Windsor

Henrietta is not a “grab your chook and go” situation. If the $2.5 million fit-out doesn’t draw you in, the garlicky aroma of toum, fresh bread and fire-grilled chicken surely will.

Pop into this warm, retro-feel restaurant for weeknight dinners of 72-hour-fermented focaccia, handmade pasta and woodfired meats. On weekends, party in the basement with amaro cocktails and DJs spinning Italo disco.

Short for “small eco-footprint”, this pizzeria is mostly vego – but when there is meat, it’s locally sourced. It’s also completely glass-free (all drinks are poured from a tap), and staff can deliver your pizza to nearby Victoria Gardens.

A late-night sub shop with a tropical-themed cocktail bar hidden behind a coolroom door.

At this frozen desserts store by pastry chef Christy Tania, bestselling ice-creams include the pavlova and cookies and cream flavours. But don’t miss out on the range of ice-cream cakes, babkas and macarons either.

A beautifully-designed cafe backed by Dukes Coffee Roasters.

A cosy cafe with the usuals, and the not-so-usuals.

A gleaming 100-litre still sits at the centre of this red-accented bar and restaurant. It’s where distiller (and chef) Carlo Tran makes the gin you’ll find in your Asian-inspired cocktails – most of which are on tap. Pair them with pan-Asian dishes such as chargrilled prawns, beef rendang, deconstructed bao and karaage chicken.

Everyone (and their dog) is welcome at this bar, inspired by a short-lived Italian micronation from the ’60s. BYO food, enjoy Victorian brewers on tap, have a glass of natural wine and hang out with the locals.

This two-storey joint is warmly lit and moody, with long timber tables and cosy booths. Order Mediterranean-style share plates, choose a bottle (or three) from the wall, and tuck in with your favourite people. Neptune seats up to 105 people.

Hit this airy warehouse for natural wine and limoncello slushies on tap, pop-up kitchen takeovers, late-night DJ sessions and rotating artist residencies – all courtesy of Nic Coulter, co-owner of the adjacent Neptune Food & Wine.

This bold and glitzy vintage store is one of Melbourne's most iconic. It showcases retro pieces from many eras, be it an ’80s leather jacket, a ’60s day dress or a contemporary rhinestone-encrusted number. Plus, plenty of bright shoes, bags and accessories to complete your look.

With sandstone, dark timber and reclaimed terracotta, the first shopfront for trans-seasonal womenswear label Elka feels almost like a luxury villa in Spain or Italy.

The playful-luxe label has an outpost in Windsor selling its signature jewellery, sunnies and hand-loomed apparel, plus pieces from other designers.

Bespoke suits and shirts from extremely well dressed tailors.

Casual daywear and accessories from Elwood Apparel Co.

More kinds of wine and beer than you can imagine – and you're welcome to drink in-house.