Queen Victoria Market
Market · Melbourne ·
Southern Hemisphere's largest open-air market for food
Southern Hemisphere's largest open-air market for food
"The Queen Victoria Market is mentioned in every Melbourne travel list for a reason. It’s the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, housing more than 600 stalls and small businesses, and it’s still the de facto grocery store for thousands of locals. You can also grab an exceptional bite to eat: Start with a borek or a bratwurst in the deli section, and then follow up with chocolate from Koko Black, a hot jam doughnut from the American Doughnut Kitchen, and a flat white from Market Lane Coffee. On Wednesday evenings, street food vendors take over the market." - Audrey Bourget
"An English corner pub on Second Avenue from the owners of the Boiler Room has closed after a decade; the space has been emptied out, the name was recently changed from Queen Vic, and a for-lease sign now hangs in the window." - Luke Fortney
"A landmark open-air market dating to 1878 that spans over 17 acres—the largest in the Southern Hemisphere—and is a food lover's heaven with artisanal purveyors, hot-jam donuts and standout tea and coffee at McIver's." - Keira Alexander Keira Alexander Keira Alexander is an Australian journalist based between Melbourne and New York City. Her passion for eco-conscious and ethical travel drives her stories about wildlife and unique experiences in her homeland and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The city announced a support package for the iconic market, the state's most popular tourist attraction, aiming to buffer vendors and preserve an important hub for food and tourism as visitor numbers and vendor revenues plummet." - Eater Staff
"A sprawling market whose deli-focused Dairy Hall is the culinary heart, reached via the Therry Street entrance near Elizabeth; it’s ideal for assembling a picnic or grazing across bratwurst, Greek yogurt, Turkish gozleme and many other stalls. After the deli, stroll the produce sheds and be sure to seek out the American Doughnut Kitchen bus for hot jam doughnuts." - Besha Rodell