Guidebook for Fitzroy
Food Scene
Great coffee in old style cafe ..... nice cakes, nice breakfast & very nice people
6 locals recommend
Sila Espresso Bar Fitzroy
189 Brunswick StGreat coffee in old style cafe ..... nice cakes, nice breakfast & very nice people
The Queen Vic Night Market is a must - operates on Wednesdays from November to March from 5pm to 10pm.
630 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market station
The Queen Vic Night Market is a must - operates on Wednesdays from November to March from 5pm to 10pm.
Fantastic and quick Greek Food 24 hours per day ..... you won't be disappointed. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StFantastic and quick Greek Food 24 hours per day ..... you won't be disappointed. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
Marios
303 Brunswick StGreat coffee and pasta. A 5 minute walk.
Great vegetarian meals again from the Hari Krishnas. Choose from a variety of offerings ..... more expensive than Crossways but still very good value. 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
7 locals recommend
Gopals Pure Vegetarian
139 Swanston StGreat vegetarian meals again from the Hari Krishnas. Choose from a variety of offerings ..... more expensive than Crossways but still very good value. 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
If you like great vegetarian meals for less than $10 try the Hari Krishna Crossways for lunch. The set menu changes every week day. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
7 locals recommend
Crossways Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant
147 Bourke StIf you like great vegetarian meals for less than $10 try the Hari Krishna Crossways for lunch. The set menu changes every week day. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneGreat coffee in the old style. Try the apple strudel.
Staring at Hoodle St and stretching to Church St are a huge number of great Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, supermarkets etc. Take tram 12 or 109 at Nicholson & Victoria and get off at Nth Rich Rail.
8 locals recommend
Tran Tran
74 Victoria StStaring at Hoodle St and stretching to Church St are a huge number of great Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, supermarkets etc. Take tram 12 or 109 at Nicholson & Victoria and get off at Nth Rich Rail.
Vegan bar and eatery with a rock‘n’roll vibe focusing on Latin-inspired food
76 locals recommend
Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StVegan bar and eatery with a rock‘n’roll vibe focusing on Latin-inspired food
Birdman Eating
238 Gertrude StreetGreat breakfast
Smith and Deli
107 Cambridge StEntirely vegan New York style deli food
Shop Ramen
329 Smith StGreat Japanese and ramen
Bustling waterfront hub across the Yarra from Flinders St Station ...... restaurants, public art and stylish retailers.
22 locals recommend
Southbank Promenade
Bustling waterfront hub across the Yarra from Flinders St Station ...... restaurants, public art and stylish retailers.
Essentials
Large supermarket ..... walk down Hanover, turn left into Brunswick then walk to Johnston St (you'll see the 7-Eleven on the corner.
105 locals recommend
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StLarge supermarket ..... walk down Hanover, turn left into Brunswick then walk to Johnston St (you'll see the 7-Eleven on the corner.
Large supermarket style pharmacy. Walk down Hanover then left into Brunswick St. About 200m along on the right.
35 locals recommend
Chemist Warehouse Southbank
250 Sturt StLarge supermarket style pharmacy. Walk down Hanover then left into Brunswick St. About 200m along on the right.
If need to attend to family or friends, The Epworth is only 1.4 km away.
Epworth Freemasons (Victoria Parade)
320 Victoria ParadeIf need to attend to family or friends, The Epworth is only 1.4 km away.
For those needing to attend to family and friends St Vincent's is less than 1 km away.
25 locals recommend
St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
41 Victoria StFor those needing to attend to family and friends St Vincent's is less than 1 km away.
Australia Post Fitzroy South LPO
54 Brunswick StCorner Brunswick & Gertrude
FoodWorks
484 Macaulay RdWalk down Hanover St to Brunswick St
Parks & Nature
A mere 100 m away. The gardens and fountains are a must see ...... have a walk in and around the Exhibition Buidings
235 locals recommend
Carlton Gardens
A mere 100 m away. The gardens and fountains are a must see ...... have a walk in and around the Exhibition Buidings
Very relaxing ..... have a look at Captain Cook's cottage. A short walk away.
