Guidebook for Northcote
Food Scene
Great local that serves amazing breakfasts, and makes the best bread! Best Hot Cross Buns in Melbourne!!!!
79 locals recommend
Dench Cafe
109 Scotchmer StGreat local that serves amazing breakfasts, and makes the best bread! Best Hot Cross Buns in Melbourne!!!!
Danny's Burgers
360 St Georges RdTraditional style dinner serving "Melbourne's best hamburgers".
Growers Espresso
334 St Georges RdFuel your caffeine addiction here.
The Denn Restaurant
113 High StGreat selection of choices all day, or just drop in for a drink.
Not uncommon to see a line out the front - hub for locals and tourists alike.
61 locals recommend
Pope Joan
77-79 Nicholson StreetNot uncommon to see a line out the front - hub for locals and tourists alike.
All day breakfast, amazing bread, and good coffee - perfect for brunch or some take home treats.
65 locals recommend
Babka
358 Brunswick StAll day breakfast, amazing bread, and good coffee - perfect for brunch or some take home treats.
Enjoy a meal, hire a boat, or walk along the Yarra - you will feel miles from the city in this historic Boat House and Tea Gardens.
106 locals recommend
Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
Fairfield Park DriveEnjoy a meal, hire a boat, or walk along the Yarra - you will feel miles from the city in this historic Boat House and Tea Gardens.
Estelle
243-245 High StAmazing dining within walking distance - make sure you book ahead.
Pinotta
32 Best StShort tram ride or walk to some great Italian fare.
Short stroll - visit the web site to see what is on offer. Italian food.
30 locals recommend
Supermaxi
305 St Georges RdShort stroll - visit the web site to see what is on offer. Italian food.
Moroccan Soup Bar
47-51 St Georges RdPopular spot and a local icon.
Settle in for a long lazy lunch or dinner - you will need to book. Amazing foor and wine - try the matched wine experience (make sure you arrive hungry).
46 locals recommend
Saint Crispin
300 Smith StSettle in for a long lazy lunch or dinner - you will need to book. Amazing foor and wine - try the matched wine experience (make sure you arrive hungry).
Just a short stroll from Malula you will find this little local cafe. Some of our guests have explored this one and love it - great for coffee, breakfast or lunch. A hidden spot for the locals.
Mary Miller
55-63 Nicholson StJust a short stroll from Malula you will find this little local cafe. Some of our guests have explored this one and love it - great for coffee, breakfast or lunch. A hidden spot for the locals.
Three stores in Carlton - great pizza, pasta and also a deli for some great treats to cook at home.
118 locals recommend
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar
295 Drummond StThree stores in Carlton - great pizza, pasta and also a deli for some great treats to cook at home.
Coffee, cakes, all day dining - right in the heart of Lygon Street
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StCoffee, cakes, all day dining - right in the heart of Lygon Street
Amazing bread, cakes, rolls, quiches and other baked goods. Just off Lygon Street in Carlton.
90 locals recommend
Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StAmazing bread, cakes, rolls, quiches and other baked goods. Just off Lygon Street in Carlton.
Shopping
Plenty of shops, cafes and bars. Experience the vibrant heart of Fitzroy North.
18 locals recommend
Brunswick St station
Plenty of shops, cafes and bars. Experience the vibrant heart of Fitzroy North.
Great selection of shops and places to eat and drink. Worth exploring.
8 locals recommend
High St station
Great selection of shops and places to eat and drink. Worth exploring.
Great selection of stores, local and international. Everything you need. Close to Bourke Street Mall and right in the heart of the city.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StGreat selection of stores, local and international. Everything you need. Close to Bourke Street Mall and right in the heart of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
The original Westgarth Cinema has been restored and offers a great selection of movies.
166 locals recommend
Palace Westgarth Cinemas
89 High StThe original Westgarth Cinema has been restored and offers a great selection of movies.
Great selection of movies - mainstream and alternative. Really nice cinema in the heart of Carlton.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StGreat selection of movies - mainstream and alternative. Really nice cinema in the heart of Carlton.
Want to experience the fun of one of the few remaining drive-ins, then this is only a short drive away. Check the web site for session times - and find out if the food trucks will be in attendance. It is a great fun way to see a movie!
39 locals recommend
Village Cinemas Coburg Drive-In
155 Newlands RdWant to experience the fun of one of the few remaining drive-ins, then this is only a short drive away. Check the web site for session times - and find out if the food trucks will be in attendance. It is a great fun way to see a movie!
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetImax cinema - right next to the Melbourne Museum.
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StCheck web site for session details
Drinks & Nightlife
Great venue for live music. Sit in the bar, have a meal or check out a band.
155 locals recommend
Northcote Social Club
301 High StGreat venue for live music. Sit in the bar, have a meal or check out a band.
Just a short walk up the hill in High Street. Meals, drinks, beer garden.
13 locals recommend
Peacock Inn Hotel
210 High StJust a short walk up the hill in High Street. Meals, drinks, beer garden.
The Provincial Hotel
299 Brunswick StMeals all day, and a great roof top bar.
Parks & Nature
Run or walk this wonderful park. You can run or cycle there along the City Trail bike path.
121 locals recommend
Princes Park
200-590 Bowen CresRun or walk this wonderful park. You can run or cycle there along the City Trail bike path.
Great day out for all ages. In the summer they host Zoo Twilights - check out the web site for tickets.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueGreat day out for all ages. In the summer they host Zoo Twilights - check out the web site for tickets.
Everything Else
A working farm in the heart of inner city Melbourne. There are places to eat, animals to see and plenty of fresh air and open spaces. Tucked away and worth a visit.
181 locals recommend
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StA working farm in the heart of inner city Melbourne. There are places to eat, animals to see and plenty of fresh air and open spaces. Tucked away and worth a visit.
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StSwimming pool with plenty of lounges, gym, basketball court.
Essentials
Great supermarket, including bakery, deli and bottle shop. You will find a pharmacy, dry cleaners, post office and a selection of cafes in the immediate area.
130 locals recommend
Piedimonte's Supermarket & Liquor, North Fitzroy
49A Best StGreat supermarket, including bakery, deli and bottle shop. You will find a pharmacy, dry cleaners, post office and a selection of cafes in the immediate area.
BP
269-273 St Georges RdClosest petrol station - just down the road.
Australia Post - Fitzroy North LPO
155 Scotchmer StClosest Australia Post outlet