Guidebook for Fitzroy
Food scene
Destination cafe right beneath the apartment
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Bentwood Fitzroy Cafe
237 Napier StDestination cafe right beneath the apartment
Archie's All Day
189 Gertrude StA must for brunch lovers
Grab a wine and one of Grub's grazing boards for a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends
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Grub Fitzroy (grub food van)
87-89 Moor StGrab a wine and one of Grub's grazing boards for a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends
A local Malaysian favourite - definitely try the slow cooked duck rendang
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Blue Chillies
182 Brunswick StA local Malaysian favourite - definitely try the slow cooked duck rendang
Best bahn mi in town known for its crispy pork and vegan menu
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Trang Bakery and Cafe
382 Smith StBest bahn mi in town known for its crispy pork and vegan menu
The great value 'sit back and feed me' banquet will leave you full for days
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Bon Ap' Petit Bistro
193 Brunswick StThe great value 'sit back and feed me' banquet will leave you full for days
Quintessential Fitzroy experience - THIS is where the locals go
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Napier Quarter
359 Napier StQuintessential Fitzroy experience - THIS is where the locals go
Shimbashi Japanese Soba & Sake Bar Restaurant
140 Smith StFor the serious soba aficionado
You cannot visit Fitzroy and not eat at this institution. The bearnaise sauce is a must at breakfast, and at dinner don't go past the spaghetti frutti di mare.
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Marios
303 Brunswick StYou cannot visit Fitzroy and not eat at this institution. The bearnaise sauce is a must at breakfast, and at dinner don't go past the spaghetti frutti di mare.
Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StThis vegan hit took Fitzroy by storm
Don't let the prices fool you. Might be super cheap, but the pizzas are delish...
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Bimbo
376 Brunswick StreetDon't let the prices fool you. Might be super cheap, but the pizzas are delish...
Babka
358 Brunswick StIncredible bread, cakes and pastries
Another favourite. Great for cocktails, interesting chats with locals, catch ups over a board game, good music... the list goes on
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The Rooks Return
201 Brunswick StAnother favourite. Great for cocktails, interesting chats with locals, catch ups over a board game, good music... the list goes on
Extensive beer and wine list, fantastic outdoor area, and live music on Sunday afternoons. Known for its burgers.
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The Rainbow Hotel
27 Saint David StreetExtensive beer and wine list, fantastic outdoor area, and live music on Sunday afternoons. Known for its burgers.
As far as pub fare goes, this place is definitely a step up from the rest
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Napier Hotel
210 Napier StAs far as pub fare goes, this place is definitely a step up from the rest
Sightseeing
Perfect place to pick up a momento or gift from a local artisan
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Fitzroy Market
87 Rose StPerfect place to pick up a momento or gift from a local artisan
World-heritage listed gardens that are home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum
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Carlton Gardens
World-heritage listed gardens that are home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum
Sunny weather? You'll find the Who's Who of Fitzroy lazing about at this uber popular institution
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Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeSunny weather? You'll find the Who's Who of Fitzroy lazing about at this uber popular institution
A literal farm in the city complete with great, little cafe
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Granja Infantil de Collingwood
18 St Heliers StA literal farm in the city complete with great, little cafe
What's not at the Convent? Check out the calendar to see what's on, but don't be surprised to find farmer's markets, eateries, infamous bakery, art galleries, outdoor cinema and more...
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StWhat's not at the Convent? Check out the calendar to see what's on, but don't be surprised to find farmer's markets, eateries, infamous bakery, art galleries, outdoor cinema and more...
Neighbourhoods
Melbourne's version of Little Italy - D.O.C. offers authentic pasta and pizza, and Brunetti's is THE local institution
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Lygon Street
Lygon StreetMelbourne's version of Little Italy - D.O.C. offers authentic pasta and pizza, and Brunetti's is THE local institution
The grungie, cultural vein of Fitzroy and Collingwood
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Smith Street
Smith StreetThe grungie, cultural vein of Fitzroy and Collingwood
As famous for its bars and eateries as it is for its shops
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Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetAs famous for its bars and eateries as it is for its shops
Gertrude Street
Gertrude StreetLocal designers and upmarket eateries
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Getting around - public transport
The closest tram lines are 11 which runs along Brunswick Street or the 86 which runs along Gertrude and Smith Streets. Buses along Johnston Street will take you to Lygon Street, Carlton. You need a Myki card to travel (available at any 7-Eleven).