Things to Do in Brunswick, Melbourne A mix of cafes, bars, and restaurants along Sydney Road and Lygon Street, offering global cuisines from Middle Eastern to Italian. The area is also home to parks like Princes Park and local attractions such as the Ceres Community Environment Park.
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Brunswick Bound ★ 4.7 · 303
A bookstore known for its wide range of books, including staff picks and flip books, and also offering stationery.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Ratio Cocoa Roasters ★ 4.5 · 316
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Brunswick
Howler ★ 4.5 · 2.0k· A$20–40
Music and cinema in an imaginative venue featuring a contemporary garden bar and a bespoke theatre.
Mon Closed
Tue 5 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Thu 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 2 PM – 10 PM
Very Good Falafel ★ 4.7 · 1.9k· A$1–20
Counter-serve operation serving up Middle Eastern staples in a down-to-earth eatery.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
The JazzLab - Bennetts Lane Jazz Club Brunswick ★ 4.8 · 618
Mon–Thu 7 PM – 11 PM
Fri 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Cornish Arms ★ 4.4 · 3.4k· A$20–40
Vegan and non-vegan pizzas, burgers and burritos, served in a busy pub with a large craft beer menu.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Green Refectory ★ 4.5 · 2.0k· A$1–20
Brunch, pastries & salads in a busy cafe with a shabby-chic dining room and a narrow courtyard.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat 6:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun 7 AM – 7 PM
The Nicholson Coffee & Eatery ★ 4.8 · 334
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Bar Spontana ★ 4.9 · 545· $40-120
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 5 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat 1 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun Closed
Lux Foundry ★ 4.4 · 1.7k· A$20–40
Fancy breakfasts and a global lunch menu in a hip onetime warehouse with a distressed interior.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 4 PM
Bar Oussou ★ 4.7 · 730· A$20–40
Colourful, cosy space for "Middle-terranian" dishes & global bites, plus cocktails & live bands.
Mon 5 PM – 11 PM
Tue–Wed 5 PM – 12 AM
Thu 5 PM – 1 AM
Fri 5 PM – 3 AM
Sat 5 PM – 3 AM
Sun 4 PM – 1 AM
Daddy Bar ★ 4.8 · 379· $20-40
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 10:30 PM
Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 4 PM – 1 AM
Sat 4 PM – 1 AM
Sun Closed
New York Deli Brunswick ★ 4.8 · 959· A$20–40
Every day 8 AM – 4 PM
Good Days Brunswick ★ 4.7 · 971· $20-40
Every day 11 AM – 9 PM
Mokum ★ 4.7 · 404· $20-40
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 9 AM – 4 PM
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Brunswick Ballroom ★ 4.4 · 585
A Melbourne music venue with a large dancefloor, a well-stocked bar, and a verandah, known for hosting various musical acts and events.
Mon–Fri 6:30 PM – 1 AM
Sat 1 PM – 1 AM
Sun 1 PM – 11 PM Planning time in Brunswick?
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