Guidebook for Carlton Gardens House 2
Food Scene
Always buzzing, full of vibrant Italian staff, great coffee, piadinas, pasta and salads.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DOC Espresso
326 Lygon StAlways buzzing, full of vibrant Italian staff, great coffee, piadinas, pasta and salads.
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StCakes, biscuits and tourists en masse.
If you like duck, great steak and European style dining very intimate atmosphere.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mon Ami Paris Grill
144 Nicholson StIf you like duck, great steak and European style dining very intimate atmosphere.
Very high quality asian (Malaysian) food, cool atmosphere.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Chillies
182 Brunswick StVery high quality asian (Malaysian) food, cool atmosphere.
East Imperial
323 Rathdowne StReally good yum cha, elegant dining room.
Great buzz, wholesome food-beautiful salads to take away.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alimentari Brunswick Street
251 Brunswick StGreat buzz, wholesome food-beautiful salads to take away.
Sushi Link
Authentic, casual, Japanese food including sushi.
Casual French brasserie. Lovely food and staff.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bon Ap' Petit Bistro
193 Brunswick StCasual French brasserie. Lovely food and staff.
You can't go wrong here! Food is always good—excellent beer garden and vibe, easy 5-minute walk from the house.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Standard Hotel
293 Fitzroy StYou can't go wrong here! Food is always good—excellent beer garden and vibe, easy 5-minute walk from the house.
Bring a trolley or hire one; you'll want to fill it. The food hall is terrific. Curds and Whey for cheese, The Chicken Pantry for poultry and The Borek Shop for yummy Gozlome and Turkish food.
957 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de la Reina Victoria
Queen StreetBring a trolley or hire one; you'll want to fill it. The food hall is terrific. Curds and Whey for cheese, The Chicken Pantry for poultry and The Borek Shop for yummy Gozlome and Turkish food.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing museum, good cafe. Great place to entertain kids or adults. Also perfect place to go for a long walk if it's raining outside.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Melbourne
11 Nicholson StAmazing museum, good cafe. Great place to entertain kids or adults. Also perfect place to go for a long walk if it's raining outside.
Lovely opportunity for kids to mingle with farm animals. Also Australia's no 1 farmers market held here 2nd Saturday of the month 8-1pm
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granja Infantil de Collingwood
18 St Heliers StLovely opportunity for kids to mingle with farm animals. Also Australia's no 1 farmers market held here 2nd Saturday of the month 8-1pm
Keep[ an eye on their special events.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeKeep[ an eye on their special events.
Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery for 0-5y/olds. Fabulous spot to relax and read the paper (dads) whilst little ones play.
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Melbourne
11 Nicholson StPauline Gandel Children's Gallery for 0-5y/olds. Fabulous spot to relax and read the paper (dads) whilst little ones play.
Arts & Culture
Art house movies, now has 8 screens and small bar.
321 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StArt house movies, now has 8 screens and small bar.
Everything Else
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StFitness, swimming etc..
Lovely gallery specializing in early Australian, European and Russian art. Well worth dropping in for a chat with Bridget who's very generous with her vast knowledge and hospitality.
Bridget McDonnell Gallery
130 Faraday StLovely gallery specializing in early Australian, European and Russian art. Well worth dropping in for a chat with Bridget who's very generous with her vast knowledge and hospitality.
No phones anywhere... excellent place to relax!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ofuroya the japanese bath house
59 Cromwell StNo phones anywhere... excellent place to relax!
Essentials
Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon StOpen from 7.00 till 12.00 midnight.
7am to midnight open. Shop online for delivery.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston St7am to midnight open. Shop online for delivery.
Mecca Cosmetica Carlton
356 Lygon StQuality skincare and makeup.
Play Brow and Lash Bar
Waxing, threading, eyelash tints....you know what I mean.
Bunnings Collingwood
179-201 Victoria ParadeYou know why. Nearby, open late and plenty to keep your DIY juices flowing.
Shopping
Terrific bookshop, open late. Staff have read everything and are happy to make recommendations.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StTerrific bookshop, open late. Staff have read everything and are happy to make recommendations.
French Bikini
Great service from knowledgeable staff. Beautiful lingerie and sleepwear.
Love It Longer
High end recycled boutique. Limited opening hours, but well worth a visit.
My favourite Op Shop. Always interesting getting a bit pricey but still terrific.
Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop - Fitzroy
433 Brunswick StMy favourite Op Shop. Always interesting getting a bit pricey but still terrific.
Drinks & Nightlife
New glass bar overlooking the park and city skyline. Get in early to avoid a queue.
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StNew glass bar overlooking the park and city skyline. Get in early to avoid a queue.
Our favourite late night dinner venue. Always obliging, switched on waiters, great food and amazing wine list.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
43 Little Bourke StreetOur favourite late night dinner venue. Always obliging, switched on waiters, great food and amazing wine list.
A bit pricey but worth it if you enjoy quality food, wine and service. Great buzz too and okay for just a glass of wine.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlton Wine Room
172-174 Faraday StA bit pricey but worth it if you enjoy quality food, wine and service. Great buzz too and okay for just a glass of wine.
Reasonably priced food, bookings not necessary and quick service so great for before/after a movie.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiamo
303 Lygon StReasonably priced food, bookings not necessary and quick service so great for before/after a movie.
Beautiful, stylish and easy walking from Carlton Street
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marion
53 Gertrude StBeautiful, stylish and easy walking from Carlton Street