Guidebook for Carlton
Food Scene
Tasty burgers from a rooftop carriage. Easey's is the second in the series of hip hop building, designed by Zvi Belling, the same architect who designed as the Hive. Free voucher to Easey's is included in your stay. http://easeys.com.au
53 locals recommend
Easey's
48 Easey StTasty burgers from a rooftop carriage. Easey's is the second in the series of hip hop building, designed by Zvi Belling, the same architect who designed as the Hive. Free voucher to Easey's is included in your stay. http://easeys.com.au
Cafe Lua
169 Elgin StExcellent place for brunch! Try the banana and fig milkshake! http://cafelua.com
Well known for their tasty Italian pizzas! Located on Drummond Street http://docgroup.net
118 locals recommend
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar
295 Drummond StWell known for their tasty Italian pizzas! Located on Drummond Street http://docgroup.net
Well known for their tasty Italian pasta. Located on Lygon Street. http://docgroup.net
36 locals recommend
DOC Espresso
326 Lygon StWell known for their tasty Italian pasta. Located on Lygon Street. http://docgroup.net
Whatever the weather, this place will be packed with people salivating for Pidapipo gelato! They also serve warm Nuttella straight from the tap! http://pidapipo.com.au
63 locals recommend
Pidapipó
299 Lygon StWhatever the weather, this place will be packed with people salivating for Pidapipo gelato! They also serve warm Nuttella straight from the tap! http://pidapipo.com.au
If you want Italian fine dining experience, don't go past Masani's. Family run restaurant that's been around for over 20 years. If you want a place to go for a special occasion, this is it. http://www.masani.com.au
Masani Italian Dining & Terrace
315 Drummond StreetIf you want Italian fine dining experience, don't go past Masani's. Family run restaurant that's been around for over 20 years. If you want a place to go for a special occasion, this is it. http://www.masani.com.au
Delicious Ethiopian food. Famous for its Sunday afternoon jam sessions. http://thehorncafe.com.au
10 locals recommend
The Horn African Cafe & Restaurant
20 Johnston StDelicious Ethiopian food. Famous for its Sunday afternoon jam sessions. http://thehorncafe.com.au
Abla's
109 Elgin StTasty Lebanese cuisine. http://www.ablas.com.au
Jim's Greek Tavern
32 Johnston StBest Greek food around.
misschu - Melbourne CBD
297 Exhibition StDelicious rice paper rolls. https://www.misschu.com
One of my favourite bakery's in Melbourne with the most delicious selection of freshly baked bread and pastries. Definitely try the red onion, chive and cheese bread! https://www.facebook.com/A-Treat-of-France-135396593176546/
6 locals recommend
A Treat of France (Carlton North)
765 Nicholson StOne of my favourite bakery's in Melbourne with the most delicious selection of freshly baked bread and pastries. Definitely try the red onion, chive and cheese bread! https://www.facebook.com/A-Treat-of-France-135396593176546/
Huge selection of sweets, treats and cakes, this place is packed most of the time! http://brunetti.com.au
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StHuge selection of sweets, treats and cakes, this place is packed most of the time! http://brunetti.com.au
Lambs on Lygon St
98-100 Lygon StWhen you need that late night souvlaki, this is the place!
Jimmy Watson's is arguably one of Australia's first bars and has maintained its prestige and charm. Serving traditional European food with an excellent selection of wines and beers. Round the corner down Jimmy Watson's lane is also a hidden gem of a bar Wolf's lair. http://jimmywatsons.com
15 locals recommend
Jimmy Watson's
333 Lygon StJimmy Watson's is arguably one of Australia's first bars and has maintained its prestige and charm. Serving traditional European food with an excellent selection of wines and beers. Round the corner down Jimmy Watson's lane is also a hidden gem of a bar Wolf's lair. http://jimmywatsons.com
Your opportunity to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and meats straight from the farm. 1st Saturday of every month at the Carlton Primary School http://www.mfm.com.au/markets/carlton-primary-school
Carlton Farmers Market
60 Lee StreetYour opportunity to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and meats straight from the farm. 1st Saturday of every month at the Carlton Primary School http://www.mfm.com.au/markets/carlton-primary-school
One of our faves! Delicious, fresh and excellent value Italian pizza and pasta. $10 take away pizza. If you're lucky you can also catch the owner crooning some tunes in the evening! Take away or eat in.
