Fitzroy

About:

Inner suburban Fitzroy is home to Melbourne’s bohemian culture. An edgy mix of alternative, artistic and trendy elements, it has a fascinating collection of young designer and retro clothes shops, bookshops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife.

A short walk along Brunswick Street, Fitzroy’s backbone, will give you a feel for this popular suburb. You will see quaint and quirky shops, and eclectic art on offer in nearby studios, galleries and workshops, all set off by colourful public art street benches. Pick up bargain retro and recycled fashion, arty homewares, unique locally made jewellery or just a colourful bunch of flowers. Wander through pop culture at Polyester Books or just have a browse through the alternative secondhand stores to find a bargain.

Brunswick Street’s cool cafes, restaurants and boisterous bars offer something at any time of day, serving breakfast all day and coming alive at night with crowds of locals turning up to eat, drink and enjoy themselves.

How to get there:
Tram: Number 112 from Collins Street or number 86 from Bourke Street
Travelling time: 15 minutes.

Attractions:
Rose Street Artists' Market (Saturday)

Food:
Babka Bakery Cafe, 358 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Breizoz French Creperie, 49 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Chocolateria San Churro, 277 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Trampoline Gelato, 381 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Don Vincenzo, Brunswick St Fitrzoy
Woodstock Cafe, 612 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy
Ici, 354 Napier St Fitzroy
Madame Sou Sou, 231 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Bebida, 325 Smith St Fitzroy (tapas)
Bimbo Deluxe, 376 Brunswick St Fitzroy ($4 pizzas)
Cafe Nova, 307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Going Out
Polly's 401 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Evelyn Hotel Brunswick St, Fitzroy

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