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Outdoor solar-heated swimming pool that's only 300 metres from our front door. Perfect for warm summer days!
37 locals recommend
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StOutdoor solar-heated swimming pool that's only 300 metres from our front door. Perfect for warm summer days!
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StFantastic local cinema, showing independent and foreign films.
Great spot to pick up local art, fashion, homewares and design. Only open on Saturday and Sunday.
137 locals recommend
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StGreat spot to pick up local art, fashion, homewares and design. Only open on Saturday and Sunday.
Our favourite bakery! Located right next to Market Lane Coffee. The sourdough is heavenly and the pastries are superb!
90 locals recommend
Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StOur favourite bakery! Located right next to Market Lane Coffee. The sourdough is heavenly and the pastries are superb!
Food Scene
Small Victories
617 Rathdowne StOur favourite local cafe! Great brunch and coffee.
The best Italian on Lygon Street! Two locations just around the corner from one and other – just choose between pizza or pasta.
36 locals recommend
DOC Espresso
326 Lygon StThe best Italian on Lygon Street! Two locations just around the corner from one and other – just choose between pizza or pasta.
The best Italian on Lygon Street! Two locations just around the corner from one and other – just choose between pizza or pasta.
118 locals recommend
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar
295 Drummond StThe best Italian on Lygon Street! Two locations just around the corner from one and other – just choose between pizza or pasta.
Head up the lift to Naked in the Sky. Great views back towards the city. Excellent drinks & Spanish food!
366 locals recommend
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StHead up the lift to Naked in the Sky. Great views back towards the city. Excellent drinks & Spanish food!
Bimbo
376 Brunswick Street$4.00 pizzas, fun atmosphere and cool rooftop beer garden.
Beautiful and authentic pizza and gnocchi. Very affordable too! Just off Lygon Street.
34 locals recommend
Gemma Simply Italian
183 Elgin StBeautiful and authentic pizza and gnocchi. Very affordable too! Just off Lygon Street.
Our favourite pub! A good place to sample craft beers with over 100 different options on the menu. Fantastic pub meals with a sociable and cosy atmosphere, as well as a great beer garden.
33 locals recommend
The Rainbow Hotel
27 Saint David StreetOur favourite pub! A good place to sample craft beers with over 100 different options on the menu. Fantastic pub meals with a sociable and cosy atmosphere, as well as a great beer garden.
Possibly the best burgers ever, amazing range of hot sauces and good milkshakes.
10 locals recommend
The Local Burger Co
114 Bayswater RdPossibly the best burgers ever, amazing range of hot sauces and good milkshakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StBest vegetarian & vegan eats in town!
Gerald's Bar
386 Rathdowne StGreat spot for a glass of wine!
Shopping
Market Lane Coffee - Carlton
176 Faraday StOur hole-in-the-wall coffee spot.