Guidebook for Fitzroy
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Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StGreat food and family oriented location.
You've never tasted Ice Cream Until you've experienced this!!! Expect a QUEUE!!!!!! LOL
137 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StYou've never tasted Ice Cream Until you've experienced this!!! Expect a QUEUE!!!!!! LOL
Opened in 1987 - twenty-five years of fantastic service and no-stress browsing. They stock everything that matters!!!
27 locals recommend
The Brunswick Street Bookstore
305 Brunswick StOpened in 1987 - twenty-five years of fantastic service and no-stress browsing. They stock everything that matters!!!
Melbourne's sweetest smelling store attracts customers from far and wide. Renowned for its extensive skincare, fragrance and beauty products, laden with lotions, potions and life’s little luxuries.
9 locals recommend
Kleins Perfumery Brand Only (Online & Wholesale)
Melbourne's sweetest smelling store attracts customers from far and wide. Renowned for its extensive skincare, fragrance and beauty products, laden with lotions, potions and life’s little luxuries.
Heading Out Hair & Beauty
225 Brunswick StOne of Melbourne's Premiere hair salons with top notch stylists!
Hares & Hyenas
79 – 81 Fitzroy StreetMelbourne's queer and alternative bookshop, café and performance venue.
Their mission is to provide the freakiest underground books, magazines, films & comix!!!
Polyester Books
330 Brunswick StreetTheir mission is to provide the freakiest underground books, magazines, films & comix!!!
Babka Bakery Cafe is a Melbourne institution and one of the busiest spots on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. It is a place where brunch lasts just about all day. Meals are influenced by Russian fair!
65 locals recommend
Babka
358 Brunswick StBabka Bakery Cafe is a Melbourne institution and one of the busiest spots on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. It is a place where brunch lasts just about all day. Meals are influenced by Russian fair!
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is a state-of-the-art facility purpose-built for the preservation, exhibition and promotion of Victorian, Australian and International screen content.
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetThe Australian Centre for the Moving Image is a state-of-the-art facility purpose-built for the preservation, exhibition and promotion of Victorian, Australian and International screen content.
The Visitor Center is underground and is well equipped with ALL the information you could ever need!
9 locals recommend
Melbourne Visitor Centre
The Visitor Center is underground and is well equipped with ALL the information you could ever need!
The Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre & 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 & briefly officially called The Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls.
NGV Australia houses the Australian part of the art collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). There are over 20,000 Australian artworks, including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography
128 locals recommend
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Russell StreetNGV Australia houses the Australian part of the art collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). There are over 20,000 Australian artworks, including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography
Koorie Heritage Trust
Swanston StreetDelve into Australia's aboriginal history!
The Wharf is home to the Polly Woodside Barque, the now restored cargo vessel launched in 1885.
41 locals recommend
Polly Woodside
21 S Wharf PromenadeThe Wharf is home to the Polly Woodside Barque, the now restored cargo vessel launched in 1885.
Enormous rotating observation wheel with 360-degree views & glass-enclosed cabins for up to 20.
262 locals recommend
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayEnormous rotating observation wheel with 360-degree views & glass-enclosed cabins for up to 20.
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayGold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
Great Ocean Road Tour
208 Swanston StSee one of the world's greatest wonders!
Better than the zoo! Healesville Sanctuary is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals. It is located at Healesville in rural Victoria, Australia, and breeds native animals.
272 locals recommend
Healesville Sanctuary
Better than the zoo! Healesville Sanctuary is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals. It is located at Healesville in rural Victoria, Australia, and breeds native animals.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne are internationally renowned botanical gardens located near the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on the south bank of the Yarra River.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne are internationally renowned botanical gardens located near the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on the south bank of the Yarra River.
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all who served.
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all who served.
Discover the Library’s unique history and explore our constantly changing, world-class exhibitions. Use tools & guides to search the amazing historical collections of more than two million books!
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StDiscover the Library’s unique history and explore our constantly changing, world-class exhibitions. Use tools & guides to search the amazing historical collections of more than two million books!
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories ...
79 locals recommend
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders StreetSt Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories ...
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is Melbourne’s leading contemporary art gallery, and the distinctive rust-red building has become a city icon.
90 locals recommend
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
111 Sturt StAustralian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is Melbourne’s leading contemporary art gallery, and the distinctive rust-red building has become a city icon.
Food Scene
If you're a caffeine junkie, you'll find all the greatest coffees here!
