Guidebook for Fitzroy
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The hallowed grounds of the MCG showcases both Aussie rules football (AFL) and cricket. This is Australia's greatest sports stadium. A 20-30 minute walk or grab the tram to the bottom of Brunswick St.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe hallowed grounds of the MCG showcases both Aussie rules football (AFL) and cricket. This is Australia's greatest sports stadium. A 20-30 minute walk or grab the tram to the bottom of Brunswick St.
The main railway station in the CBD. Get to anywhere in Melbourne via train from here. Catch the 112 Tram from Brunsiwck and get off on Collins Street to get here.
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Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetThe main railway station in the CBD. Get to anywhere in Melbourne via train from here. Catch the 112 Tram from Brunsiwck and get off on Collins Street to get here.
Whether tanning or Swimming, Fitzroy pool provides for both past times! Just a 400 m walk straight up your street. 5 bucks entry. Don't forget your sunscreen.
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Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeWhether tanning or Swimming, Fitzroy pool provides for both past times! Just a 400 m walk straight up your street. 5 bucks entry. Don't forget your sunscreen.
Etihad stadium at Docklands. Melbourne's second home of Australian Rules Football (AFL). The 86 tram on Smith Street will take you all the way to the stadium.
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Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StEtihad stadium at Docklands. Melbourne's second home of Australian Rules Football (AFL). The 86 tram on Smith Street will take you all the way to the stadium.
Essentials
Coles Supermarket. All your grocery needs just a few hundred metres walk. Reusable green backs are located in the kitchen :)
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Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StColes Supermarket. All your grocery needs just a few hundred metres walk. Reusable green backs are located in the kitchen :)
165 Johnston St
165 Johnston StreetBottle Shop! All your take away alcoholic needs just around the corner.
Sightseeing
Carlton Gardens
Park & Gardens. Trees, grass and all that green goodness.
Park & Gardens. Trees, grass and all that green goodness.
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Fitzroy Gardens lekeplass
Wellington ParadePark & Gardens. Trees, grass and all that green goodness.
Food Scene
Backstreet Eating. Great coffee, breakfast and friendly service just metres from your door. This is as convenient as it gets.. grab takeaways and be back in bed within a few minutes :)
152 Kerr St
152 Kerr StreetBackstreet Eating. Great coffee, breakfast and friendly service just metres from your door. This is as convenient as it gets.. grab takeaways and be back in bed within a few minutes :)
Mario's - An institution for coffee in Fitzroy. This place has been serving up quality coffee since the 80's and as such laid witness to the ever-changing commercial fabric of Brunswick Street.
303 Brunswick St
Mario's - An institution for coffee in Fitzroy. This place has been serving up quality coffee since the 80's and as such laid witness to the ever-changing commercial fabric of Brunswick Street.
Veggie Bar - A Fitzroy institution. Cheapish, casual vego restaurant. Loud, busy, average service (from my experience).. but the food is good :)
380 Brunswick St
380 Brunswick StreetVeggie Bar - A Fitzroy institution. Cheapish, casual vego restaurant. Loud, busy, average service (from my experience).. but the food is good :)
Madame K's Vegetarian Cafe. A Highly rated Vegetarian restaurant. Appears somewhat less commercial than Veggie Bar and I would expect the food to be better. On my 'to try' list next time I am in town
367 Brunswick St
Madame K's Vegetarian Cafe. A Highly rated Vegetarian restaurant. Appears somewhat less commercial than Veggie Bar and I would expect the food to be better. On my 'to try' list next time I am in town
ICI Cafe. This little gem is just metres from your door and the perfect place for a morning coffee. The side street position on a sun drenched day is bliss. Great coffee.
359 Napier St
359 Napier StreetICI Cafe. This little gem is just metres from your door and the perfect place for a morning coffee. The side street position on a sun drenched day is bliss. Great coffee.
Gelato Messina's. I'm stoked Sydney's famous gelato has landed in Fitzroy. Probably the best ice cream in the world.
237 Smith St
Gelato Messina's. I'm stoked Sydney's famous gelato has landed in Fitzroy. Probably the best ice cream in the world.
Auction Rooms Cafe/Restaurant. Beaut breaky spot. Venture here if you want to escape Fitzroy for a morning.
103 Errol St
Auction Rooms Cafe/Restaurant. Beaut breaky spot. Venture here if you want to escape Fitzroy for a morning.
De Clieu Cafe. One of my favourite cafe's in the area. Great coffee, food and a simple, clean design. Grab the paper with an espresso and soak it up.
187 Gertrude St
187 Gertrude StreetDe Clieu Cafe. One of my favourite cafe's in the area. Great coffee, food and a simple, clean design. Grab the paper with an espresso and soak it up.
Cutler & Co. Fine dining set amongst a refurbished metalworks factory. Artful food combined with a clever design and décor.
55 Gertrude St
55 Gertrude StreetCutler & Co. Fine dining set amongst a refurbished metalworks factory. Artful food combined with a clever design and décor.
