Things to Do in Brunswick East, Melbourne

A mix of residential and commercial properties, with Lygon Street and Holmes Street marking its western border. The area has a variety of local eateries and is close to Merri Creek, which offers green spaces for relaxation.

  • CERES Community Environment ParkCity Park
  • Strangeworld RecordsRecord Store
  • The Little BookroomBookstore

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Brunswick East in Melbourne

Top things to do in Brunswick East

  • CERES Community Environment Park

    CERES Community Environment Park

    4.7 · 2.7k
    City Park

    community environmental park in Melbourne, Australia

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Strangeworld Records

    Strangeworld Records

    4.9 · 181
    Record Store
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM
  • The Little Bookroom

    The Little Bookroom

    4.8 · 196
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM

Where to eat & drink in Brunswick East

  • Rumi

    Rumi

    4.6 · 1.8k
    Middle Eastern· A$60–80

    Casual restaurant with Arabic writing on the walls serving Middle Eastern dishes.

    Every day
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Figlia

    Figlia

    4.6 · 760
    Pizza· A$40–120

    An Italian restaurant known for its modern food, including pizzas, pastas, arancini, meatballs, and carpaccio, often served as sharing plates or set menus.

    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9 PM
  • Etta

    Etta

    4.6 · 522
    Australian· A$80–180

    A restaurant in Brunswick East, this establishment offers a spring menu with fusion dishes, including rare beef, Red Oak salad, and ginger-spiced cake.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Alderman

    The Alderman

    4.5 · 202
    Beer Garden· A$20–40

    Cocktails, beer & wine served up in a cosy, dark-paneled bar with a fireplace & a leafy courtyard.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Bahama Gold

    Bahama Gold

    4.3 · 135
    Wine Bar· A$20–40

    A popular bar in Melbourne known for its pizza, diverse drink menu including wine and cocktails, and a lively atmosphere where people gather.

    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM

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Map of Brunswick East with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1CERES Community Environment Park
  2. 2Strangeworld Records
  3. 3The Little Bookroom
  4. 4Rumi
  5. 5Figlia
  6. 6Etta
  7. 7The Alderman
  8. 8Bahama Gold

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