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Lumen People is alluring with joyful food.

Lumen People

Lumen People in North Melbourne delivers simple, creative food, that speaks to the seasons.

Pour Diane in North Melbourne.

Pour Diane

The house party vibes are bona fide at this northside newcomer.

Head barista Matt Coulson talks customer Tin through making his own coffee at Rosso Coffee Experience.

Brunch with a side of home barista training – you can’t get much more Melbourne than that

Anyone who wanders into this new warehouse cafe can make their own coffee under the tutelage of professional baristas.

  • Dani Valent
The chicken parmigiana at the Central Club Hotel in North Melbourne.

A much-loved North Melbourne pub has re-emerged after a two-year reno. Does it still have soul?

The revamped Central Club Hotel takes advantage of its vicinity to the Queen Victoria Market with quality chicken parma - but is it still a great pub?

  • Dani Valent
Lumen People.

Drop by this cosy indie-inspired spot for warm and welcoming vibes and not-too-spendy snacks

Lumen People is a daytime draw and evening lure for simple, creative eating and drinking that speaks to the seasons.

  • Dani Valent
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The go-to dish: Coq au vin for two.
13.5/20

North Melbourne’s new-look The Courthouse Hotel is all class, but does the menu revive its gastropub glory days?

The menu needs a gentle tweak but it’s already one of Melbourne’s loveliest classic pub experiences.

  • Besha Rodell
The 155-year-old venue has just reopened with a classic and warm pub fit-out inside.

Historic North Melbourne pub The Central Club Hotel reopens after extensive renovation

The corner pub has reopened after a two-year closure, with restored features and a menu that makes the most of Queen Victoria Market produce.

  • Emma Breheny
The nine tapas tasting box.
14/20

Melbourne's Sakedokoro Namara will transport you to Tokyo

This sake bar is so like what you'd find in Tokyo, it made me a little giddy, reviews Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Go-to dish: Spaghetti with lemon and squid.
13/20

Bobbie Peels has plenty of appeal

There really ought to be more pubs like this classic North Melbourne corner haunt, reviews Larissa Dubecki.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Triple threat: Three-cheese toastie with emmental, gruyere and cheddar, caramelised onion and horseradish mayo.

Baguette Studios' toastie is a triple threat

Bread and pastries are displayed behind glass like sculptures or artefacts at this North Melbourne bakery.

  • Dani Valent

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/topic/north-melbourne-dpr