DUOMagazine | TOWNSVILLE INSIDER
CBD+FLINDERS STREET+PALMER STREET Offering boutique shopping, Sunday markets and a wide variety of cafés, Townsville’s city heart is only a short stroll from Flinders Street East where the action picks up in the evenings as the pubs, bars and nightclubs come to life. Just across the river, on the city’s south bank, Palmer Street is lined with awardwinning restaurants and accommodation. 1. Tropical Travel & Accommodation 336 Flinders Street Flinders Square (Information Centre) Townsville City 4772 5800 www.tropicaltravel.com.au Your one stop travel shop for information, advice and bookings. Tropical Travel & Accommodation can assist with tours and accommodation throughout Townsville, Magnetic Island and North Queensland. Whether you want a day to remember or a magical week away, Tropical Travel & Accommodation have the best options to suit your budget. 2. Stellarossa Expresso Bar 420 Flinders Street Townsville City Stellarossa Fairfield Central Stellarossa Stockland Townsville Coffee is our Passion. Food is our Love. Customers are our Life! Welcome to Stellarossa, Townsville’s newest cafe espresso bar. Come and experience the Stellarossa difference today with a full breakfast, lunch, pizza and pasta menu. 3. The Wild Goose Brews & Chews 137 Flinders Street Townsville City 4771 2799 www.wildgoose.net.au Dismiss the worries of your day. Have a laugh or two and enjoy great gastropub food made with only the freshest ingredients... plus a great selection of wines, craft beers and cocktails to give you goose bumps! Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm. 4. The Howard Smith Building 224 Flinders Street East Townsville City A Few Beautiful Things 0435 857 546 for unique homewares, jewellery and handbags Mrs. Smiths’ Parlour and Studio 0435 857 546 www.mrssmithsparlour.com.au for all your events and workshops Yoga in the Parlour 0421 421 921 www.yogaintheparlour.com Boutique studio for small classes and private sessions Hoi Polloi See us on Facebook For great coffee with atmosphere. 5. McDonalds 210 Ogden Street Townsville City McDonald’s Townsville CBD and New York inspired Burger Bar offers gourmet breakfast items, individuallydesigned burgers and thick-cut chips. The perfect
pit-stop for a coffee break, sit back and enjoy McCafe’s newest blend, while the kids play in the fully enclosed air-conditioned Playland. 6. Rambutan 113-119 Flinders Street East Townsville City 4771 6915 www.rambutantownsville.com.au Right in the heart of the Townsville’s nightlife. With a relaxed rooftop Bar, Restaurant and Pool, it’s not just for travellers, it for locals too! Looking for a drink after work, dinner with friends or a room to stay the night. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days. 7. The TapHouse City Lane Flinders Street Townsville City 4777 2301 www.thetaphousetownsville.com.au “Tap into Something New” The TapHouse Townsville challenges the norm and offers a different way of thinking, tasting and appreciating speciality beers and ciders. Come and taste our unique craft beers selection and our gourmet tapas style lunch and dinner menu. Open 7 days. 8. Umbrella Studio contemporary arts 482 Flinders Street West Townsville City 4772 7109 www.umbrella.org.au Umbrella Studio contemporary arts is a not-forprofit, members based exhibition and studio space showcasing more than 25 different contemporary art exhibitions a year. The gallery hosts a variety of workshops and events as well as delivering projects to all parts of the community while supporting local artists, designers and creative talent in North Queensland and beyond. 9. Strand Emporium 202 Flinders Street East Townsville City 4772 0227 www.strandemporium.com.au Amidst the beautiful heritage buildings of Flinders Street East sits Strand Emporium. Instore you’ll find fashion pieces for the bohemian spirit in us all, unique gifts, homewares, jewellery and individual lighting and furniture pieces. Our exclusive Interior Design service offers the latest fabrics from USA and Europe. 10. Zizzi’s Italian Restaurant 241 Flinders Street East Townsville City 4771 6000 www.zizzis.com.au Zizzi’s is a family owned and operated Italian
Restaurant conveniently situated in the heart of Townsville’s entertainment precinct. Enjoy delicious handmade gnocchi, lasagne, ravioli, gourmet pizzas and delicious desserts. Dine-in or takeaway. Fully licensed, family friendly, gluten free options. Group bookings welcome. 11. Bluebell Trading 280 Flinders Street Townsville City 4772 5366 Stockists of giftware, Crabtree & Evelyn, linen sleepwear, china, clothing, bathroom and baby products. 12. City Lane 383 Flinders Street Townsville City www.citylane.com.au The dining scene in Townsville has come alive with Townsville’s first creative laneway precinct, City Lane, offering a bevy of dining options to tempt everyone’s taste buds. City Lane is a sophisticated, New York inspired precinct complete with street art, funky décor and an atmosphere to match! Dining choices include: Donna Bionda, Paleo Café, Shaw & Co., The Courtyard, Sakana, The TapHouse 13. City Arcade 101–108 Sturt Street | 373–385 Flinders Street Townsville City www.cityarcade.citylane.com.au Townsville’s newest fashion, food and retail precinct and the light, bright shopping sanctuary should not be missed. Businesses include: Anytime Fitness, Sublime, Refinery Beauty Bar, Ecu, Bianco Lane, Exzibit, Textile, Melk 14. Hazel Mai 2/345 Flinders Street Townsville City Calling all clubbers and race goers, this is your onestop shop for a big day (or night) out. You’ll find Aussie labels like Mosaic, La Escada, Kalenta and Heart of the Glass as well as the exclusively stocked Melbournebased brand Mossman and Billini shoes. 15. Milou Dresshouse 9/358 Flinders Street Townsville City 0432 152 595 www.miloudresshouse.com.au Forget the little black dress, this place has the little red dress, the little blue dress and every other coloured dress you could possibly want.
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