Understated laneway Crossley Street is most notably signposted by the venerable Pellegrini's, a timeless tenant on the corner of Bourke Street. Along the lane, niche occupants ply everything from bespoke shirts to perfectly brewed caffeine.
Stop
Orientate yourself over an espresso from Pellegrini's with a watermelon granita chaser. If you can see Paperback Books opposite, you're in the right place. Seek a further caffeine hit at tiny Traveller Cafe, a hole-in-the-wall serving toasties and Seven Seeds coffee.
Shop
Fancy fellas can collar C. Maimone Tailor for some tailored threads, and get a no-nonsense short back 'n' sides from Windsor Gents Salon. Discerning fashion lovers can browse designer dresses at Blonde Venus.
Drop
Now you're probably ready for pre-dinner cocktails and tapas: Crossley St Cantina has you sorted with superb Spanish. Linger on for raciones and postre or, depending on your mood, move on for award-winning fine dining at Becco, traditional pasta at casual Pellegrini's or stylish modern Asian street food at Gingerboy.
