It’s mandatory to have a good time around Collingwood and your attempts are aided by ever-increasing numbers of bars and restaurants, making it consistently one of Melbourne’s top dining and bar-hopping suburbs.
Eat until you’re told to stop at Cavallero, Wabi Sabi Salon, Panama Dining Room, Huxtable, Gigibaba, Easy Tiger or Jim’s Greek Tavern. Find an old-school, no-nonsense pub for a counter meal and a pot of beer.
It’s close to impossible to get a bad coffee around Smith Street, with a host of cafes placing equal emphasis on sourcing their beans, designing their space, and serving great food. Try Proud Mary, Cibi, Mina-no-ie or South of Johnston.
Collingwood leads the way when it comes to supporting artist initiatives and small galleries. Take a walking tour around Lamington Drive, Fehily Contemporary, 69 Smith Street and Compound Interest. Serious art aficionados must visit Australian Galleries, Ochre and Catherine Asquith. Chance upon a performance or exhibition at Collingwood Underground Theatre, set in an abandoned underground carpark.
Try to get along to the iconic The Tote to see a live band at least once. You can also hear live music at Yah Yah’s and the Grace Darling.
Shopping in Collingwood is guaranteed to yield both bargain and one-off design piece. There are factory outlets flanking Smith Street; specialty design stores; designer and vintage furniture; Japanese curios; and rare records.
Collingwood is less than three kilometres from the city centre and is easily reached on foot or by taking the number 86 tram from Bourke Street.
Quick Facts
Collingwood is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria. It is located approximately 3kms from the capital Melbourne covering an area of 1.267 square kilometres. Collingwood has a recorded population of 8513 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Melbourne.
If you are planning a visit to Collingwood we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Collingwood and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.