Northcote Friends

Been to sunny Northcote lately? There’s plenty of reasons to visit. Here are just some of the fantastic businesses on the strip.

In the Woods
The cutest little boutique and a perfect latte every time!

Souk Lifestyle
A roomy boutique with a moroccan flair. Don’t miss the petit teahouse out the back.

Palomino
It’s horses galore at this institutional Northcote cafe. There’s some mighty fine pide’s on offer alongside a whole range delicate delicacies.

The Wesley Ann
One time church house / school house come number one social gathering place and watering whole. With a wide range of booze from basic to boutique, top class pub grub and some of the finest live music around.

Joe’s Shoe Store
Easily missed, this bar is the hideaway for cool kids and locals. If you like your music on vinyl and your expresso martinis strong then lay some money down with the fine people at Joes. And if your hungry why not have a pizza brought over from next door’s….

Pizza Meine Liebe
Frequently called the best pizza in melbourne this thin crust establishment is so renowned that you’ll be a lucky one if you get a table without booking. Remember though, you can always perch yourself next door at Joe’s and have on delivered to you.

Brown & Bunting
Our newest friends on the block, this fresh little book boutique could be the tastiest collection of literature and other bound beauties in town. From the classic to the collectable the stock at this second hand seller is so super that you could mistake it for new.

Old Hat Antiques
Buy or hire some classic or quirky vintage from this epic collection of all things old and good.

Northcote Natural Therapies
You’ll find Northcote’s Naturopath right next door to i dream a highway. Need an immunity boost? Support for that crazy city lifestyle? Or just want to explore the natural alternative to caring for your health? While you’re there be sure to sample the extensive range of house blended organic herbal teas and organic skin care. Lovely.

Small Dreams & Big Dreams
The finest hand picked collections of things little and not so little for the little ones in your life.

Subterranean
It’s vintage vintage vintage at this neat little store. An obscure Tee? A dapper shirt? An 80’s party frock? Yes yes yes!

Northcote Social Club
I’m sure you know this one. Melbourne’s home of fine Rock music is nestled of course, in Northcote! Catch a band, watch the footy, talk your mates ear off! There’s no finer place.

Local Shop & Entwine
Need a bouquet? Let these masters of the botanical knock up something jaw droppingly beautiful for you. In this deep variety shop there’s more than you never know what you might find.

Hummingbird 60
Cute as a button and smart to boot. This little boutique sports some of the sweetest threads on the strip.

Kick Gallery
Another Northcote institution. This fine art gallery has been supporting and exposing local artists since High St was a tumble-weed-rolling ghost town. Be sure to check out what’s hanging on the walls this week.

Open Studio
Got the gypsy jive in you? Open Studio bops and hops with worldly musical goodies that will have you hitting the street wit the sweat of a mighty good time rolling down your brow. Hungry? Why not have a crepe? Great!

And this list aint comprehensive or nuthin. This is just some of our faves. There’s many more gems around and more stuff opening up all the time.

Well now…convinced? If you haven’t been to Northcote recently you better get down here quick smart. Be seen, sing a song, spend some money, drink a latte, bring a friend, catch a band, or just generally hang around and enjoy the people and surrounds.

xoxo
idah