Queen Victoria Market
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Getting here

Queen Victoria Market is on the corner of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets in Melbourne. For maps, public transport, and access information, see Getting Here.

Meat and Fish

Built in 1868, the Meat, Fish and Rabbit Building, or Meat Hall, as it is better known, houses some 20 butchers, 10 fishmongers and 3 fresh poultry traders. (There are 6 fresh poultry traders in total, with 3 being located in the Deli Hall).

Many businesses in the Hall specialise in particular cuts and styles of meat, for example, in offal or sausages. Others are pork specialists (selling only female pork, which is sweeter). Still others sell meat cut to suit particular cuisines, such as Italian or Asian.

With 10 fishmongers, Queen Victoria Market seafood section offers the best range of quality fresh fish and seafood in Melbourne - it's a seafood hot spot. The range includes fresh whole fish, fillets (both fresh- and salt-water varieties) and myriad crustacean species.

 

In 1995 a powerful air-conditioning system was installed, allowing the Hall to be used as a boning room outside of trading hours.  A 10 stage refurbishment program has just been completed at the end of November, 2006.  Traders have taken the opportunity to upgrade their stall fitout. The Meat Hall refurbishment will ensure the future viability and assist to preserve this historic building.