Guidebook for Carlton

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Guidebook for Carlton

Food Scene

Chinese restaurant, reasonably priced, super-busy, generous portions, not at all fancy, love this place! http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/761826/restaurant/CBD/Supper-Inn-Melbourne
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Supper Inn Chinese Restaurant
15 Celestial Ave
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chinese restaurant, reasonably priced, super-busy, generous portions, not at all fancy, love this place! http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/761826/restaurant/CBD/Supper-Inn-Melbourne
Expensive but amazing fine dining restaurant and bar with spectacular food, wine and cocktails. http://cumulusinc.com.au/
200 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cumulus Inc.
45 Flinders Ln
200 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Expensive but amazing fine dining restaurant and bar with spectacular food, wine and cocktails. http://cumulusinc.com.au/
Reasonably priced modern-Japanese restaurant in the CBD (at Federation Square). Lovely for lunch or dinner. http://chocolatebuddha.com.au/
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chocolate Buddha
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reasonably priced modern-Japanese restaurant in the CBD (at Federation Square). Lovely for lunch or dinner. http://chocolatebuddha.com.au/
Awesome restaurant, great cocktails, a bit expensive and super-busy so get in early (enjoy a drink in the bar downstairs while you wait): http://www.chinchinrestaurant.com.au/#
552 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chin Chin
125 Flinders Ln
552 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Awesome restaurant, great cocktails, a bit expensive and super-busy so get in early (enjoy a drink in the bar downstairs while you wait): http://www.chinchinrestaurant.com.au/#
Fancy (a little pricey, too) local place for coffee, food, wine. If you enjoy trying the finer things in life, give this place a visit: http://www.gertrudestreetenoteca.com/
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gertrude Street Enoteca
229 Gertrude St
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fancy (a little pricey, too) local place for coffee, food, wine. If you enjoy trying the finer things in life, give this place a visit: http://www.gertrudestreetenoteca.com/
Gorgeous little French Cafe! Great for brunch, lunch, coffee - seating indoors, out front or rear courtyard. http://www.lanichecafe.com.au Check Facebook for events: http://tinyurl.com/kcdugmr
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Niche Cafe
67 Smith St
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gorgeous little French Cafe! Great for brunch, lunch, coffee - seating indoors, out front or rear courtyard. http://www.lanichecafe.com.au Check Facebook for events: http://tinyurl.com/kcdugmr
Finer local cafe with more fine-dining breakfast/brunch/lunch and good coffee. http://birdmaneating.com.au/
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Birdman Eating
238 Gertrude Street
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Finer local cafe with more fine-dining breakfast/brunch/lunch and good coffee. http://birdmaneating.com.au/
A more upmarket local cafe with great breakfast/brunch/lunch and open as a fine dining restaurant at night. Good coffee, great specials. http://backstreeteating.com.au/
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Backstreet Bar & Grill
152 Kerr St
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A more upmarket local cafe with great breakfast/brunch/lunch and open as a fine dining restaurant at night. Good coffee, great specials. http://backstreeteating.com.au/
Lovely little cafe with great coffee and food. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slowpoke-Espresso/221714874514535
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Slowpoke Espresso
157 Brunswick St
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely little cafe with great coffee and food. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slowpoke-Espresso/221714874514535
Mexican food, a bit more 'fine dining' that most! Great food and drinks, lovely setting, perhaps a little expensive but worth it. Often very busy so get in early. http://www.mamasita.com.au/
286 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mamasita
11 Collins St
286 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mexican food, a bit more 'fine dining' that most! Great food and drinks, lovely setting, perhaps a little expensive but worth it. Often very busy so get in early. http://www.mamasita.com.au/
Very modern, uber-hip restaurant/bar. Moderately priced (not cheap, not too expensive). Often busy. http://ricequeen.com.au/
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
389-391 Brunswick St
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very modern, uber-hip restaurant/bar. Moderately priced (not cheap, not too expensive). Often busy. http://ricequeen.com.au/
Old-fashioned Vietnamese restaurant, good vegetarian options, inexpensive, heaps of food. BYO (there is a little drinks shop called Smith Street Cellars a few doors up, take a beer, cider or wine).
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
COCONUT PALMS
183 Smith St
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Old-fashioned Vietnamese restaurant, good vegetarian options, inexpensive, heaps of food. BYO (there is a little drinks shop called Smith Street Cellars a few doors up, take a beer, cider or wine).
Seriously cool cafe with excellent coffee (they are uber-into their coffee here) and great food. Often busy. Good for breakfast/brunch/lunch/afternoon tea/coffee. http://www.proudmarycoffee.com.au/
