Guidebook for Fitzroy
Food Scene
Famous mostly veggie tacos and burritos that's packed with hipsters.
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Trippy Taco
234 Gertrude StFamous mostly veggie tacos and burritos that's packed with hipsters.
Neko Neko
83A Smith StThe best and cutest ramen place around.
Trendy and delicious little brunch spot that is hard to beat.
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Archie's All Day
189 Gertrude StTrendy and delicious little brunch spot that is hard to beat.
Best burgers in-town, and their's a lot of burgers in this town. Would recommend for a simple burger time.
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Huxtaburger Collingwood
106 Smith StBest burgers in-town, and their's a lot of burgers in this town. Would recommend for a simple burger time.
If you haven't tried a parma yet, get in here and pick one up for $5. It's the cheapest parma I've ever seen in the world that do eggplant and chicken.
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Foresters
64 Smith StIf you haven't tried a parma yet, get in here and pick one up for $5. It's the cheapest parma I've ever seen in the world that do eggplant and chicken.
Anada Bar & Restaurant
197 Gertrude StSwanky and delicious tapas place.
This vegetarian restaurant is in an old convent that has been converted with cafes and restaurants abound. You can go have a hang and a nap in the park on the ground or a stroll by the river. Lentil As Anything itself is a "pay-what-you-feel" restaurant that is famous in Melbourne. It's definitely worth checking out.
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Lentil As Anything, Abbotsford
3 St Heliers StThis vegetarian restaurant is in an old convent that has been converted with cafes and restaurants abound. You can go have a hang and a nap in the park on the ground or a stroll by the river. Lentil As Anything itself is a "pay-what-you-feel" restaurant that is famous in Melbourne. It's definitely worth checking out.
A famous little Japanese curry place among students that does super cheap meals and $3 stubbies of beer. Definitely budget friendly.
Don Tojo
164 Cardigan StA famous little Japanese curry place among students that does super cheap meals and $3 stubbies of beer. Definitely budget friendly.
Some of the best falafel I've ever put in my mouth. Would recommend. Head across to Edi Gardens to eat.
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Just Falafs
207 St Georges RdSome of the best falafel I've ever put in my mouth. Would recommend. Head across to Edi Gardens to eat.
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StSUPER trendy and famous gelato spot.
Shop Ramen
329 Smith StBest ramen in town. For sure.
Shawcross Pizza Joint
324 Brunswick StSuper popular New York style pizza joint.
For a super cheap and delicious Bahn Mi (Vietnamese roll), look no further. My go-to after a big night.
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N.Lee Bakery
220 Smith StFor a super cheap and delicious Bahn Mi (Vietnamese roll), look no further. My go-to after a big night.
A mix of cafe and bar with ping pong tables. Great big outdoor space that's wonderful during the day.
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Grub Fitzroy (grub food van)
87-89 Moor StA mix of cafe and bar with ping pong tables. Great big outdoor space that's wonderful during the day.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best cocktail bars in Melbourne, if not the best. Nice and hidden upstairs joint.
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The Everleigh Melbourne
150-156 Gertrude StOne of the best cocktail bars in Melbourne, if not the best. Nice and hidden upstairs joint.
A no frills solid bar that is a hit for the locals every day of the week.
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Kent St Bar
201 Smith StA no frills solid bar that is a hit for the locals every day of the week.
This venue has been around forever hosting huge funk, soul, latin, afro-jazz bands in a great venue for dancing.
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The Night Cat
137-141 Johnston StThis venue has been around forever hosting huge funk, soul, latin, afro-jazz bands in a great venue for dancing.
The Catfish
30 Gertrude StSolid little bar that's usually pretty quite during the week.
Blackcat Fitzroy
252 Brunswick StLow-key and relaxed bar that's great for an afternoon beer.
A bar, nightclub and $4 pizza joint all in one. Very trashy, very cheap pizzas.
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Bimbo
376 Brunswick StreetA bar, nightclub and $4 pizza joint all in one. Very trashy, very cheap pizzas.
Very chill and nice bar off the main hustle and bustle or smith and Brunswick. Would recommend.
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Napier Hotel
210 Napier StVery chill and nice bar off the main hustle and bustle or smith and Brunswick. Would recommend.
Union Club Hotel
164 Gore StTucked away off smith st for a big old pub feel.
The Rooks Return
201 Brunswick StVery nice and cute little bar. One of my favourites.
The Workers Club
51 Brunswick StBig pub with live music almost every night of the week.
Everything Else
You can't beat the stunning panoramic views of the city and the north side from this rooftop bar/restaurant. The tapas is cheap and delicious downstairs, but make sure you head upstairs for the views even if you're not after a drink.
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Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StYou can't beat the stunning panoramic views of the city and the north side from this rooftop bar/restaurant. The tapas is cheap and delicious downstairs, but make sure you head upstairs for the views even if you're not after a drink.
Arts & Culture
Checkout the Melbourne Museum as there's always something happening.
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Melbourne Museum station
Checkout the Melbourne Museum as there's always something happening.
The NGV is bloody great and would definitely recommend a trip down here either during the day or there are often night time events with bands, DJs etc.
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I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe NGV is bloody great and would definitely recommend a trip down here either during the day or there are often night time events with bands, DJs etc.
Essentials
A surprisingly deep supermarket/convenience store and bottle shop. It has just about everything you need at pretty good prices.
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FoodWorks
169 Gertrude StA surprisingly deep supermarket/convenience store and bottle shop. It has just about everything you need at pretty good prices.
Big Woolies. Take your pick between this and Coles across the road.
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Woolworths Fitzroy
243 Smith StBig Woolies. Take your pick between this and Coles across the road.
Coles Collingwood
172 Smith StThe other big supermarket.
Entertainment & Activities
A boardgames cafe/bar where the staff will teach you a game while you have some coffees or some drinks. It's a pretty great little place that I love.
Queen of Spades
189 Smith StA boardgames cafe/bar where the staff will teach you a game while you have some coffees or some drinks. It's a pretty great little place that I love.
Sightseeing
Melbourne University has a super old and beautiful campus that is a worth a stroll through.
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Melbourne University - Swanston St station
Melbourne University has a super old and beautiful campus that is a worth a stroll through.