The Olive Jar
One of our faves! Delicious, fresh and excellent value Italian pizza and pasta. $10 take away pizza. If you're lucky you can also catch the owner crooning some tunes in the evening! Take away or eat in.
Excellent coffee and brunch tucked away in a lane way behind the Shell service station on corner of Lygon and Elgin, where only those in the know can find it!
20 locals recommend
Vertue Coffee Roasters
8 Raffa PlExcellent coffee and brunch tucked away in a lane way behind the Shell service station on corner of Lygon and Elgin, where only those in the know can find it!
Excellent authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, Lion the owner will look after you (also makes a great coffee and babycino (with extra marshmellows!)
Okra Sri Lankan Cuisine
Excellent authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, Lion the owner will look after you (also makes a great coffee and babycino (with extra marshmellows!)
Every weekend this place is packed with Brazilians which is how we know this place serves such authentic delicious Brazilian food. If you're lucky they'll have some live music playing over summer.
Bossa Nova Café | Brazilian Restaurant
Every weekend this place is packed with Brazilians which is how we know this place serves such authentic delicious Brazilian food. If you're lucky they'll have some live music playing over summer.
The freshest and best sushi and sashimi dons around! Order ahead cause they can get super busy!
Sushi Ten
178 Rathdowne StThe freshest and best sushi and sashimi dons around! Order ahead cause they can get super busy!
THAI 29 RESTAURANT (CARLTON)
Excellent thai food just down the road!
Socially and environmentally sustainable, this is a great place for a coffee, lunch or a relaxed but cool Northside dinner.
Fenton Farmhouse
Socially and environmentally sustainable, this is a great place for a coffee, lunch or a relaxed but cool Northside dinner.
Capitano Carlton
421 Rathdowne StVery trendy pizza place which is always bustling!
Entertainment & Activities
Great selection of the latest independent films. http://www.cinemanova.com.au
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StGreat selection of the latest independent films. http://www.cinemanova.com.au
Perfect place to see the latest 3D film! https://imaxmelbourne.com.au
315 locals recommend
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetPerfect place to see the latest 3D film! https://imaxmelbourne.com.au
Contemporary and classic films. The venue for many cultural film festivals in Melbourne, including the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival in May every year which was co-founded by one of your hosts, Evelyn Tadros (www.hraff.org.au). For more info about ACMI, see: http://acmi.net.au
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetContemporary and classic films. The venue for many cultural film festivals in Melbourne, including the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival in May every year which was co-founded by one of your hosts, Evelyn Tadros (www.hraff.org.au). For more info about ACMI, see: http://acmi.net.au
Beautiful outdoor 25 metre pool with gym and sporting facilities. http://www.carltonbaths.ymca.org.au
37 locals recommend
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StBeautiful outdoor 25 metre pool with gym and sporting facilities. http://www.carltonbaths.ymca.org.au
If you want to go on a safari and check out Melbourne's open range zoo, visit Werribee. During the summer, there is live African music every weekend. http://www.zoo.org.au/werribee
161 locals recommend
Werribee Open Range Zoo
K RoadIf you want to go on a safari and check out Melbourne's open range zoo, visit Werribee. During the summer, there is live African music every weekend. http://www.zoo.org.au/werribee
A great place to take kids, Scienceworks makes science fun with a planetarium, a lightning room and a rooms full of interesting science tidbits.
103 locals recommend
Scienceworks
2 Booker StA great place to take kids, Scienceworks makes science fun with a planetarium, a lightning room and a rooms full of interesting science tidbits.
If you want a 50 m outdoor pool, then Fitzroy pools are the place to go. Also has gym and sporting facilities. http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Services/Yarra-Leisure/Fitzroy-Swimming-Pool/
99 locals recommend
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeIf you want a 50 m outdoor pool, then Fitzroy pools are the place to go. Also has gym and sporting facilities. http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Services/Yarra-Leisure/Fitzroy-Swimming-Pool/
The venue for the Australian Open and big international concerts. http://www.rodlaverarena.com.au
175 locals recommend
Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Park station
The venue for the Australian Open and big international concerts. http://www.rodlaverarena.com.au
Melbourne's premier sporting stadium. Cricket in the summer, Aussie Rules (Australian football) for the rest. Also home to National Sports Museum. Close to Richmond Station. http://www.mcg.org.au
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueMelbourne's premier sporting stadium. Cricket in the summer, Aussie Rules (Australian football) for the rest. Also home to National Sports Museum. Close to Richmond Station. http://www.mcg.org.au
If you want to relax, take a relaxing traditional Japanese bath and then enjoy green tea afterwards.
