Guidebook for Fitzroy
Drinks & Nightlife
A quirky bar set in an old vodka distillery. Go up the elevator for a rooftop bar & restaurant with great views of Fitzroy.
366 locals recommend
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StA quirky bar set in an old vodka distillery. Go up the elevator for a rooftop bar & restaurant with great views of Fitzroy.
Live bands, DJs, and jazz in a banging venue. Always busy, never dull. Drinks are a bit pricey, but just a short walk home.
58 locals recommend
The Night Cat
137-141 Johnston StLive bands, DJs, and jazz in a banging venue. Always busy, never dull. Drinks are a bit pricey, but just a short walk home.
The "bottle shop" (or liquor store for the Americans) located just down the street. Good selection of wine, as well as the usuals.
8 locals recommend
McCoppins - Fitzroy
165 Johnston StThe "bottle shop" (or liquor store for the Americans) located just down the street. Good selection of wine, as well as the usuals.
Food Scene
A seedy bar that's popular with locals due to gourmet $4 pizzas. Check the website for happy hour times.
61 locals recommend
Bimbo
376 Brunswick StreetA seedy bar that's popular with locals due to gourmet $4 pizzas. Check the website for happy hour times.
A Japanese mini-mart combined with the best sushi in Melbourne. A must-visit.
37 locals recommend
Hinoki Japanese Pantry
279 Smith StA Japanese mini-mart combined with the best sushi in Melbourne. A must-visit.
A quiet, tasty place for breakfast, brunch, or anytime-coffee. And you can't beat the location.
Duke Of Kerr
152 Kerr StA quiet, tasty place for breakfast, brunch, or anytime-coffee. And you can't beat the location.
$11 for fancy fish, chips and salad makes this one of the favourites for budget diners.
9 locals recommend
Hooked Fitzroy
384 Brunswick St$11 for fancy fish, chips and salad makes this one of the favourites for budget diners.
The best brunch joint in Fitzroy, but beware, you'll be lucky to get in without a wait.
87 locals recommend
Industry Beans
70-76 Rose StThe best brunch joint in Fitzroy, but beware, you'll be lucky to get in without a wait.
Famous Vietnamese bakery specialising in cheap and delicious banh mi sandwiches. A small line forms here every lunchtime.
30 locals recommend
N.Lee Bakery
220 Smith StFamous Vietnamese bakery specialising in cheap and delicious banh mi sandwiches. A small line forms here every lunchtime.
They say Jasper has some of the best coffee in Fitzroy, offering a wide selection, with lots of tasty treats.
9 locals recommend
Jasper Coffee
267 Brunswick StThey say Jasper has some of the best coffee in Fitzroy, offering a wide selection, with lots of tasty treats.
The famous Lune Croissanterie attracts brunch-goers from all over Melbourne, but for those in Fitzroy, it's our local
119 Rose St
119 Rose StreetThe famous Lune Croissanterie attracts brunch-goers from all over Melbourne, but for those in Fitzroy, it's our local
The popular gelaterie a short walk away, you won't regret getting the 1 litre tub
137 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StThe popular gelaterie a short walk away, you won't regret getting the 1 litre tub
The "Little Italy" of Melbourne, filled with Italian culture and food. Take your pick.
10 locals recommend
Lygon St station
The "Little Italy" of Melbourne, filled with Italian culture and food. Take your pick.
Amazing middle-eastern vegetarian cuisine, always busy, affordable and delicious
100 locals recommend
Moroccan Soup Bar
47-51 St Georges RdAmazing middle-eastern vegetarian cuisine, always busy, affordable and delicious
Essentials
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StNearest supermarket for food and groceries
St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
41 Victoria StNearest hospital and emergency department
The Integrated Medical Centre
460 Brunswick StLocal doctors' practice, good service and minimal wait times
Open late, budget-friendly, with very fast, efficient machines.
16 locals recommend
My Beautiful Laundrette
153 Brunswick StOpen late, budget-friendly, with very fast, efficient machines.
Nearby post office, open Monday through Fridays, and Saturday mornings.
32 locals recommend
Australia Post
371-385 Gore StNearby post office, open Monday through Fridays, and Saturday mornings.
Patel's Pharmacy
445 Brunswick StOur local community pharmacy
Parks & Nature
A quiet little park between Fitzroy and the city, for nature pitstops, and tactical naps.
124 locals recommend
East Melbourne
A quiet little park between Fitzroy and the city, for nature pitstops, and tactical naps.
A short walk from home, along Brunswick St, it's a nice place to rest or read a book on a calm day.
Atherton Reserve
Napier StreetA short walk from home, along Brunswick St, it's a nice place to rest or read a book on a calm day.
Shopping
The iconic Fitzroy creator's market, open every weekend.
137 locals recommend
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StThe iconic Fitzroy creator's market, open every weekend.
Open the 3rd Saturday of every month, this community market hosts handmade arts and crafts, used goods, vintage finds, and tasty food stalls.
7 locals recommend
Fitzroy Market
87 Rose StOpen the 3rd Saturday of every month, this community market hosts handmade arts and crafts, used goods, vintage finds, and tasty food stalls.
Entertainment & Activities
An old staple of Carlton, this cinema specialises in independent films.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StAn old staple of Carlton, this cinema specialises in independent films.
The Mystery Rooms - Escape Room Melbourne
303 Napier StAn immersive escape room experience right down the street.
Red Triangle Snooker Room
110 Argyle StLate night smokey-room billiards, perfect for a relaxed night out.
Getting Around
Nearest tram stop, 3 minutes from home, 12 minutes to the city. Take the No. 11 tram which travels down Collins St.
6 locals recommend
Johnston St/Brunswick St station
Nearest tram stop, 3 minutes from home, 12 minutes to the city. Take the No. 11 tram which travels down Collins St.