125 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Proud Mary
172 Oxford St
125 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Seriously cool cafe with excellent coffee (they are uber-into their coffee here) and great food. Often busy. Good for breakfast/brunch/lunch/afternoon tea/coffee. http://www.proudmarycoffee.com.au/
Low-key Vietnamese restaurant with generous portions and not very expensive. Eat in or take away.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Viet Rose Vietnamese Restaurant
363 Brunswick St
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Low-key Vietnamese restaurant with generous portions and not very expensive. Eat in or take away.
Hip, cool cafe with great gluten-free and vegan options (including their famous brownies!). Small menu, regularly changes. Outdoor seating at rear. "Industrial style" decorating is worth a look.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tomboy Cafe
356 Smith St
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hip, cool cafe with great gluten-free and vegan options (including their famous brownies!). Small menu, regularly changes. Outdoor seating at rear. "Industrial style" decorating is worth a look.
Kiwi-style cafe with EXCELLENT coffee (they make it) and great cafe food. Good for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or just coffee.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Elektra Caffe
268 Brunswick St
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kiwi-style cafe with EXCELLENT coffee (they make it) and great cafe food. Good for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or just coffee.
Gorgeous little French cafe/restaurant. Can be a bit pricey. Fine dining breakfast or brunch is amazing. Good coffee. Lovely indoor or outdoor seating.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Madame Sousou
231 Brunswick Street
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gorgeous little French cafe/restaurant. Can be a bit pricey. Fine dining breakfast or brunch is amazing. Good coffee. Lovely indoor or outdoor seating.
Inexpensive vegetarian restaurant with a bar out the back. Lots of seating but always very busy. If there's a queue, have a drink out back while you wait for a table. Large meals, dietary options.
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick St
185 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Inexpensive vegetarian restaurant with a bar out the back. Lots of seating but always very busy. If there's a queue, have a drink out back while you wait for a table. Large meals, dietary options.
CHEAP. Huge student-style dining hall with lots of pre-prepared food. Don't go here if you prefer fancy, but it's a good for those traveling on a tight budget!
Threshermans Bakehouse
221 Faraday St
CHEAP. Huge student-style dining hall with lots of pre-prepared food. Don't go here if you prefer fancy, but it's a good for those traveling on a tight budget!
A vibrant little CBD laneway with lots of cafes to choose from for coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. No cars allowed.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Degraves St
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A vibrant little CBD laneway with lots of cafes to choose from for coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. No cars allowed.
Centrally located, very popular, perhaps a little on the expensive side, European cafe on the doorstep of the Princess Theatre and State Parliament. Good coffee. Excellent service.
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The European
161 Spring St
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Centrally located, very popular, perhaps a little on the expensive side, European cafe on the doorstep of the Princess Theatre and State Parliament. Good coffee. Excellent service.
Famous local cafe with an enormous offering, often busy and buzzing, very spacious and plenty to choose from. http://brunetti.com.au/BrunettiCarlton.aspx
164 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon St
164 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous local cafe with an enormous offering, often busy and buzzing, very spacious and plenty to choose from. http://brunetti.com.au/BrunettiCarlton.aspx
If you're after excellent coffee or a specialty tea, this is your place! http://assemblystore.com/
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Assembly
62 Pelham St
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you're after excellent coffee or a specialty tea, this is your place! http://assemblystore.com/
Insanely good baked goods, coffee, food. Eat in or take away. Especially amazing pies and pastries! Always busy (may need to wait a few mins). http://tinyurl.com/kptsob3
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Babka
358 Brunswick St
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Insanely good baked goods, coffee, food. Eat in or take away. Especially amazing pies and pastries! Always busy (may need to wait a few mins). http://tinyurl.com/kptsob3
Great cafe! Delicious food & coffee, open late, highly recommended. Pleasant walk or 5min bus ride. http://www.bayte.com.au/
Bayte
56 Johnston St
Great cafe! Delicious food & coffee, open late, highly recommended. Pleasant walk or 5min bus ride. http://www.bayte.com.au/
Local cafe with home baked goods, breakfast/brunch/lunch and afternoon tea, nice coffee, pleasant atmosphere - relax with the paper or a magazine... http://www.cafelua.com/
Cafe Lua
169 Elgin St
Local cafe with home baked goods, breakfast/brunch/lunch and afternoon tea, nice coffee, pleasant atmosphere - relax with the paper or a magazine... http://www.cafelua.com/
