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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

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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

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She Carried On: Women’s Power, Erasure, and Legacy

A Women's History Month talk hosted by Santilla Chingaipe.

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Lucy Best: Unbelievable

The one-woman comedic storyteling show is a roller-coaster ride of true tales.

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English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.

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Cafes and bakeries

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Austro Bakery

A sweet little neighbourhood bakery in North Melbourne.

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Bobby’s Bakery

An artisanal bakery specialising in sourdough, croissant and traditional Cornish pasties.

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Cafe Tomi

A cosy spot for coffee, sweets and cool tunes.

A large open plan cafe with a white and black faux ceiling and patrons on a communal table.

Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

North Melbourne’s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.

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Bread Club

North Melbourne bakery specialising in traditional French style sourdough and pastries.

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Path

A speciality coffee brew bar showcasing the best coffee from around the world.

A cafe table set with coffees, pastries and desserts.

Baguette Studios

Traditional and new takes on bread, pastries and sandwiches.

Eggs for breakfast at Auction Rooms coffee roastery and cafe.

Auction Rooms Cafe

A coffee roastery and cafe in North Melbourne serving notable breakfast and brunch.

Hot chocolate drink with choc brownie.

Mörk Chocolate Brew House

Mörk Chocolate is a specialty hot chocolate company creating chocolate blends in small batches.

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Code Black Coffee

Industrial chic cafe in North Melbourne serving brunch and coffee.

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Palette

A cosy cafe inspired by Korean aesthetics and lifestyle.

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Le Bajo Milkbar

A friendly community milk bar with house-baked bread and self-roasted coffee.

Warehouse cafe interior with blue metal shelves, wooden tables and chairs, polished concrete floor.

Roasting Warehouse

A coffee roastery with an extensive breakfast menu and big lunches.

Cafe interior with banquettes, tables and chairs, and central counter with boards holding cakes and pastries.

A Treat of France

In North Melbourne, A Treat of France serves delicious French pastries and filled baguettes.

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Twenty and Six Espresso

Homely food and great coffee, with alternative blends and single origins week to week.

Restaurants

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The Moroccan Soup Bar

Delicious Moroccan vegetarian and vegan food in a welcoming environment.

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EziStreat

EziStreat transforms North Melbourne into a multicultural culinary melting pot of food and fun.

Vibrantly coloured grated Malay salad dish with carrot, beetroot, salmon and sauces.

CCWok

Delicious, traditional Malay and Indonesian food plus sweet treats.

French dishes including salade noicoise, lettuce and salmon.

Bistro de Paris

In North Melbourne, serving classic French food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Prawn dish, topped with tomato and green chilli slices.

Little Africa

Exotic Ethiopian stews and curries.

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Manzé

Serving Mauritian-style food with big and bright tropical flavours alongside great wine.

Metal chopsticks selecting pieces of meat from a grill.

Hallah

Korean fried chicken, barbecue and hotpot in the middle of the city.

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Wonky Trolley

Gourmet burgers to dine-in or takeaway.

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The Rice Cooker

A Malaysian cuisine and sushi bar in North Melbourne.

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Mum Mum - Asian Street Food

Bringing you Thai street food, with the big, bold flavours of sweet, salty, spicy and sour.

Plates of Lebanese entrees including falafel balls and beans.

Agraba

Authentic Lebanese restaurant and bar, offering a wide selection of fresh mezze dishes.

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Char Siu House

A casual-dining restaurant offering Cantonese and Malaysian cuisine, specialising in barbecue meats.

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El Sabor

Mexican comfort food in a colourful setting.

Street view of Maria's Trattoria.

Maria's Trattoria

Family-run dining with authentic, home-style Italian food.

A gourmet desert with a thin biscotti wrapped around a creamy centre and a spoon-shaped wafer on top, presented on a white plate.

Bar Taralli

Inspired by rustic flavours of South Italy, Bar Taralli brings out authentic flavours in every dish.

Chinese dish of sliced meat.

Gai Wong

Gai Wong is a Chinese restaurant specialising in Hainanese chicken and char siew pork.

Bars and pubs

Espresso martini cocktail at Prudence bar.