17 locals recommend
Ofuroya the japanese bath house
59 Cromwell StIf you want to relax, take a relaxing traditional Japanese bath and then enjoy green tea afterwards.
Where kids (and adults) can get right up to farm animals. There is also a farmers market every second Saturday of every month as well as a delicious cafe. http://www.farm.org.au
181 locals recommend
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StWhere kids (and adults) can get right up to farm animals. There is also a farmers market every second Saturday of every month as well as a delicious cafe. http://www.farm.org.au
Abbotsford Convent is a great place to visit. There are cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries, events, markets and festivals. Even better, take your bike and you can ride along the Yarra trail from there. http://abbotsfordconvent.com.au/
280 locals recommend
Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StAbbotsford Convent is a great place to visit. There are cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries, events, markets and festivals. Even better, take your bike and you can ride along the Yarra trail from there. http://abbotsfordconvent.com.au/
Saabai Saabai Thai Massage. I go to this place regularly after I feel neck and shoulder pain from sitting in front of the computer too much. It's the best and cheapest Thai massage just round the corner.
Saabai Saabai Thai Massage
Saabai Saabai Thai Massage. I go to this place regularly after I feel neck and shoulder pain from sitting in front of the computer too much. It's the best and cheapest Thai massage just round the corner.
Get amongst the animals at Melbourne Zoo. During the summer, there is live music at twilight.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueGet amongst the animals at Melbourne Zoo. During the summer, there is live music at twilight.
The Motley Bauhaus
You'll never know what you're going to get at this bohemian bar and arts space
Shopping
One of the best bookshops in Melbourne. https://www.readings.com.au/carlton
74 locals recommend
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StOne of the best bookshops in Melbourne. https://www.readings.com.au/carlton
eimai
176 Elgin StreetStylish designer clothes. http://www.eimaiclothing.com.au
Melbourne's famous food and clothes market. During the summer on Wednesday's, there is a night market that goes till late. http://www.qvm.com.au
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetMelbourne's famous food and clothes market. During the summer on Wednesday's, there is a night market that goes till late. http://www.qvm.com.au
Known as the soul of Melbourne, if you're looking for new and second hand records, this is the place to go. http://www.northsiderecords.com.au
12 locals recommend
Northside Records
236 Gertrude StKnown as the soul of Melbourne, if you're looking for new and second hand records, this is the place to go. http://www.northsiderecords.com.au
A market designed for local artists to sell their art and designs, ranging from jewellery, pottery, clothes to homewares and collectables. Every Saturday and Sunday. http://www.rosestmarket.com.au
137 locals recommend
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StA market designed for local artists to sell their art and designs, ranging from jewellery, pottery, clothes to homewares and collectables. Every Saturday and Sunday. http://www.rosestmarket.com.au
Drinks & Nightlife
The Astor
418 Lygon StreetExcellent bar and fine dining dinner menu. http://www.theastorcarlton.com.au
This is one of our favourite places to dine and have a drink! Just tell the bartender what type of flavours you like, and the bartender will make you something salivating! The food is absolutely delicious too!
73 locals recommend
Gerald's Bar
386 Rathdowne StThis is one of our favourite places to dine and have a drink! Just tell the bartender what type of flavours you like, and the bartender will make you something salivating! The food is absolutely delicious too!
If you love jazz, this is the place for you. Live jazz most nights and if you're lucky, you'll get to see Zvi Belling or his sister Fem Belling or his dad Howard Belling doing their thing!
22 locals recommend
Paris Cat Jazz Club
6 Goldie PlIf you love jazz, this is the place for you. Live jazz most nights and if you're lucky, you'll get to see Zvi Belling or his sister Fem Belling or his dad Howard Belling doing their thing!
Another great live music venue but also for having a few drinks on a Sunday afternoon.
