MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Things to do while in fabulous Melbourne
LOS AMATES 34 Johnson St, Fitzroy
Authentic Mexican restaurant- Recommended by an ex-employee
Tues-Sun 6pm til late Ph. (03) 9417 0441
www.losamates.com.au
PUNJABI CURRY CAFE
Indian Restaurant
87 Johnston St, Collingwood Vic
(03) 9419 5307
Near the Tote - AMAZING food! Lovely restaurant, great staff
www.punjabicurrycafe.com
BRILLIANT CAFES
ILLY Sydney Rd, Brunswick
lovely food, cool atmosphere, inside or dodgy but very cool courtyard lane
Get zone 1 tram ticket from a 7/11
Catch 19 heads nth straight to Syd Rd.
CAVALLERO
300 Smith St, Collingwood VIC
(03) 9417 1377
Fancy Restaurant/Incredible date & walnut loaf!
Great coffee!
www.cavallero.com.au
http://www.cavallero.com.au/
ARCADIA CAFE, next to Enoteca wine bar
Address: 193 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone:(03) 9416 1055
Hours: Thursday-Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Very handy website to find nearest shopping centres
MARKETS
Camberwell markets - a MUST!
Camberwell Sunday Market is a popular trash and treasure market held every Sunday by the Rotary Club of Balwyn, in the carpark at the rear of Burke and Riversdale roads, Camberwell.
Only second hand goods, or hand-crafted goods, specifically made by the stallholder, excluding food is sold at the market so its great for vintage clothing, crockery and books as well as unusual things like photo albums, typewriters and ornaments.
Days: Every Sunday
Time: 7am - 12.30pm
ALL THE MARKETS (In MELBOURNE):
http://www.you.com.au/market-melbourne.html
http://www.marketsandfairs.com.au/marketsvic.html
OP SHOPS
120 swan St, Richmond
Church St, Richmond
191 bridge Rd, Richmond
42 Victoria St, Richmond
Royal arcade- ground floor, off Bourke St mall
69 bourke St
118 Napier St, fitzroy
274 Brunswick St, fitzroy
316 Brunswick St, fitzroy
2/427 smith fitzroy
Brotherhood of Saint Laurence:
109 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick
St Johns:
Daly St, Brunswick West
(From the 'Op Shop Guide', Victoria)
RICHMOND
Bridge Road is renowned for its brilliant shopping. Or stop at any of the many cafes, restaurants and bars to rest your feet or catch up with friends.
Getting there:
Located just minutes from the CBD in Melbourne's inner east, Bridge Rd is easily accessible.
By Train
Catch an Epping line train from any city train station and get off at the West Richmond station. Bridge Road is only a short walk away.
By Tram
Coming from the city you can catch any east bound route.The 75 tram in Flinders Street or the 48 tram from Collins Street to take you down Bridge Road.
http://www.bridgerd.com.au/
SHOPPING IN FITZROY
Brunswick Street, Fitzroy:
Simply the best variety I have come across!
While walking the street you will find heaps of great coffee shops, eateries and groovy bars to refresh yourself at along the way!
Breakfast at CAFE NOVA is no.1 on my list!
ROSE STREET ARTISTS MARKETS
A groovy little market where you are sure to meet lots of cool artists. This was the first place I ever saw Motherboard cufflinks
60 Rose Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
(03) 9419 5529
Open Sat 11am-5pm
http://www.rosestmarket.com.au/
Walk through
The Pony Club
In my opinion, one of the coolest seedy clubs in Melbs, and certainly the host of many awesome bands! I have many good memories of this place and I never go to Melbourne without checkin’ it out!
68 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Ph: 03 9662 1026
Rockin’ ’til 7:00am!… Yes, 7:00am!!!
St Kilda Meet over 150 artisans offering an exciting range of their contemporary artworks
http://www.stkildamarket.com/search.php
A DJ was painfully chopping up some brilliant music when I visited it last time but the scene was cool enough to stay for a few drinks anyway.
