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Pran Central Shopping Centre

Shopping center

Small indoor mall with retail shops, a post office, beauty & wellness clinics & casual dining. People often mention shopping, good, centre, great, coffee, shops, clean, nice, Nice, stores,


Address

325 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Website

www.prancentral.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9516 6000

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (869 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: shopping (17) good (17) centre (14) great (12) coffee (12) shops (11) clean (9) nice (9) Nice (9) stores (8)
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  • 5/5 Rachel K. 2 years ago on Google • 341 reviews
    Peaceful and relaxing place to sit and enjoy lunch at one of the many takeaway restaurants or just take time out from a busy day shopping on Chapel St. The area is bright and cheerful and equipped with WiFi.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antony D. 2 months ago on Google • 187 reviews New
    Toilet just saved me life It may be embarrassing but it’s a part of life. Xoxoxo Clean Perfect. Food court is always good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pants 88.8 F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very neat and tidy, particularly professional and well maintained in respect to covid-19. Most impressive are the well stocked, well designed and frequently cleaned toilets. Family room also very clean, accessible and functional. Food court has a large seating space where you can charge your phone. Easy access with a lift and escalator to the second floor. Visible security presence - very safe and approachable. Monthly carpark available in the secure carpark. Overall offers a diverse range of stores and facilities in a central space to meet people and complete jobs like using the post office.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Richard L. 4 years ago on Google
    Needs a big overhaul.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Obi w. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff C. 2 years ago on Google
    This small shopping centre is a hidden gem with a nice food court, different shops including Australia Post, Optus, SpecSavers and a medical clinic upstairs. Free wifi that is reliable. The toilets upstairs are always kept very clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 fire f. 4 years ago on Google
    To me this was a good place to sit and enjoy a bite. Not many retail shops but a big area for eating surrounded by take away shops. Nice little modern centre. You can also watch the news while you munch on a sandwich. It was ok
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denis B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place lots of food options
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tony W. 1 year ago on Google • 1216 reviews
    Central spot. Variety of stores with apartments above. Lage food court. Medical centre on 2nd floor.

  • 3/5 Thomas L. 4 years ago on Google • 878 reviews
    Certainly on the smaller side compared to most shopping centres, however what is interesting is that most stores are actually situated on the exterior of the shopping centre and not indoors, inside you have free wifi and charging ports as well as a decent selection of places to eat. Although if you plan to do a lot of grocery shopping here, expect to walk outside a lot to reach the nearest Coles and Woolworths.

  • 4/5 Victor 1 year ago on Google • 626 reviews
    Such beautiful and classic architecture in the heart of Prahran! Simple and practical small shopping complex within

  • 4/5 Mark C. 7 years ago on Google • 176 reviews
    The food store Buns makes great food, the other stores in there are good also, mainly food. There are some shops in the centre and out that have been empty for ages, they need to be filled with something. Pran medical clinic is also very professional

  • 4/5 David C. 9 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    I visit this place often, because I live close by. Various amenities and a lively atmosphere. Great coffee from The Sugar Bowl!!

  • 5/5 Ray D. 7 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    This is a great little centre, clean facilities and dining area, with ports for charging your phones &tablets, newsagents, food vendors, chemist, post office, cafe, optometrist, doctors clinic & more. Not to mention some of the cleanest public bathrooms you're likely to find in Melbourne. It's a meeting place for some long time residents of the area as well, you can't miss them. It's a very good thing!

  • 5/5 Anna F. 4 years ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Love their free wifi! and their food court is nice and spacious, great for studying. Wish it was a little cleaner some times but overall a nice place to be!

  • 5/5 The Orange Alien H. 7 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    The only public toilets that I certified to be clean, trustworthy and usable. I recommend ditching all other public restrooms and exclusively using this one. Also this is the only spot to enjoy the Taco Bell nearby at.

  • 5/5 ric H. 6 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Nice atmosphere and clean. Had a Fabulous coffee and was able to sit and read my book comfortably... Rest Rooms were spotless. Music not too loud😘🤣 The WiFi there turned off my Phone, watch out for that, I was waiting for an Important call.

  • 5/5 JOHN C. 3 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Good shopping there good food shops.great doctors surgery

  • 4/5 Samantha J B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's quite lovely now the big park is done and parking underground , when summer comes they going to have Market's ect , and both Coles and Woolworths have had revamp's

  • 5/5 Susan F. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a vibing wee hub to go to, delicious coffee juices, food. Centre court allows phone charging, computor use, great social interaction...