Brother Burger. Amazing burgers, retro-diner decor, good tunes and lots of craft beers. I'm a big fan of this joint.
413 Brunswick St
Brother Burger. Amazing burgers, retro-diner decor, good tunes and lots of craft beers. I'm a big fan of this joint.
Huxtaburger - Hot beef & Cold beer. Perfect on your way home from the footy, or a night out.
106 Smith St
Huxtaburger - Hot beef & Cold beer. Perfect on your way home from the footy, or a night out.
Grace Cafe - Amazing coffee hidden just off the main drag. Frequently regarded as one of the best cafe's in Fitzroy. Expect it to be busy on Market days however.
76 Rose St
76 Rose StreetGrace Cafe - Amazing coffee hidden just off the main drag. Frequently regarded as one of the best cafe's in Fitzroy. Expect it to be busy on Market days however.
Martha Rays - Quaint, character filled cafe offering great sandwiches, breaky and consistently good coffee. Conveniently located near the laundromat.
85 Brunswick St
85 State Route 45Martha Rays - Quaint, character filled cafe offering great sandwiches, breaky and consistently good coffee. Conveniently located near the laundromat.
Hell of The North. Relaxed atmosphere combined with a euro-bistro menu, craft beers and an eclectic wine list of euro flavours. Doubles as a bar.
135 Greeves St
Hell of The North. Relaxed atmosphere combined with a euro-bistro menu, craft beers and an eclectic wine list of euro flavours. Doubles as a bar.
Mon Ami Restaurant. Quaint little French restaurant. Romantic. Perfect date night, especially if you like duck.
144 Nicholson St
Mon Ami Restaurant. Quaint little French restaurant. Romantic. Perfect date night, especially if you like duck.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rainbow Hotel. Great quiet local pub off the main drag. 140 Years old and features a leafy beer garden with a pool table. My local. Highly recommended for a quiet bevy.
27 St David Street
Rainbow Hotel. Great quiet local pub off the main drag. 140 Years old and features a leafy beer garden with a pool table. My local. Highly recommended for a quiet bevy.
Naked For Saturn. Amazing roof top bar with cracking views over Fitzroy and it's surrounds. Get in early to jag a table on Thursdays and Fridays. Gets very busy!
285 Brunswick St
Naked For Saturn. Amazing roof top bar with cracking views over Fitzroy and it's surrounds. Get in early to jag a table on Thursdays and Fridays. Gets very busy!
Rum Diary Bar. Quaint little rum cocktail bar. Not cheap but a sweet little themed bar none the less. Great place to start your night.
334 Brunswick St
Rum Diary Bar. Quaint little rum cocktail bar. Not cheap but a sweet little themed bar none the less. Great place to start your night.
Bimbo's (Bar/nightclub). Get your dance on to an eclectic mix of music late at night. Then.. stumble home. Much fun to be had here.. the music varies greatly though depending on the night.
376 Brunswick St
Bimbo's (Bar/nightclub). Get your dance on to an eclectic mix of music late at night. Then.. stumble home. Much fun to be had here.. the music varies greatly though depending on the night.
Black Pearl Bar. A suave, low key cocktail lounge. Great vibe throughout the week. Expect to be four deep at the bar on weekends though.
304 Brunswick St
Black Pearl Bar. A suave, low key cocktail lounge. Great vibe throughout the week. Expect to be four deep at the bar on weekends though.
Panama Dining and Bar (Lvl 3) - Head up the nondescript stairwell to find this funky, loft style bar. Perfect spot for date-night or a few cheeky wines with friends. Views of the neighbourhood a bonus
231 Smith St
Panama Dining and Bar (Lvl 3) - Head up the nondescript stairwell to find this funky, loft style bar. Perfect spot for date-night or a few cheeky wines with friends. Views of the neighbourhood a bonus
Shopping
371 Gore St
371 Gore StreetPost Office
My Beautiful Laundrette. Laundromat with a cafe next door. Use the clothes dryers here if you are in urgent need but I do provide a washing machine and drying rack within the apartment for your use.
151 Brunswick St
My Beautiful Laundrette. Laundromat with a cafe next door. Use the clothes dryers here if you are in urgent need but I do provide a washing machine and drying rack within the apartment for your use.
Arts & Culture
404 George St
404 George StreetCentre for Contemporary Photography
200 Gertrude St
200 Gertrude StreetGertrude Contemporary Art Gallery
Rose Street Artists' Market - Sat/Sun 11-5 Based loosely on the DUMBO Collective in Brooklyn, NYC, these markets showcase handmade crafts from over 70 artists in a space formally used as a junk yard.
60 Rose St
60 Rose StreetRose Street Artists' Market - Sat/Sun 11-5 Based loosely on the DUMBO Collective in Brooklyn, NYC, these markets showcase handmade crafts from over 70 artists in a space formally used as a junk yard.
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum + IMAX Cinema