Shining a red light on the past
Two city lanes formerly known as Juliet Terrace and Romeo Street, both
had a very colourful past. Rumour has it these two laneways offered
their own take on romance. Ladies of the night worked on Juliet Terrace
(now Liverpool Street), while their fellow gentlemen of the evening
worked on Romeo Street (now Crossely Street).
Today, these streets are pedalling more wholesome wares. Liverpool
Street (I3) now hosts Asian eateries such as Little Malaysia and Laksa
Me, the Double Happiness bar that serves fusion cocktails in Chinese
socialist propaganda surrounds, and hearty Italian at Pellegrini’s.
On Crossley Street (I3) you’ll find Von Haus, a history-rich bar and eatery
offering home-style European flavours. Plus there’s an array of shopping
options including: Glitzern, Blonde Venus, Gallery Funaki, De Mille vintage
clothing, plus the popular lunch/dinner spots, Becco and Gingerboy.
On Bank Place/Mitre Lane (D6) you can visit Melbourne’s oldest running
pub, the Mitre Tavern that opened its doors in 1867. Here you will also
find wining and dining institution Syracuse, plus other dining options.
Off Bourke Street
You could well spend a decent amount of time in just one laneway,
Meyers Place (I4), and still claim to have a well-rounded knowledge of
Melbourne’s nightlife.
Visit the Meyers Place Bar and sip your preferred beverage in a
sophisticated architecturally designed environment that welcomes all
comers of age. There’s also Loop with superb audio-visual facilities, regular
screenings of digital, film and other visual art forms – plus great music.
While you’re there, you may also want to visit the Italian Waiters Club
for a no-nonsense pasta and drop into 1920s-style speakeasy Lily
Blacks for a delicious night cap.
The art of the city
Melbourne’s street art offers a feast of colour, ideas and energy. It City
enlivens the ordinary and changes the way we view our city.
The City of Melbourne’s annual and temporary Laneway Commissions
transform laneways into intriguing, captivating and sometimes challenging
Laneways
spaces for artistic exploration and expression. Laneway Commissions can
be found in various laneways usually during the winter months.
Common street art forms in Melbourne include large and small spray
painted works, stencilling, and papering.
Some of the best examples around town can be found in Hosier Lane (H6)
(which needs to be seen to be believed), Union Lane (F5) (featuring City
of Melbourne-sponsored street art), Cocker Alley (G6) where you can see
work by internationally acclaimed street artist, Banksy and Caledonian
Lane (F4) (also home to the St Jeromes bar and annual laneway festival),
plus a cool t-shirt store, Rancho Notorious. Rutledge Lane (H6) and Spark
Lane (J5) are also worth a look.
Music and more
Melbourne’s jazz scene thrives with two dedicated jazz venues in the central
city. Both Bennetts Lane (G2) and Manchester Lane (F6) have hosted some
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of the world’s biggest jazz acts, and plenty of local talent as well.
If you wanna rock, drop by ACDC Lane (H6) for a photo op and stumble
upon the Cherry Bar, a venue that exudes authentic rock n roll in its attitude
and aesthetics.
Dame Edna Place (F5) is another laneway worth a visit and a photo
opportunity if you’re a fan of that grand Dame from Moonee Ponds.
The important stuff
Shopping followed by sustenance, it’s an important rite of city passage.
Start yours in one of these special city spots.
Manchester Lane (F6), home to the Design A Space Retail Gallery
showcasing 70 independent Australian designers, plus PRVDR Trainers and
Claude Maus. Equitable Place (E6) really does have something for everyone
in the food stakes, with stand-outs Rich Maha (Indian) and Soul Food
(vegetarian). You’ll also find menswear retailer Betty and Ford with their
limited edition silk neckties, Melbourne-designed and made fragrances and
unique cufflinks. Let your imagination guide you
On The Causeway (F5) taste the delights from French-style patisserie
Laurents, Sushi Monger where the lunch time queue curls out the door and
onto the street, as well as hole in the wall taste-fest, Little Big Harvest for
tasty organic fare.
Howey Place (F5) is a hard-core fashion laneway, featuring labels such as
Alannah Hill, Oroton, Bisconte, Melko and FCUK, while Scott Alley (G6) caters
to hip young things with Bobby’s Cuts, Gama Go, Lady and Miss Lau, plus MI
Gallery (where you can purchase photos of Melbourne laneways) and White
Moss Flowers.
Mystery Tour
For those with a sense of adventure, let your imagination guide you to For more information:
some mystery destinations and lose yourself in laneway culture.
If you have a thirst for experimentation, wander down Croft Alley (H4) in the
evening. Keep going, you’ll find it.
• pick up a copy of our self guided walks at the
Melbourne Visitor Centre or Melbourne Visitor Booth
• visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
Some might find this drinking hole on Sniders Lane (E3), a little dark and • visit the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square,
dingy, while others will relish late evenings with like-minded souls. located on the corner of Swanston and Flinder Streets
• visit the Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall
Need a break from the retail therapy? Then wander past boutiques aplenty
and find yourself in Presgrave Place (F5). Sanctuary is here. • call City of Melbourne on 9658 9658
For civilised types, you will be happy in Goldie Place (G4), knock once and
tell them we sent you.
Understatement is the name of the game in Warburton Lane (E5) and you
can hardly hear the name of this place. But name your liquid desire and it
will be all yours.
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