Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers one question: where do you go for a market in South Yarra, and who trades inside the big one? It covers six places, four in South Yarra and two in Prahran, and the market itself is only the start.
Prahran Market comes first, then three of its stalls that publish their own trader pages, then the monthly Corner Market and the square it sets up in. Every market day and hour below is quoted from a named source, because stall hours can differ from the market’s.
We checked each place against two independent sources on 4 October 2026. Only one price turned up on a page we could read, and it sits with its item.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market days and the full hall | Prahran Market | see below | not printed here |
| Bread, cheese, dips, olives | Cleo’s Deli (Prahran Market) | see below | not printed here |
| Prosciutto and ham off the bone | Pete n’ Rosie’s Deli (Prahran Market) | see below | not printed here |
| Cheese platters for groups | Maker & Monger (Prahran Market) | Group cheese platters (per person, incl. GST: cheese, accompaniments, breads / biscuits) | $30 |
| Free monthly makers’ market | The Corner Market (Prahran Square) | see below | not printed here |
| Open space around market day | Prahran Square | see below | not printed here |
Prahran Market — 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Prahran Market’s own site says it has been serving the neighbourhood since 1864 and calls it Australia’s longest-running market. The same site describes it as largely accessible. Its site lists it as open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 7am and Sunday from 8am, and says traders can keep slightly different hours. The Prahran Square site’s page for its free jazz day on 24 October 2026 also points people to the market for live jazz, soul and R&B from local artists, running across the day.
Market day: Read the market’s own listed trading days first, then check the hours of the stall you are after, because traders can differ.
Cleo’s Deli (Prahran Market) — 163 Commercial Road (Prahran Market), South Yarra VIC 3141
This is a deli stall inside the market. Its trader page lists bread, cheese, dips, gluten free, Latino, meats and olives. The page also says the range is local and imported goods from artisanal creators and producers. Hours are the market’s listing, and the market’s visit page warns that individual traders can differ.
What it is: A deli counter, and the trader page lists cheese, olives and dips in its range.
Pete n’ Rosie’s Deli (Prahran Market) — 163 Commercial Road (Prahran Market), South Yarra VIC 3141
The market’s trader page for Pete n Rosie’s Deli lists local and imported cheese, charcuterie and Irrewarra breads. It singles out the San Daniele prosciutto and the ham off the bone, calling both popular. Charcuterie just means cured and cooked meats. We could not find a price list on the pages we read.
The move: Ask the team to guide you through the range, because that is exactly what the trader page says they do.
Maker & Monger (Prahran Market) — Shop 98, 163 Commercial Road (Prahran Market), South Yarra VIC 3141
Maker & Monger runs stall 98, and the market’s trader page describes its path from a French food cart to a Chapel of Cheese in the middle of the market. Its events and catering page prints group cheese platters at $30 per person, including GST, with cheese, accompaniments and breads or biscuits. Its site says the platters come carnivorous or vegetarian. Its own hours list Monday and Wednesday as closed, and Saturday from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
On the menu (copied from makerandmonger.com.au/events-and-catering-1 on 4 October 2026):
- Group cheese platters (per person, incl. GST: cheese, accompaniments, breads / biscuits): $30
Market day: Aim for a Saturday, its longest listed trading day, and check its site for the latest hours first.
The Corner Market (Prahran Square) — Centre Square, Prahran Square, Cato Street, Prahran VIC 3181
The Chapel Street Precinct article calls it a monthly fixture at Prahran Square, with dates locked in across spring, summer and into 2027. It lists the next one as Saturday 31 October, 10am to 3pm, and later 2026 dates of 14 November, 5 December and 19 December. The same article says it is free to visit and runs at Centre Square. We could not find a website of its own that loaded.
Market day: Lock in the Saturday dates from the article, since this one only turns up once a month.
Prahran Square — Cato Street, Prahran VIC 3181
The council-run square is the setting for the Corner Market, and the Chapel Street Precinct article describes the market as five very easy hours of browsing. The square’s own site says free public Wi-Fi is available throughout, and that public and accessible toilets are on The Terrace, reached by stairs or lift. The same site lists the splash pads and two children’s play areas, and free events at Centre Square in October 2026.
The move: Use it as the base for a market morning, with the toilets and Wi-Fi the site lists close at hand.
Quick answers
What days is Prahran Market open?
The Prahran Market site lists it as open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 7am and Sunday from 8am. Its visit page adds that individual traders can have slightly different hours, so check the stall you are after.
Is there a free market in Prahran on Saturdays?
The Corner Market at Prahran Square is listed by the Chapel Street Precinct as free to visit. It runs on set Saturdays from 10am to 3pm at Centre Square, with 2026 dates on 31 October, 14 November, 5 December and 19 December.
Where can I buy cheese near South Yarra?
Three market stalls on this page list cheese. Cleo’s Deli lists bread, cheese, dips and olives. Pete n’ Rosie’s Deli lists local and imported cheese with charcuterie. Maker & Monger calls its home the Chapel of Cheese and offers group cheese platters, with the price on its events page.
Is Prahran Market accessible?
Prahran Market’s own site says the market is largely accessible. It does not mean every stall is the same, so ask the stall or the market if you need specific access. Prahran Square’s site separately lists accessible toilets on The Terrace, reached by stairs or lift.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, prahranmarket.com.au, the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide, council pages and prahransquare.com.au. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Prahran Market: openstreetmap.org/41841390, prahranmarket.com.au/visit-us, chapelstreet.com.au/prahran-market, prahranmarket.com.au/market-trading-hours, prahranmarket.com.au/about, prahransquare.com.au/free-jazz-at-prahran-square
- Cleo’s Deli (Prahran Market): openstreetmap.org/8014804744, prahranmarket.com.au/cleos-deli, prahranmarket.com.au/visit-us
- Pete n’ Rosie’s Deli (Prahran Market): openstreetmap.org/8008846284, prahranmarket.com.au/pete-n-rosies-deli, prahranmarket.com.au/visit-us
- Maker & Monger (Prahran Market): openstreetmap.org/8015742745, makerandmonger.com.au, prahranmarket.com.au/maker-monger, agfg.com.au/maker-and-monger-68245, makerandmonger.com.au/events-and-catering-1
- The Corner Market (Prahran Square): chapelstreet.com.au/the-corner-market-is-taking-over, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Prahran-Square
- Prahran Square: stonnington.vic.gov.au/Prahran-Square, prahransquare.com.au/childrens-play, prahransquare.com.au/faqs, prahransquare.com.au/features, prahransquare.com.au/free-jazz-at-prahran-square, prahransquare.com.au/circus-fire-spectacular, chapelstreet.com.au/the-corner-market-is-taking-over
