Food Scene
All in walking distance or a short public transport ride ;-)
Pomona Cafe
474 Murray RdClose by, friendly staff, delicious coffee & great food !
Great place serving Asian / Western fusion style food at value for money prices.
7 locals recommend
Chumanchu
2/4 Gilbert RdGreat place serving Asian / Western fusion style food at value for money prices.
Acqua E Farina Woodfire Pizzeria
544 Murray RdServing wood fired Pizza and yummy Pasta
Old School Fish and Chips
412 Gilbert RdThe best fish n chips in the area.
Dexter
456 High StServing delicious pulled pork and craft beers.
Tiamo
303 Lygon StBest Italian food in Melbourne.
I also work there ;-)
Great Thai food.
This place has been around for many years and Is always busy.
Narai Thai Restaurant Northcote
214 St Georges RdGreat Thai food.
This place has been around for many years and Is always busy.
The best dumplings in the North.
Great value for money too.
Their Won Ton soup is also not to be missed.
12 locals recommend
Ping's Dumpling Kitchen
358 High StThe best dumplings in the North.
Great value for money too.
Their Won Ton soup is also not to be missed.
Very friendly staff. This place has been in Preston and run by locals for a very long time.
Lucchini Cakes & Cafe
360 High StreetVery friendly staff. This place has been in Preston and run by locals for a very long time.
Best place for Burgers.
Drop into Raccoon Club next door for a beer to wash it down.
16 locals recommend
Chew Burger
147 Plenty RdBest place for Burgers.
Drop into Raccoon Club next door for a beer to wash it down.
15 min walk or catch the tram to the end of the line - north direction.
Great atmosphere and selection of food.
Jackson Dodds
611 Gilbert Rd15 min walk or catch the tram to the end of the line - north direction.
Great atmosphere and selection of food.
Serving awesome Italian style Panini and great coffee. Mauro the owner is a friendly charismatic guy. Value for money !!!
Pausa Pranzo
168 High StServing awesome Italian style Panini and great coffee. Mauro the owner is a friendly charismatic guy. Value for money !!!
Tickled Pink - Thornbury
The Elixir Urban Eatery.
Essentials
FoodWorks Gilbert Rd
392-398 Gilbert RdConvenience and Grocery shopping
Woolworths Preston
334 Murray RdPreston Pharmacy
247-249 Murray RdMedication requirements.
For any Emergency treatment .
If Ambulance is required.....ring 000
18 locals recommend
Austin Hospital
145 Studley RdFor any Emergency treatment .
If Ambulance is required.....ring 000
Shopping
Preston Market
30A The CentrewayLocal market selling food , clothing, gift ideas etc etc
Northland Shopping Centre
2-50 Murray RdParks & Nature
Edwardes Lake Park
Lake / Park with walking trail
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Edinburgh Gardens
Alfred CrescentFairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
Fairfield Park DriveGetting Around
Merri. Creek Trail, Coburg North, Victoria.
Merri Creek TrailTrain Station.
15 min walk to the station or 3 min by Murray Rd Bus.
8 locals recommend
Preston Station
Train Station.
15 min walk to the station or 3 min by Murray Rd Bus.
Catch the bus to:
1. High Street, Preston.
2. Nicholson / Lygon street
3. Sydney Road, Coburg
4. Preston Market
Murray Road
Murray RoadCatch the bus to:
1. High Street, Preston.
2. Nicholson / Lygon street
3. Sydney Road, Coburg
4. Preston Market
Catch the No. 11 Tram ( stop 43 located is outside my house) to:
1. The city (30 - 40 min)
2. Brunswick street (15 - 20 min)
3. High street Thornbury & Northcote ( tram plus walk)
Tram Stop
Catch the No. 11 Tram ( stop 43 located is outside my house) to:
1. The city (30 - 40 min)
2. Brunswick street (15 - 20 min)
3. High street Thornbury & Northcote ( tram plus walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmospheric bar serving craft beer. You can also duck into next door (Chew Burgers) and order a burger of your liking.
Burger + Beer....great combination !!
38 locals recommend
The Raccoon Club
145 Plenty Rd Great atmospheric bar serving craft beer. You can also duck into next door (Chew Burgers) and order a burger of your liking.
Burger + Beer....great combination !!
Carwyn Cellars
877 High StServing craft beers. Burgers and Pizza available.
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetCafe, restaurants, Bars and live music scene.
Naked For Satan
285 Brunswick StRoof Top bar with the best city view in Melbourne.
Black Pearl
304 Brunswick StVery well known for serving delicious cocktails.
A bar located on the Yarra river. Provides a different perspective of the city skyline.
Great beer selection also.
163 locals recommend
Ponyfish Island
A bar located on the Yarra river. Provides a different perspective of the city skyline.
Great beer selection also.
Beer and food trucks.
New concept which has taken Melbourne by storm.
Great atmosphere and always very busy.
89 locals recommend
Welcome to Thornbury
520 High StBeer and food trucks.
New concept which has taken Melbourne by storm.
Great atmosphere and always very busy.
Northcote Social Club
301 High StLocated in an old bluestone church, this bar has live music as well as serving great food and a variety of drinks.
90 locals recommend
Wesley Anne
250 High StLocated in an old bluestone church, this bar has live music as well as serving great food and a variety of drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe one and only MCG. Tours are available.
Historical Cinema showing mainstream and Arthouse films.
Have a glass of red wine while watching a movie.
166 locals recommend
Palace Westgarth Cinemas
89 High StHistorical Cinema showing mainstream and Arthouse films.
Have a glass of red wine while watching a movie.
Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool
50 Murray RdNorthcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre
180 Victoria RdIndoor and heated outdoor swimming pool.