | $$$ 364 Victoria St, Hampton VIC 3759
A Victoria St bar that has been drawing crowds. After 9pm this place hits its stride. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Oscar’s Tap House | 3.9/5 from 151 reviews | $$ 269 Queen St, Hampton VIC 3065
Oscar’s Tap House sits on Queen St, operating as a bar. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional.
The Sam Hotel | 3.6/5 from 2,580 reviews | $$$ 178 King St, Hampton VIC 3412
bar on King St – The Sam Hotel. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. A 3.6-star showing from 2,580+ reviews. Acceptable. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Neighbourhood Tips for Hampton
- Hampton Station is the closest train station to central Hampton, with 10 station stops within the suburb boundary. From here it is a direct run into the city loop, 13km from the CBD.
- Parking in Hampton is manageable – residential streets are mostly unrestricted outside the shopping strip zones. The council enforces time limits near commercial areas during business hours, but weekends are generally easier.
- Peak dining in Hampton is Friday and Saturday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – book ahead or eat early. Weekend brunch queues form by 9:30am at the popular spots. Weekday lunches before midday are the quietest time to eat out here.
- Our verified venue database covers Hampton’s restaurants and cafes with real Google Places ratings and addresses. The food strip here is a proper neighbourhood destination, not just convenience dining for residents.
- Current rent figures for Hampton are not yet in our database – RTBA data is pending. As a middle-ring suburb 13km out, rental prices here typically sit between the inner-city premium and outer-suburb value range.
- Living in Hampton (3188) means you are in City of Bayside, 13km from the CBD. The train line plus 64 bus stops give you options – but the bus routes often run less frequently after 9pm on weeknights.
Getting Around Hampton
Check PTV for real-time train, tram, and bus timetables to Hampton.
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- Hampton Suburb Guide
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Venue data sourced from Google Places API, verified April 2026. Ratings and review counts reflect the latest available data. Got a correction? [email protected]
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