"My little corner of Melbourne" Fitzroy by Damewah

Fitzroy Travel Guide: 34 reviews and 65 photos

I am making this fitzroy section to encourage tourist out of the usual places. Melbourne is so much more than The arts Centre, penquins and St.Kilda. You can't judge a book by its cover, you need to emerse your self in the many wonderful layers beneath.
Fitzroy is an example of a suburb that has more to offer than a great postcard to send home. Go for an historic walk, have a coffee at one of hundreds of cafes in fitzroy. Wander off the main streets to find hidden loacl pubs or visit one of its many art galleries or just shop!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Vibrant, creative & unpretentious
Cons:Gentrification starting to creep in

Intro Written Mar 6, 2005
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Reviews (8)

Old victorian style gardens with a real life - Fitzroy

Old victorian style gardens with a real... Off The Beaten Path (1)

The edinburough Gardens are a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon in north fitzroy. you can hang out in the dog area... more travel advice

Hi class with no fuss Restaurants (4)

A great place to go when you want a propper restaurant experience without the pomp and ceremony. 5 star food! Every... more travel advice

No menus - no prices!?! Restaurants (4)

This resturant has no menus no prices no Alchohol allowed But people keep coming back and coming back for the food and... more travel advice

Classy Drunk Nightlife (3)

An After Dinner venue for a cognac or martini. A great place to chill out on a chez lounge and be waited on for a... more travel advice

Comments (5)

aussiejen Apr 4, 2006 at 5:16 AM Report Abuse

I think I'll have to check out Fitzroy again...it's been many years!! See you at the Big Melb Meet : )
BeachGirl1 Mar 14, 2006 at 3:52 AM Report Abuse

Here's a cool spot in Melbourne that I don't know at all. Thanx 4 telling about it. Gotta check some of these tips out next time I'm down south.
aussirose Nov 13, 2005 at 12:27 AM Report Abuse

Hey Damian, all those yummy restaurant tips are making me hungry!! Looking forward to Melbourne next year!! Cheers, Ann :o)
aussiedoug Sep 6, 2005 at 5:25 AM Report Abuse

Gr8 Fitzroy tips Damian. Love the cafe/restaurant tips. Just like Sydney visitors really need to get out of the city centre & visit places like this. Will be getting out here next visit to Melb. Thanx 4 the tips!
craic May 2, 2005 at 10:35 PM Report Abuse

Oh isn't that strange. We struck a cafe in South Yarra that had no menus and no prices and no bill. Melbourne is a bit strange!