The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in North Melbourne
In a little pocket on its own, this ’burb has the wide-hipped streets of a country town and is fiercely loved by locals for its communal feel. The Drunken Poet, The Last Jar and Twenty and Six Espresso draw in interlopers like us, but there’s much more to discover.
Full of hot young things and cool old things, the Auction Rooms café and roastery serves tram-trip-worthy coffee
A North Melbourne institution with two hats in its past has just reopened as a British-inspired gastropub – and locals are loving it
Cacao is the new coffee, according to Mörk’s concept store-cum-chocolate lab
A beloved neighbourhood restaurant is reborn through one chef's decision to marry local Aussie flavours with robust Italian techniques
Melbourne’s first Mauritian wine bar masters the balancing act between approachability and intrigue, rewarding locals, natty wine lovers and the intrepid alike
A stone's throw from the Queen Victoria Market, Central Club Hotel gets a sleek eco-friendly makeover and refreshed menu offering pub fare at its finest
The old Crimean experiences a quiet revolution
Meat Market is a historic event and creative space that hosts some of Melbourne's most exciting festivals, events and showcases.
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A small shop for those with a discerning eye and expensive taste
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