The Prahran Market opened in 1864 and operated on the east side of Chapel Street until 1881 when it moved to Commercial Road. For over 100 years Prahran Market has offered only the best fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry and in more recent times, gourmet deli foods, specialty goods, organic produce, products and cafes. Many stalls have been run by the same families for generations, with the original stallholders often having to book a site months in advance.
The market virtually all burnt down in a great fire, circa 1950. Only the “Meat Market” section and part of the front (Commercial Rd) shops and facade survived. The Prahran Market is still very popular to this day and serves not only the local residents and visitors, but also many of the restaurants and cafes in the area.
Prahran Market is open Tuesday dawn - 5pm, Thursday dawn - 6pm, Friday dawn - 6pm, Saturday dawn - 6pm and now Sunday from 10am - 3pm.
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