9 locals recommend
Jasper Coffee
267 Brunswick StIf you're a caffeine junkie, you'll find all the greatest coffees here!
The Fitz is a Melbourne institution in the heart of Brunswick Street Fitzroy.
19 locals recommend
The Fitz Cafe & Rooftop
347 Brunswick StThe Fitz is a Melbourne institution in the heart of Brunswick Street Fitzroy.
Atomica Coffee has evolved from one of Melbourne's original coffee houses into one of the premier coffee roasters in Australia, known for delicious blends.
16 locals recommend
Elektra Caffe
268 Brunswick StAtomica Coffee has evolved from one of Melbourne's original coffee houses into one of the premier coffee roasters in Australia, known for delicious blends.
Cool spot with comfy couches and a rooftop courtyard bar, plus pizza, DJs and live bands.
61 locals recommend
Bimbo
376 Brunswick StreetCool spot with comfy couches and a rooftop courtyard bar, plus pizza, DJs and live bands.
Koko Black's dream is to create something special. The idea that chocolate can inspire, ignite connections with chocolate’s deep sensory pleasure and personality.
36 locals recommend
Koko Black
335 Bourke StKoko Black's dream is to create something special. The idea that chocolate can inspire, ignite connections with chocolate’s deep sensory pleasure and personality.
‘The Vertue of the Coffee Drink’ are a micro coffee roaster, café, kitchen and retailer. Being passionate about coffee, they source premium green coffee beans and roast to perfection.
20 locals recommend
Vertue Coffee Roasters
8 Raffa Pl‘The Vertue of the Coffee Drink’ are a micro coffee roaster, café, kitchen and retailer. Being passionate about coffee, they source premium green coffee beans and roast to perfection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StThe most popular vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne!
Libation is a small bohemian hang-out located on funky Brunswick Street. The cosy venue provides a cool place to hang out and chill-out.
Libation
302 Brunswick StLibation is a small bohemian hang-out located on funky Brunswick Street. The cosy venue provides a cool place to hang out and chill-out.
Stalwart bar with comfy sofas, bright windows and pavement beer garden, featuring local art and DJs.
66 locals recommend
Blackcat Fitzroy
252 Brunswick StStalwart bar with comfy sofas, bright windows and pavement beer garden, featuring local art and DJs.
The Ludlow Bar & Dining Room at Southbank features a riverside barbecue and bar, cocktail lounge and restaurant on the banks of the Yarra. The contemporary design incorporates raw steel, stone etc
33 locals recommend
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
6 Riverside QuayThe Ludlow Bar & Dining Room at Southbank features a riverside barbecue and bar, cocktail lounge and restaurant on the banks of the Yarra. The contemporary design incorporates raw steel, stone etc
Formerly The Aylesbury, this venue has been revamped as Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop. Bomba is a Spanish workers bar where the simple and affordable tapas menu is designed to share.
207 locals recommend
Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetFormerly The Aylesbury, this venue has been revamped as Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop. Bomba is a Spanish workers bar where the simple and affordable tapas menu is designed to share.
Shopping
Trampoline Gelato
381 Brunswick StreetDelicious Gelato Ice Cream at our door!
"In the popularity stakes, Polly takes the crown, being the clear winner in 2016's People Choice Award" - TImeout
Polly is one of Melbourne’s first cocktail bars on Brunswick Street.
26 locals recommend
Polly Bar
401 Brunswick St"In the popularity stakes, Polly takes the crown, being the clear winner in 2016's People Choice Award" - TImeout
Polly is one of Melbourne’s first cocktail bars on Brunswick Street.
Like the chocolaterias of Spain, San Churro is the place where friends can come together to share, celebrate & indulge!
San Churro
Like the chocolaterias of Spain, San Churro is the place where friends can come together to share, celebrate & indulge!
Casa Iberica Deli is a family run Spanish, Portugese and Latin American deli established in 1975.
17 locals recommend
Casa Iberica Deli
25 Johnston StCasa Iberica Deli is a family run Spanish, Portugese and Latin American deli established in 1975.
Shop Australia's largest range of loose leaf tea, herbal tisanes and teaware for an incredible sensory experience.
7 locals recommend
T2 Tea
340 Brunswick StShop Australia's largest range of loose leaf tea, herbal tisanes and teaware for an incredible sensory experience.
