Guidebook for Carlton
Arts & Culture
A beautiful old church which was converted to a modern library with a cafe which sells ethical coffee and raw deserts.
Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
251 Faraday StA beautiful old church which was converted to a modern library with a cafe which sells ethical coffee and raw deserts.
Home to great exhibits including history of Melbourne and fascinating replica housing of the area in the 1800s.
222 recommandé par les habitants
Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St station
Home to great exhibits including history of Melbourne and fascinating replica housing of the area in the 1800s.
A cosy, intimate theatre space that has been presenting and nurturing new Australian theatre since 1967.
21 recommandé par les habitants
La Mama Theatre
205 Faraday StA cosy, intimate theatre space that has been presenting and nurturing new Australian theatre since 1967.
Great year round free exhibits and state of the art Arts Precinct area, opposite the Botanical Gardens. Worth the trip down on the tram and you can enjoy a walk through the botanic gardens after viewing the gallery.
1737 recommandé par les habitants
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdGreat year round free exhibits and state of the art Arts Precinct area, opposite the Botanical Gardens. Worth the trip down on the tram and you can enjoy a walk through the botanic gardens after viewing the gallery.
Shopping
Great atmosphere with a crazy collection of books, CDs, DVDs, gifts and magazines.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StGreat atmosphere with a crazy collection of books, CDs, DVDs, gifts and magazines.
Fitzroy Nursery
393/395 Brunswick StGreat selection of indoor and outdoor plants, fun to look around.
Amazing local market with gifts and crafts to a high quality, cafes around and lots to look at and buy.
137 recommandé par les habitants
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StAmazing local market with gifts and crafts to a high quality, cafes around and lots to look at and buy.
Essentials
Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon StSt. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
41 Victoria StEntertainment & Activities
An art deco cinema with an upstairs bar, which shows art and indie movies as well as some mainstream ones.
321 recommandé par les habitants
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StAn art deco cinema with an upstairs bar, which shows art and indie movies as well as some mainstream ones.
Parks & Nature
So close by with stunning water features and historic buildings and lines of gorgeous trees, try to go at sunset the park is spectacular to walk around on a nice evening.
235 recommandé par les habitants
Carlton Gardens
So close by with stunning water features and historic buildings and lines of gorgeous trees, try to go at sunset the park is spectacular to walk around on a nice evening.
Small park opposite my house, perfect for a little nature fix without going far.
MacArthur Place South
MacArthur Place SouthSmall park opposite my house, perfect for a little nature fix without going far.
Beautiful eco-community with markets, grounds to walk around, a lovely cafe with healthy food and drinks to enjoy in the sunshine.
236 recommandé par les habitants
Parc environnemental communautaire CERES
Roberts StreetBeautiful eco-community with markets, grounds to walk around, a lovely cafe with healthy food and drinks to enjoy in the sunshine.
Food Scene
A secret cafe hidden behind the petrol station on the corner of Lygon St which has great lunch and carefully selected and roasted coffee beans.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Vertue Coffee Roasters
8 Raffa PlA secret cafe hidden behind the petrol station on the corner of Lygon St which has great lunch and carefully selected and roasted coffee beans.
Yummy gluten and dairy free frozern yoghurt with lots of topping options.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Yo-Chi
292 Carlisle StYummy gluten and dairy free frozern yoghurt with lots of topping options.
Has a stunning display of cakes and deserts as well as coffee, gelato, pizza with a busy atmosphere and is open late every night.
164 recommandé par les habitants
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StHas a stunning display of cakes and deserts as well as coffee, gelato, pizza with a busy atmosphere and is open late every night.
These guys have awesome cocktails and main meals as well as lots of heaters in their outdoor sidewalk section.
Criniti's Carlton
198-204 Faraday StThese guys have awesome cocktails and main meals as well as lots of heaters in their outdoor sidewalk section.
Tiamo
303 Lygon StLocal legend with authentic Italian food in a lovely setting.
Restaurant on the corner near my house with amazing pizza!
118 recommandé par les habitants
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar
295 Drummond StRestaurant on the corner near my house with amazing pizza!
New York Minute
235 Faraday StClassic great tasting burgers for those nights when you feel like casual dining.
Famous for it's atmosphere, a buzzing vegetarian restaurant with plenty of delicious raw dishes. Make sure you book beforehand or be prepared to wait for a table when you get there.
185 recommandé par les habitants
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StFamous for it's atmosphere, a buzzing vegetarian restaurant with plenty of delicious raw dishes. Make sure you book beforehand or be prepared to wait for a table when you get there.
Great selection of vegetarian and health dishes, fast service, I love the Chickpea Korma!
52 recommandé par les habitants
Yong Green Food
421 Brunswick StGreat selection of vegetarian and health dishes, fast service, I love the Chickpea Korma!
Intimate French restaurant, very romantic with jazz performances in a relaxed and beautiful space.
ST. Ann's on Rathdowne
401 Rathdowne StIntimate French restaurant, very romantic with jazz performances in a relaxed and beautiful space.
Awesome set up with great coffee and indoor and outdoor seating. Novelty place to go, very trendy and bohemian.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Grub Fitzroy (grub food van)
87-89 Moor StAwesome set up with great coffee and indoor and outdoor seating. Novelty place to go, very trendy and bohemian.
Drinks & Nightlife
On the corner near my place, a great atmosphere and specialized wine.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Carlton Wine Room
172-174 Faraday StOn the corner near my place, a great atmosphere and specialized wine.
A multi leveled unique bar and club with art deco train carriage booths, lots of live music and theatre and late-night DJs.
45 recommandé par les habitants
The Toff In Town
252 Swanston StA multi leveled unique bar and club with art deco train carriage booths, lots of live music and theatre and late-night DJs.
Finishing School is on every second Friday of the month, where they play awesome music you will love to dance to.
Bella Union
Finishing School is on every second Friday of the month, where they play awesome music you will love to dance to.