Adorable modern Japanese cafe and gift store owned by the loveliest couple! http://cibi.com.au/
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CIBI
33-39 Keele St
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Adorable modern Japanese cafe and gift store owned by the loveliest couple! http://cibi.com.au/
These guys know their coffee! Little local espresso place - http://www.everyday-coffee.com/
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Everyday Coffee
36-38 Sackville St
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
These guys know their coffee! Little local espresso place - http://www.everyday-coffee.com/
Lunch spot - good coffee - grab a pie or fancy sandwhich: http://tinyurl.com/lu4v7a5
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Parisienne Pâtés
17 Toorak Rd
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lunch spot - good coffee - grab a pie or fancy sandwhich: http://tinyurl.com/lu4v7a5
Great food and coffee, lovely for breakfast/brunch/lunch, delightful service. Can be a little bit on the pricey side but still good value. http://tinyurl.com/n7rs4p2
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Le Miel Et La Lune
330 Cardigan St
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great food and coffee, lovely for breakfast/brunch/lunch, delightful service. Can be a little bit on the pricey side but still good value. http://tinyurl.com/n7rs4p2
CHEAP EATS! Not-for-profit vegetarian eatery run by volunteers - pay what you think your meal was worth, support a wonderful charity. http://lentilasanything.com/
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford
3 St Heliers St
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CHEAP EATS! Not-for-profit vegetarian eatery run by volunteers - pay what you think your meal was worth, support a wonderful charity. http://lentilasanything.com/
CHEAP EATS! Not-for-profit vegetarian eatery run by volunteers - pay what you think your meal was worth, support a wonderful charity. http://lentilasanything.com/
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lentil As Anything, St Kilda
41 Blessington St
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CHEAP EATS! Not-for-profit vegetarian eatery run by volunteers - pay what you think your meal was worth, support a wonderful charity. http://lentilasanything.com/
This place is an institution! You are not allowed skinny or soy milk here - great coffee, great food, old-school Italian service. http://marioscafe.com.au/
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Marios
303 Brunswick St
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This place is an institution! You are not allowed skinny or soy milk here - great coffee, great food, old-school Italian service. http://marioscafe.com.au/
Hidden cafe - great coffee, fabulous food, relaxed atmosphere, off the beaten track: https://www.facebook.com/MinLokal
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Min lokal
422 George St
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hidden cafe - great coffee, fabulous food, relaxed atmosphere, off the beaten track: https://www.facebook.com/MinLokal
Cool little cafe/bar in Fitzroy - laid back, chilled out, great atmosphere: http://tinyurl.com/mf3amkg
Radio Bar & Cafe
357 Brunswick Street
Cool little cafe/bar in Fitzroy - laid back, chilled out, great atmosphere: http://tinyurl.com/mf3amkg
Amazing coffee!! Delicious food and little treats. Highly recommended. Often busy. http://sevenseeds.com.au/
144 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
114 Berkeley St
144 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing coffee!! Delicious food and little treats. Highly recommended. Often busy. http://sevenseeds.com.au/
Buzzing little South American cafe in Fitzroy. http://sonido.com.au/
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sonido
69 Gertrude St
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buzzing little South American cafe in Fitzroy. http://sonido.com.au/
Coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. Italian flavour, home-made spelt pizza. http://trotters.com.au/
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trotters Bistro
398-400 Lygon St
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. Italian flavour, home-made spelt pizza. http://trotters.com.au/
Vegan and gluten-free friendly restaurant that is laid back, casual, relaxed and often very busy because it is so popular. http://tinyurl.com/lzebw84
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yong Green Food
421 Brunswick St
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vegan and gluten-free friendly restaurant that is laid back, casual, relaxed and often very busy because it is so popular. http://tinyurl.com/lzebw84
Brilliant local Lebanese restaurant, which is a Melbourne institution having opened in 1979.
109 Elgin St
109 Elgin Street
Brilliant local Lebanese restaurant, which is a Melbourne institution having opened in 1979.
New York style deli featuring sandwiches, soups, salads, seafood. A bit pricey but a nice place to eat. Upstairs Tues-Sun dining room & bar 'saloon style', bookings recommended for dinner.
118 Elgin St
118 Elgin Street
New York style deli featuring sandwiches, soups, salads, seafood. A bit pricey but a nice place to eat. Upstairs Tues-Sun dining room & bar 'saloon style', bookings recommended for dinner.
Fancy vegetarian food, gorgeous environment, spacious, stylish and lovely staff.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Green Man's Arms
418 Lygon St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fancy vegetarian food, gorgeous environment, spacious, stylish and lovely staff.

