Welcome to Fitzroy
Inner city Fitzroy is renowned for its mixture of class and culture, old and new. The oldest suburb in Melbourne, Fitzroy has seen a number of changes throughout the years, yet still retains its chic.
Brunswick Street, Fitzroy's main thoroughfare, has some of the best dining options in Melbourne. Cafes and restaurants line the footpaths, with glorious coffee and sumptuous meals and snacks on offer. The many bars located here make for a vibrant nightlife in Fitzroy. Follow a big night out with one of the many 'all day breakfasts' the local cafes offer.
Journey onto Smith Street, where the many multicultural eateries will delight you. Choose from either Moroccan, Asian, Italian or Greek delights. Vegetarians will be delighted by the variety of meals to enjoy. Prefer a little entertainment with your meal? Pop down to Johnson Street, Melbourne's Spanish sector. Here you can enjoy tasty tapas and lively flamenco bars.
If an exciting nightlife is what you're after, check out any of the live music gigs that dominate the scene in Fitzroy. Popular locations include The Old Bar or The Evelyn Hotel.
Fitzroy Gardens provide vital tranquility in the bustling city. Explore the various colourful floral displays in the Conservatory, admire the many statues, or gaze in wonder at the Tudor Village. This scale display is reminiscent of an English Tudor era village, featuring thatched cottages, a hotel, barns and a scale model of Shakespeare's home.
