Guidebook for Fitzroy
Arts & Culture
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StArchitectural marvel with fascinating exhibitions
Sightseeing
Beautiful domed historical building! must see! Great gardens too - The Flower & garden show is on here every March http://melbflowershow.com.au/
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Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StBeautiful domed historical building! must see! Great gardens too - The Flower & garden show is on here every March http://melbflowershow.com.au/
Penguins! they're up the very far end in amongst all the rocks - don't get locked in late at night! gets windy so take a coat
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St Kilda Pier Kiosk
Pier RoadPenguins! they're up the very far end in amongst all the rocks - don't get locked in late at night! gets windy so take a coat
All the Asian restaurants you could ever ask for! and some great little shops. Lots of cheap eats ...especially down some of the lane ways. Did someone say dumplings?!
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Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnAll the Asian restaurants you could ever ask for! and some great little shops. Lots of cheap eats ...especially down some of the lane ways. Did someone say dumplings?!
Entertainment & Activities
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetBiggest cinema screen in town, 3D
Barefoot bowling anyone? A great relaxed bowls club with cheap bar & good space for group gatherings
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Fitzroy Victoria Bowling & Sports Club
578 Brunswick StBarefoot bowling anyone? A great relaxed bowls club with cheap bar & good space for group gatherings
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StIndependent cinema showing big & little films.
Drinks & Nightlife
Polly Bar
401 Brunswick StGreat cocktails, beautiful decor, friendly bar staff
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StGreat vodka bar with cheap Pintxos to eat ($1-$2!)
The funnest bar in Melbourne - exotic decor, crazy drinks & dancefloor & lots of entertainment
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The LuWOW
212 Little Collins StreetThe funnest bar in Melbourne - exotic decor, crazy drinks & dancefloor & lots of entertainment
It's a gem of a pub - great meals & recently rated in top 25 pubs of Melbourne
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The Gem Bar and Dining
289 Wellington StIt's a gem of a pub - great meals & recently rated in top 25 pubs of Melbourne
Late night bar offering live music and performances, and art gallery
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Bar Open
317 Brunswick StLate night bar offering live music and performances, and art gallery
Right in the thick of it - sit out front in the sun & bask in all that is Fitzroy or see a band later on. They have weekend markets too.
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Evelyn Hotel
351 Brunswick StRight in the thick of it - sit out front in the sun & bask in all that is Fitzroy or see a band later on. They have weekend markets too.
Black Pearl
304 Brunswick StGreat cocktail bar
Blackcat Fitzroy
252 Brunswick StSuper cool cafe - a Fitzroy institution! Coffee & booze
Cherry
68 Little Collins StMelbourne's favourite rock 'n roll bar. Bands & classic rock music.
The Rum Diary Bar
334 Brunswick StGood times & good drinks
Upstairs bar & nightclub - various nights - check local free street mag "Beat" for upcoming events.
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Glamorama Nightclub
393 Brunswick StreetUpstairs bar & nightclub - various nights - check local free street mag "Beat" for upcoming events.
All the ciders! very suave upstairs bar too.
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Saint Charlie Bar, Cafe & Functions
All the ciders! very suave upstairs bar too.
Yah Yah's
99 Smith Stbands, booze, basics ...2am bands - great late nights
Food Scene
Cheapest pizzas in town $4! nice outdoor bar & rooftop bar courtyard upstairs.
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Bimbo
376 Brunswick StreetCheapest pizzas in town $4! nice outdoor bar & rooftop bar courtyard upstairs.
The Fox Hotel
351 Wellington StBest (& heartiest) pub meals in town
Cheap & tasty asian food - the curry laksa is the best!
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Viet Rose Vietnamese Restaurant
363 Brunswick StCheap & tasty asian food - the curry laksa is the best!
Rustica
402 Brunswick Stgreat coffee & food
Great Vegetarian & vegan food with small courtyard out back - can get busy though!
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Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StGreat Vegetarian & vegan food with small courtyard out back - can get busy though!
Yong Green Food
421 Brunswick StAmazing vegan, vegetarian & rawfood restaurant
One of Melbourne's most iconic places to indulge in coffee, cake, gelato & now lunches - delicious! a very popular destination. One of my favourite places!
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Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StOne of Melbourne's most iconic places to indulge in coffee, cake, gelato & now lunches - delicious! a very popular destination. One of my favourite places!
Great burgers & beers - sit out front & watch the world go by, the Vodka marshmallow shake is to die for!