Sightseeing

Doesn't every city have a Chinatown? Heaps of cheap eats and a vibrant atmosphere. http://chinatownmelbourne.com.au/
464 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market Ln
464 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Doesn't every city have a Chinatown? Heaps of cheap eats and a vibrant atmosphere. http://chinatownmelbourne.com.au/
Check when the market is on - a fun morning, have a coffee/snacks, pick up some local produce, cheese, flowers, etc. http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/calendar
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers St
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Check when the market is on - a fun morning, have a coffee/snacks, pick up some local produce, cheese, flowers, etc. http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/calendar
I love this place! Grab brunch/lunch/coffee and have a wander, so peaceful and interesting.
181 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Granja Infantil de Collingwood
18 St Heliers St
181 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I love this place! Grab brunch/lunch/coffee and have a wander, so peaceful and interesting.
Lovely outdoor public space a short bus ride from us. Cafes, art gallery, walk around the beautiful grounds, childrens farm: http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers St
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely outdoor public space a short bus ride from us. Cafes, art gallery, walk around the beautiful grounds, childrens farm: http://www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/
Great permanent exhibitions and often a major traveling exhibition. Set in the beautiful Carlton Gardens and only a few minutes down the road from where you're staying.
593 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de Melbourne
11 Nicholson St
593 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great permanent exhibitions and often a major traveling exhibition. Set in the beautiful Carlton Gardens and only a few minutes down the road from where you're staying.
Take a walk along the beach, do a little shopping, eat at one of the many cafes or cake shops, have a drink at one of the many bars... an afternoon/evening well spent!
225 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St Kilda
225 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Take a walk along the beach, do a little shopping, eat at one of the many cafes or cake shops, have a drink at one of the many bars... an afternoon/evening well spent!
Huge, modern, architecturally designed public space in Melbourne CBD on the Yarra River. Lots to see and do, whatever the weather! Great information centre here (downstairs on main corner).
797 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Federation Square
797 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Huge, modern, architecturally designed public space in Melbourne CBD on the Yarra River. Lots to see and do, whatever the weather! Great information centre here (downstairs on main corner).
Large research library in historically significant building. Check out what's on for exhibitions - Ned Kelly's exhibition is permanent. Quiet, interesting and great (buzzing) cafe downstairs.
568 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Biblioteca Estatal de Victoria
328 Swanston St
568 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Large research library in historically significant building. Check out what's on for exhibitions - Ned Kelly's exhibition is permanent. Quiet, interesting and great (buzzing) cafe downstairs.
Beautiful, well-kept large parkland with historical Captain Cook's Cottage in the centre. Take a picnic, go for a walk or run, it's a lovely place to be and a peaceful urban sanctuary.
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque infantil de Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Parade
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful, well-kept large parkland with historical Captain Cook's Cottage in the centre. Take a picnic, go for a walk or run, it's a lovely place to be and a peaceful urban sanctuary.
Beautiful parkland with the Melbourne Museum and historical domed Melbourne Exhibition building in the centre. Have a picnic by the little lake, take a walk or a run, lay in the grass... it's lovely.
235 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carlton Gardens
235 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful parkland with the Melbourne Museum and historical domed Melbourne Exhibition building in the centre. Have a picnic by the little lake, take a walk or a run, lay in the grass... it's lovely.
A great zoo, a wonderful way to spend the day wandering around and of course stop for lunch: http://www.zoo.org.au/
389 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zoológico de Melbourne
Elliott Avenue
389 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great zoo, a wonderful way to spend the day wandering around and of course stop for lunch: http://www.zoo.org.au/
WALKING TOUR: Melbourne's Laneways (2.5km / 1.5hrs) Guide opens as a .pdf with map and description - http://tinyurl.com/lp9rfbx
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders Street
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKING TOUR: Melbourne's Laneways (2.5km / 1.5hrs) Guide opens as a .pdf with map and description - http://tinyurl.com/lp9rfbx
WALKING TOUR: Melbourne Waterfront (4.75km / 2hrs) - opens as a .pdf with map and descriptions - http://tinyurl.com/mo5bkxq
Princes Walk
WALKING TOUR: Melbourne Waterfront (4.75km / 2hrs) - opens as a .pdf with map and descriptions - http://tinyurl.com/mo5bkxq
WALKING TOUR: Cosmopolitan Melbourne (3.75km / 2hrs) - start at Federation Square - city views, shopping, chinatown - opens as .pdf with map and descriptions - http://tinyurl.com/lqkne7t
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Transport Hotel
Federation Square
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKING TOUR: Cosmopolitan Melbourne (3.75km / 2hrs) - start at Federation Square - city views, shopping, chinatown - opens as .pdf with map and descriptions - http://tinyurl.com/lqkne7t
Captain Cook's cottage in the Fitzroy Gardens - a little history in a beautiful setting. http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/MelbourneLandmarks/Historic/Pages/4450.aspx
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Casa de Cooks
Wellington Parade
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Captain Cook's cottage in the Fitzroy Gardens - a little history in a beautiful setting. http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/MelbourneLandmarks/Historic/Pages/4450.aspx
Often moving stories and history of people immigrating to Australia. http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de la Inmigración
400 Flinders St
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Often moving stories and history of people immigrating to Australia. http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/
Historical building; check website for access and events: http://museumvictoria.com.au/reb/
189 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Edificio Real de Exhibiciones
9 Nicholson St
189 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historical building; check website for access and events: http://museumvictoria.com.au/reb/

