Just after moving to the inner North/West of Melbourne (from the hipster capital of Fitzroy no less), I came upon this sign
Here's a close up of the worst part
The covenant was only lifted in 2002- getting a brand new liquor licence is not an easy thing and ten years is not a long time to overcome such a restriction.
Pretty concerning huh?
At the time (2012) there were great breakfast/brunch cafes (and some pretty super bakeries), but for drinking I ventured further afield.
However, things are looking up. Union Food and Wine has sorted some fine dining in Ascot Vale and late last year Public Life opened to look after the fine drinking needs of the locals.
