Kym's ultimate Carlton (and surrounds) Guidebook
Shopping
Iconic Melbourne market. Open Thursday - Sunday. Live like a Melbourne local and check it out. Turn right from building and walk for about ten minutes.
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Mercado da Rainha Victoria
Queen StreetIconic Melbourne market. Open Thursday - Sunday. Live like a Melbourne local and check it out. Turn right from building and walk for about ten minutes.
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StBeautiful shopping mall, a 10 minute walk away.
Rua Lygon
Lygon StreetGreat bookstores, clothes shops, delis - have a wander!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub and live music venue - a must see Melbourne Hipster experience.
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THE CURTIN
29 Lygon StPub and live music venue - a must see Melbourne Hipster experience.
Classy wine bar on stylish Gertrude Street (also recommend all the shops on Gertrude Street.)
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Marion
53 Gertrude StClassy wine bar on stylish Gertrude Street (also recommend all the shops on Gertrude Street.)
Gorgeous neighborhood bar and restaurant. Not cheap - but worth it.
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Carlton Wine Room
172-174 Faraday StGorgeous neighborhood bar and restaurant. Not cheap - but worth it.
When it opened last December, this non-stop pizza party – with all the garlic bread and disco balls that entails – was at the crest of a wave of new Italian openings in Carlton. Leonardo’s stands out though, thanks to its emphasis on quality ingredients and fun-times, all wrapped up in a nostalgic ’70s wood-panelled space. And judging by the queues that spill out onto Grattan Street almost every night, everyone still wants a piece of the party.
Leonardo's Pizza Palace
29 Grattan StWhen it opened last December, this non-stop pizza party – with all the garlic bread and disco balls that entails – was at the crest of a wave of new Italian openings in Carlton. Leonardo’s stands out though, thanks to its emphasis on quality ingredients and fun-times, all wrapped up in a nostalgic ’70s wood-panelled space. And judging by the queues that spill out onto Grattan Street almost every night, everyone still wants a piece of the party.
King & Godfree
297 Lygon StSuper chic cafe/restaurant/wine room/deli/roof top bar!
Contemporary Chinese by famous chefs! A new addition to Lygon St - proving that it's not just about Italian food these days.
Lagoon Dining
263 Lygon StContemporary Chinese by famous chefs! A new addition to Lygon St - proving that it's not just about Italian food these days.
Good Measure
193 Lygon StreetNew addition to the area, excellent coffee, bar at night, good vibe.
Bar Holiday is a small bar in Carlton, opened by copywriter turned first time restauranteur, Matthew Hurst. It’s located on Lincoln Square, in the heart of the Melbourne’s university district, facing onto the park. Super cute, super cool.
Bar Holiday
Bar Holiday is a small bar in Carlton, opened by copywriter turned first time restauranteur, Matthew Hurst. It’s located on Lincoln Square, in the heart of the Melbourne’s university district, facing onto the park. Super cute, super cool.
Quirky Wolf’s Lair is hidden inside Carlton institution Jimmy Watson’s. European curios decorate the walls of the cosy downstairs bar. Upstairs there are treetop views from picnic tables. No wonder it’s known as Carlton’s Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Great place for a drink in winter.
Wolfs Lair
Jimmy Watson LaneQuirky Wolf’s Lair is hidden inside Carlton institution Jimmy Watson’s. European curios decorate the walls of the cosy downstairs bar. Upstairs there are treetop views from picnic tables. No wonder it’s known as Carlton’s Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Great place for a drink in winter.
Vegetarian pub alert! Green Man's Arms is an enchanting pub serving vegetarian and vegan cuisine with Israeli flavours.
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Green Man's Arms
418 Lygon StVegetarian pub alert! Green Man's Arms is an enchanting pub serving vegetarian and vegan cuisine with Israeli flavours.
Sightseeing
The La Trobe Reading Room on the second floor of this building is a must see in Melbourne. 100% free.