Shopping

Cookbooks! If you love cooking, you'll be in dreamland here... http://www.booksforcooks.com.au/blog.php/
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Books for Cooks
115-121 Victoria St
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cookbooks! If you love cooking, you'll be in dreamland here... http://www.booksforcooks.com.au/blog.php/
Designer paper, stationery, lovely art prints (not original but look great framed), sweet gift ideas: http://zettaflorence.com.au/
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zetta Florence
197B Brunswick St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Designer paper, stationery, lovely art prints (not original but look great framed), sweet gift ideas: http://zettaflorence.com.au/
CHEAP discounted clothing (huge store, gets busy) - Alannah Hill, Gorman, Dangerfield, Princes Highway. Upstairs even cheaper. Womens (mens a few doors up): http://www.yelp.com.au/biz/clear-it-fitzroy
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Clear iT - Brunswick St Womens
188-192 Brunswick St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CHEAP discounted clothing (huge store, gets busy) - Alannah Hill, Gorman, Dangerfield, Princes Highway. Upstairs even cheaper. Womens (mens a few doors up): http://www.yelp.com.au/biz/clear-it-fitzroy
Discount shopping mall - a bit hard to find (tram to Casino, walk down behind Exhibition Centre and Hilton Hotel, turn left at Charlie's Cafe). http://www.dfo.com.au/southwharf/
124 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
DFO www.catalogclothing.com.au
20 Convention Centre Pl
124 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Discount shopping mall - a bit hard to find (tram to Casino, walk down behind Exhibition Centre and Hilton Hotel, turn left at Charlie's Cafe). http://www.dfo.com.au/southwharf/
Inner-city shopping mall - high street and designer brand stores - food court - train station underneath - major movie theatre upstairs: http://www.melbournecentral.com.au/
313 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Melbourne Central
Swanston Street
313 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Inner-city shopping mall - high street and designer brand stores - food court - train station underneath - major movie theatre upstairs: http://www.melbournecentral.com.au/
Independent ladies fashion/accessories boutique that specialises in small Australian designer labels.
Alice Euphemia
37 Swanston St
Independent ladies fashion/accessories boutique that specialises in small Australian designer labels.
High-end, major department store, for those who REALLY like to shop. Great Australian designer section.
102 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
David Jones
310 Bourke St
102 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
High-end, major department store, for those who REALLY like to shop. Great Australian designer section.
Major department store, for those who like to shop.
284 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Myer Melbourne
336 Bourke St
284 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Major department store, for those who like to shop.
Fantastic local independent book shop that sells all types of books, designer stationery, CDs/DVDs and lovely gifts. http://www.readings.com.au/carlton
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon St
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fantastic local independent book shop that sells all types of books, designer stationery, CDs/DVDs and lovely gifts. http://www.readings.com.au/carlton
Exquisite specialty tea in the sweetest little tearoom setting with delightful staff who know their stuff. For tea aficionados, do not miss this! http://www.storminateacup.com.au/
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Storm in a Teacup
48A Smith St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Exquisite specialty tea in the sweetest little tearoom setting with delightful staff who know their stuff. For tea aficionados, do not miss this! http://www.storminateacup.com.au/
A tea shop! So many to choose from, a wonderful shopping experience. http://www.t2tea.com/
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
T2 Tea
340 Brunswick St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A tea shop! So many to choose from, a wonderful shopping experience. http://www.t2tea.com/
What an amazing little gift shop! Filled with french soaps, scented candles, bathroom trinkets, handcreams and scents. http://www.kleinsperfumery.com.au/
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kleins Perfumery Brand Only (Online & Wholesale)
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
What an amazing little gift shop! Filled with french soaps, scented candles, bathroom trinkets, handcreams and scents. http://www.kleinsperfumery.com.au/
Independent book store with a good selection in a peaceful environment. Specialty magazines and birthday cards, too. http://www.brunswickstreetbookstore.com/
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Brunswick Street Bookstore
305 Brunswick St
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Independent book store with a good selection in a peaceful environment. Specialty magazines and birthday cards, too. http://www.brunswickstreetbookstore.com/

