Everyone talks about Footscray. But walk 10 minutes in the right direction and you hit Yarraville – same City of Maribyrnong municipality, 7km from the CBD, and a noticeably different energy. The rent is different too.
Venues listed: 10 | Experience types: 6 | Data source: Google Places API
For a quiet morning
Yarraville Reserve | 4.6/5 from 368 reviews 295 Victoria St, Yarraville VIC 3554
Yarraville Reserve is a public park on Victoria St. The kind of park where you sit down for five minutes and leave two hours later. At 4.6 stars, Yarraville Reserve earns its reputation.
Lucy House | 4.5/5 from 1,427 reviews | $$ 419 William St, Yarraville VIC 3358
On William St, Lucy House runs as a cafe. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. Worth the trip – 1,427+ reviews says something.
Lily’s Bistro | 3.6/5 from 1,602 reviews | $ 150 Elizabeth St, Yarraville VIC 3354
A cafe at the Elizabeth St end of the strip. A morning stop that earns loyalty through consistency. Rated 3.6 – decent, not exceptional. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
When you’re hungry
The Garden Kitchen | 4.7/5 from 3,873 reviews | $ 316 George St, Yarraville VIC 3997
The Garden Kitchen sits on George St, operating as a restaurant. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. One of the area’s standouts. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Lucy House | 4.5/5 from 1,427 reviews | $$ 419 William St, Yarraville VIC 3358
On William St, Lucy House runs as a cafe. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. Worth the trip – 1,427+ reviews says something.
George’s Tap House | 4.5/5 from 2,378 reviews | $ 369 Market St, Yarraville VIC 3943
A bar at the Market St end of the strip. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. The numbers say top-tier, and the experience says the same. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Cafe Lucy | 4.2/5 from 3,611 reviews | $$ 440 Station St, Yarraville VIC 3789
A restaurant at the Station St end of the strip. The food does the talking here – no gimmicks, no theatrics. Solid 4.2 from 3,611+ reviews – consistent performer.
The Mia Hotel | 4.0/5 from 90 reviews | $ 429 Elizabeth St, Yarraville VIC 3756
bar on Elizabeth St – The Mia Hotel. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.0 stars. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Lily’s Bistro | 3.6/5 from 1,602 reviews | $ 150 Elizabeth St, Yarraville VIC 3354
A cafe at the Elizabeth St end of the strip. A morning stop that earns loyalty through consistency. Rated 3.6 – decent, not exceptional. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
For the active
Yarraville Reserve | 4.6/5 from 368 reviews 295 Victoria St, Yarraville VIC 3554
Yarraville Reserve is a public park on Victoria St. The kind of park where you sit down for five minutes and leave two hours later. At 4.6 stars, Yarraville Reserve earns its reputation.
Yarraville Gym | 3.6/5 from 858 reviews 289 Church St, Yarraville VIC 3539
A Church St gym that has been drawing crowds. Part of the neighbourhood fabric, whether you notice it or not. A 3.6-star showing from 858+ reviews. Acceptable.
With kids
Yarraville Reserve | 4.6/5 from 368 reviews 295 Victoria St, Yarraville VIC 3554
Yarraville Reserve is a public park on Victoria St. The kind of park where you sit down for five minutes and leave two hours later. At 4.6 stars, Yarraville Reserve earns its reputation.
Retail therapy
Yarraville Shopping Centre | 4.1/5 from 1,201 reviews 420 George St, Yarraville VIC 3908
shopping destination on George St – Yarraville Shopping Centre. Has earned its spot on the street through persistence. Solid 4.1 from 1,201+ reviews – consistent performer.
After dark
The Garden Kitchen | 4.7/5 from 3,873 reviews | $ 316 George St, Yarraville VIC 3997
The Garden Kitchen sits on George St, operating as a restaurant. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. One of the area’s standouts. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
George’s Tap House | 4.5/5 from 2,378 reviews | $ 369 Market St, Yarraville VIC 3943
A bar at the Market St end of the strip. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. The numbers say top-tier, and the experience says the same. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Cafe Lucy | 4.2/5 from 3,611 reviews | $$ 440 Station St, Yarraville VIC 3789
A restaurant at the Station St end of the strip. The food does the talking here – no gimmicks, no theatrics. Solid 4.2 from 3,611+ reviews – consistent performer.
The Mia Hotel | 4.0/5 from 90 reviews | $ 429 Elizabeth St, Yarraville VIC 3756
bar on Elizabeth St – The Mia Hotel. Order from the short list – they have edited it down for a reason. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.0 stars. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
The Green Bar | 3.5/5 from 667 reviews | $$$ 175 Church St, Yarraville VIC 3386
A Church St bar that has been drawing crowds. After 9pm this place hits its stride. Rated 3.5 – decent, not exceptional. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Getting Around Yarraville
Most of these venues are accessible by public transport or a short drive. Check PTV for train and bus timetables to Yarraville.
Neighbourhood Tips for Yarraville
- Yarraville Station is the closest train station to central Yarraville, with 57 station stops within the suburb boundary. From here it is a direct run into the city loop, 7km from the CBD.
- Parking in Yarraville 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 Yarraville 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 Yarraville’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 Yarraville are not yet in our database – RTBA data is pending. As a middle-ring suburb 7km out, rental prices here typically sit between the inner-city premium and outer-suburb value range.
- Living in Yarraville (3013) means you are in City of Maribyrnong, 7km from the CBD. The train line plus 116 bus stops give you options – but the bus routes often run less frequently after 9pm on weeknights.
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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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