139 locals recommend
Howler
7-11 Dawson StAnother great live music venue but also for having a few drinks on a Sunday afternoon.
The Night Cat
137-141 Johnston StLive music on almost every night - come here if you want to dance!
Live music, DJ's, hip hop, dancehall, generally packed on a Friday and Saturday night.
17 locals recommend
Laundry Bar
50 Johnston StLive music, DJ's, hip hop, dancehall, generally packed on a Friday and Saturday night.
Bar Open
317 Brunswick StLive music most days
Brother bar of Longhorn Saloon, you'll find smoked meats and craft beers. http://www.lebonton.com.au
85 locals recommend
Le Bon Ton
51 Gipps StBrother bar of Longhorn Saloon, you'll find smoked meats and craft beers. http://www.lebonton.com.au
Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall
100 Gipps StCool open space with the best in craft beers.
One of the only bars on Lygon street open late. https://www.facebook.com/CYCMelbs/
6 locals recommend
Carlton Yacht Club
298 Lygon StOne of the only bars on Lygon street open late. https://www.facebook.com/CYCMelbs/
THE CURTIN
29 Lygon StLive music on almost every night http://www.johncurtinhotel.com
Another great bar with live music almost every night. http://evelynhotel.com.au
23 locals recommend
Evelyn Hotel
351 Brunswick StAnother great bar with live music almost every night. http://evelynhotel.com.au
Melbourne's world famous jazz club. https://www.bennettslane.com
21 locals recommend
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club
25 Bennetts LaneMelbourne's world famous jazz club. https://www.bennettslane.com
Sister venue to the Blue Note in New York, this newly opened jazz club has bought the International greats to Melbourne. http://www.birdsbasement.com
17 locals recommend
Bird's Basement
11 Singers LnSister venue to the Blue Note in New York, this newly opened jazz club has bought the International greats to Melbourne. http://www.birdsbasement.com
Serving French Senegalese food and playing live African music most nights. http://www.baroussou.com.au
52 locals recommend
Bar Oussou
653 Sydney RdServing French Senegalese food and playing live African music most nights. http://www.baroussou.com.au
If you want good ol' Australian pub food, then walk to Dan O'Connell's. Their burgers are bloody good! http://www.thedan.com.au
6 locals recommend
Dan O'Connell Hotel
225 Canning StIf you want good ol' Australian pub food, then walk to Dan O'Connell's. Their burgers are bloody good! http://www.thedan.com.au
Carlton Wine Room
172-174 Faraday StTrendy food and wine. http://thecarltonwineroom.com.au
Arts & Culture
Excellent year-round exhibitions on natural and cultural history. https://museumvictoria.com.au
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StExcellent year-round exhibitions on natural and cultural history. https://museumvictoria.com.au
Learn all about the Indigenous history of Victoria. https://museumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
6 locals recommend
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
11 Nicholson StLearn all about the Indigenous history of Victoria. https://museumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
One of Australia's most prestigious universities. http://unimelb.edu.au
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyOne of Australia's most prestigious universities. http://unimelb.edu.au
Live classical and contemporary music, theatre and dance. Check out their program: http://www.melbournerecital.com.au
52 locals recommend
Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt StLive classical and contemporary music, theatre and dance. Check out their program: http://www.melbournerecital.com.au
Melbourne's Federation Square is the centre of life of Melbourne. With a cultural or arts festival on almost every weekend, there's always something to see or do at Fed Square. http://www.fedsquare.com
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Melbourne's Federation Square is the centre of life of Melbourne. With a cultural or arts festival on almost every weekend, there's always something to see or do at Fed Square. http://www.fedsquare.com
For some of the best street art and graffiti around Melbourne, walk down Chapel Street in Fitzroy. http://juddyroller.com.au
Juddy Roller Studios
226A Johnston StFor some of the best street art and graffiti around Melbourne, walk down Chapel Street in Fitzroy. http://juddyroller.com.au
Melbourne's premier art, design and technology university. http://rmit.edu.au
205 locals recommend
RMIT University
124 La Trobe StMelbourne's premier art, design and technology university. http://rmit.edu.au
Melbourne's venue for music, theatre, dance and live shows. https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
288 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdMelbourne's venue for music, theatre, dance and live shows. https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Melbourne's premier art gallery. http://ngv.vic.gov.au
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdMelbourne's premier art gallery. http://ngv.vic.gov.au
Malthouse Theatre shows creative, cutting edge theatre. http://malthousetheatre.com.au
64 locals recommend
Malthouse Theatre
113 Sturt StMalthouse Theatre shows creative, cutting edge theatre. http://malthousetheatre.com.au
Melbourne Theatre Company is Victoria's premier theatre company. http://www.mtc.com.au
39 locals recommend
Southbank Theatre
140 Southbank BlvdMelbourne Theatre Company is Victoria's premier theatre company. http://www.mtc.com.au
One of our favourite modern art galleries tucked in amongst a beautiful sculpture garden https://www.heide.com.au
98 locals recommend
Heide Museum of Modern Art
7 Templestowe RdOne of our favourite modern art galleries tucked in amongst a beautiful sculpture garden https://www.heide.com.au