  • 5/5 Zeb R. 2 years ago on Google
    Coffee, food, Chinese massage, GP, Chemist, Bank, Post Office etc oh, & full complement of toilets.

  • 5/5 Melissa J. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean, bright, spacious. Variety of stores, including food, reasonably priced. Lavatories clean and stocked with hand soap and paper towels. Location is awesome, on Tram routes 72 and 78, easy walk from Prahran Station. Prahran Market Clinic is LGBT Friendly.

  • 5/5 Stephanie Louise (. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little indoor/outdoor shopping complex.

  • 5/5 AWESOME S. 2 years ago on Google
    La Manna & Sons...Got Excellent fresh herbs & fruits. Very Good Customer Service. Same Experience With Big W (Clothing & Electronics) & Woolies As Well...Awesome Place for All Shopping!!

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Place to Shop and don't miss the Food, my favorite is The Sandwich Chef's Roast Beef or Roast Pork Sandwich on Light Rye. Cheers John S from Seddon. 3011

  • 4/5 LUIZ A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a very good coffee inside the coffe bown mall and the attention of Barista Felipe Coelho makes this place a nice place to have a good coffee. (Original) Tem um café muito bom dentro do shopping coffe bown e a atenção do Barista Felipe Coelho fazem desse lugar um ambiente agradável para se tomar um bom cafe

  • 2/5 victor L. 4 years ago on Google
    Needs an upgrade. Looks tired

  • 5/5 Jeffrey B. 2 years ago on Google
    A variety of small food stores massage doctors specsavers pathology tests Australia Post etc under the one roof on two levels

  • 5/5 M A. 2 years ago on Google
    I still love playing game's on play station or xbox and i really dont like when i get disturbed. Some people dont understand the effort and love for these game's. I have always picked this great store to buy my games from.

  • 3/5 Jiryis K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good day , went to pick up my pH of shop in their.good one , had coffee on the time waiting, friendly service , food shop's, nice, meeting friends ❤️💖 it's so good. Close to transport,

  • 4/5 Cee N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice variety of shops there, needs a better food takeaway service other than the sandwich place

  • 5/5 Gemma B. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Such a good buzzing vibe for a small centre. Even during Covid it had life! It’s small but packed with some great stores and services, Melbourne Pathology, Prahran Market Clinic, Australia Post and the newest store, WholeLife Pharmacy & Wholefoods!! Such a unique concept, organic healthy food, natural products and a pharmacy all in one. I will be coming back every few days. Fashion (Veronika Maine, Cue, Sportsgirl and Wittner my faves) and Laser Clinics Australia are on the outside so great for gifts and to pick up a fab outfit. The Beauty & Brow Parlour is the best for threading, only $10. Bargain!!! Love this little Centre.

  • 2/5 Trent W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really not worth visiting unless U like watching addicts shoplift and hassle you for money. Handy if your out and need to use the toilet, that's about it

  • 3/5 Liisa U. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to grab a coffee or a bite to eat (or both) - this centre seem to be still recovering from COVID19 - I am positive in its continuing improvement - has a positive vibe🙂

  • 4/5 Louise 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little set of shops with coles & woollies close by. Great for coffee stop.

  • 1/5 Cherie L. 1 year ago on Google
    The person that fix shoes stolen my $350 leather top that I took to him to fix. he end up never gave it back. I will never use this russian man agin.

  • 5/5 Scott C. 1 year ago on Google
    For a little centre has everything you need bar the supermarket which are both across the street. Woolies and Coles. Commercial Rd Pharmacy A+. Ali Mafi

  • 3/5 John L. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean and tidy but not all that much there.

  • 1/5 pete88218 b. 1 year ago on Google
    Had chinese/ japanese food , said it was beef taste like FISH I took it back , The old chinese/ Japanese man said BAD LUCK ! would not refund my money. DONT EAT THERE RUDE SERVICE , The place smells. JUST DONT GO THERE !

  • 5/5 Paul C. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Bought a new scooter then went for a haircut at Pran Central. Didn’t want to leave it outside…. The security guard stored it securely for me while I got a haircut. Really nice guy. Went above and beyond. Got a good cut for $30. Highly recommend this centre.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline D. 1 year ago on Google
    Some great little shops, and a new chemist which is very well laid out, super friendly, and offers covid vaccinations too. Plus Sportsgirl and a great little Cafe/coffee shop too.