Everything Else

CHEAP haircuts and colours but remember it is a training salon so it can take a long time and may not be 100% what you wanted... http://www.bibasalons.com.au/academies.html
Biba Academy of Hairdressing Head office
236 Johnston Street
CHEAP haircuts and colours but remember it is a training salon so it can take a long time and may not be 100% what you wanted... http://www.bibasalons.com.au/academies.html
Hair salon - a well established professional salon. http://www.bibasalons.com.au/carlton-salon.html
BWS Carlton
304 Lygon St
Hair salon - a well established professional salon. http://www.bibasalons.com.au/carlton-salon.html
Hair salon - lovely couple with a sweet little salon. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Buddha-Hair/190792658373
Little Buddha Hair
36 Johnston St
Hair salon - lovely couple with a sweet little salon. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Buddha-Hair/190792658373
Main CBD train station; opposite Federation Square. Historical building.
710 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders Street
710 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Main CBD train station; opposite Federation Square. Historical building.
25m indoor swimming pool and YMCA gym. Casual entry is $5.90 for a swim or $20 for a fitness class (includes a swim before/after class, too). See website for hours/times: http://tinyurl.com/lmqdklh
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne St
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
25m indoor swimming pool and YMCA gym. Casual entry is $5.90 for a swim or $20 for a fitness class (includes a swim before/after class, too). See website for hours/times: http://tinyurl.com/lmqdklh
For some quiet "time out" in the CBD, head here to sit down and read. Books, magazines, references... I love this spot for a break. Fantastic cafe at the entrance called "Canteen".
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
City Library
253 Flinders Ln
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For some quiet "time out" in the CBD, head here to sit down and read. Books, magazines, references... I love this spot for a break. Fantastic cafe at the entrance called "Canteen".
Laundromat. Laundry facilities just around the corner from us.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Soap Bar Launderette
63 Elgin St
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Laundromat. Laundry facilities just around the corner from us.
Olympic sized outdoor public pool with a cool vibe. Whether you're a lane swimmer or cooling off on a hot day, a great place to hang out. http://tinyurl.com/mqms3w7
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra Parade
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Olympic sized outdoor public pool with a cool vibe. Whether you're a lane swimmer or cooling off on a hot day, a great place to hang out. http://tinyurl.com/mqms3w7
"Hot yoga" - not for the faint hearted! They have a special $19 for 10 days. Only a 10min walk from our place along Elgin/Johnston St. http://bikramyogafitzroy.com.au/
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fitzroy
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
"Hot yoga" - not for the faint hearted! They have a special $19 for 10 days. Only a 10min walk from our place along Elgin/Johnston St. http://bikramyogafitzroy.com.au/

