Guidebook for Carlton
Food Scene
If you love cheese you are going to adore this place! These guys will match wine, gin, beers and whiskey to some amazing cheese styles from around the world. A must visit for any "foodie".
144 locals recommend
Milk the Cow Licensed Fromagerie
157 Fitzroy StIf you love cheese you are going to adore this place! These guys will match wine, gin, beers and whiskey to some amazing cheese styles from around the world. A must visit for any "foodie".
I love just walking into this store and breathing in all the smells of wonderful herbs and spices! They also have lots of other cute things to buy for your kitchen!
10 locals recommend
Gewürzhaus Herb & Spice Merchants - Carlton
342 Lygon StI love just walking into this store and breathing in all the smells of wonderful herbs and spices! They also have lots of other cute things to buy for your kitchen!
Claudine, the owner is making a name for herself for all things Italian in the sweets department. Enjoy a coffee and cake or three or four!
Biscotteria
288 Rathdowne StClaudine, the owner is making a name for herself for all things Italian in the sweets department. Enjoy a coffee and cake or three or four!
Bread, desserts, cakes, panini, pizza, chocolates and more! You can't go to Lygon Street without a visit to the famous Brunetti!
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StBread, desserts, cakes, panini, pizza, chocolates and more! You can't go to Lygon Street without a visit to the famous Brunetti!
Melbourne is known for its food scene and being located right next to La Luna owned by celebrity chef, Adrian Richards is a no brainer must visit! If you go for lunch during the week you may run into the King of Meats himself.
21 locals recommend
La Luna Bistro
320 Rathdowne StMelbourne is known for its food scene and being located right next to La Luna owned by celebrity chef, Adrian Richards is a no brainer must visit! If you go for lunch during the week you may run into the King of Meats himself.
Koko Black
335 Bourke StMy favourite chocolate in Melbourne full stop!
Walk a bit further to the other end of Rathdowne Street and you'll be rewarded with freshly made ice cream. Owner Toni has been around for many years and there's a reason for that -
she makes the best ice cream!
Yumbos
396 Rathdowne StWalk a bit further to the other end of Rathdowne Street and you'll be rewarded with freshly made ice cream. Owner Toni has been around for many years and there's a reason for that -
she makes the best ice cream!
Located in the building next door to me is the wonderfully, relaxing Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe. This is my go to for when I'm looking for a quick bite or take away that's basically a lift ride away! They have a generous breakfast serve too!
Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe
497 Rathdowne StLocated in the building next door to me is the wonderfully, relaxing Rathdowne & Reeves Cafe. This is my go to for when I'm looking for a quick bite or take away that's basically a lift ride away! They have a generous breakfast serve too!
A quirky place with lots of things to look at from Italy! Giovanni, the owner is a such a character, always makes me laugh. For fresh homemade pasta and pizza, this is my go to any night of the week!
17 locals recommend
The Last Jar
616 Elizabeth StreetA quirky place with lots of things to look at from Italy! Giovanni, the owner is a such a character, always makes me laugh. For fresh homemade pasta and pizza, this is my go to any night of the week!
I love the vibe of Tre Bicchieri and they do a great breakfast! Sit outside on a sunny day and watch the locals go by. The prices are reasonable too!
6 locals recommend
enoteca tre bicchieri
623 Rathdowne StI love the vibe of Tre Bicchieri and they do a great breakfast! Sit outside on a sunny day and watch the locals go by. The prices are reasonable too!
Let your culinary curiosity be sated. Great wine and cocktails with interesting tapas. Special food events available also.
6 locals recommend
Henry Sugar
296-298 Rathdowne StLet your culinary curiosity be sated. Great wine and cocktails with interesting tapas. Special food events available also.
Arts & Culture
Walk through an Australian Forest setting inside the museum! It's my favourite part because you're inside and outdoors at the same time.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StWalk through an Australian Forest setting inside the museum! It's my favourite part because you're inside and outdoors at the same time.
While you're checking out Federation Square, why not catch the latest in Art Exhibitions at our National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)? Get to cross off two great Melbourne points of interest in the one location!
128 locals recommend
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Russell StreetWhile you're checking out Federation Square, why not catch the latest in Art Exhibitions at our National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)? Get to cross off two great Melbourne points of interest in the one location!
Parks & Nature
If your visiting Australia and want to see our native animals all in the one location, this is the place. In an open zoo, animals are surrounded by nature and if your lucky, you can even pat a Koala or Wombat. Take along a picnic and enjoy the beautiful park setting. Plan to spend a day there it's a big place!
