Interior at Twenty and Six Espresso
Photograph: Graham Denholm | Twenty and Six Espresso

North Melbourne area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in North Melbourne
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In a little pocket on its own, this ’burb has the wide-hipped streets of a country town and is fiercely loved by locals for its communal feel. The Drunken Poet, The Last Jar and Twenty and Six Espresso draw in interlopers like us, but there’s much more to discover.

The best restaurants in North Melbourne

The Courthouse Hotel
Restaurants

The Courthouse Hotel

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
A North Melbourne institution with two hats in its past has just reopened as a British-inspired gastropub – and locals are loving it
Auction Rooms Café
Restaurants

Auction Rooms Café

  • 4 out of 5 stars
Full of hot young things and cool old things, the Auction Rooms café and roastery serves tram-trip-worthy coffee

The best bars in North Melbourne

Manzé
Bars

Manzé

  • 5 out of 5 stars
Melbourne’s first Mauritian wine bar masters the balancing act between approachability and intrigue, rewarding locals, natty wine lovers and the intrepid alike
Prudence
Bars

Prudence

  • 4 out of 5 stars
The comfort and clutter of your own lounge room, with a touch more class and a stack more booze
Lumen People
Bars

Lumen People

  • 4 out of 5 stars
Leveraging the fruits of local growers and makers, this day-to-night eatery and wine bar encourages an adventure
Central Club Hotel
Bars

Central Club Hotel

A stone's throw from the Queen Victoria Market, Central Club Hotel gets a sleek eco-friendly makeover and refreshed menu offering pub fare at its finest

More great venues in North Melbourne

Meat Market
Attractions

Meat Market

Meat Market is a historic event and creative space that hosts some of Melbourne's most exciting festivals, events and showcases.  
The Comic's Lounge
Comedy

The Comic's Lounge

From comedy favourites to up and coming talent, this is the place to be if you're looking for a laugh
Lekker Bikes
Shopping

Lekker Bikes

Lekker Bikes' Melbourne flagship store has an eye-catching range of Dutch bikes. Whether you're in the market for a retro, vintage or commuter bike,...