The Black Cat

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About the Business

The Black Cat Café, opened in 1982 by Henry Maas, Toni and Brian Edwards, was a retro 1960s style café on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The café was located at the corner of Brunswick Street and Greeves Street, in Beswicke Terrace.

At the time Brunswick Street was part of an industrial and working class suburb with few cafés and shops. The café developed into a trendy community-meeting place along the Brunswick Street shopping strip. Once established, the café's presence saw a transformation of the area, which had been increasingly populated by students, those seeking an alternative lifestyle and bohemians. The café catered for the young arty alternative set and was a significant contributor to the cultural and social changes that have made Brunswick Street what it is today.

Established in 1982.

Business Name

The Black Cat

Specialties

Since opening its doors over 30 years ago, Black Cat has established itself as a Fitzroy institution. Serving up a fresh and dynamic brunch menu and local coffee by day, Black Cat also offers a great selection of craft beers, an array of carefully picked spirits, intriguing local art works and some of Melbourne's best DJ's. Boasting one of the area's greatest street beer gardens, you're bound to come across plenty of the interesting local characters.

Amenities

Moderate noise, DJ, Casual, Good for groups, Outdoor seating, Offers Takeout, No Reservations, No Delivery, Accepts Debit Cards, Outdoor Seating, Casual, Moderate Noise, Good for Groups, Street Parking, Free Wi-Fi, DJ, Full Bar, TV, Offers Catering, Not Good For Kids, No Pool Table

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• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

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• Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

• Victoria, Australia
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

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