Picture this: Black walls elaborately decorated with white paisley designs, deep burgundy curtains edged with golden tassels adorn the thick wooden beams. One wall reflects the groovy rhythms of Aretha Franklin’s greatest under the meanderings of a lava lamp light. Massive vases of African lilies stand proudly on ornate side tables here and there beneath chandeliers made from big black beads. A couple dressed up to the nines spontaneously show off their ballroom dancing moves, mid song, before sauntering back to their cocktails.
The menu looked great and not too pricey but unfortunately we had just had some terrible vegetarian pizza down the road but promised we’d return for a meal next time!
It might have an unbelievably ugly website (the white and black stripes are positively BLINDING!) but this is one cool pub! An absolute MUST if you’re in St Kilda. The first night I went there we saw LADY STRANGELOVE who just happened to be on and were brilliant!
The second time I found $25 on the floor, hooray! Something good always happens there!
There are two main rooms for bands and an eatery and chill out room upstairs with a balcony overlooking the Esplanade. Gorgeous!
http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/
DING DONG LOUNGE, MELBOURNE
Level 1/18 Market Lane
Chinatown, Melbourne 3000
Ph: +61 3 9662 1020
Fax: +61 3 9662 1018
Capacity: 400
Email: info@dingdonglounge.com.au
Myspace: www.myspace.com/dingdonglounge
AFTER NOVEMBER:
Suzuki night market – Starts Nov 25th
http://www.qvm.com.au/snm/snm_home.aspx
The 2009/2010 season will commence Wednesday 25 November 2009 from 5.30pm to 10.00pm.
Events “Sunday Sessions Relaunch"
When:
1st November 2009, 11am – 3pm
Location:
Queen Street Marquee, Queen Victoria Market
Cost:
FREE ENTRY
Looking for somewhere to enjoy free live music in a vibrant environment? Get down to the Market on the first Sunday of every month from November to March for a massive day of festivities with Sunday Sessions @ the Market!
New to Sunday Sessions this season is the Local Designer Market. Talented Victorian designers showcase their wares including clothing, jewellery and artwork.
Bring your mates along to the Queen Street in the centre of the Market, kick back in the beer garden and enjoy the best of what the Melbourne music and design scene has to offer.
St Kilda night Markets run from Dec until the end of Feb. Our web-site will be up and running closer to the Market dates.”
JANUARY
Geelong Night Market The Inaugural Season of the Geelong Night Market was open from 5.30pm – 10pm on Fridays 9, 16, 23 and 30 January 2009.
The second Season of Geelong Night Market will run Fridays 8, 15, 22 and 29 January 2010.
http://www.qvm.com.au/gnm/gnm_home.aspx
COMEDY
COMEDY @SPLEEN:
EVERY MONDAY YEAR ROUND, FREE AT SPLEEN BAR!
Spleen Bar
41 Bourke St Melbourne
(Parliament House end)
Monday’s, 8:30pm til 10:30pm FREE ENTRY!
The Comic’s Lounge is open Monday – Saturday with dinner before the show at 7pm and the laughs kick off at 8pm.
Monday – Thursday tickets are $15 each and if you’d like to come for dinner before the show we do our $15 main course from 7pm. Friday and Saturday shows are $25 and if you’d like to eat before the show we do a 2 course dinner for $25 from 7pm.
To see who is performing and to purchase tickets go to our website or contact us on 03 9348 9488.
General info about what's on in Melbourne:
What's on Events calendar
Melbourne City Life
Authentic Mexican restaurant- Recommended by an ex-employee
Tues-Sun 6pm til late Ph. (03) 9417 0441
www.losamates.com.au
PUNJABI CURRY CAFE
Indian Restaurant
87 Johnston St, Collingwood Vic
(03) 9419 5307
Near the Tote - AMAZING food! Lovely restaurant, great staff
www.punjabicurrycafe.com
BRILLIANT CAFES
ILLY Sydney Rd, Brunswick
lovely food, cool atmosphere, inside or dodgy but very cool courtyard lane
Get zone 1 tram ticket from a 7/11
Catch 19 heads nth straight to Syd Rd.