227 locals recommend
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeVery relaxing ..... have a look at Captain Cook's cottage. A short walk away.
Beautiful gardens adjacent to the Shrine and arts precinct in St Kilda Rd .... tram #86 or 96 ... get off near the Art Gallery.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Beautiful gardens adjacent to the Shrine and arts precinct in St Kilda Rd .... tram #86 or 96 ... get off near the Art Gallery.
Sightseeing
A must see. Best on when all the stalls are open - Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm . The Queen Vic Night Market is a must - operates on Wednesdays from November to March from 5pm to 10pm.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetA must see. Best on when all the stalls are open - Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm . The Queen Vic Night Market is a must - operates on Wednesdays from November to March from 5pm to 10pm.
The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site completed in 1880. It is located at 9 Nicholson Street in the Carlton Gardens, flanked by Victoria, Nicholson, Carlton and Rathdowne Streets, at the north-eastern edge of the central business district. It was built to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880–81 and later hosted (in the Western annex) the opening of the first Parliament of Australia in 1901
189 locals recommend
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StThe Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site completed in 1880. It is located at 9 Nicholson Street in the Carlton Gardens, flanked by Victoria, Nicholson, Carlton and Rathdowne Streets, at the north-eastern edge of the central business district. It was built to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880–81 and later hosted (in the Western annex) the opening of the first Parliament of Australia in 1901
The historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world is located in Yarra Park a short walk from the apartment through Fitzroy Gardens. The stadium has a capacity of 100,000 people.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world is located in Yarra Park a short walk from the apartment through Fitzroy Gardens. The stadium has a capacity of 100,000 people.
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, was built as a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, was built as a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
Catch tram #96 in Nicholson or Bourke St ..... walk along the beach, walk along the piers ..... have lunch
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
Catch tram #96 in Nicholson or Bourke St ..... walk along the beach, walk along the piers ..... have lunch
Shopping
Open each Sat & Sun from 11am to 5pm. A short walk from the studio.
137 locals recommend
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StOpen each Sat & Sun from 11am to 5pm. A short walk from the studio.
Popular market serviced by trams and trains but be early - closes 12.30 pm. By train, walk or tram to Parliament Station, platform 4. Take the Lilydale train to Camberwell. On Burke walk down hill.
61 locals recommend
Camberwell Sunday Market
Market PlacePopular market serviced by trams and trains but be early - closes 12.30 pm. By train, walk or tram to Parliament Station, platform 4. Take the Lilydale train to Camberwell. On Burke walk down hill.
Open every Friday evening in summer from 6 pm. Interesting building, food and general market things. Catch a Doncaster/Kew (200 or 207) bound bus along Johston St and get off at Clarke St.
280 locals recommend
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StOpen every Friday evening in summer from 6 pm. Interesting building, food and general market things. Catch a Doncaster/Kew (200 or 207) bound bus along Johston St and get off at Clarke St.
Aunt Maggie's Fitzroy
188 Gertrude StGreat Japanese and ramen
Arts & Culture
Located across the Yarra River from Flinders St Station .... access via trams #86 & 96
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdLocated across the Yarra River from Flinders St Station .... access via trams #86 & 96
A natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StA natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building.
The Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly officially called The Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls.
288 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdThe Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly officially called The Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls.
Entertainment & Activities
Great zoo but be early. If you get a chance to go to a summer twilight evening. Take tram 96 to Elizabeth St then tram 19 to Stop 16 (Visy Park). Walk 0.6 km to the Zoo.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueGreat zoo but be early. If you get a chance to go to a summer twilight evening. Take tram 96 to Elizabeth St then tram 19 to Stop 16 (Visy Park). Walk 0.6 km to the Zoo.