Masses Fitzroy Bagels

Food + DrinkMasses Bagels Fitzroy: Slow Fermentation, Big Flavour, Local Love

What began with a love of bagels and a flair for experimentation has grown into one of Fitzroy’s favourite bagel destinations. After years of refining their technique, Carmen Newton and Jack Muir-Rigby launched Masses Bagels at local markets before opening their Smith Street shopfront. In this Q&A, Carmen shares how the journey unfolded, from learning to make bagels in a tiny shop in Japan to creating seasonal, flavour-packed favourites in Fitzroy — and what’s coming up next.
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Fitzroy Indian Restaurants

Food + DrinkA Local’s Guide to the Best Fitzroy Indian Restaurants

With Melbourne pulling on its grey winter coat, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Fitzroy Indian restaurants to enjoy a spicy warming curry or aromatic chai this season. In classic Fitzroy fashion, Indian restaurants here offer unexpected delights beyond basic butter chickens or simple kormas. From upmarket fusion to authentic street food, spice-laced cocktails to a piled plate of home-style all-you-can-eat feasts, the Fitzroy Indian Restaurant scene highlights the best of what cuisine from the Indian subcontinent has to offer.
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Scout for Vintage Johnston Street Fitzroy

LifestyleFitzroy’s New Denim Destination: Step Inside Scout for Vintage

A love of denim, a sharp eye for tailoring and a desire to do things differently inspired Jodie Hayes to open Scout for Vintage, a denim reworking and alteration store that first took shape in Torquay before making the move to Fitzroy. Since 2020, she’s been quietly transforming wardrobes one jean at a time, specialising in quality labels and one-off pieces that combine craftsmanship with personal style. Drawn to denim for its rebellious roots and long-standing place in fashion culture, Jodie brings a creative, hands-on approach to everything she makes.
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Things To Do in Fitzroy After Dark

Lifestyle7 Great Things to Do in Fitzroy After Dark

When the sun goes down, Fitzroy comes alive. Whether you’re up for a round of pool, a drink and a drawing session, live music or a memorable karaoke night, there’s something to head out for every evening of the week. From dazzling drag shows and open mic nights to salsa dancing and cocktails with jazz, this neighbourhood knows how to keep things lively after dark. Whatever your pace, you’ll find a bar stool, a dance floor or a quiet corner waiting. We’ve rounded up seven after-dark favourites to help you make the most of your nights — read on and try something new this week.
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At the Above - Fitzroy Gallery Melbourne Design Week

The Best of Melbourne Design Week in Fitzroy

Melbourne Design Week is back from 15 to 25 May this year, with a dynamic program of talks, tours, exhibitions, installations and workshops taking place across the city. Presented by the NGV and Creative Victoria, the festival brings together designers, educators, thinkers and creatives to explore how design can shape a better future. This year’s theme, Design the World You Want, encourages designers to imagine how creativity can foster sustainability, repair and transformation.
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Fitzroy Mother's Day Guide

LifestyleMother’s Day in Fitzroy: Brunch, Blooms and a Beautiful Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, falling on Sunday, 11 May. It's a time to celebrate the incredible women and mother figures who lift us up, love us fiercely and shape our lives in countless ways. Whether it’s a relaxed brunch, a thoughtful gift, time well spent or all of the above, Fitzroy is full of ways to make Mother’s Day one to remember. And by choosing to dine, shop and explore locally, you’re also supporting the businesses you love and make this neighbourhood so unique. Here’s how to make Mother’s Day extra special this year.
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Zory McGrath - Napier Hotel Fitzroy

LifestyleUrban Essence, Local Heart: Zory McGrath’s Fitzroy in Focus

Fitzroy pub façades, old Victorian windows and stories embedded in architecture, these are just some of the fragments that Melbourne artist Zory McGrath brings to life in her layered, expressive work. Her latest exhibition, Fragments of Urban Essence, runs from 8 to 25 May at Brunswick Street Gallery, with opening night celebrations on Friday, 9 May from 6 to 8 PM. Using recycled cardboard and textured surfaces, the series explores urban renewal, memory and the beauty found in overlooked corners of the built environment. Zory’s separate series on Fitzroy’s pubs, a tribute to the character and charm of these beloved spaces, is also available through the BSG store. She’ll be exhibiting alongside a diverse group of artists across the gallery’s May program.
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The Rose Sunday Roast

Food + DrinkThe Best Sunday Roasts in Fitzroy: Cosy Pubs & Classic Plates

The pace slows down on Sundays—and in Fitzroy, that often means settling in for a delicious roast. Sunday Roasts Fitzroy-style are the kind of meal that brings people together: a plate piled high with comfort, a glass of something good, and a seat you won’t be leaving anytime soon. Whether you’re chasing a Sunday rotisserie, golden roast potatoes, a vegan nut loaf done properly or just an excuse to head to the pub, these local favourites all deliver in their own way. If you play your cards right, there’ll be live music to enjoy or the footy on in the background, so settle in and enjoy the season.
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Fitzroy Football Brunswick Street Oval

LifestyleExperience the Best of Fitzroy Football on ANZAC Day

There’s no better way to spend the ANZAC Day public holiday than with a local footy match in one of Melbourne’s most iconic parks. Luckily, Fitzroy boasts a standout local ground: the Brunswick Street Oval. Set in Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North, this beloved oval is steeped in footy history and local pride. If you haven't yet soaked up some local footy here—cheering the team on from Hipster Hill, grabbing a snag from the BBQ, or joining the team huddle—then the ANZAC Day public holiday is the perfect time to check it out.
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To Be Frank Hot Cross Buns

The Best Hot Cross Buns to Enjoy This Easter

We took one (well, several) for the team, Fitzroy. After many sticky fingers and a few spirited debates—including the all-important question of correct butter application—we’re proud to present our guide to the best hot cross buns in and around Fitzroy. From fruit-packed traditional buns to sourdough twists and other unique seasonal offerings, there’s something for every kind of bun lover. This deeply satisfying piece of fieldwork was fuelled by personal taste-testing and tips from fellow enthusiasts in the Fitzroy Local community. Our recent Instagram Story poll confirmed that fruit buns come out on top, but chocolate lovers are still a force to be reckoned with in Fitzroy. So, where should you start? Below, we’ve rounded up some standout bakeries serving up the goods this Easter. Consider it your official excuse to eat your way through the neighbourhood, one glazed bun at a time.
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