Guidebook for Elwood
Food Scene
Combi Elwood
138-140 Ormond RdGreat smoothies and coffee.
Earth, Wind & Flour
9 Ormond RdBest take-away pizza - just 3 minutes from the apartment.
Great hangout for the students, artists and local bohemians. Also does an excellent steak...
90 locals recommend
Vineyard Restaurant
71A Acland StGreat hangout for the students, artists and local bohemians. Also does an excellent steak...
The Joinery
5 Ormond RdMy favorite for cafe & WiFi...
Drinks & Nightlife
Elwood Lounge
49-51 Glen Huntly RdFree WiFi. Great music and relaxed/grunge atmosphere.
The Local Taphouse
184 Carlisle StBest beer in the area.
Quality local restaurant - eclectic quisine. Can sit outside and have a relaxed glass of wine.
30 locals recommend
Blue Tongue Wine Bar
62-64 Ormond RdQuality local restaurant - eclectic quisine. Can sit outside and have a relaxed glass of wine.
Small bar - great to meet the local community. You can also eat takeaway food here.
21 locals recommend
The King of Tonga
164A Tennyson StSmall bar - great to meet the local community. You can also eat takeaway food here.
Arts & Culture
Leap of Faith Wellness
Great spiritual Bookshop and massage shop.
Everything Else
Elsternwick Station
Closest Train / Tram station (Sandringham line).
Elsternwick Golf Course
174 Glen Huntly RdGolf course only 5 minutes walk away.
Beautiful park to relax, sunbathe or picnic in. Next to Acland St.
276 locals recommend
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert StBeautiful park to relax, sunbathe or picnic in. Next to Acland St.
Shopping
The Grumpy Swimmer
110 Ormond RdGreat little book shop. Also sells gifts.