Good Food Guide

With the largest number of restaurants per capita in the world, it pays to have some help when deciding where to eat and drink. We’re giving you not only some of the best places to go in the city, but also some great discounts and specials wielded through the power of your Melbourne Fringe Festival Ticket.

Dining near the Fringe Hub in North Melbourne

ERROL'S CAFE & RESTAURANT is a modern eatery in the heart of North Melbourne's boutique shopping strip. They pride themselves on great coffee, homemade pastries and other delectable sweets. Errol's are offering Fringe Ticketholders a special $30 express dinner before taking in a show. This includes a Mezze plate for two, two glasses of wine and two coffees.

Errol's Cafe & Restaurant
69-71 Errol St, Nth Melbourne
RROSE BAR is a signature North Melbourne Bar. The bar staff will make you feel like a local as they whip you up a magnificent cocktail, while you sit back and people watch on boutique Errol St.  They're offering Fringies 10% off all their amazing food, or two-for-one beer, wine and coffee. Cheers!

Rrose Bar
7 Errol St, North Melbourne

If you need a fast, healthy and incredibly delicious refuel on Errol St, then look no further than URBAN BURGER. This lovely restaurant was one of the first gourmet burger bars in Melbourne, and set the trend for healthy burgers that burst with flavour. They have extensive, gourmet and creative options for beef, chicken and veggie burgers that range from old favourites to more innovative combos. Present your Fringe ticket during the Festival and you'll receive a free Coke with any burger purchase.

Urban Burger, 47 Errol St, North Melbourne

Northside

LITTLE CREATURES is Melbourne’s brother venue to the famous Fremantle Brewery. Join your fellow 'hop heads' and get caught up in the ruckus of Friday night drinks and merriment as you enjoy some of the finest brew going around, with very tasty food. Lucky for us, Fringe ticketholders can enjoy a pre or post-show drink, free with any meal. Sign up to Melbourne Fringe's The Fix and you could win some fabulous giveways from these guys year round.

Little Creatures Dining Hall
222 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Southside

BIG MOUTH is the first thing you see when you hit the buzzing Acland St retail and dining strip in the heart of St Kilda. Be lured in by the offer of a free drink with any main meal, or 2 free glasses of wine with any Chef’s tasting plate, which is the perfect pre-show nibble!

Big Mouth
Cnr. Acland and Barkly St's, St Kilda

City CBD

HORSE BAZAAR describe themselves perfectly as a fusion of art, music, technology and alcohol. Free Wifi internet is available at the front, digital art is projected at the rear, and in between rests the bar where you can order some fine food and equally fine drinks. Horse Bazaar is a trendy chillout space by day and a cracking bar by night. They're offering Fringe ticket-holders 20% off the bill for dropping in, so why wouldn't you visit them?

Horse Bazaar
397 Little Lonsdale St, City

Mosy on into THE CARLTON HOTEL for a delicious Pre-Show bite, Post-Show Cocktail or a late night boogie. Receive 20% off your total food and drink bill when you present your Fringe Ticket. They'll be delighted to have you for dinner every night, and lunch Thursday- Sundays.

The Carlton Club
193 Bourke St, Melbourne

Westside

Nestled in the newly renovated Croatian Club KATARINA ZRINSKI has earned itself a great following locally due it’s fresh and authentic Croatian cooking.  Already a great place to enjoy a pre-show dinner if you present your ticket they will sweeten the deal even further by offering a discount of 15%. For weekends please book ahead on (03) 9689 5866 to avoid disappointment.

Katarina Zrinski
72 Whitehall Street, Footscray     

Just across from one of our most exciting Westside venues is TONIK BAR. Perfectly situated for a post show cocktail or two they also serve up delicious grub and are offering ticketholder 15% off their food during the Festival. (This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.)

Tonik
524 Macaulay Road, Kensington

Dining offers are only available from 21 September–9 October. One offer per person/ticket. Tickets may be kept or stamped by the restaurant.