Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
4.3
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Queen Victoria Market is an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for over 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it’s a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the Market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with it. Queen Victoria Market is also home to the Night Market on Wednesday nights, showcasing global street food, live music and entertainment, festival bars, specialty shopping and a great Melbourne night out. Be sure to take the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a two-hour, guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the Market has to offer. Bookings essential.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Full of discovery and delight, Melbourne’s laneways tease the imagination long after you’ve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what you’ll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,738 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We visited the Vic Market on last Sunday afternoon; shopping for household meals was a bargain. The seafood was available for quick sale -- we bought scallops and mussels, which were really fresh. We also bought vegetables that went with the seafood, which went with recipes into separate meals. The Vic Market is always competitive, especially on Sundays. The produce is always fresh, and you can choose what you want to buy.
Written 24 November 2024
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PrincessJess
North Shore, New Zealand22 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
This is such a great place, highly recommend. The seafood and meat area is great to show the kids. The deli area was Devine and we ate our way around twice! So much to see and try. Great coffee place, amazing breads, fantastic French and Greek offerings. The fruit and vege part was an experience all showing off and yelling out about their items for sale. Incredible prices! The market selling clothes and souvenirs is pretty rubbish and not great so didn’t get anything there. Definitely worth a visit and we were lucky enough to see Santa and singing reindeers too!
Written 21 December 2024
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Hugary1
Sydney, Australia9,868 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We tried to get here once a year. Areas on the edge have become much more up market and the area is much cleaner. Stalls are the usual, leather, fashion, shoes, candles, plenty of coffee and food outlets, watches etc.
A relaxing time without any pressure to buy but price as as quoted most of the time.
Compared to Shenzhen Commercial markets or Mong Kong markets in Hong Kong and China they are very well set out and have better quality items for sale.
A relaxing time without any pressure to buy but price as as quoted most of the time.
Compared to Shenzhen Commercial markets or Mong Kong markets in Hong Kong and China they are very well set out and have better quality items for sale.
Written 25 January 2025
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Swee A
8 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
This market is worthy to visit if you are in Melbourne as it sell basically everything you need and value for money. The parking there is ample and cheap if you choose to drive there. And if you go there by tram, you can also take the free ride to there too.
Written 22 November 2024
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Boyd J
Maleny, Australia1,779 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Strolling through the food section is a quite fabulous experience. What a rich mixture of styles, smells and tastes and it's a feast for the eyes. It's free if you don't buy anything, though it will be hard to resist, with fresh, exotic, delicious foods and drinks from many different cultures and many local producers. The seafood is especially good.
Written 14 October 2024
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Rebekah C
16 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
Such a variety of products and food. Leave a good few hours for looking around this place. Everything a tourist could want souvenir wise, for reasonable prices, plus I was able to get real leather shoes and a real leather handbag for great prices! Would highly recommend!
Written 19 November 2024
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Sybren D
Denpasar, Indonesia221 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
With our hotel just around the corner of this large market we naturally needed to pay it a visit. The largest part of the market is for al kind of stuff like clothing, home facilities etc. which I didn’t found interesting. There is also a big fresh market, that I found more nice to just walk around. The part in de building (facing Queen street) this part is not that big but nice for foodies that love all kind of delicacies. Around the market are also plenty of food stalls and/or food trucks for those who like a bite or drink.
Written 1 December 2024
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,870 contributions
May 2024 • Family
In May the marketplace wasn’t very busy and there were a number of vacant stalls. It was nice being able to wander without the crowds.
We shopped for fruits and vegetables which were very fresh and much better priced than in the grocery stores. We avoided the section where they were selling all the touristy souvenirs.
We also grabbed lunch while visiting. There were lots of options not just from trucks but also at the sit down restaurants.
We shopped for fruits and vegetables which were very fresh and much better priced than in the grocery stores. We avoided the section where they were selling all the touristy souvenirs.
We also grabbed lunch while visiting. There were lots of options not just from trucks but also at the sit down restaurants.
Written 12 July 2024
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Lisa B
New Zealand214 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Great place for food. If you live in Melbourne I have selection envy. You would be able to get any ingredient you need for anything you decided to cook. Some stalls with takeaway food are expensive but others are quite cheap. Awesome toasted reuben sandwiches. Loved the vibe, really busy though!
Written 27 May 2024
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ohiowanderer
Columbus, OH1,129 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
I took the tram to the market and wandered around. It was huge which I hadn't expected. It's not touristy. Local people were buying food. The prices were so reasonable and I got a container of fresh strawberries for $A1. Spend a couple of hours here.
Written 16 February 2025
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Will Queen Victoria Market be open on Easter Sunday?
Written 20 February 2024
Hello, does it make sense to go to the market later in the afternoon, say after 2pm, until close (4pm)? We will be there in March (Australia's fall) and can only go then. Wondering if the stalls start closing up and nothing left then.
Written 31 January 2020
we went mid morning. Fruit etc still fresh. Other souvenir type stuff all day.
Meat and fish same as vege and fruit.
Written 4 February 2020
Ahyoung Kim
Melbourne, Australia
Hi, I’ll visit Melbourn on 12/18 (wed). Will there be a night market held on that day?
Written 12 December 2019
Great!
I remember that the MARKET's plan is changed onto 2019, Oct, 29th.
And the plan is that.
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Tue, Thu, Fri : 6am~3pm
Sat : 6am~4pm
Sun : 9am~4pm
Wed : night market : 5pm~10pm.
Written 13 December 2019
does queen victoria market open the night market that im touching down at melbourne on november.
Written 12 September 2019
VicMarket
Melbourne, Australia
Hi there, thanks for your message. Our seasonal night market is open throughout most of the year. Our Summer Night Market kicks off on Wednesday 20 November, we hope to see you there! Visit our website for full details :)
Written 7 October 2019
Hi, it says Queen Victoria Market is closed on Wednesdays on Google. However it says open on Wednesdays for night Market from 5pm to 10pm here. Anyone can confirm which is right? I’m touching down at Melbourne on 30th Oct which is a Wednesday.
Written 24 August 2019
VicMarket
Melbourne, Australia
Hi Kim, thanks for your message! While our day market is closed on Wednesdays, our seasonal night markets are held on Wednesday nights. Unfortunately you will be arriving during a short break between seasons. We hope you can visit next time you're back in Melbourne. We recommend visiting the Queen Vic Market website to plan your next visit. :)
Written 7 October 2019
VicMarket
Melbourne, Australia
Hi Esther, thanks for your question. Visitors to the Market can request a wheelchair to use for the duration of their visit from the Visitor Information Hub opposite Market Espresso in String Bean Alley.
Written 8 July 2019
I visited the market in September of this year and tried the BEST mulled wine ever!!!!!!!!! Don't remember name of winery but they were in the center of the market and had 2 kettles of mulled wine ready to serve. I should have gotten the list of ingredients then, but thought I would find something equally good here in the states. NO CAN DO.....so trying to get 8 ingredients that they put in their wine........to make it taste so amazing :)
Written 1 November 2018
VicMarket
Melbourne, Australia
Hi LynnP1702, we're glad you loved the mulled wine - it's a favourite of ours too! From your description, it sounds like it was from ReWine. As described by MelR237, you can purchase their mulled wine syrup at the Market, but if you're purchasing internationally we would recommend the mulled wine spice mix from Gewürzhaus Herb and Spice Merchants - plus they have a recipe on their website.
Goodluck!
Written 4 November 2018
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