Guidebook for Clifton Hill
Food Scene
Directly opposite from the house, it serves decent food and coffee, however, some nice cafes are just a little further walk.
8 locals recommend
Cafe Quince
Directly opposite from the house, it serves decent food and coffee, however, some nice cafes are just a little further walk.
Looking for the classic Friday night Australian take away? Fish and Chips it is. There are some better places just a 5 minute walk away in Queens Parade, but for convenience, this is the place.
What's Fishin
38 Berry StLooking for the classic Friday night Australian take away? Fish and Chips it is. There are some better places just a 5 minute walk away in Queens Parade, but for convenience, this is the place.
Probably the best cafe within walking distance. Ever changing menu, and excellent coffee. Has a very attractive outside eating area in a garden setting.
35 locals recommend
Mixed Business Cafe
486 Queens ParadeProbably the best cafe within walking distance. Ever changing menu, and excellent coffee. Has a very attractive outside eating area in a garden setting.
Cafe Bedda
242 High StNice Italian restaurant, easily accessed along the 86 tram.
A new restaurant that has changed the way people see the area. It's pretty close to fine dining, and has definitely changed the perception of the area from once a bit dull and rough to gentrified.
Merricote
81 High StreetA new restaurant that has changed the way people see the area. It's pretty close to fine dining, and has definitely changed the perception of the area from once a bit dull and rough to gentrified.
Another new and excellent restaurant along High St. Around $70 per person for their 3 course meal, $90 for 5 course tasting.
38 locals recommend
Estelle
243-245 High StAnother new and excellent restaurant along High St. Around $70 per person for their 3 course meal, $90 for 5 course tasting.
The best Bun Bo Hue in town, also serving up great Pho. Only $10 for a big bowl, definitely an excellent and cheap eat. Closest access is North Richmond train station from Clifton Hill.
Super Bowl Pho & Bun Bo Hue
252 Victoria StThe best Bun Bo Hue in town, also serving up great Pho. Only $10 for a big bowl, definitely an excellent and cheap eat. Closest access is North Richmond train station from Clifton Hill.
The new coolest place in town Northside. Recently built to accommodate somewhere for everyone to come together, drink and of course eat, from one of the numerous food trucks that will be there.
89 locals recommend
Welcome to Thornbury
520 High StThe new coolest place in town Northside. Recently built to accommodate somewhere for everyone to come together, drink and of course eat, from one of the numerous food trucks that will be there.
Melbourne has several cafes that have elevated to a level above others where people will go out of their way to try them on their days off etc. A Destination Cafe sometimes joked, This is one of them.
20 locals recommend
Hammer & Tong 412
412 Brunswick StreetMelbourne has several cafes that have elevated to a level above others where people will go out of their way to try them on their days off etc. A Destination Cafe sometimes joked, This is one of them.
Need food at 4am? This is a 24/7 Ramen bar. Not many places will serve you food this good round the clock.
18 locals recommend
Shujinko
225 Russell StNeed food at 4am? This is a 24/7 Ramen bar. Not many places will serve you food this good round the clock.
Probably the best Korean in the CBD. You won't get fantastic service, and the place looks in a constant state of change. But it has authentic Korean food. reccomend Dolsot bibimbap and Kimchi pancake.
12 locals recommend
Mook Ji Bar
406 Lonsdale StProbably the best Korean in the CBD. You won't get fantastic service, and the place looks in a constant state of change. But it has authentic Korean food. reccomend Dolsot bibimbap and Kimchi pancake.
Vegetarian Mexican food. You might not think it's very appealing, but they've been around forever for a reason, good food, fairly cheap, can be hard to find a seat though!
81 locals recommend
Trippy Taco
234 Gertrude StVegetarian Mexican food. You might not think it's very appealing, but they've been around forever for a reason, good food, fairly cheap, can be hard to find a seat though!
