Guidebook for Carlton
Food Scene
Because this little gem is basically on your doorstep! And it serves delicious and creative brekkies and yummy coffees.
9 locals recommend
Le Miel Et La Lune
330 Cardigan StBecause this little gem is basically on your doorstep! And it serves delicious and creative brekkies and yummy coffees.
We have tried some pretty amazing gelato in Italy and Argentina, but this little gem a block away from home is hands down THE BEST! It's made fresh every day from whatever's seasonal and it is so worth the extra calories.
63 locals recommend
Pidapipó
299 Lygon StWe have tried some pretty amazing gelato in Italy and Argentina, but this little gem a block away from home is hands down THE BEST! It's made fresh every day from whatever's seasonal and it is so worth the extra calories.
Vincent the Dog
348 Drummond StreetOur favourite local coffee shop. Hands down.
Even if you hate sweets (who are you!?) you should check out the beautiful cafe and scene at Brunetti.
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StEven if you hate sweets (who are you!?) you should check out the beautiful cafe and scene at Brunetti.
There's a lot of Italian food on Lygon Street, but this is our absolute favourite. Authentic, fresh. uncomplicated. Perfect date night. Perfect any night really!
36 locals recommend
DOC Espresso
326 Lygon StThere's a lot of Italian food on Lygon Street, but this is our absolute favourite. Authentic, fresh. uncomplicated. Perfect date night. Perfect any night really!
Not only is the store itself stunning and worth a look, the baked goods are out of this world! Go early for the best choice.
90 locals recommend
Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StNot only is the store itself stunning and worth a look, the baked goods are out of this world! Go early for the best choice.
If you get some delicious baked goods at Baker D Chirrico next door, you should do yourself a favour and get a flat white here. It will get you going!
26 locals recommend
Market Lane Coffee - Carlton
176 Faraday StIf you get some delicious baked goods at Baker D Chirrico next door, you should do yourself a favour and get a flat white here. It will get you going!
This is our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. First stop when we come home. Hot tip: it's open from 11am so going for a late lunch may reduce the 1 hour+ waiting times. No reservations, but delicious cocktails downstairs.
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnThis is our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. First stop when we come home. Hot tip: it's open from 11am so going for a late lunch may reduce the 1 hour+ waiting times. No reservations, but delicious cocktails downstairs.
Essentials
This is a full grocery store and one block away from home. Can't go wrong getting your essentials here.
77 locals recommend
Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon StThis is a full grocery store and one block away from home. Can't go wrong getting your essentials here.
The Queen Vic market is worth seeing for it's place in history. Even better, you can do your grocery shop here with a selection of the finest butchers, fishmongers and produce in Melbourne. For a mid-shopping snack try to Borek, great coffee and many dips from the delis!
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetThe Queen Vic market is worth seeing for it's place in history. Even better, you can do your grocery shop here with a selection of the finest butchers, fishmongers and produce in Melbourne. For a mid-shopping snack try to Borek, great coffee and many dips from the delis!
Drinks & Nightlife
Carlton + wine = winning combination. Enjoy some Aussie wines while you're down under!
27 locals recommend
Carlton Wine Room
172-174 Faraday StCarlton + wine = winning combination. Enjoy some Aussie wines while you're down under!
Voted #22 in the world's best 50 bars. It's a speakeasy so you will have to find it ;) Well worth the trek up stairs...
78 locals recommend
Black Pearl
304 Brunswick StVoted #22 in the world's best 50 bars. It's a speakeasy so you will have to find it ;) Well worth the trek up stairs...
The Everleigh Melbourne
150-156 Gertrude StWho doesn't like a well-mixed cocktail?
Parks & Nature
Great park nearby to stretch your legs, check out historical University of Melbourne or jog off some of the extra calories
32 locals recommend
Princes Park station
Great park nearby to stretch your legs, check out historical University of Melbourne or jog off some of the extra calories
Enjoy getting lost in the Botanic Gardens, or run Melbourne's signature run "The Tan" 4km track around the park.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Enjoy getting lost in the Botanic Gardens, or run Melbourne's signature run "The Tan" 4km track around the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Best art-house cinema in town where you can bring a glass of wine in with you. Catch a film in your mother tongue or try to learn Australian.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StBest art-house cinema in town where you can bring a glass of wine in with you. Catch a film in your mother tongue or try to learn Australian.
Arts & Culture
A fabulous gallery with wonderful national and international exhibitions.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdA fabulous gallery with wonderful national and international exhibitions.
Shopping
Stroll Chapel Street to explore all of Melbourne's best designers
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Stroll Chapel Street to explore all of Melbourne's best designers
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetLess mainstream shopping with loads of great cafes and bars