Black Cat

The verdict

The Black Cat has been hailed as the 'beating heart' of Brunswick street in Fitzroy for over 30 years. It is without a doubt one of the staple Melbourne institutions for friends to gather and hang out whilst having a few beverages and snacks or kicking back to the tunes of a resident DJ.

Serving quality coffee and food during the day, Black Cat transitions into a buzzing night hub, with cocktails flowing and a solid local beer and wine list. In a nutshell, the Black Cat is scruffy around the edges and quintessentially Melbourne.