Prudence

Cosy neighbourhood bar with with a beer garden and staff spinning records.

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Bear's Wine Bar

A cosy wine and cocktail bar with great chats, bar snacks and meals.

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The Courthouse Hotel

A beautiful art deco pub delivering warm hospitality and serving pub classics.

Interior of a Japanese sake bar with a rawedge timber bench and sake barrels on a shelf.

Sakedokoro Namara

The most authentic sake bar in Melbourne, with the widest selection of Japanese sake.

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The Leveson

Modern Aussie pub featuring a beer garden with a retractable roof and a classic pub food menu.

Pub counter with beer on tap signs, bottles and glasses.

Bobbie Peels

Cosy corner pub featuring a beer garden and rotating craft beers on tap.

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Central Club Hotel

Great craft beer and delicious market-to-table food, opposite the Queen Victoria Market.

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Temple Arden

Board games, video games, coffee, cocktails and more.

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Here's Looking At You Kid

Explore the best Australian gin and spirits at this family-run small batch gin distillery and bar.

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The Castle Hotel

Classic pub food, big screen sports, local beers and some Belgian imports.

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Ample Cafe & Bar

Licensed cafe offering specialty coffee, gourmet sandwiches and organic wine.

Crowded hotel bar with rows of bottles and rock posters with Sid Vicious, Robert Plant and Rolling Stones tongue.

The Town Hall Hotel

Grab a hearty meal in the public bar, dining room or alfresco beer garden.

Shops and boutiques

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Radical Yes

Flat-soled shoes and accessories for creative women with active lifestyles.

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Lekker Bikes

Dutch retro, vintage and fixed gear bike specialists.

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Bill's Farm

Delicatessen with farm-fresh and gourmet produce from Australia and around the world.

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Northside Cycles

Stocks a quality range of well-priced bikes and an extensive range of parts and accessories.

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Sparque

Providing quality ebikes, from zippy folding bikes to load luggers.

Collection of antique ceiling lamps.

Ace Antiques and Collectables

Tune in to the sound of yesteryear with the largest range of bakelite radios in Australia.

Shelves of books in a bookstore.

North Melbourne Books

An independent bookstore in the heart of North Melbourne.

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Spieledeluxe

Euro-style board games, card games, hobby products and traditional games.

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Stranger Than Paradise Gifts

Unique gifts and toys sourced from around the world.

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Manfred's Shoe Lounge

Offering men’s and women’s niche footwear brands, as well as shoe repair and key-cutting services.

Martin Fella Vintage

Pre-loved luxury-brand fashion and accessories for the vintage enthusiast.

Selection of vinyl records.

Heartland Records

An independent record store for music lovers selling vinyl, CDs, DVDs and merchandise.

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Service Sphere

Retailer of professional Italian coffee machines for the home.

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The Paw Principality

Natural pet food, premium accessories and cute clothing for your pampered cat or dog.

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Meadow Brew

Premium herbal tea handmade in Melbourne.

Diamond ring.

Wayne Lynch Master Jewellers

Offering unique, bespoke pieces and a range of jewellery services.

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Casa Verde

North Melbourne florist providing arrangements and displays for all occasions.

Things to do in North Melbourne

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Arts House

Contemporary arts space presenting performances, exhibitions and community projects.

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Tuft & Touch Tufting Studio

A studio for crafty types to explore tufting and rug making workshops.

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The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.

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Bear With Us

Unleash your inner artist in this therapeutic and fun experience.

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North Melbourne Recreation Centre

North Melbourne Recreation Centre is an aquatic and recreation centre for all sporting levels.

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Club Voltaire

Intimate theatre space in North Melbourne hosting a variety of shows and entertainment.

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North Melbourne Library

Vibrant community space and public library on Errol Street.

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Estuary Yoga

Your home for great yoga classes, mindful movement and warm community.

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Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio

A unique, world-class collection of electronic instruments all available for public use.

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North Melbourne Toy Library

The North Melbourne toy library offers a range of quality toys for 0 to 8 years.

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Viva

A cabaret venue in North Melbourne.

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Relax Day Spa

Enjoy facials and massage treatments in a relaxing setting.

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