Drinks & Nightlife

Great for a Spanish wine in the courtyard, a beer at the bar or also a restaurant/dining room with Spanish food. http://www.robertburnshotel.com.au/
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Robert Burns Hotel
376 Smith Street
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great for a Spanish wine in the courtyard, a beer at the bar or also a restaurant/dining room with Spanish food. http://www.robertburnshotel.com.au/
Cool inner-city pub with outdoor seating and a rooftop bar. Gets crazy on Fri/Sat night. Reasonably priced, spacious, creatively decorated. http://www.thecarlton.com.au/
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Carlton Club
193 Bourke St
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cool inner-city pub with outdoor seating and a rooftop bar. Gets crazy on Fri/Sat night. Reasonably priced, spacious, creatively decorated. http://www.thecarlton.com.au/
Love this place for an inner city cocktail!! http://www.ginpalace.com.au/
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gin Palace
10 Russell Pl
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Love this place for an inner city cocktail!! http://www.ginpalace.com.au/
Live music venue (younger environment, indie music). Also has a separate dining area which is often busy so go early. http://thetoffintown.com/
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Toff In Town
252 Swanston St
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Live music venue (younger environment, indie music). Also has a separate dining area which is often busy so go early. http://thetoffintown.com/
Little rooftop cinema at top of a CBD building with it's own bar and seating. Summer program, very casual/hip, lots of stairs (you have been warned): http://rooftopcinema.com.au/
175 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston St
175 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little rooftop cinema at top of a CBD building with it's own bar and seating. Summer program, very casual/hip, lots of stairs (you have been warned): http://rooftopcinema.com.au/
Very popular, always busy bar with a modern-Thai restaurant. Hip, cool, a little overpriced but worth it. http://cookie.net.au/ Gets very noisy on Friday nights, FYI.
381 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cookie
252 Swanston St
381 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very popular, always busy bar with a modern-Thai restaurant. Hip, cool, a little overpriced but worth it. http://cookie.net.au/ Gets very noisy on Friday nights, FYI.
Coffee or drinks by the river, a gorgeous little spot under the bridge near Flinders St Station and Federation Square. http://www.riverlandbar.com/
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Riverland Bar
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coffee or drinks by the river, a gorgeous little spot under the bridge near Flinders St Station and Federation Square. http://www.riverlandbar.com/
Great local pub and live music venue. If you love rock/country/indie music, get down here! Pub food and beer garden out back. http://northcotesocialclub.com/
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Northcote Social Club
301 High St
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great local pub and live music venue. If you love rock/country/indie music, get down here! Pub food and beer garden out back. http://northcotesocialclub.com/
Nice little Bourbon bar, they also do food (I haven't tried it yet, though). http://www.kodiakclub.com.au/
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Kodiak Club
180 City Road
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice little Bourbon bar, they also do food (I haven't tried it yet, though). http://www.kodiakclub.com.au/
Awesome rooftop for a drink. I don't like the food at all and it's way too busy on a Fri/Sat night, get up there early on a weekday to get a seat. http://www.nakedforsatan.com.au/naked-in-the-sky/
366 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick St
366 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Awesome rooftop for a drink. I don't like the food at all and it's way too busy on a Fri/Sat night, get up there early on a weekday to get a seat. http://www.nakedforsatan.com.au/naked-in-the-sky/
Awesome local pub, very laid back/casual. Often live music; huge beer garden; great food (reasonably priced). Off the main road so not a tourist trap! http://www.thestandardhotel.com.au/
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Standard Hotel
293 Fitzroy St
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Awesome local pub, very laid back/casual. Often live music; huge beer garden; great food (reasonably priced). Off the main road so not a tourist trap! http://www.thestandardhotel.com.au/
Excellent cocktails! Perhaps a little expensive/exclusive so not for the faint at heart. Have a fancy drink here to start your night out: http://www.theeverleigh.com/
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Everleigh Melbourne
150-156 Gertrude St
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent cocktails! Perhaps a little expensive/exclusive so not for the faint at heart. Have a fancy drink here to start your night out: http://www.theeverleigh.com/
Great little bar, laid back, lovely service, a popular local space. Outdoor seating at rear. Also serves bar food and now offers cafe-style breakfast/brunch/lunch.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Southpaw
189 Gertrude St
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great little bar, laid back, lovely service, a popular local space. Outdoor seating at rear. Also serves bar food and now offers cafe-style breakfast/brunch/lunch.
Old local pub in Fitzroy. Great for an afternoon/evening beer. Huge pub food, perhaps a little more expensive now that they are famous (Offspring tv show) but still got it going on. Outdoor seating.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Union Club Hotel
164 Gore St
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Old local pub in Fitzroy. Great for an afternoon/evening beer. Huge pub food, perhaps a little more expensive now that they are famous (Offspring tv show) but still got it going on. Outdoor seating.
Great little spot hidden away upstairs. NOT fancy! A few choice menu items to fill you up for lunch or dinner. Mix of old-school and sometimes student crowd. Comfy, retro, cool.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hell's Kitchen
20A Centre Pl
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great little spot hidden away upstairs. NOT fancy! A few choice menu items to fill you up for lunch or dinner. Mix of old-school and sometimes student crowd. Comfy, retro, cool.
Gorgeous, popular little bar within a wine shop that also does food around one shared table or at the bar. Can be a little expensive if ordering from their cellar, so use the wine list instead.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
City Wine Shop
159 Spring St
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gorgeous, popular little bar within a wine shop that also does food around one shared table or at the bar. Can be a little expensive if ordering from their cellar, so use the wine list instead.
A lovely local bar around the corner from us, perfect for an evening drink amongst locals (off the beaten track!). http://www.markov.com.au/
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Markov
350 Drummond Street
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A lovely local bar around the corner from us, perfect for an evening drink amongst locals (off the beaten track!). http://www.markov.com.au/
Tiny little bar that makes 'grown up drinks' hidden down a city laneway. No sitting. Very cool, completely unique. https://www.facebook.com/baramericanomel
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Americano
20 Presgrave Pl
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tiny little bar that makes 'grown up drinks' hidden down a city laneway. No sitting. Very cool, completely unique. https://www.facebook.com/baramericanomel

