Guidebook for Fitzroy
Food Scene
If you like pastries, you can't go wrong here. Get there early because there is often a long line!
142 locals recommend
Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StIf you like pastries, you can't go wrong here. Get there early because there is often a long line!
Great relaxed vibe in both the garden or inside the greenhouse.
75 locals recommend
Grub Fitzroy (grub food van)
87-89 Moor StGreat relaxed vibe in both the garden or inside the greenhouse.
Incredible ice cream - I love the dulce de leche. Can get very busy in summer!
137 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StIncredible ice cream - I love the dulce de leche. Can get very busy in summer!
A solid local pub with an iconic menu - anyone with a decent appetite should attempt the Bogan Burger (it's got steak AND schnitzel).
103 locals recommend
Napier Hotel
210 Napier StA solid local pub with an iconic menu - anyone with a decent appetite should attempt the Bogan Burger (it's got steak AND schnitzel).
It's right downstairs, doesn't get more convenient than that! Coffee is good and breakfast is very Instagrammable if that's your thing.
10 locals recommend
Bentwood Fitzroy Cafe
237 Napier StIt's right downstairs, doesn't get more convenient than that! Coffee is good and breakfast is very Instagrammable if that's your thing.
Gontran Cherrier
140 Smith StVery high levels of general French deliciousness at this bakery!
Easey's
48 Easey StYou can eat a burger between two trains on a rooftop. Why not?
Simple and damn tasty Greek food. There's no menus, you just sort of take what's on offer and leave feeling very satisfied. Melbourne has a large Greek population so it's almost traditional :)
31 locals recommend
Jim's Greek Tavern
32 Johnston StSimple and damn tasty Greek food. There's no menus, you just sort of take what's on offer and leave feeling very satisfied. Melbourne has a large Greek population so it's almost traditional :)
Shop Ramen
329 Smith StAwesome stop for quick and tasty ramen.
Great modern Thai/Vietnamese spot that caters well for vegetarian and gluten free needs. SUPER tasty!
90 locals recommend
Rice Paper Scissors
15 Hardware LnGreat modern Thai/Vietnamese spot that caters well for vegetarian and gluten free needs. SUPER tasty!
Drinks & Nightlife
A cosy little wine bar run by an awesome couple, with great local wines and a raclette that is a cheese-lover's dream come true.
10 locals recommend
Smithward
48 Smith St A cosy little wine bar run by an awesome couple, with great local wines and a raclette that is a cheese-lover's dream come true.
There is always live music on at The Workers Club. If you like pub trivia they run it on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
18 locals recommend
The Workers Club
51 Brunswick StThere is always live music on at The Workers Club. If you like pub trivia they run it on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
Shopping
This cool store is home to many independent designers. Lots of great clothing and accessories, with an emphasis on bright prints, fun jewels and something different.
Great for local gifts, cards, homewares, and non-souvenirish souvenirs.
6 locals recommend
Wilkins & Kent Furniture & Design
230 Brunswick StGreat for local gifts, cards, homewares, and non-souvenirish souvenirs.
Great treasures abound from local artists, crafters, designers and makers. Something for all budgets.
137 locals recommend
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StGreat treasures abound from local artists, crafters, designers and makers. Something for all budgets.
Lots of awesome prints and colour at this Made in Melbourne retailer, a personal favourite.
13 locals recommend
Obus
226 Gertrude StLots of awesome prints and colour at this Made in Melbourne retailer, a personal favourite.
Design A Space Retail Gallery
142 Chapel StEssentials
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StAll your supermarket requirements.
The closest laundromat - kind of grungey looking but the machines are clean and the price is right. Has a bit of local history on the walls inside to check out while you wait for your washing. They also offer a pick-up and delivery service - check their website.
16 locals recommend
My Beautiful Laundrette
153 Brunswick StThe closest laundromat - kind of grungey looking but the machines are clean and the price is right. Has a bit of local history on the walls inside to check out while you wait for your washing. They also offer a pick-up and delivery service - check their website.
It's not every day you find a working micro-diary in the 'burbs. Get your milk/yoghurt/butter fix from their little hole-in-the-wall counter.
St David Dairy
16-18 St David StIt's not every day you find a working micro-diary in the 'burbs. Get your milk/yoghurt/butter fix from their little hole-in-the-wall counter.
Woolworths Fitzroy
243 Smith StAnother supermarket with everything you might need.
7-Eleven Brunswick Street
295-297 Brunswick StA handy spot to top up your MYKI card.
Arts & Culture
There is always a great exhibition on, plus the Children's Space is AMAZING for little ones under 5.
162 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum station
There is always a great exhibition on, plus the Children's Space is AMAZING for little ones under 5.
Australia’s largest multi-arts precinct, the Convent is home to over 100 studios, two galleries, cafes, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space.
280 locals recommend
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StAustralia’s largest multi-arts precinct, the Convent is home to over 100 studios, two galleries, cafes, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space.
Entertainment & Activities
Home to plenty of interesting expos and design fairs, it's worth checking to see what's on during your stay. It's listed as a World Heritage Site, and the building itself is worth a look if you're walking into the city.
189 locals recommend
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StHome to plenty of interesting expos and design fairs, it's worth checking to see what's on during your stay. It's listed as a World Heritage Site, and the building itself is worth a look if you're walking into the city.
Getting Around
The closest tram stop to the apartment. We leave 2 MYKI cards in the apartment for your use - you may need to add some travel credit at the nearby 7-Eleven or any train station.
St David Street - Stop 15
The closest tram stop to the apartment. We leave 2 MYKI cards in the apartment for your use - you may need to add some travel credit at the nearby 7-Eleven or any train station.