La Mama Courthouse
349 Drummond StTheatre all year round!
Essentials
5 minute walk for everyday grocery shopping. https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/StoreLocator/VIC-Carlton-3163
77 locals recommend
Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon St5 minute walk for everyday grocery shopping. https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/StoreLocator/VIC-Carlton-3163
Just a 2 minute walk away. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/service/30090006/carlton,3053/community-pharmacy/pickford-pharmacy
Pickford Pharmacy
177 Elgin StreetJust a 2 minute walk away. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/service/30090006/carlton,3053/community-pharmacy/pickford-pharmacy
Carlton Family Medical
88 Rathdowne StreetOur local friendly doctors. http://carltonfamilymedical.com.au
In an emergency, this is your closest hospital to the Hive. Call 000 and you can call for an ambulance.
211 locals recommend
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan StIn an emergency, this is your closest hospital to the Hive. Call 000 and you can call for an ambulance.
If you need to call the cops, call 000. North Melbourne is your closest police station. http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=28130
North Melbourne Police Station
36 Wreckyn StIf you need to call the cops, call 000. North Melbourne is your closest police station. http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=28130
If you want to walk a little further to get to your grocery's, you can also go to the Coles in Fitzroy. Note that it is not open as late as Woolworths: https://www.coles.com.au/store-locator/stores/vic/fitzroy-583
105 locals recommend
Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StIf you want to walk a little further to get to your grocery's, you can also go to the Coles in Fitzroy. Note that it is not open as late as Woolworths: https://www.coles.com.au/store-locator/stores/vic/fitzroy-583
Parks & Nature
Perfect place for a morning run. More info here: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/ParksandGardens/AllParksandGardens/Pages/4436.aspx
121 locals recommend
Princes Park
200-590 Bowen CresPerfect place for a morning run. More info here: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/ParksandGardens/AllParksandGardens/Pages/4436.aspx
Walk, ride or run along the Merri Creek. More info here; http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/parks-pools-sport/discover-our-creek-trails.html
104 locals recommend
Merry Creek Trail
Walk, ride or run along the Merri Creek. More info here; http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/parks-pools-sport/discover-our-creek-trails.html
If you want to take a ride on a canoe or have lunch over the Yarra or ride along the famous Yarra bike trail, then come to Fairfield boat house. http://www.fairfieldboathouse.com
106 locals recommend
Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
Fairfield Park DriveIf you want to take a ride on a canoe or have lunch over the Yarra or ride along the famous Yarra bike trail, then come to Fairfield boat house. http://www.fairfieldboathouse.com
Melbourne's premier park. In Summer, you can also see the Australian Shakespeare Company's latest plays as well as the latest films at Moonlight Cinema. https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne's premier park. In Summer, you can also see the Australian Shakespeare Company's latest plays as well as the latest films at Moonlight Cinema. https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au
Large stately gardens behind treasury house and State parliament. http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/ParksandGardens/AllParksandGardens/Pages/4440.aspx
30 locals recommend
Treasury Gardens
2-18 Spring StLarge stately gardens behind treasury house and State parliament. http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/ParksandGardens/AllParksandGardens/Pages/4440.aspx
Right next to the museum, this is one of my fave parks to go with the kids or to hang with friends on a nice sunny day.
Carlton Gardens
Right next to the museum, this is one of my fave parks to go with the kids or to hang with friends on a nice sunny day.