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Brother Burger and The Marvellous Brew
413 Brunswick StreetGreat burgers & beers - sit out front & watch the world go by, the Vodka marshmallow shake is to die for!
Cheap pizza by the slice $2.50 per slice, kebabs with a friendly smile & open really late on party nights.
Lamb on Brunswick Street
314 Brunswick StCheap pizza by the slice $2.50 per slice, kebabs with a friendly smile & open really late on party nights.
You can see it from the front door - on the next corner. Great coffee & kind food - some vegetarian, free range & quality ingredients. Highly recommend the mini carrot cakes ..& the Portugese tarts are to die for!! NOM! oh & they have a ice little courtyard out the back or you can sit out front & watch the Fitzroy hip walk by. Closes at about 4pm.
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Grace
76 Rose StYou can see it from the front door - on the next corner. Great coffee & kind food - some vegetarian, free range & quality ingredients. Highly recommend the mini carrot cakes ..& the Portugese tarts are to die for!! NOM! oh & they have a ice little courtyard out the back or you can sit out front & watch the Fitzroy hip walk by. Closes at about 4pm.
It's a Melbourne institution - old fashioned Italian cafe with homestyle cooking - I recommend the spaghetti and the watermelon granitas ...and the homestyle deserts! oh and the coffee!
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Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneIt's a Melbourne institution - old fashioned Italian cafe with homestyle cooking - I recommend the spaghetti and the watermelon granitas ...and the homestyle deserts! oh and the coffee!
Great pancakes and drinks till late at night - using organic ingredients - pure indulgence!
They also have 24hr stores in Doncaster and Malvern
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The Pancake Parlour
120-200 Rosamond RdGreat pancakes and drinks till late at night - using organic ingredients - pure indulgence!
They also have 24hr stores in Doncaster and Malvern
Fina's 2
339 Brunswick StGreat vegan Asian food & vegan cakes! The family that run it are lovely too!
Naughty but nice food - great burgers & fries & no animals harmed in the process!
Lord of The Fries - Fitzroy
383 Brunswick StNaughty but nice food - great burgers & fries & no animals harmed in the process!
Madame K's Vegetarian
367 Brunswick StVegetarian restaurant
Shopping
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StLots of beautiful handmade treasures
Cheap discount store for all those odds & sods you may need - there's also Best Mart at 276 Smith St which is bigger but it won't show up on map
Hot Potatoes Super $2 Shop
208 Smith StCheap discount store for all those odds & sods you may need - there's also Best Mart at 276 Smith St which is bigger but it won't show up on map
Polyester Records
387 Brunswick StCd's, Vinyl, & tix to local gigs.
lots of bargains - many various stalls selling all sorts - look it up on Facebook for upcoming dates
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Fitzroy Market
87 Rose Stlots of bargains - many various stalls selling all sorts - look it up on Facebook for upcoming dates
Great eclectic store selling vintage & collectable clothes & accessories
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Yesteryear Vintage Clothing
331 Brunswick StGreat eclectic store selling vintage & collectable clothes & accessories
Essentials
Basic cheap laundrette - with cafes nearby
On the way in to the city via tram
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My Beautiful Laundrette
153 Brunswick StBasic cheap laundrette - with cafes nearby
On the way in to the city via tram
Eco friendly laundrette with free wifi & cafe http://www.soap-bar.com.au/
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Soap Bar Launderette
63 Elgin StEco friendly laundrette with free wifi & cafe http://www.soap-bar.com.au/
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StBiggest local supermarket just up the street
IGA Fitzroy
424-428 Brunswick StLocal boutique supermarket with liquor store
Large outdoor swimming pool (heated in winter) with kids splash pool & Gym
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Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeLarge outdoor swimming pool (heated in winter) with kids splash pool & Gym
Emergency? call 000 or if you are sick or have an accident go straight to St Vincent's Hospital emergency
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St Vincent's Private Hospital
41 Victoria ParadeEmergency? call 000 or if you are sick or have an accident go straight to St Vincent's Hospital emergency
Closest travel agent - just at the end of the street. Will help with all your flight bookings etc.
Flight Centre Fitzroy
Closest travel agent - just at the end of the street. Will help with all your flight bookings etc.
Australia Post
371-385 Gore StMain post office for the area.
Patel's Pharmacy
445 Brunswick StThe closest pharmacy/chemist - just around the corner
Fitzroy Cellars
409 Brunswick StClosest local bottle'o for all your alcoholic requirements. Beer, wine and spirits.