CAVALLERO
300 Smith St, Collingwood VIC
(03) 9417 1377
Fancy Restaurant/Incredible date & walnut loaf!
Great coffee!
www.cavallero.com.au
http://www.cavallero.com.au/
ARCADIA CAFE, next to Enoteca wine bar
Address: 193 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone:(03) 9416 1055
Hours: Thursday-Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Very handy website to find nearest shopping centres
MARKETS
Camberwell markets - a MUST!
Camberwell Sunday Market is a popular trash and treasure market held every Sunday by the Rotary Club of Balwyn, in the carpark at the rear of Burke and Riversdale roads, Camberwell.
Only second hand goods, or hand-crafted goods, specifically made by the stallholder, excluding food is sold at the market so its great for vintage clothing, crockery and books as well as unusual things like photo albums, typewriters and ornaments.
Days: Every Sunday
Time: 7am - 12.30pm
ALL THE MARKETS (In MELBOURNE):
http://www.you.com.au/market-melbourne.html
http://www.marketsandfairs.com.au/marketsvic.html
OP SHOPS
120 swan St, Richmond
Church St, Richmond
191 bridge Rd, Richmond
42 Victoria St, Richmond
Royal arcade- ground floor, off Bourke St mall
69 bourke St
118 Napier St, fitzroy
274 Brunswick St, fitzroy
316 Brunswick St, fitzroy
2/427 smith fitzroy
Brotherhood of Saint Laurence:
109 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick
St Johns:
Daly St, Brunswick West
(From the 'Op Shop Guide', Victoria)
RICHMOND
Bridge Road is renowned for its brilliant shopping. Or stop at any of the many cafes, restaurants and bars to rest your feet or catch up with friends.
Getting there:
Located just minutes from the CBD in Melbourne's inner east, Bridge Rd is easily accessible.
By Train
Catch an Epping line train from any city train station and get off at the West Richmond station. Bridge Road is only a short walk away.
By Tram
Coming from the city you can catch any east bound route.The 75 tram in Flinders Street or the 48 tram from Collins Street to take you down Bridge Road.
http://www.bridgerd.com.au/
SHOPPING IN FITZROY
Brunswick Street, Fitzroy:
Simply the best variety I have come across!
While walking the street you will find heaps of great coffee shops, eateries and groovy bars to refresh yourself at along the way!
Breakfast at CAFE NOVA is no.1 on my list!
ROSE STREET ARTISTS MARKETS
A groovy little market where you are sure to meet lots of cool artists. This was the first place I ever saw Motherboard cufflinks
60 Rose Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
(03) 9419 5529
Open Sat 11am-5pm
http://www.rosestmarket.com.au/
Walk through
The Pony Club
In my opinion, one of the coolest seedy clubs in Melbs, and certainly the host of many awesome bands! I have many good memories of this place and I never go to Melbourne without checkin’ it out!
68 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Ph: 03 9662 1026
Rockin’ ’til 7:00am!… Yes, 7:00am!!!
St Kilda Meet over 150 artisans offering an exciting range of their contemporary artworks
http://www.stkildamarket.com/search.php
- THE BIG MOUTH – Bar/Eatery
A DJ was painfully chopping up some brilliant music when I visited it last time but the scene was cool enough to stay for a few drinks anyway.
Picture this: Black walls elaborately decorated with white paisley designs, deep burgundy curtains edged with golden tassels adorn the thick wooden beams. One wall reflects the groovy rhythms of Aretha Franklin’s greatest under the meanderings of a lava lamp light. Massive vases of African lilies stand proudly on ornate side tables here and there beneath chandeliers made from big black beads. A couple dressed up to the nines spontaneously show off their ballroom dancing moves, mid song, before sauntering back to their cocktails.
