Fashionable neighbourhoods, Food and wine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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There's a certain art to style hunting in Melbourne. Here you'll discover it's not always about keeping up with the latest trends. Locals have embraced an individual look, influenced by the large number of independent designer boutiques found across the city and nearby neighbourhoods. Each of Melbourne's fashionable neighbourhoods comes with its own distinctive style, and a sense of fun and respect for local history, culture, craft and creativity.

The Everleigh

Bars

For a night out full of speakeasy charm, oh-so-knowledgeable barkeeps and impeccable cocktails, head down to The Everleigh.

Cibi

Cafes & bakeries

Indulge your inner cibi or child with quirky Japanese odds and ends, plus more grown-up arty design objects, coffee, and simple heart-warming cooking.

The Rose St. Artists' Market

Makers markets

27 Apr 2024

Perfect for post-brunch perusing, the Rose St. Artists' Market is where those in-the-know find Melbourne's art and design talent each weekend.

Kinki Gerlinki

Fashion

Dress up in playful, elegant vintage and understated eccentric style from quirky Melbourne designers who use an array of fabrics from Asia and Europe.

Mr Simple

Fashion

Who says life wasn't meant to be easy? The crew behind Mr Simple are here to make things peachy for reluctant shoppers and logo-shunning types.

Vinyl Revival

Music

Vinyl Revival is a record and hifi store on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, riding high on a resurgent love for vinyl and the local music store.

Double Monk

Fashion

Step into another world and another time when you step into Double Monk, and step into the highest quality men's shoes this side of Jermyn Street.

Handsom

Fashion

Slip into ultra-modern yet timeless clothing and accessories by partners Henry Allum and Sam Rush. Contemporary design meets functional fashion.

Bar Liberty

Bars

With a chef's hat from Good Food Guide 2020, and plenty of spirits, beers and aperitifs, this is a wine bar taking a few liberties. In a good way.

The Social Studio

Fashion

Few things make you feel better than frocking up in glad rags that have been made with a conscience, so where better to shop than The Social Studio?

Kloke

Fashion

Shop contemporary clothing and accessories for men and women, with a side of brutalist architecture. Threads for today, tomorrow and beyond.

Northside Records

Music

Head northside to this purveyor of new and secondhand music for vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs, books, DJ equipment and phonic rarities.

Palace Westgarth

Cinemas

Get your movie fix at this popular cinema with a program of new releases, film events and festivals. Catch a film outside, if the weather's fine.

Leonard St.

Fashion

Wear the mark of a Melbourne girl in the form of Leonard Street's feminine designs, oozing a slouchy 1980s lilt and loads of sophisticated cool.

The Croxton Bandroom

Live music

Get your rock 'n' roll on at the Croxton: local and international live music gigs burn up the bandroom's massive stage weekly.

1800 Lasagne

Restaurants

Their place or yours? It's great lasagne. Delivered until late. But there's a dine-in side to this Thornbury lasagne shop and wine bar too.

Estelle

Restaurants

Options abound at Estelle. Savour light snacks and hand-picked wines in the bar, order à la carte, or get serious with the five-course tasting menu.

Northcote Social Club

Pubs

Pick up a cold beer, grab a seat on the sunny deck and tuck into a killer counter meal. Bring the kids too, or stay on to catch live music at night.

Obus

Fashion

Drench yourself in colour. A distillery of cutting-edge fashion, Obus is just the ticket for Melbourne-designed dresses, coats, pants and swimwear.

Before March

Fashion

Keep things slow and stylish with sustainable designs from Sunshine Symbol and Standard Issue at Northcote boutique Before March.

Welcome to Thornbury

Restaurants

Save yourself the trouble of tracking down Melbourne's food trucks and head to the Northcote/Thornbury border where a roster of food trucks gather.

Howler

Bars

Howl at the moon from the beer garden or nestle into cosy booths inside for beats, an impressive beer list and an Asian tapas-style bar menu.

Bar Idda

Restaurants

Put your faith in Mama's secrets at Bar Idda, a proudly Sicilian restaurant with a passionate seasonal menu inspired by the old country.

Kuwaii

Fashion

Wander into Kuwaii's light, open shopfront to chat with Brunswick-based designer Kristy Barber, and drape yourself in graceful, feminine clothing.

Etta

Restaurants

A small neighbourhood bistro with big culinary cred, Etta serves up seasonal, produce-driven fare that's bound to please even the fussiest neighbours.

Old Palm Liquor

Restaurants

There's nothing remotely 'old' about this spot. Slip into the sleek lines of Old Palm Liquor for standout modern share plates and an encyclopaedia of natural wines.

Mister Zimi

Fashion

Add a slice of sunshine to your wardrobe and keep summer in style all year round with these bold, bright and colourful prints.

Lucy Folk

Art & design

Stop by Albert Street in Windsor to check out whimsical works by Lucy Folk – a homegrown talent with a global presence.

Licorice Pie Records

Music

Packed to the walls with new and vintage vinyl, Licorice Pie's specialty is rare and classic releases from the past 60 years. Pop in and dig around.

Greville Records

Music

Turn off glitzy Chapel Street and head into Greville Records to check out the collection of new and old vinyl, special editions, box sets and merch.

Neptune, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Simon Shiff

Neptune Food & Wine

Restaurants

Slide into the Mediterranean at this moody wine bar in Windsor, from the creative alums behind Tokyo Tina and San Telmo.

Oscar Cooper

Cafes & bakeries

Brunch like you've never brunched before at Oscar Cooper, and start your day off with a hearty feed – even if it's just getting started at 3pm.

The Panton Store

Shopping & fashion

The Panton Store is a well loved boutique store stocking curated practical wares for good living. The store is now based in picturesque South Gippsland...