134 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station
If your visiting Australia and want to see our native animals all in the one location, this is the place. In an open zoo, animals are surrounded by nature and if your lucky, you can even pat a Koala or Wombat. Take along a picnic and enjoy the beautiful park setting. Plan to spend a day there it's a big place!
If you're in the CBD, hop a tram to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. It's my favourite place to take in fresh air and some serious tree therapy. There are also 2 cafes to indulge in a great coffee or cake that Melbourne is so good at!
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
If you're in the CBD, hop a tram to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. It's my favourite place to take in fresh air and some serious tree therapy. There are also 2 cafes to indulge in a great coffee or cake that Melbourne is so good at!
Shopping
Plan to have breakfast or lunch at Melbourne's iconic Queen Victoria Market. Grab fruit and vegetables or some souvenirs, you'll love discovering all sorts of treasures at the market. You can also enjoy live music on Wednesday Night Markets.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetPlan to have breakfast or lunch at Melbourne's iconic Queen Victoria Market. Grab fruit and vegetables or some souvenirs, you'll love discovering all sorts of treasures at the market. You can also enjoy live music on Wednesday Night Markets.
The best of Melbourne's designs, brands and food! It's must when visiting the city of great fashion and design!
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StThe best of Melbourne's designs, brands and food! It's must when visiting the city of great fashion and design!
A great shopping centre that leads to Melbourne Emporium. Melbourne Central Station is also here.
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetA great shopping centre that leads to Melbourne Emporium. Melbourne Central Station is also here.
Entertainment & Activities
I love watching movies from around the world from independent movie makers. Cinema Nova is a cosy, independent cinema with a diversity of movie tastes.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StI love watching movies from around the world from independent movie makers. Cinema Nova is a cosy, independent cinema with a diversity of movie tastes.
My favourite place to visit during summer! Just walk across the street and enjoy the Carlton Baths public swimming pool. They have other activities available plus live music during their peak season.
37 locals recommend
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StMy favourite place to visit during summer! Just walk across the street and enjoy the Carlton Baths public swimming pool. They have other activities available plus live music during their peak season.
Essentials
Nice and close with a great selection of essential items. Only a short walk, so you can carry back groceries with ease. Open until 10pm.
Carlton Supermarket
570 Lygon StNice and close with a great selection of essential items. Only a short walk, so you can carry back groceries with ease. Open until 10pm.
Major supermarket for the Carlton area. Plan to visit the famous Brunetti's Cafe while your in the same building. I can never resist a treat or latte from one of Melbourne's favourite Italian bakeries!
77 locals recommend
Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon StMajor supermarket for the Carlton area. Plan to visit the famous Brunetti's Cafe while your in the same building. I can never resist a treat or latte from one of Melbourne's favourite Italian bakeries!
If you're trying to sample local Australian wines, head down to Rathdowne Cellars. These guys know their wines and will help you choose the perfect bottle for any occasion.
9 locals recommend
Rathdowne Cellars
348 Rathdowne StIf you're trying to sample local Australian wines, head down to Rathdowne Cellars. These guys know their wines and will help you choose the perfect bottle for any occasion.
Getting Around
The Carlton Baths Bus Stop for routes 250 & 251 will take you in and out of the Melbourne CBD. The return trip drop off is out the front of my building. You will need a MYKI card to use public transport in Melbourne. Starter $15 packs can be purchased at Southern Cross Station and other Transit Stations. Cards can be topped up at any 7-eleven or station.
37 locals recommend
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StThe Carlton Baths Bus Stop for routes 250 & 251 will take you in and out of the Melbourne CBD. The return trip drop off is out the front of my building. You will need a MYKI card to use public transport in Melbourne. Starter $15 packs can be purchased at Southern Cross Station and other Transit Stations. Cards can be topped up at any 7-eleven or station.
Take the tram (every 6 minutes) into the city, Melbourne University or to Queen Victoria Market.
Princes St/Lygon St station
Take the tram (every 6 minutes) into the city, Melbourne University or to Queen Victoria Market.
There is a GoGet Car Share space on Rathdowne Street directly infront of my building if you'd like to rent a car. Check rates at GoGet.com.au
43 locals recommend
GoGet CarShare Pod
Kay StreetThere is a GoGet Car Share space on Rathdowne Street directly infront of my building if you'd like to rent a car. Check rates at GoGet.com.au