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Biblioteca Estadual de Victoria
328 Swanston StThe La Trobe Reading Room on the second floor of this building is a must see in Melbourne. 100% free.
One block away from the flat, discover the first building in Australia to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, and one of the last remaining major 19th-century exhibition buildings in the world. Today, the building hosts various exhibitions and other events and is closely tied with events at the Melbourne Museum. Rooftop area now open - a must see for tourists!
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Edifício da Exposição Real
9 Nicholson StOne block away from the flat, discover the first building in Australia to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, and one of the last remaining major 19th-century exhibition buildings in the world. Today, the building hosts various exhibitions and other events and is closely tied with events at the Melbourne Museum. Rooftop area now open - a must see for tourists!
The largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere, this natural and cultural history museum with a fantastic children's section is a must see in Melbourne.
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Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St station
The largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere, this natural and cultural history museum with a fantastic children's section is a must see in Melbourne.
Melbourne's first public square - a deconstructivist masterpiece with modern minimalist shapes interspersed with geometry and angular slots - is an absolute must see. Be sure to check out the bars and cafes along the river after your visit.
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Praça Federation Square
Melbourne's first public square - a deconstructivist masterpiece with modern minimalist shapes interspersed with geometry and angular slots - is an absolute must see. Be sure to check out the bars and cafes along the river after your visit.
Arts & Culture
Check the website for what world class exhibition is on this week: www.ngv.vic.gov.au
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Galeria Nacional de Victoria
180 St Kilda RdCheck the website for what world class exhibition is on this week: www.ngv.vic.gov.au
Museu de Arte Moderna de Heide
7 Templestowe RdThe Ian Potter Museum of Art is the University of Melbourne’s art museum. Housed in an award-winning building opened in 1998, the Potter is the largest university-based art museum in Australia and a national leader in the field.
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The Ian Potter Museum of Art
Swanston StreetThe Ian Potter Museum of Art is the University of Melbourne’s art museum. Housed in an award-winning building opened in 1998, the Potter is the largest university-based art museum in Australia and a national leader in the field.
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StParks & Nature
The most beautiful park in Melbourne - one block to the left when you exit the building. Also home to the Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building - a World Heritage Site-listed building, the first building in Australia to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, one of the last remaining major 19th-century exhibition buildings in the world.
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Jardins de Carlton
The most beautiful park in Melbourne - one block to the left when you exit the building. Also home to the Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building - a World Heritage Site-listed building, the first building in Australia to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, one of the last remaining major 19th-century exhibition buildings in the world.
Everything Else
Recently restored-Edwardian-baroque-public bathhouse - a must see for water lovers. Also features sauna and spa facilities, gymnasium, and squash courts.
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Melbourne City Baths
420 Swanston StRecently restored-Edwardian-baroque-public bathhouse - a must see for water lovers. Also features sauna and spa facilities, gymnasium, and squash courts.
Take a stroll around the beautiful grounds of University of Melbourne, just around the corner from the flat. Several of the earliest campus buildings, such as the Old Quadrangle and Baldwin Spencer buildings, feature period architecture. Some of the newer campus buildings are great examples of Australian Modernism.
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Universidade de Melbourne
Tin AlleyTake a stroll around the beautiful grounds of University of Melbourne, just around the corner from the flat. Several of the earliest campus buildings, such as the Old Quadrangle and Baldwin Spencer buildings, feature period architecture. Some of the newer campus buildings are great examples of Australian Modernism.
Essentials
Large supermarket, just turn left out of the building, then left onto Drummond Street, and walk a few blocks.
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Woolworths Carlton
380 Lygon StLarge supermarket, just turn left out of the building, then left onto Drummond Street, and walk a few blocks.
Closest supermarket; also does booze. Turn right outside of the building and you can't miss it.
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IGA Xpress Carlton Plus Liquor
103-107 Lygon StClosest supermarket; also does booze. Turn right outside of the building and you can't miss it.