High Street in Melbourne named world's 'coolest' street by Time Out
What makes a street "cool?" Is it a plethora of restaurants, bars, cafes you can spend hours dipping in and out of? Is it independent stores, selling wares you won't find anywhere else? Or is it just a general vibe, a friendly warmth that's hard to pin down, but which you know when you feel it?
Time Out reckons it's all of the above – the global media company's put together its list of the "coolest streets in the world right now", factoring in each street's food offerings, drink options, cultural delights, nightlife and overall sense of community.
To produce the 2024 lineup, the global listings guide's network of editors and writers chipped in to make the case for their favorite streets in their respective cities.
10. Consell de Cent, Barcelona, Spain
Consell de Cent, Barcelona, was in 10th place.
Time Out also noted how some of the world's busiest streets have changed for the better in recent years – with many becoming "more walkable and pleasant places to spend our time."
"Outdoor drinking and dining, at one point a temporary measure, has become a staple on many of the streets on our hotlist," said Time Out, adding this walkability has been "bolstered by green initiatives like pedestrianization and low-traffic avenues." Consell de Cent banned cars in 2023.
9. Chazawa-dori, Tokyo, Japan
Chazawa-dori in Tokyo was listed ninth.
Time Out particularly recommended the cream soda floats at local institution Guuutara Coffee.
Time Out says the goal of the list is to celebrate "the avenues, thoroughfares, backstreets and boulevards where local life really thrives."
8. Arnaldo Quintela, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Arnaldo Quintela in the tourist-beloved city of Rio De Janeiro was eighth.
7. Rua Da Boavista, Lisbon, Portugal
The ever-shifting Rua Da Boavista in Lison, Portugal, was ranked seventh.
6. Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The crowded market street of Jalan Petaling in the old Chinatown area of the metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur.
Time Out noted the natural wines at the street's hole-in-the-wall bar Small Shifting Space made for a good outing.
5. Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Home to the Canadian city's Little Italy, Commercial Drive in Vancouver came in fifth.
4. Guatemala Street, Buenos Aires, Brazil
Guatemala Street, Buenos Aires, Argentina, was fourth, with Time Out recommending a session at Ardha Bikram Yoga.
3. East Eleventh, Austin, US
The number three spot is claimed by East Eleventh in Austin, Texas – lauded by Time Out for packing a lot into a short quarter-mile.
On East Eleventh, Vintage Bookstore amd Wine Bar gets a shout out as the ideal spot to grab a drink and dive into a new read, while Kenny Dorham's Backyard is the perfect place to see live music in "a makeshift venue that feels like a permanent house party," according to Time Out.
2. Hollywood Road, Hong Kong
At number two on Time Out's 2024 list is Hollywood Road in Hong Kong, home to incredible restaurants including Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room, as well as cultural site Man Mo Temple and the Mid-Levels Escalators, the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system.
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