Melbourne Pocket Precincts : A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries

A handy pocket-sized guide to the best food, drink and sights to see in Melbourne, plus daytrips further afield

Melbourne is a city of proud locals, and visitors who wish they lived here; Melbourne has long been considered one of the most liveable cities in the world. Culture reigns supreme, with world-class museums, galleries, street art and a topnotch food and coffee scene.

In a compact, light paperback format perfect for slipping into your back pocket, Melbourne Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city’s most interesting cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences, from the grunge of Fitzroy to the seaside vibes of St Kilda.

Divided into separate precincts, each section lists the best shops, restaurants, bars and sights to see in the area. The precincts covered are: City East, City West, Southbank & South Melbourne, Fitzroy & Collingwood, Carlton & Brunswick, Northcote, Thornbury & Preston, St Kilda & Bayside, South Yarra, Prahran & Windsor, Footscray & Yarraville, Richmond & Abbotsford.

As well as detailed reviews and maps for major attractions through to hidden gems, this guide includes a selection of 'field trips' encouraging you to venture outside the city to the iconic Great Ocean Road, picturesque Yarra Valley and the historic Goldfields region.