Melbourne
Melbourne independent scene runs deeper than its laneways. From Collingwood maker studios and Fitzroy gallery spaces to South Melbourne specialty roasters, the city sustains one of the densest concentrations of independent creative businesses in the country. Every neighbourhood has its own character, its own makers, its own reasons to linger.
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Highlights
A selection of standout places across Melbourne
1000 Degrees Glass Studios
Bethany Wheeler founded this 230sqm Moorabbin-fringe studio in 2013, and it…
CultureACMI
Australia's national museum of screen culture, set inside Fed Square. The…
TableCutler
A refined and hospitable dining destination housed in a former metal works…
Fine GroundsPadre Coffee
Padre Coffee is a Brunswick-based roaster focused on sourcing and roasting…
Small BatchStarward Whisky
Ten minutes from the CBD, Starward's Port Melbourne distillery matures single…
CornerDiscrepancy Records
Tucked away on Rossmoyne Street in Thornbury, this beloved independent record…
Small Batch
Starward Whisky
Melbourne, VIC
Ten minutes from the CBD, Starward's Port Melbourne distillery matures single malt in red wine…
2 Brothers Brewery
Melbourne, VIC
The founding myth alone is worth the pint: in 2006, brothers Andrew and Dave Ong smuggled…
8 Track Brewery
Melbourne, VIC
Twelve taps, small batches, frequent rotation — 8 Track keeps things moving. The Ringwood brewpub…
Arundel Farm Estate
Keilor, VIC
A bluestone manor built in 1868 overlooks 20 acres of shiraz and viognier vines on the Maribyrnong…
Fine Grounds
Padre Coffee
Melbourne, VIC
Padre Coffee is a Brunswick-based roaster focused on sourcing and roasting exceptional coffees with…
23 Degrees Coffee Roasters
1 Belrose Ave, VIC
A Cheltenham roaster in Melbourne's Bayside, B-Corp certified since 2018 and one of a small number…
Axil Coffee Hawthorn
Hawthorn, VIC
The original Axil cafe and roastery in Hawthorn, where you can watch beans being roasted while…
Cafetal Coffee Roasters
5 Overend Street, East Brisbane QLD, 4169, QLD
On Overend Street in East Brisbane, Cafetal roasts Colombian specialty coffee direct from origin…
Culture
ACMI
Melbourne, VIC
Australia's national museum of screen culture, set inside Fed Square. The permanent exhibition —…
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Melbourne, VIC
Set on the former farmstead of John and Sunday Reed, Heide is an outdoor sculpture park and gallery…
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Southbank, VIC
Wood Marsh's weathered-steel building on the Melbourne Arts Precinct has been ACCA's home since…
Banyule Gallery
Melbourne, VIC
Banyule Gallery in Heidelberg, VIC has collection and exhibitions that explore fine art,…
Craft
1000 Degrees Glass Studios
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Bethany Wheeler founded this 230sqm Moorabbin-fringe studio in 2013, and it shows its working:…
Abby Seymour: Australian Jeweller
Melbourne, VIC
Brunswick East jeweller Abby Seymour works in solid metals — no plating — designing pieces she…
All of the Above Screenprinting & Embroidery Services
Melbourne, VIC
All of the Above Screenprinting & Embroidery Services brings dynamic colour and texture to Stawell…
Andrew Rose Bespoke Jewellery
VIC
Andrew Rose started his jewellery apprenticeship in East Gippsland in 1990. Thirty-plus years…
Corner
1st Product
shop1/673 Glenferrie Rd
Tucked away on Glenferrie Road, this thoughtfully curated independent retail shop has earned a…
Amplify Bookstore
55 Peel St West Melbourne VIC, VIC
On Peel Street in West Melbourne, Amplify stocks over 1,900 titles by Black authors, 490 by First…
Bookbinders Design
Melbourne, VIC
Swedish-born stationery and paper goods in the heart of Melbournes CBD, a haven for journal lovers.…
Brunswick Bound
Melbourne, VIC
Books, vinyl, stationery, jewellery, gifts — Brunswick Bound stacks Sydney Road with enough variety…
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Ace Antiques & Collectables
555 Queensberry St, VIC
A collector's paradise specializing in an extensive range of Bakelite radios, Australia's largest,…
Anton's New and Used Furniture
13 Elder St, NT
A trusted local second-hand shop specializing in quality furniture, whitegoods, electrical items,…
Camberwell Sunday Market
Melbourne, VIC
Balwyn Rotary started this one in 1976, and it's been running every Sunday morning since. Vintage…
Chapel Street Bazaar
Melbourne, VIC
Chapel Street Bazaar fills a long, narrow building at the Prahran end of Chapel Street, running…
Table
Cutler
55-57 Gertrude St, VIC
A refined and hospitable dining destination housed in a former metal works factory, Cutler offers…
Alphington Farmers Market
VIC
Every Sunday on the grounds of Melbourne Farmers Markets' Alphington HQ — a converted council site…
Artisanal Bakehouse
VIC
David Caillaud spent twenty years cooking — including stints at Guy Savoy in Paris and the Carlton…
Avocado Moment Cafe
69 A'Beckett St, VIC
A down-to-earth cafe celebrating healthy, delicious food with a focus on avocado-based breakfast…
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