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.

HowlerLive Music
Brunswick BoundBookstore
Very Good FalafelFalafel

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Top things to do in Brunswick

Brunswick Bound
★ 4.7 · 297
Bookstore
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
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Ratio Cocoa Roasters
★ 4.5 · 305
Chocolate Factory
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu
10 AM – 5 PM
Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Mr Kitly
Craft Workshop
A store known for unique, high-quality handcrafted pottery and curated items for the garden, kitchen, living, and dining areas.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Brunswick Secondhand Books
★ 4.8 · 162
Bookstore
A place to browse, sit, think, dream, talk, read, and recharge among literary traditions.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Brunswick

Howler
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Live Music· 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
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Very Good Falafel
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Falafel· 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
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Cornish Arms
★ 4.4 · 3.3k
Pub· 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
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Brunswick Ballroom
★ 4.4 · 562
Live Music
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
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Balha’s Pastry
★ 4.3 · 1.2k
Pastry Shop· A$1–20
Airy, 2-level joint with a grand staircase and a chandelier, specialising in Lebanese pastries.
Mon–Tue
9 AM – 10 PM
Wed
10 AM – 6 PM
Thu
9 AM – 10 PM
Fri
9 AM – 11 PM
Sat
9 AM – 11 PM
Sun
9 AM – 10 PM
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A1 Bakery
★ 4.5 · 191
Bakery· A$1–20
A Sydney Road classic, this place offers all sorts of Lebanese bakery products with pizzas for as little as $2. Cheese pies with halloumi, spinach and feta triangles, felafel or kafta wraps, platters from $6 - $12.
Every day
8 AM – 4 PM
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Iris
★ 4.3 · 217
Bakery· A$1–20
A Copenhagen-inspired bakery on Wilson Avenue, known for its viennoiseries, pastries, breads, and coffees, including sourdough loaves and cardamom buns.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2 PM
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Brunswick Green
★ 4.5 · 735
Beer Garden· A$20–40
Simple venue with a beer garden & regular live jazz, serving up craft beers, ciders & spirits.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
2 PM – 1 AM
Sun
2 PM – 10 PM
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The Retreat Hotel
★ 4.3 · 1.7k
Beer Garden· A$20–40
Live music venue offering craft beer on tap, hearty pub grub & a beer garden with synthetic turf.
Mon–Thu
2 PM – 1 AM
Fri
12 PM – 3 AM
Sat
12 PM – 3 AM
Sun
12 PM – 1 AM
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Ima Asa Yoru
★ 4.4 · 797
Japanese· A$20–40
A Japanese eatery known for its authentic, high-quality food, including fresh oysters, chicken skewers, tonkatsu, and grilled fish, served in a unique space with high ceilings and greenery.
Mon
Closed
Tue
11 AM – 3 PM
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Sun
9 AM – 3 PM
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Bar Magnolia
★ 4.7 · 167
Restaurant· A$100–200
A fine dining restaurant in Melbourne with an open-style kitchen, known for its refined menu, fresh ingredients, and dishes like gnocchi, spatchcock, and fennel salad.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
6 PM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Sporting Club Hotel
★ 4.5 · 344
Pub· A$40–60
A renovated pub with an open area, a dining room, and a courtyard, known for its food offerings including eggplant dishes, chicken schnitzel, hanger steak, and roast lamb.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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