Fitzroy

Fitzroy is Melbourne's bohemian heart: Brunswick Street's bars, live music, bookshops and vintage stores, plus the weekend Rose Street Artists' Market with up to 120 makers and a rooftop bar. It's iconic and a little touristy now, but still genuinely good. Tram 11 or 96 from the CBD gets you here in minutes.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is there more than one market on Rose Street?

Yes, and people mix them up. The Rose Street Artists' Market (60 Rose St) is the handmade-design one. The separate Fitzroy Market (75 Rose St) leans vintage and second-hand clothing, with a Saturday growers' market. They're a short walk apart on the same street.

What's Brunswick Street known for?

It's the spine of bohemian Fitzroy: independent fashion, record and book shops, live-music venues, cafes, cocktail bars and restaurants. It's busy day and night. Gertrude Street to the south is the quieter, more design-focused sibling worth pairing with it.

When is the Rose Street Artists' Market on?

Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 4pm, at 60 Rose Street. Up to 120 creatives sell handmade art, jewellery, fashion and homewares, and there's a rooftop bar on site. It's one of Melbourne's best-loved maker markets, so go earlier for the best browsing.

How do I get to Fitzroy from the CBD?

Take tram 96 from Bourke Street or tram 11 from Collins Street and get off around Brunswick Street. It's only a few minutes' ride. Fitzroy has no train station, so tram or a short walk from the city is the way in.

Is Fitzroy worth it or too touristy now?

It's more discovered than it was, and prices reflect that, but it's still a genuinely creative, characterful suburb rather than a manufactured one. Come for the market, the shops and the bars, and you'll see why locals still love it.

What else is near Fitzroy worth seeing?

Gertrude Street's galleries and wine bars sit on the southern edge, Collingwood's bars and breweries are a block east across the 86 tram line, and the Fitzroy Gardens and CBD are a short tram ride southwest.

Is Fitzroy good for a night out?

Very. Brunswick Street and its laneways are dense with bars, from dive to cocktail, plus live-music rooms. It's walkable, lively and central. The late 96 and 11 trams make getting back to the city straightforward.

Where should I park for Fitzroy?

Honestly, don't drive if you can avoid it. Street parking is notoriously hard, especially on weekends and market days. Take a tram or a rideshare and save yourself the circling. If you must drive, expect metered spots and time limits.

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