Essentials
Treats, ingredients and provisions for picnics.
Gertrude Grocer
196 Gertrude StreetThis is just around the corner. Good coffee, picnic essentials, lovely service.
11 locals recommend
Morning Market
59 Gertrude StThis is just around the corner. Good coffee, picnic essentials, lovely service.
Food scene
Arepas for breakfast 👌🏻
Sonido
69 Gertrude StRocco’s Bologna Discoteca
Groovy, casual Italian spot around the corner
Trippy Taco
234 Gertrude StVeg burritos and beers
Marios
303 Brunswick StItalian diner that doesn’t go changing
Exceptional Dining
I recommend booking these places as soon as you secure your stay. These three are five minutes away by foot.
Cutler & Co
57 Gertrude StPoodle Bar & Bistro
81-83 Gertrude StMarion
53 Gertrude StFrom the balcony you can see:
These cultural attractions are just across the road. The Royal Exhibition Building is Australia’s only non-indigenous UNESCO heritage protected structure. From the apartment is a van exceptional view of its Eastern entrance, the drum and bell.
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StCarlton Gardens
IMAX Melbourne Museum
Rathdowne StreetCarlton Gardens
Shopping
Browse this brilliant artists market on the weekends for locally made crafts, fashion, cards, prints and accessories.
137 locals recommend
The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StBrowse this brilliant artists market on the weekends for locally made crafts, fashion, cards, prints and accessories.
E.S.S (ESS LABORATORY)
114 Gertrude StBeautiful garments made from Japanese fabrics for men and women
Aesop
Le Labo
183 Gertrude StPhillip & Lea - Cooking | Garden | Baking - Shop
65 Gertrude StreetBaserange Store Melbourne
226 Gertrude StreetGwendolynne
Fitzroy StreetExceptional wedding gowns
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic neighbourhood pool. 50 meter swimming pool, gym, yoga, pilates etc.
99 locals recommend
Fitzroy Swimming Pool
160 Alexandra ParadeIconic neighbourhood pool. 50 meter swimming pool, gym, yoga, pilates etc.
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StDrinks & Nightlife
The Everleigh Melbourne
150-156 Gertrude StBrilliant cocktails!
A great pub with a gorgeous menu and great service. Book in advance.
84 locals recommend
Builders Arms Hotel
211 Gertrude StA great pub with a gorgeous menu and great service. Book in advance.
This pub is is owned by a friend of mine. It is welcoming and super vibrant now, and the eclectic crowd are a slice of Fitzroy creative/queer heaven.
12 locals recommend
The Gertrude Hotel
148 Gertrude StThis pub is is owned by a friend of mine. It is welcoming and super vibrant now, and the eclectic crowd are a slice of Fitzroy creative/queer heaven.
Siglo
161 Spring StGreat drinks, exceptional ambiance. A short stroll down the road.
Black Pearl
304 Brunswick StBrilliant cocktails, unpretentious.