Barkly St Shopping Village, West Footscray

Just down the road from the Footscray CBD you’ll find the Barkly Village in West Footscray, featuring a multicultural array of food stores attracting both the home cook and the discerning connoisseur.

Renowned for its vibrant and thriving Indian community you’ll not be disappointed if it’s colour and spice you’re after! Otherwise known as the ‘Little India’ this quaint shopping strip is decorated with beautiful fairy lights for Diwali each year in October – a much loved Indian tradition. Then in March, the locals celebrate Holi, otherwise known as the 'Festival of Colours' by throwing bright powder at each other in a big party on the main street.

For sweet Indian cooking treats of coconut, mango leaves and pot set yoghurt, take a stroll down the isles of Bharat Traders. For expert tailoring, drop into Preet Creations or Bollywood Fashion 'n' Beauty. To get a fresh haircut, try Buzz Barbers, Blunt Barbers or Rex. And for fresh organic produce look no further than Vari’s Organics – one of the most popular fruit and veg shops in the inner west.

A little further up the road you’ll find Post Industrial Design, where Mary Long and Jos Van Hulsen deal in unique homewares, fashion and upcycled gifts. The store also has its own gallery and adjacent co-working space with an independent pilates instructor among others.

To find out more about what’s on offer visit Barkly Village.