We live in a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood that is well serviced by public transport and has many boutique shops, markets and restaurants. We are within walking distance of the central city of Melbourne.
Grocery Stores
• Casa Iberica Spanish Deli across the street
• Coles Supermarket a 5 minute walk
• 7 Eleven store on the corner
• Mile End Bagel Bakery over the road
• Fruit and Vegetable shop at the end of the street
Bookshops & Cinemas
• Brunswick Street Bookstore … turn left from Victoria Street
• Readings Bookstore on Lygon Street, Carlton
• Nova Cinema on Lygon Street, Carlton
Cafes for coffee and food … just a walk away
• Brunetti on Lygon Street, Carlton
• Alimentari Deli on Brunswick Street … turn right from Victoria Street, and near by … fresh fruit, vegetables & flowers
Other near by shops, cafes and restaurants
• Café Italia, University Place, Carlton
• Donnini’s, 320 Lygon Street, Carlton
• Il Solito Posto, Collins Street, Melbourne
• Hu Tong Dumpling Bar, Market Lane, China Town, not far from the Chinese Museum in Cohen Place
• DOC Pizza and Doc Cafe/Restaurant for pasta, dessert, coffee and wine in Lygon Street, Carlton
Hats, clothes and special things
• Smart Alec Hatters Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
• Zetta Florence, paper products at Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
• Too many to name
Bars
• Jimmy Watson’s, Lygon Street … a classic wine bar and restaurant
• Naked for Satan, Brunswick Street Fitzroy … check out the roof top bar for great views
• And lots more!
Markets
• Rose Street Market, Rose Street, Fitzroy
• South Melbourne Market, take tram 96 on Nicholson Street
• Victoria Market, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne