Collingwood & Abbotsford

Around Australia Collingwood is mostly known for its football team, but come visit and you'll discover a vibrant suburb with humble working-class roots. Surprisingly this suburb which has always been a little rough around the edges is now one of the most fashionable and desirable suburbs – at least north of the Yarra. The old industrial warehouses are being converted into modern, fashionable workplaces, or make way for new apartments. Creative businesses are migrating towards Collingwood and more and more bars, restaurants and cafes seem to open up every day – the suburb is exploding in popularity. Smith St is Collingwood's hub. Though technically one side of the street belongs to Fitzroy, it won't matter one bit to a local, as Smith St has always been considered to be Collingwood as a whole, so some liberties have been made in the selection of businesses to feature here. Walking around Smith St, you'll see an effortless mix of the 'haves' and 'have-nots', all occupying the same space. At lunch time, you are quite literally spoiled for choice, with selections ranging from burgers, pizza, Mexican and many Asian cuisines up for grabs – all easy on your wallet. The cafes in this suburb are some of the best in Melbourne – let alone Australia – all making a trip to Collingwood a must.

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The Craft & Co

Address
390 Smith Street
Website
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The Craft & Co is a relatively new player in Collingwood, further developing the usually sparse northern end of Smith St. It is a beautiful and light-filled large building with great windows where you can sit down to enjoy a beautiful glass of wine or beer, a meal or a coffee. There is also a deli where you can buy fresh meats or cheeses to take home as well as a large functions area upstairs. The venue runs many classes teaching you how to make cheese, salami, wine or even olive oil – helping to keep old traditions alive. Take your partner there and spoil them, or take your clients there to land that big job. Highly recommend it!

The Craft & Co
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The Craft & Co
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The Craft & Co
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The Craft & Co
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The Craft & Co
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The Craft & Co
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Collingwood Children's Farm

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