Open till 6am on Fri and Sat nights, this is a great place to grab some food on the way home. American style bar, excellent food, decent beers on tap. Also open normal hours as well!
85 locals recommend
Le Bon Ton
51 Gipps StOpen till 6am on Fri and Sat nights, this is a great place to grab some food on the way home. American style bar, excellent food, decent beers on tap. Also open normal hours as well!
Everyone in Melbourne will tell you their own best place to get a Souvlaki, this is my pick. Open late.
Souvlaki King
311 Brunswick StEveryone in Melbourne will tell you their own best place to get a Souvlaki, this is my pick. Open late.
Everyone in Melbourne will tell you their own best place to get a Kebab, this is my pick. Open late.
Lambs Northcote
305 High StEveryone in Melbourne will tell you their own best place to get a Kebab, this is my pick. Open late.
The best Indian I've found in Melbourne, and I've tried lots and lots of places. Fish curry is a must have.
16 locals recommend
Marigold Indian Restaurant
153 Queens ParadeThe best Indian I've found in Melbourne, and I've tried lots and lots of places. Fish curry is a must have.
Fairfield boathouse is fantastic just for a walk, something to eat, or you can even rent a rowboat and check out the river! Oh yes to feed the ducks but go early, they lose interest later.
106 locals recommend
Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
Fairfield Park DriveFairfield boathouse is fantastic just for a walk, something to eat, or you can even rent a rowboat and check out the river! Oh yes to feed the ducks but go early, they lose interest later.
The Bell Jar
656 Smith StA favorite for breakfast because more than the standard fare.
Like the decor, great hot chocolates and pastries. In the middle of factory outlet land.
Pavlov's Duck
401 Smith StLike the decor, great hot chocolates and pastries. In the middle of factory outlet land.
Next to the Children's Farm the Convent has 3 restaurants. Great bread and yummies at the Bakery and the grounds are worth seeing.Often has craft and farmer markets.
12 locals recommend
Convent Bakery
1 St Heliers StNext to the Children's Farm the Convent has 3 restaurants. Great bread and yummies at the Bakery and the grounds are worth seeing.Often has craft and farmer markets.
Barry
85 High StSuper popular for breakfast and lunch but they squeeze you in.
About as authentic Italian as you can get in Melbourne. Good biscotti and coffee
33 locals recommend
Umberto Espresso Bar
917 High StAbout as authentic Italian as you can get in Melbourne. Good biscotti and coffee
Apte Cafe
538 Heidelberg RdA favorite with cyclists. Indoor and outdoor eating areas.
They serve great buckwheat crepes with a good range of savory and sweet fillings. Kids and big kids love them.
Myrtles Crepes & Coffee
59 High StThey serve great buckwheat crepes with a good range of savory and sweet fillings. Kids and big kids love them.
Hoppa & Joe
457 Heidelberg RdGood for breakfast and lunch
Rubber Duck Cafe
139 Queens ParadeGo to the back room and look up! Great for kids!
Il Melograno
76 High StAbout the best for breakfast. Good food. Have gelati.
Very Good Falafel
629 Sydney RdExcellent! Used to be a street stall.
These have the most amazing middle eastern pastries especially the milk based one. And the iceream with the gum.
13 locals recommend
Balha's Pastry
761-763 Sydney RdThese have the most amazing middle eastern pastries especially the milk based one. And the iceream with the gum.
Houhai Dumpling House
470 Queens ParadeReputed to be among the best dumpling houses on the north side.
Great sponge rolls as they should be with passionfruit or lemon curd. Award winning vanilla slices and yum pies.
Gusto Bakery Fairfield
139A Station StGreat sponge rolls as they should be with passionfruit or lemon curd. Award winning vanilla slices and yum pies.
A1 Bakery Fairfield
122 Station StThe Sydney Road icon is now in Fairfield. Good Middle Eastern.
One of the first places in Melbourne a couple of years ago to really make a point of only making decent burgers and not worry about anything else. Still excellent, but no longer the best.