Queen Victoria Market is the heart and soul of Melbourne. Eat, shop, explore and discover your way through our iconic food halls and heritage Sheds where the banter is as fresh as the produce.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetQueen Victoria Market is the heart and soul of Melbourne. Eat, shop, explore and discover your way through our iconic food halls and heritage Sheds where the banter is as fresh as the produce.
A mini city of shopping, dining and entertainment on the banks of the Yarra River, the Crown Entertainment Complex takes up two whole city blocks. Shoppers come to browse luxury labels ....
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StA mini city of shopping, dining and entertainment on the banks of the Yarra River, the Crown Entertainment Complex takes up two whole city blocks. Shoppers come to browse luxury labels ....
Stroll along leafy Lygon Street and discover Little Italy – the place where Melbourne's famous cafe culture was born.
270 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetStroll along leafy Lygon Street and discover Little Italy – the place where Melbourne's famous cafe culture was born.
Sightseeing
Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building. It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building. It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall.
Just a short walk over the bridge from Flinders Street Station, our Sunday Market is a much-loved weekly event, with the relaxed feel of a regional craft market.
288 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdJust a short walk over the bridge from Flinders Street Station, our Sunday Market is a much-loved weekly event, with the relaxed feel of a regional craft market.
Set against the iconic backdrop of St Kilda Beach, our vibrant makers’ market features over 150 unique stalls of hand crafted artwork, wood products, jewellery, accessories and new foodie zone.
107 locals recommend
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The EsplanadeSet against the iconic backdrop of St Kilda Beach, our vibrant makers’ market features over 150 unique stalls of hand crafted artwork, wood products, jewellery, accessories and new foodie zone.
The Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc. is an Australian history museum located in Melbourne's Chinatown. The Museum was established in 1985 with a charter to present the history of Australians.
17 locals recommend
Museum of Chinese Australian History
22 Cohen PlThe Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc. is an Australian history museum located in Melbourne's Chinatown. The Museum was established in 1985 with a charter to present the history of Australians.
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum on Russell Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard, and is located next to the old City Police Watch House.
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StThe Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum on Russell Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard, and is located next to the old City Police Watch House.
See penguins, koalas and kangaroos on a day trip to Phillip Island, Melbourne's wildlife wonderland and holiday island.
41 locals recommend
Phillip Island
See penguins, koalas and kangaroos on a day trip to Phillip Island, Melbourne's wildlife wonderland and holiday island.
The City Circle tram service operates within Melbourne's central business district and operates in a circular route passing major tourist attractions.
37 locals recommend
Collins St/Elizabeth St station
The City Circle tram service operates within Melbourne's central business district and operates in a circular route passing major tourist attractions.
Nowhere in the world can you find a museum that celebrates a nation's rich sporting history like the National Sports Museum at an unmatchable venue like the MCG.
16 locals recommend
Australian Sports Museum
Brunton AvenueNowhere in the world can you find a museum that celebrates a nation's rich sporting history like the National Sports Museum at an unmatchable venue like the MCG.
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
Idle the afternoon away by the bluestone cobbles at a Degraves Street or Centre Place cafe and become part of a Melbourne postcard scene.
164 locals recommend
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetIdle the afternoon away by the bluestone cobbles at a Degraves Street or Centre Place cafe and become part of a Melbourne postcard scene.
Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Located within Melbourne Park, it is the main venue for the Australian Open in tennis since 1988.
312 locals recommend
Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdRod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Located within Melbourne Park, it is the main venue for the Australian Open in tennis since 1988.
Visit Southbank, Melbourne's bustling waterfront hub, which is renowned for restaurants, public art and stylish retailers.
178 locals recommend
Southbank
Visit Southbank, Melbourne's bustling waterfront hub, which is renowned for restaurants, public art and stylish retailers.
Found floating under the Pedestrian Bridge, Southbank and accessible from stairs descending from above, Ponyfish Island is a haven for wonderers and wanderers.
163 locals recommend
Ponyfish Island
Found floating under the Pedestrian Bridge, Southbank and accessible from stairs descending from above, Ponyfish Island is a haven for wonderers and wanderers.
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and sit back and relax as your captain details the history of the Yarra and Melbourne on a gently meandering river cruise.
6 locals recommend
Melbourne River Cruises - Head Office
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and sit back and relax as your captain details the history of the Yarra and Melbourne on a gently meandering river cruise.
A visit to the historic landmark Cooks' Cottage in the beautiful heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens, is a must. Built in 1755, Cooks' Cottage is the oldest building in Australia.
