The Catfish

The Catfish sits on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north neighbourhoods. A much-loved bar, it's become a genuine fixture of the local scene — the kind of relaxed, no-frills, characterful spot that captures the easygoing, creative spirit of Fitzroy and keeps drawing a loyal crowd.

The appeal is that combination of good drinks, a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere and a prime Gertrude Street location, ideal for a casual drink, a catch-up or settling in for the evening. In a suburb full of bars, building this kind of loyal following speaks to a place with genuine character and a great vibe.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food offering, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular Fitzroy bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a genuinely characterful setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved on Gertrude Street.