Guidebook for Carlton North
Food Scene
Lovely courtyard and an ever changing seasonal menu that keeps enticing us back.
30 locals recommend
Carolina
11 Nicholson StLovely courtyard and an ever changing seasonal menu that keeps enticing us back.
It has a simple but tasty range of pastries and bagles with good coffee. The rooftop is a fun place to hang out with the pot plants
18 locals recommend
Cafe BÜ Carlton North
585 Canning StIt has a simple but tasty range of pastries and bagles with good coffee. The rooftop is a fun place to hang out with the pot plants
Some of the best, most hearty burgers in town with a cheeky sense of humour on the side. Caters for carnivores, vegetarians and vegans.
56 locals recommend
The B.East
80 Lygon StSome of the best, most hearty burgers in town with a cheeky sense of humour on the side. Caters for carnivores, vegetarians and vegans.
Bread the way it ought to be. Australian bread isn't usually worth writing home about, but this French-style boulangerie is is breaking that tradition. Blessed be!
15 locals recommend
Depot De Pain
693 Rathdowne StreetBread the way it ought to be. Australian bread isn't usually worth writing home about, but this French-style boulangerie is is breaking that tradition. Blessed be!
Essentials
Princes Hill IGA
1-9 Lygon StA boutique co-working space, the Cowork Collective offer flexible coworking memberships, space hire for small scale workshops, events and photoshoots, and host public workshops and events.
The Cowork Collective
A boutique co-working space, the Cowork Collective offer flexible coworking memberships, space hire for small scale workshops, events and photoshoots, and host public workshops and events.
Brunswick Betta Health
30 Sydney RdBulk billing General Practice doctors
Australia Post - Carlton North LPO
607 Rathdowne StOur local post office
Formal Finish Dry Cleaners
813 Nicholson StProfessional, trustworthy drycleaning service
Condello's Shoe Repair
106 Sydney RdSkilled shoe repair shop
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe and kid-friendly playground by day, neighbourhood bar at night. Has the best vermouth we've ever sampled, hands down.
Green Park Playground
1 Station StreetCafe and kid-friendly playground by day, neighbourhood bar at night. Has the best vermouth we've ever sampled, hands down.
Our local happens to be everyone else's favourite pub. Famous for its craft and independant beer list, it serves up classic pub food with a side of Aussie Rules football on the telly.
39 locals recommend
Great Northern Hotel
644 Rathdowne StOur local happens to be everyone else's favourite pub. Famous for its craft and independant beer list, it serves up classic pub food with a side of Aussie Rules football on the telly.
Howler
7-11 Dawson StGreat local music venue for hip hop and rock
Sightseeing
A great place to sample Australian-Italian culture, from the overwhelming pastry counter at Brunelli's, to the latest art-house flick at Nova cinema. This is also the home of Melbourne's favourite independent bookstore, Readings.
270 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetA great place to sample Australian-Italian culture, from the overwhelming pastry counter at Brunelli's, to the latest art-house flick at Nova cinema. This is also the home of Melbourne's favourite independent bookstore, Readings.
One of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions of the 19th century, the Exhibition Building was then the site of Australia's first Federal Parliament. Now it's a gorgeous location for expos and wedding photos.
11 locals recommend
Exhibition Building station
One of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions of the 19th century, the Exhibition Building was then the site of Australia's first Federal Parliament. Now it's a gorgeous location for expos and wedding photos.
Arts & Culture
Learn Melbourne's story, get deep into local Aboriginal culture or wander in the urban forest.
162 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum station
Learn Melbourne's story, get deep into local Aboriginal culture or wander in the urban forest.
All the things you'd usually expect from a local library, along with a local area reference section, work spaces, photocopying and printing facilities.
9 locals recommend
Carlton Library
667 Rathdowne StAll the things you'd usually expect from a local library, along with a local area reference section, work spaces, photocopying and printing facilities.
Independent theatre famous for fostering local talent at an affordable price
21 locals recommend
La Mama Theatre
205 Faraday StIndependent theatre famous for fostering local talent at an affordable price
Parks & Nature
Easily accessible from our place via the Capital City Trail, Merri creek is a tree shaded delight to walk along
60 locals recommend
Merri Creek
Easily accessible from our place via the Capital City Trail, Merri creek is a tree shaded delight to walk along
An extensive reserve of grassland and native bush in the middle of the city
168 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar RoadAn extensive reserve of grassland and native bush in the middle of the city
Lovely green lawns for team sports, encircled by a running track with public exercise stations. The stadium within is home to the Carlton Football Club.
121 locals recommend
Princes Park
200-590 Bowen CresLovely green lawns for team sports, encircled by a running track with public exercise stations. The stadium within is home to the Carlton Football Club.
A shared bicycle-walking trail that loops the city, following the path of a retired railway line. It passes along tree-lined rivers and creeks, public parks, water-side restaurants and bars
21 locals recommend
Capital City Trail
A shared bicycle-walking trail that loops the city, following the path of a retired railway line. It passes along tree-lined rivers and creeks, public parks, water-side restaurants and bars
Entertainment & Activities
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StOutdoor 25m public swimming pool and fitness centre
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StOur favourite local cinema. Good films, great choc tops.