Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Brunswick Street
One of Melbourne's trendiest neighbourhoods, with vintage shops, independent bookstores, street art, cafés and bars lining the street, showcasing the city's bohemian spirit.
Brunswick Street runs through Fitzroy and is the heart of Melbourne's alternative culture and nightlife. Nearby Smith Street and Gertrude Street are also full of independent design shops and restaurants. The walls along the street are covered in street art, and the Rose Street Artists' Market opens on weekends. Tram route 11 takes about 10 minutes from the CBD. It is also close to Lygon Street in Carlton, Melbourne's Italian quarter, to the north.
Opening hours
All day (shops generally open after about 10:00)
Nearby sights
- Melbourne Museum
- Royal Exhibition Building
- St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
- Fitzroy Gardens & Cooks' Cottage
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- Chinatown, Melbourne
- State Library Victoria
- Hosier Lane