  • 5/5 Troy Memery (. 1 year ago on Google
    A shopping centre has all your needs such as doctors GP's pharmacies etc really good place to go always clean brilliant stuff

  • 5/5 No one Important (Some g. 10 months ago on Google
    More so Prahan medical center is the reason i was here but the centre its self is nice clean environment with a welcoming atmosphere. Meny food and drink venus and facilities.

  • 4/5 DiABLO P. 3 years ago on Google
    Mostly closed due to covid restrictions but still great coffee

  • 5/5 Dorothy von C. 4 years ago on Google
    Relaxing and again good food a d coffee

  • 3/5 pradeep s. 4 years ago on Google
    Limited food options

  • 2/5 Tran S. 4 years ago on Google
    I only go for prahran market clinic

  • 5/5 Danny M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of food outlets

  • 3/5 Robert D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing special

  • 3/5 Ivan Thomas George D. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 4/5 Danika S. 3 years ago on Google
    It is always nice to go and find some deli for you weekend

  • 5/5 Cyndy T. 3 years ago on Google
    Small. Nice

  • 5/5 Shaun A. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome toilets

  • 1/5 First L. 3 years ago on Google
    There's still no seating even while having coffee and the wifi sucks

  • 4/5 Pennyson M. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean environment. Helpful staff. Variety. Close to home.

  • 2/5 Mike C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of empty shops...a pretty poor shopping centre. But does have good public toilets, Aus Post shop and chemist

  • 4/5 Andrew H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great, same rude service as everywhere else these days..

  • 5/5 Bella P. 4 years ago on Google
    Free parking and an accessible location make this a perfect place to stop in to grab some drink or Dinner, or to do a full shopping. There are a few superior specialty stores if you're looking for a something unique, All store has branded items at a discounted price. Best Experience. Highly Recommended!!!

  • 4/5 Colin H. 3 years ago on Google
    My home town chingford uk

  • 3/5 carol d. 4 years ago on Google
    There are too many empty shots to rank this centre any higher. This wasn't always the case. I still go because there are a couple of lunch places still there that I like and because you'll almost always get a seat to enjoy your meal.

  • 4/5 Geert ten H. 4 years ago on Google
    Comfy benches to recover from shopping. Even got mobile phone recharge desk

  • 1/5 Peter Di F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nose pointed to the sky good luck

  • 5/5 brodie s. 4 years ago on Google
    It's Breeanna it's a great place

  • 4/5 Sam T. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice food court for stay out from the hot. They don’t have too much choice of food and most of the time the quality is bad. Good for relax a bit before going back to work.

  • 5/5 PuppyGumDrop !. 4 years ago on Google
    ~ Small Mall ~ More Like A Food Court Surrounded By A Few Stores ~ ~ Post Office ~ ATM ~ Chemist ~ News Agents ~ Bakery ~ Optometrist ~ ~ Several Food Outlets ~ ~ Toilets On Upper Level As Is Doctors Surgery ~ Cosmetic Clinic ~ Pathologist ~ ~ Some Stores Closed Over Past Few Years ~ Rather A Quiet Place ~

  • 5/5 Aaron B. 4 years ago on Google
    Its relaxed, and has a huge tv

  • 5/5 Katherine R. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service each and every time. Highly recommended.

  • 2/5 Christopher B. 4 years ago on Google
    Filthy never clean

  • 1/5 Ibrahim A. 4 years ago on Google
    Place smells like cooked meat. Very poor ventilation in such a nice looking shopping facility.

  • 5/5 Mr. D D. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place parking can be expensive

  • 5/5 Mary N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great to be there

  • 5/5 Peta H. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a change over the years. Beautiful place to eat.

  • 5/5 Eranga De S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good shopping complex with few essential shops

  • 4/5 Alex N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and facilities, with a good range of shops. Free wifi is a plus!

  • 3/5 Louise J. 4 years ago on Google
    It's close, and good bargains

  • 4/5 Kirtis O. 4 years ago on Google
    Just your average shopping center really

  • 4/5 Brendan Clune H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice shopping mall

  • 2/5 Miss J. 4 years ago on Google
    Expected a more up market feel. Looks dated & depressing inside.

  • 4/5 Kamal N. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place especially after the opening of the park behind it


Call +61 3 9516 6000 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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