Carlton North is the most charming of suburbs, with leafy roads, cafes and grocers with top-notch produce, and some great old-fashioned boozers. It's in stark contrast to the frantic hustle of Lygon Street in Carlton itself.
Carlton North area guide
The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Carlton North
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The best restaurants in Carlton North
Florian Eatery
With its uber German name, Florian is the latest café to call Carlton North's Rathdowne Village home. The brainchild of owners and friends Dom...
Henry Sugar
Henry Sugar is the dessert bar turned restaurant/bar that is winning over Melbourne’s northside, one serve of parmesan ice-cream at a time
The best bars in Carlton North
Gerald's Bar
Wine bars might be appearing on all fronts right now, but Gerald’s is the true battle-tested, five-star general
Little Andorra
Much like the principality it’s named after, this casual wine bar is occupies a space between France and Spain and is gorgeous to visit
The Brandon Hotel
This hidden gem is so inconspicuous it’s not apparent even when you’re inside the building
Other great venues in Carlton North
Princes Park
Home to the Carlton Football Club, Princes Park has tennis courts, soccer fields and a stack of exercise stations around a 3.2 km long running track.
Art Stems
Art Stems has been providing flowers to the people of the northern suburbs since 1988. They pride themselves on quality arrangements with a variety of...
The Little Bookroom (Carlton)
Bookshops are magical places, and the Little Bookroom is a fine example of providing that magic to adults and children alike. Stocking everything from...