Guidebook for Carlton
Food Scene
Great Value, one of our favourites. The wait time is never as long as they say, the wine bar is great.
185 locals recommend
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StGreat Value, one of our favourites. The wait time is never as long as they say, the wine bar is great.
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon Sta classic venue, please avoid if you hate chocolate!
Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StCheck out the shop fittings. Great bread.
has not changed since the 70's and is always good Italian Value
27 locals recommend
Tiamo Coffee Restaurant
303 Lygon Streethas not changed since the 70's and is always good Italian Value
Entertainment & Activities
Very close, swimming pool and sports centre,
out door pool and Yoga Classes
37 locals recommend
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StVery close, swimming pool and sports centre,
out door pool and Yoga Classes
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon Stso close convenient & close to coffee.
Essentials
buying gift to take home for the someone who has everything ...
10 locals recommend
Gewürzhaus Herb & Spice Merchants - Carlton
342 Lygon Stbuying gift to take home for the someone who has everything ...
Bakers Delight Carlton
319 Lygon StThe best dinner rolls of any Baker Delight shop!
Arts & Culture
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson Sta short walk south, free for Kids, well designed great displays
The Ian Potter Museum of Art
Swanston StreetFree, excellent exhibitions, great café.
CO.AS.IT.
189 Faraday StSee the history of Carlton
Melbourne City council Library, Children books, internet access
Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
251 Faraday StMelbourne City council Library, Children books, internet access
Also great eating and shopping. Mega Trendy. Real Hipsters can be seen in native habitat.
98 locals recommend
Gertrude Street
Gertrude StreetAlso great eating and shopping. Mega Trendy. Real Hipsters can be seen in native habitat.
Shopping
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon StThis book store grew me up in the 70's. A local Institution.
Smith Street
Smith StreetFactory Outlets and great food and night venues
Melbourne Central Station
Convenient, cinemas, food, train Station
Parks & Nature
A great view of the city from up high. A large circular bike / walking track with restored vegetation.
168 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar RoadA great view of the city from up high. A large circular bike / walking track with restored vegetation.
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueOne of the best in the world, Check out the Childrens' Garden and the observatory Café.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
One of the best in the world, Check out the Childrens' Garden and the observatory Café.
Very convenient, north of the museum is an excellent kids playground and south of the Royal Exhibition Buildings are some pond with ducks.
235 locals recommend
Carlton Gardens
Very convenient, north of the museum is an excellent kids playground and south of the Royal Exhibition Buildings are some pond with ducks.
Sightseeing
The gardens and law school, the underground car park is worth a visit.
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyThe gardens and law school, the underground car park is worth a visit.