The menu looked great and not too pricey but unfortunately we had just had some terrible vegetarian pizza down the road but promised we’d return for a meal next time!
It might have an unbelievably ugly website (the white and black stripes are positively BLINDING!) but this is one cool pub! An absolute MUST if you’re in St Kilda. The first night I went there we saw LADY STRANGELOVE who just happened to be on and were brilliant!
The second time I found $25 on the floor, hooray! Something good always happens there!
There are two main rooms for bands and an eatery and chill out room upstairs with a balcony overlooking the Esplanade. Gorgeous!
- Ding Dong Lounge
http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/
DING DONG LOUNGE, MELBOURNE
Level 1/18 Market Lane
Chinatown, Melbourne 3000
Ph: +61 3 9662 1020
Fax: +61 3 9662 1018
Capacity: 400
Email: info@dingdonglounge.com.au
Myspace: www.myspace.com/dingdonglounge
AFTER NOVEMBER:
Suzuki night market – Starts Nov 25th
http://www.qvm.com.au/snm/snm_home.aspx
The 2009/2010 season will commence Wednesday 25 November 2009 from 5.30pm to 10.00pm.
Events “Sunday Sessions Relaunch"
When:
1st November 2009, 11am – 3pm
Location:
Queen Street Marquee, Queen Victoria Market
Cost:
FREE ENTRY
Looking for somewhere to enjoy free live music in a vibrant environment? Get down to the Market on the first Sunday of every month from November to March for a massive day of festivities with Sunday Sessions @ the Market!
New to Sunday Sessions this season is the Local Designer Market. Talented Victorian designers showcase their wares including clothing, jewellery and artwork.
Bring your mates along to the Queen Street in the centre of the Market, kick back in the beer garden and enjoy the best of what the Melbourne music and design scene has to offer.
St Kilda night Markets run from Dec until the end of Feb. Our web-site will be up and running closer to the Market dates.”
JANUARY
Geelong Night Market The Inaugural Season of the Geelong Night Market was open from 5.30pm – 10pm on Fridays 9, 16, 23 and 30 January 2009.
The second Season of Geelong Night Market will run Fridays 8, 15, 22 and 29 January 2010.
http://www.qvm.com.au/gnm/gnm_home.aspx
COMEDY
COMEDY @SPLEEN:
EVERY MONDAY YEAR ROUND, FREE AT SPLEEN BAR!
Spleen Bar
41 Bourke St Melbourne
(Parliament House end)
Monday’s, 8:30pm til 10:30pm FREE ENTRY!
The Comic’s Lounge is open Monday – Saturday with dinner before the show at 7pm and the laughs kick off at 8pm.
Monday – Thursday tickets are $15 each and if you’d like to come for dinner before the show we do our $15 main course from 7pm. Friday and Saturday shows are $25 and if you’d like to eat before the show we do a 2 course dinner for $25 from 7pm.
To see who is performing and to purchase tickets go to our website or contact us on 03 9348 9488.
General info about what's on in Melbourne:
What's on Events calendar
Melbourne City Life
Recommended to me:
Movida Restaurant - book months in advance or sit at the Tapas bar.
Shopping: Degraves Street
Havastock Lane - THE HIP music store (off Flinders St)
In Northcote: High Street, The Social Club, Nth Fitzroy Star
Tourism Visitor Centre
2 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Ph 03 9658 9658
BEST OF VICTORIA
Hot Deals Phone: 1300 780 045
http://www.bestof.com.au/vic/
Hotel deals: http://www.hotel.com.au/Melbourne/
Ph 03 9658 9658
BEST OF VICTORIA
Hot Deals Phone: 1300 780 045
http://www.bestof.com.au/vic/
Hotel deals: http://www.hotel.com.au/Melbourne/