Chapel Street is sparkling, bustling and absolutely brimming with festive feels and this year, we’re bringing you more reasons than ever to stop by, shop local and soak up the magic.
‘Best Dressed’ Window Competition
It’s our favourite time of year! The annual Best Dressed Window competition has wrapped up! Our traders went all out, decking their windows with glitter, glam, colour, charm and plenty of Chapel Street attitude.
Across the precinct, 25 dazzling windows were on display and received 243 community votes. After counting the votes, we’re proud to announce our winners: Evolve Skate, Journeyman Café, Maker & Monger, and Melanie Beynon Architecture.
Thank you to everyone who explored Chapel Street, voted, and helped bring the festive spirit to life this silly season.
Santa Is Out and About!
Keep your eyes peeled! Santa has officially hit the Chapel Street Precinct! He’s wandering Windsor, prancing through Prahran and sleighing his way across South Yarra.
If you spot him, snag a selfie and tag @chapelstprecinct for a chance to be featured in our festive stories. Extra points for creative poses.
Christmas Lights Up Prahran Square
Have you visited Prahran Square after dark yet? The Christmas tree is standing tall, sparkling bright and bringing all the big-city Christmas vibes. It’s the perfect spot for photos, picnics and enjoying long summer nights with friends.
Stay in the Loop
Our socials are popping off with trader specials, extended opening hours, gift ideas, holiday inspo, events and all the festive goodies you need to make the most of Christmas on Chapel Street.
If it’s happening this holiday season, it’s happening on our feed.
Get down to Chapel Street to discover what’s hot this festive season!
For more information visit: Chapel Street Precinct
Follow our socials for more @chapelstprecinct or come see us just off Chapel Street.
South Yarra’s Favourite Cafe Helps You Celebrate This Festive Season.
Tucked away inside Capitol Grand on Chapel Street, Yugen Tea Bar is helping guests celebrate this festive season, with a limited-edition Christmas High Tea and gift hampers, perfect for friends and family who are lovers of coffee or tea.
Yūgen Tea Bar Launches Limited-Edition Christmas High Tea
This Christmas, YTB (Yūgen Tea Bar) is offering a fresh, culturally-inspired take on afternoon high tea, celebrating the joyful (and deliciously unexpected) Japanese tradition of pairing crispy fried chicken with strawberry shortcake during the festive season.
Launching Saturday, 29 November and available to book online now, the new YTB High Tea has been completely refreshed for the holidays. Priced at $95pp (non-alcoholic) and $115pp with Champagne, this limited-edition menu blends culinary whimsy with refined technique, all served in Yūgen’s signature, design-led setting.
📍 Location: 605 Chapel Street, South Yarra
🗓 Date & Time: Every Saturday and Sunday from 12-2:30pm
💸$95pp (non-alcoholic) and $115pp with Champagne, this limited-edition menu blends culinary whimsy with refined technique, all served in Yūgen’s signature, design-led setting.
🔗 Bookings via: Yugen Tea Bar Restaurant – OpenTable
For more information visit: Yugen Tea Bar
Follow our socials for more @yugenteabar or come see us on Chapel Street.
YTB’s Gift Hampers, The Perfect Gift For The Coffee Or Tea Lover
Whether for someone special or a well-deserved treat for yourself, YTB’s hampers are more than gifts – they’re experiences, thoughtfully assembled to delight every sense.
Breakfast & Brew Hamper
Start the day with this indulgent hamper, filled with artisanal coffee, house-made granola, and carefully selected accompaniments to create a cozy morning ritual. Presented in a sleek black box with a lid and finished with a custom Yugen ribbon.
Inclusions:
- 1x ONA Maple Blend Coffee Beans
- 1 × Kinto Oct Mug (Black)
- YTB Seasonal Granola 350g
- YTB Dark Chocolate Bark 250g
- YTB Matcha Butter Cookies 100g
💸$85.00
Available to order here.
Teatime Hamper
A beautifully curated hamper for tea lovers, featuring premium teas, elegant accessories, and artisanal treats. Perfect for gifting or enjoying a luxurious tea-time experience at home. Presented in a sleek black box with a lid and finished with a custom Yugen ribbon.
Inclusions:
- 2 × YTB Teas
- 1 × Gaiwan Set (pitcher + 2 small cups)
- Japanese Tea Scoop
- 2 × YTB Scones with YTB House Raspberry Jam
- YTB Matcha Butter Cookies 100g
💸175.00
Available to order here.
Follow our socials for more @yugenteabar or come see us on Chapel Street.
Where the lights drop, the beats hit, and Windsor moves.
Windsor, meet your new training home.
CMN GND is a strength, conditioning, and hybrid studio built around community, music, and real results — no mirrors, no egos. Join us on Saturday 29 November from 8:00am for our grand opening: tour the space, meet the crew, grab a coffee from Barbados Slim next door, and jump into our opening-day workout (first class free for newcomers).
We’ve partnered with LSKD, Elite Supps, Sonar Rooms, The Osteo Centre and more to pack your launch-day experience with perks and giveaways. This is where strangers become training partners, and training feels like a vibe.
No mirrors. No egos. Just movement, music and community.
Windsor, let’s move! It’s GRAND OPENING TIME!
🗓 Date & Time: Saturday 29 November, from 8:00am
📍 Location: CMN GND, 1 Maddock St, Windsor VIC
🎉 What’s On: Studio tours, meet the team, opening-day workouts, partner giveaways, Barbados Slim coffee & toasties, music all morning
💪 First Class: Free for newcomers (bookings recommended)
🔗 Book: www.cmngnd.com.au/classes
Follow our socials for more @cmngnd.windsor or come see us on Greville Street.
BFT Prahran Ski Erg Challenge: Are You Ready?
Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the Ski Erg? Head down to the corner of Greville and Grattan Streets and put your power to the test at BFT Prahran’s Ski Erg Challenge — open to everyone and free to enter!
All you need to do is ski 100 metres as fast as you can. That’s it. No bookings, no excuses — just show up and give it a go.
Every challenger will score a FREE 3-Class Trial at BFT Prahran, plus 20% off at the local fave Chez Mademoiselle (perfect post-sweat reward).
Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just love a bit of friendly competition, this is your moment to flex your strength and speed — and maybe set the new record for Chapel Street’s fastest 100m ski!
More Details:
Date: Wednesday 08 October 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: Corner of Greville & Grattan Streets
Follow: @bft_prahran
🚫 No bookings needed — just drop in and ski!
