MELBOURNE’S FAMOUS
LYGON STREET

Lygon Street

Nothing epitomises ‘La Dolce Vita’ better than Lygon Street. Home to iconic restaurants, venues and bars, it boasts unparalleled pasticceria and is the birthplace of Melbourne’s Cafe Culture.

Authentic Italian hospitality, dining and drinks dominate this area of Lygon Street, which is famously known by locals as ‘Little Italy.’

The quirky counterpart offers an eclectic mix of cultures and cuisines, including: Greek, Indian, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Aussie pub grub.

Icons That Have Shaped Melbourne

Lygon Street brims with legendary establishments that have introduced us to espresso, Aussie pizza, hosted politicians, Olympians, fashion and the Arts.

Icons That Have Shaped Melbourne

Lygon Street brims with legendary establishments that have introduced us to espresso, Aussie pizza, hosted politicians, Olympians, fashion and the Arts.

Icons That Have Shaped Melbourne

Lygon Street brims with legendary establishments that have introduced us to espresso, Aussie pizza, hosted politicians, Olympians, fashion and the Arts..

Lunch & Dinner

From authentic cuisine to the contemporary food scene

Deciding between a quick nosh gnocchi or a gastronomic degustation is only a few steps apart in the COVID-normal al fresco dining precinct. You’ll eat with your eyes before you even get your hands on the menu.

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EVENTS

What’s On Around Lygon Street

The Melbourne Museum is full of natural treasure this autumn, plus art and science collide with their Worlds Immersive exhibition. Robles Dance Bar understands wine first, dance later and Readings have a rolling schedule of book launches.

Event Listing

MOVIE TIME

NOT YOUR GENERAL BOX OFFICE EXPERIENCE

1992 was a cinematic gamechanger with the release of Reservoir Dogs, Basic Instinct, Unforgiven, The Crying Game and Wayne’s World. It was also the year Cinema Nova opened its doors to the Independent, Art House and Australian movie scenes, broadening our hearts and minds. “We’re not worthy!”

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Putting On The Spritz

Whether Aperitivo or Americano, Lygon Street flows with the nectar of the gods. If you’re chasing a classy cocktail, a low key craft beer, or a wine list as long as the street itself, there’s a groove to suit your mood.