North Melbourne
Sitting 3 km north of the city, North Melbourne is loved for its arts scene, restaurant-lined streets and hidden warehouse cafes.
Best events in North Melbourne
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.
4, 5, 6 Club
Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.
Cafes and bakeries
Bobby’s Bakery
An artisanal bakery specialising in sourdough, croissant and traditional Cornish pasties.
Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe
North Melbourne’s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.
Auction Rooms Cafe
A coffee roastery and cafe in North Melbourne serving notable breakfast and brunch.
Mörk Chocolate Brew House
Mörk Chocolate is a specialty hot chocolate company creating chocolate blends in small batches.
A Treat of France
In North Melbourne, A Treat of France serves delicious French pastries and filled baguettes.
Twenty and Six Espresso
Homely food and great coffee, with alternative blends and single origins week to week.
Restaurants
EziStreat
EziStreat transforms North Melbourne into a multicultural culinary melting pot of food and fun.
Mum Mum - Asian Street Food
Bringing you Thai street food, with the big, bold flavours of sweet, salty, spicy and sour.
Char Siu House
A casual-dining restaurant offering Cantonese and Malaysian cuisine, specialising in barbecue meats.
Bar Taralli
Inspired by rustic flavours of South Italy, Bar Taralli brings out authentic flavours in every dish.
Bars and pubs
The Leveson
Modern Aussie pub featuring a beer garden with a retractable roof and a classic pub food menu.
Central Club Hotel
Great craft beer and delicious market-to-table food, opposite the Queen Victoria Market.
Here's Looking At You Kid
Explore the best Australian gin and spirits at this family-run small batch gin distillery and bar.
Shops and boutiques
Northside Cycles
Stocks a quality range of well-priced bikes and an extensive range of parts and accessories.
Ace Antiques and Collectables
Tune in to the sound of yesteryear with the largest range of bakelite radios in Australia.
Manfred's Shoe Lounge
Offering men’s and women’s niche footwear brands, as well as shoe repair and key-cutting services.
Heartland Records
An independent record store for music lovers selling vinyl, CDs, DVDs and merchandise.
Sarah and Parul
Discover Melbourne art, Australian animal books and gifts, curated by two local artists.
The Paw Principality
Natural pet food, premium accessories and cute clothing for your pampered cat or dog.
Things to do in North Melbourne
The Comics Lounge Comedy Club
Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.
North Melbourne Recreation Centre
North Melbourne Recreation Centre is an aquatic and recreation centre for all sporting levels.
Club Voltaire
Intimate theatre space in North Melbourne hosting a variety of shows and entertainment.
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio
A unique, world-class collection of electronic instruments all available for public use.
North Melbourne Toy Library
The North Melbourne toy library offers a range of quality toys for 0 to 8 years.