81 locals recommend
Huxtaburger Collingwood
106 Smith StOne of the first places in Melbourne a couple of years ago to really make a point of only making decent burgers and not worry about anything else. Still excellent, but no longer the best.
Essentials
The local supermarket, say hello to Alby the owner! Sells all the little essentials you may need as well as some nice Italian groceries as well.
10 locals recommend
Flower of Sorrento
58 Spensley StThe local supermarket, say hello to Alby the owner! Sells all the little essentials you may need as well as some nice Italian groceries as well.
Every Maccas in Melbourne has free wifi if you're stuck and need an internet connection. Also, it has a fantastic Art Deco building.
McDonald's Clifton Hill
199 Queens ParadeEvery Maccas in Melbourne has free wifi if you're stuck and need an internet connection. Also, it has a fantastic Art Deco building.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're a fan of Craft Beer, this is the best place locally. With 15+ beers on tap, and changing often, it's a good place to try something new. Also food both at the bar, and dining room.
29 locals recommend
Terminus Hotel Fitzroy North
492 Queens ParadeIf you're a fan of Craft Beer, this is the best place locally. With 15+ beers on tap, and changing often, it's a good place to try something new. Also food both at the bar, and dining room.
A new bar on the scene, 20-30something crowd, lovely owners, and will make a great cocktail with a chat while you wait.
25 locals recommend
The Rooks Return
201 Brunswick StA new bar on the scene, 20-30something crowd, lovely owners, and will make a great cocktail with a chat while you wait.
Excellent cocktails, perfect to visit after having some food at Welcome to Thornbury!
32 locals recommend
Kitty Somerset
565 High StExcellent cocktails, perfect to visit after having some food at Welcome to Thornbury!
An amazing must see in Melbourne. Fantastic decor, cheap but delicious pinxtos to nibble on. For the real treat, head upstairs in the elevator for views across Melbourne, day or night.
366 locals recommend
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StAn amazing must see in Melbourne. Fantastic decor, cheap but delicious pinxtos to nibble on. For the real treat, head upstairs in the elevator for views across Melbourne, day or night.
Lots of live music, almost every night it seems. Also a pub if you just want to grab a drink in the area.
155 locals recommend
Northcote Social Club
301 High StLots of live music, almost every night it seems. Also a pub if you just want to grab a drink in the area.
Barton Fink
818 High StHow can you go past the name.
Arts & Culture
Australian Centre for the Moving Image, situated right in Fed Square, always have interesting things on, definitely worth checking out.
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetAustralian Centre for the Moving Image, situated right in Fed Square, always have interesting things on, definitely worth checking out.
Local cinema, showing both big films and sometimes some smaller indies.
166 locals recommend
Palace Westgarth Cinemas
89 High StLocal cinema, showing both big films and sometimes some smaller indies.
Art house movie theater with many screens. $7 on a Monday and finish off with a treat at Brunetti's opposite - the uber cool Italian cafe that has been around forever.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StArt house movie theater with many screens. $7 on a Monday and finish off with a treat at Brunetti's opposite - the uber cool Italian cafe that has been around forever.
Sightseeing
Known for its music, art, bars, cafes, alternative fashion, there's plenty to see around here. Gertrude Street has the best restaurants in Melbourne from tapas to bars to breakfast places
66 locals recommend
Fitzroy
Known for its music, art, bars, cafes, alternative fashion, there's plenty to see around here. Gertrude Street has the best restaurants in Melbourne from tapas to bars to breakfast places
Everything Else
The parkland is extensive with natural bush, ovals, picnic/barbecue areas and a golf course. Great for walking or cycling along the river. in the far reaches there is a bat colony.
55 locals recommend
Yarra Bend Park
Yarra Bend RoadThe parkland is extensive with natural bush, ovals, picnic/barbecue areas and a golf course. Great for walking or cycling along the river. in the far reaches there is a bat colony.