The White Hat Guide to St Kilda

 

 

Some well known features of St Kilda include the St Kilda Pier (see above), Luna Park, Palais Theatre, National Theatre and St Kilda (Blessigton Street) Gardens.

Over time St Kilda has been the home to many artists including Albert Tucker, Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd and Mirka Mora.

Hotel Esplanade ("The Espy")

The Espy is a legend in Melbourne. Local bands in the front bar, motorbikes out the front, St Kilda beach over the road, unknown substances on the floor. Not the place to wear your best clothes. Few patrons today are aware of its illustrative past, or of one of its famous residents, Alfred Felton, who filled his apartment there with precious works of art in the 1890s.

Sat. 2 pm - 3am: Sun 3-11 pm
Hotel Esplanade, The Esplanade, St Kilda
Enquiries: (03) 9534 0211

Some places of interest in St Kilda:

Some markets in St Kilda:

Southside Market White Hat suggests that if you enjoy the Wonderfully Pretty Market in Fitzroy Street (which we reviewed in an earlier newsletter) you are also likely to enjoy the Southside Market featuring handmade and vintage wares. Based in the St Kilda RSL (Var open at midday with drinks at RSL prices) girls & guys will find a cheeky selection handmade and vintage wares. The vintage wares are generally of high quality. You will also find fashions by emerging designers as well as original accessories and treats. 11am to 4pm, last Saturday of month (except Sept & Dec) Level 1, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda

St Kilda Twilight Market Thursday evenings come alive in the St Kilda O'Donnell Gardens beside Luna Park on Acland St. With international food, vintage, hand designed and speciality clothing jewellery, holistic services and art. In the most beautiful location beneath the palm trees beside Luna Park delight in finding a treasure that you never knew existed. More details at St Kilda Twilight Market >> 5 to 10pm, Thursdays December to February O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda

The Esplanade Market, St Kilda An outdoor market with over 200 stalls of original art and handcrafts made by the stallholders. White Hat suggests that you can combine a visit to this market with a quiet drink at the Espy, a visit to Luna Park, a coffee in Acland Street or a meal in Fitzroy Street. 10am to 5pm, Sundays (except Christmas Day & the second Sunday in February). Upper Esplanade, St Kilda

Veg Out St Kilda Farmers' Market Fresh & organic produce at Veg Out Community Garden. White Hat recommends a visit to this market if you are interested to see what can be achieved when a suburban bowling green is converted into a community vegetable garden. We should also mention that although the Veg Out title implies vegetarians only, omnivores are catered for. White Hat can recommend this as one of Melbourne's better farmers' markets, with a good atmosphere and a wide range. 8.30am to 1pm, 1st Sat of month Peanut Farm Oval , Chaucer Street, St Kilda

Wonderfully Pretty Market Presenting a selection of Melbourne-based designer and vintage clothes. 6pm to 10pm, 2nd Monday of month 29th Apartment 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Some forthcoming events in St Kilda:

St Kilda Festival A large annual festival with an emphasis on free entertainment and bands culminating in a gaint street party on 11th February 11th February 2018 St Kilda