Arts & Culture

Local independent art gallery - check what's on for openings and exhibitions: http://strangeneighbour.com/
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Strange Neighbour
395-397 Gore St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local independent art gallery - check what's on for openings and exhibitions: http://strangeneighbour.com/
Little local independent gallery, check what's on for openings and exhibitions. http://www.c3artspace.com.au/
c3 contemporary art space
1 St Heliers St
Little local independent gallery, check what's on for openings and exhibitions. http://www.c3artspace.com.au/
Major movie theatre in the CBD. Upstairs at shopping mall that has food hall, pub, etc. http://www.hoyts.com.au/cinemas/locations/melbourne_central.aspx
322 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
HOYTS
La Trobe Street
322 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Major movie theatre in the CBD. Upstairs at shopping mall that has food hall, pub, etc. http://www.hoyts.com.au/cinemas/locations/melbourne_central.aspx
Small but very nice movie theatre under the Sofitel Hotel in the city. Cheap tickets Monday. A nice, comfy escape from the hustle-bustle: http://www.palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/kino/
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kino Cinemas
45 Collins St
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small but very nice movie theatre under the Sofitel Hotel in the city. Cheap tickets Monday. A nice, comfy escape from the hustle-bustle: http://www.palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/kino/
Our major 'arts centre' - music, theatre, dance, small art exhibitions, cafe/bar, etc. See what's on: http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/
164 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arts Precinct/St Kilda Road station
164 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our major 'arts centre' - music, theatre, dance, small art exhibitions, cafe/bar, etc. See what's on: http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/
Live music venue - check what's on if you're into live rock/country/punk/indie music: http://cornerhotel.com/
131 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Corner Hotel
57 Swan St
131 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Live music venue - check what's on if you're into live rock/country/punk/indie music: http://cornerhotel.com/
Australian Centre for Moving Image - great exhibitions (some free, some paid), movie theatres and cafe/bar. http://www.acmi.net.au/
258 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
ACMI
Flinders Street
258 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Australian Centre for Moving Image - great exhibitions (some free, some paid), movie theatres and cafe/bar. http://www.acmi.net.au/
A must see! Melbourne's main art gallery, with permanent (often free) and visiting exhibitions. Lovely public space both inside and out. Cafe downstairs. Gift store. Easy to get to.
1737 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Galería Nacional de Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
1737 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A must see! Melbourne's main art gallery, with permanent (often free) and visiting exhibitions. Lovely public space both inside and out. Cafe downstairs. Gift store. Easy to get to.
Historical art, permanent free exhibitions and sometimes paid/special exhibitions in addition to this. Arts from both Eastern and Western hemispheres, ancient and modern, fine arts and decorative.
128 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Centro Ian Potter: NGV Australia
Russell Street
128 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historical art, permanent free exhibitions and sometimes paid/special exhibitions in addition to this. Arts from both Eastern and Western hemispheres, ancient and modern, fine arts and decorative.
A local, independent cinema that is very popular! Great little bar and you can take a drink into the theatre with you. Monday = discount day, cheapest in Melbourne! $6 before 4pm, $9 after.
321 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon St
321 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A local, independent cinema that is very popular! Great little bar and you can take a drink into the theatre with you. Monday = discount day, cheapest in Melbourne! $6 before 4pm, $9 after.

Essentials

A huge, central market for (great!) fresh food and souvenirs. Summer night market Weds 5-10pm with craft stalls, food, drinks, music is awesome. http://www.qvm.com.au/
957 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado de la Reina Victoria
Queen Street
957 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A huge, central market for (great!) fresh food and souvenirs. Summer night market Weds 5-10pm with craft stalls, food, drinks, music is awesome. http://www.qvm.com.au/
Another supermarket option, if you don't like Woolworths. A bit further away but different products, so worth a look if you are particular about your groceries, it might be worth the short distance.
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston St
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another supermarket option, if you don't like Woolworths. A bit further away but different products, so worth a look if you are particular about your groceries, it might be worth the short distance.
Large, major supermarket chain with everything you need at competitive prices. Groceries (cereal, fruit, vegies, frozen goods, dairy, cheese, biscuits, shampoo, package meals, etc).
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon St
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Large, major supermarket chain with everything you need at competitive prices. Groceries (cereal, fruit, vegies, frozen goods, dairy, cheese, biscuits, shampoo, package meals, etc).