56 locals recommend
Cooks' Cottage
Wellington ParadeA visit to the historic landmark Cooks' Cottage in the beautiful heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens, is a must. Built in 1755, Cooks' Cottage is the oldest building in Australia.
Birrarung Marr, on the Yarra River’s north bank next to Federation Square, is Melbourne's newest major park. Opened in 2002, it hosts events and festivals.
49 locals recommend
Birrarung Marr
Birrarung Marr, on the Yarra River’s north bank next to Federation Square, is Melbourne's newest major park. Opened in 2002, it hosts events and festivals.
Built in classic Spanish Mission style, complete with adobe colour palette, the Fitzroy Garden’s lovely Conservatory building opened in March 1930. The Conservatory exhibits five floral displays.
12 locals recommend
Conservatory
8 Whiteman StBuilt in classic Spanish Mission style, complete with adobe colour palette, the Fitzroy Garden’s lovely Conservatory building opened in March 1930. The Conservatory exhibits five floral displays.
The Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre is your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens and its various attractions, including Cooks’ Cottage.
6 locals recommend
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Wellington ParadeThe Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre is your first stop when visiting the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens and its various attractions, including Cooks’ Cottage.
From the natural environment to culture and history, Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria. The museum includes a special gallery just for children.
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StFrom the natural environment to culture and history, Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria. The museum includes a special gallery just for children.
Entertainment & Activities
The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, commonly known as the Melbourne Zoo, contains more than 320 animal species from Australia and around the world.
168 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar RoadThe Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, commonly known as the Melbourne Zoo, contains more than 320 animal species from Australia and around the world.
The Gardens have a long history of over 150 years, few other capital cities can boast such a significant garden so close to the City's centre.
227 locals recommend
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeThe Gardens have a long history of over 150 years, few other capital cities can boast such a significant garden so close to the City's centre.
Arts & Culture
Malthouse Theatre is dedicated to extending the boundaries of the performing arts, nurturing the production of contemporary Australian theatre.
64 locals recommend
Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StMalthouse Theatre is dedicated to extending the boundaries of the performing arts, nurturing the production of contemporary Australian theatre.
Known for its honeycomb exterior, the Melbourne Recital Centre combines cutting-edge architecture and stage technology with state-of-the-art acoustics.
52 locals recommend
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt StKnown for its honeycomb exterior, the Melbourne Recital Centre combines cutting-edge architecture and stage technology with state-of-the-art acoustics.
501 Swanston Street, Melbourne
For the ultimate climbing experience, get along to Hardrock in the city centre. Hire a harness and climbing shoes, and enjoy a day’s unlimited climbing.
29 locals recommend
Hardrock Climbing
8 Franklin St501 Swanston Street, Melbourne
For the ultimate climbing experience, get along to Hardrock in the city centre. Hire a harness and climbing shoes, and enjoy a day’s unlimited climbing.
The Melbourne Athenaeum is Melbourne’s oldest cultural institution, starting life as the city’s first Mechanics Institute in 1839.
12 locals recommend
Athenaeum Theatre
188 Collins StThe Melbourne Athenaeum is Melbourne’s oldest cultural institution, starting life as the city’s first Mechanics Institute in 1839.
Melbourne, known as the Kulin Nation to its traditional owners, has many galleries and museums with an Aboriginal or Indigenous focus, including the Koorie Heritage Trust.
Aboriginal Art Galleries of Australia
35 Spring StreetMelbourne, known as the Kulin Nation to its traditional owners, has many galleries and museums with an Aboriginal or Indigenous focus, including the Koorie Heritage Trust.
Lygon Court Shopping Centre
Cinema Nova is Melbourne's largest and most vibrant art-house cinema complex, screening fine new-release art-house films and selected commercial films.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StLygon Court Shopping Centre
Cinema Nova is Melbourne's largest and most vibrant art-house cinema complex, screening fine new-release art-house films and selected commercial films.
With plush, comfortable seats and seven state-of-the-art cinemas, the Kino Cinema screens local and international feature films and documentaries.
83 locals recommend
Kino Cinemas
45 Collins StWith plush, comfortable seats and seven state-of-the-art cinemas, the Kino Cinema screens local and international feature films and documentaries.
Readings has been Melbourne’s preeminent independent bookstore and retailer of music and films for over four decades - it offers an outstanding range, from cutting-edge music to Aussie literature.
74 locals recommend
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StReadings has been Melbourne’s preeminent independent bookstore and retailer of music and films for over four decades - it offers an outstanding range, from cutting-edge music to Aussie literature.