Escape Rooms near Richmond
Planning a day in Richmond? You're spoilt for escape rooms, two Rush venues sit just minutes away: South Yarra, one stop south on the train, and Hawthorn, a few stops east. Here's a day in Richmond with a game folded in, and live times for both venues below.
A day in Richmond
Richmond is one of Melbourne's best inner-city suburbs for eating, drinking and live music. Here's a day worth building around a game, the two venues are covered further down.
Victoria Street: Little Saigon
Victoria Street is Melbourne's Vietnamese heartland, and the move is a bowl of pho: Pho Chu The (Uncle The's) and Pho Nho are both excellent, and Co Thu Quan is the one for Vietnamese street food, grilled meats and a proper Vietnamese coffee.
Swan Street: bars, the 'G and live music
Swan Street runs from cocktail bars and pubs down to the sports precinct. The Corner Hotel is one of Melbourne's most storied live-music venues (with a great rooftop), Clover is a lovely little wine bar, and Union House is the pick for a gastropub feed. At the end of the street stands the MCG, catch a game, or tour the 'G when there isn't one on.
Bridge Road & brunch
Bridge Road is good for a shopping wander and some of Melbourne's best cafés. Riché does a celebrated French toast, Black Gold is the trendy communal-table brunch spot, and tiny Your Neighbour pours some of the best coffee in Richmond.
…then the escape room
The easy part: two Rush venues sit a few minutes from Richmond. South Yarra is one stop south on the train; Hawthorn is a few stops east. Pick whichever suits, both have live availability below.
South Yarra: one stop south
From Richmond, South Yarra is a single stop south on the Frankston or Sandringham line (about 3 minutes), a 5-minute drive across the river, or a 20-minute walk. The venue is at 160 Toorak Road, a 5-minute walk from South Yarra Station, six rooms to choose from.
The rooms at South Yarra
It's Nightmare Difficulty
Track the thing that took your friend, and face your deepest fears before its nightmare begins again.
Secret Agent Man Difficulty
Defuse the bomb, escape the gallery undetected, and earn your place among the world's greatest spies.
Game of the Dragon Difficulty
Steal back the Flame of the Dragon from the Maesters, before the King has your head.
HackSaw: Chapter 2 Difficulty
The furnace is lit. Find redemption in one hour, before the house burns.
Monsterz Difficulty
Find the missing piece of the door and escape the monster world before you are trapped for good.
Cluemanji Difficulty
Solve the clues, find your tokens, and finish the game before it traps you forever.
The rooms at Hawthorn
HackSaw Difficulty
The viral horror room that started it all. Survive the scares and escape before time runs out.
Strangest Thing Difficulty
Hunt the monster and close the rift, before it crosses through the Inside-out.
The Nine-Nine Difficulty
Crack the codes, outsmart the rival squads, and pull off the Heist before time runs out.
Pricing
From $70 per player for a standard booking at either venue, plus two regular deals: Crew Night (4-6 players, $250-$300, Mon-Fri from 4pm, code CREWNIGHT) and Cheap Tuesday (from $45 per player, code CHEAPTUES). Live prices show in the booking grids above; full pricing is on the South Yarra and Hawthorn pages.
Where to find us
Rush Escape Game South Yarra
160 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 · 03 9972 8021
A 5-minute walk from South Yarra Station. View on Google Maps
Rush Escape Game Hawthorn
606 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 · 03 8590 9729
A short walk from Glenferrie Station. View on Google Maps
Frequently asked questions
- Which Rush venue is closest to Richmond?
- Both are close. South Yarra is one stop south on the train (about 3 minutes); Hawthorn is a few stops east to Glenferrie (about 8 minutes). Pick by which rooms you fancy or whichever is handier on the day.
- How do we get to each without a car?
- For South Yarra, take any Frankston or Sandringham train one stop to South Yarra Station, then a 5-minute walk. For Hawthorn, take a Lilydale or Belgrave train to Glenferrie Station (about 8 minutes), then a short walk.
- How long does a room take?
- Each room runs 60 minutes; allow about 90 minutes on site with the briefing and a photo at the end, easy to slot into a day in Richmond.
- How many can play, and can kids join?
- Rooms suit groups of 2 to 6, and larger groups can split and compete. Players under 16 are welcome with a participating adult.
Other Rush venues
Heading somewhere else in Melbourne? We're also in St Kilda and Chadstone. Full details for the two nearest Richmond are on the South Yarra and Hawthorn pages.