Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brunswick
20 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Lovely coffee and tea serviced with a smile by Scott. A small menu of a few sweet treats and bagels to die for. Scott makes the bagel fillings from..."
KateC
"One of those really nice little cafes. Coffee is a good an even though the menu is not massive it has a lot of quality baked goods. Very relaxing..."
Toast And Milk
"What a discovery! On advice of a local we went to Stand and Deliver for a late lunch and now I'm dreaming of going back (I've dropped in about 6..."
Tomas
"I've been coming to S&D since it opened. Now I'm a fussy old curmudgeon, but if the simple, basic things you expect from a cafe are done well then..."
Philip McGarva
"This place is amazing, loved it. By far one of my new favorites in Brunswick, even after living here for 4 years. Super tasty, different dishes...."
Jade French
"This place is the best! And I live just around the corner, so I'm chuffed! Service is always spot on, food is consistently yummy... And the soul..."
Spanna3
"Awesome food, great service in a super unexpected 'off-the-grid' location. 5 Reasons I like Stand & Deliver enough to give 5..."
Chris Logie
"Not sure why this place isn't packed every minute. Nice staff, great menu, solid coffee, fabulous soul soundtrack. The food is divine, had their..."
Julia
"The only downside is that our local is so good it dissuades us from going further. Great coffee and an adventurous menu & ever-changing specials..."
Paul Bridge
"Food is always excellent, service is consistently great. We've been going there every weekend for the last couple of months, never disappointed..."
Biggles
"A warm and friendly welcomed with the most amazing customer service from Scott and his gorgeous fiancé. Always fantastic, tasty food presented so..."
Evangelina
"This is one of the best hidden gems in Melbourne and has become our local "Go-to"! Coffee is consistently great and the food is spectacular. Nice..."
Phoebe Kuhn
"Delicious food & great coffee. Get my coffee here most days - consistently good & the cakes are always tempting. Brunch menu on weekends is the best!..."
CaityA
"Simple quality ingredients converted into Fantastic food, backed up with great service. Back for..."
Peter Johnston
"Delightful little cafe in Brunswick. Excellent food and staff - menu is great and the coffees fabulous too.
Outdoor seating is perfect for watching..."
Toby Halligan
"A cool space. A feel and layout to the cafe that nicely matches the neighbourhood location. Variety in the space, with benches, tables and chairs,..."
Jimmy Pyne
"Awesome Brunswick vibes at A Minor Place 😎
Had the bubble and squeek recently and loved the richness of the dish and something a lil different..."
Jana Levit
"We had a lovely meal at A Minor Place this Sunday. We have come on and off for over two decades. The menu is just as good, if not better than when we..."
Susan Lengyel
"A gem! Gorgeous little Cafe, delicious food. The menu had way too many delicious options and was hard to decide.
We all left with full bellies and..."
Sarah R
"nice little Cafe, nice staff good food, average prices, recommend and will happily visit..."
Andre Medina
"The food was delicious! Really tasty fresh ingredients cooked well. Only one thing I think they could improve on is having sharper knives, like steak..."
Matt
"My partner and I love going here - We have been for 8 years now and always perfect coffee, delicious food/pastries and cool, kind staff. Such a cool..."
"Drove past for many years and finally made time on a Saturday night,Excellent service by friendly staff.
Ordering was easy and service and food was..."
Alan Davies
"Always a great place to have a fantastic meal.
Friendly service..."
Leisa Clarke
"Delicious food!!!
Warm and cosy inside and nice atmosphere.
Will most definitely be returning, really..."
Louisa Warburton-Rees
"Nice clean local pub. Had a great burger and chips.... Needed to rest after eating it...."
Koen Joris
"Awesome experience, we had the Garlic prawns and Scotch fillet and loved every..."
Wilma Oosthuizen
"Awesome country pub and has an amazing atmosphere well worth the..."
Robert Hamilton
"Bloody good food and lots of it and very reasonable price as..."
Mara Cox
"Always very good food and service . The staff are so..."
"Small venue that's fun. Last time we went we just sat in the window and watched the world go by, they have great bands and a super sweet beer garden..."
hamish drummond
"The best bar on Sydney Road. Awesome intimate venue oozing character and spirit, with genuinely good people behind the bar. Go see the free stand up..."
Pirate Dave
"Not wheelchair accessible, unfortunetly but a great atmosphere. There are some seats, outside for smokers and the doors stay open so they can hear..."
Diary of a Pin Up - Bette Foord
"I was looking for a space to run some games with a group of friends for my birthday and this place was absolutely perfect. Really easy to book,..."
Ben Inglis
"The bergy, a pub? No, not quite - a speak easy? How dare you even consider that! No, the berg is an institution, an establishment - a institutional..."
S L
"Cracking little spot. Enjoy the vibes. All folk..."
Mark Aitkin
"Drinking Spot. Great after a walkabout. Usually has events Music wise. Has a sneaky Beer Garden..."
Paul Dahlin
"Great decor and friendly vibes, owner is a nice dude. That maintenance fella that pops around every so often is funny..."
"I could die happy after eating and drinking here � Relaxed, funky and delicious. If only I was in Melbourne long enough to try everything on the..."
Hannah Waters
"Was here on Friday night, good bar banter and good vibe. Well curated list of beers, wine and cocktails. Friendly staff that say hi when you walk in..."
Steven Germain
"Friendly staff and a relaxed vibe! An awesome selection of beer,wine and yummy cocktails. Food was great will definitely be back here very..."
Amy Millane
"Dog friendly, staff friendly too and great beer/drinks selection. Food reasonablly priced and good quality. These guys will do well..."
Mark Bhardway
"Delicious food and amazing variety of drinks!! A friendly, relaxing and cozy vibe; a superb place to hang out with friends and..."
Kirstin Tirant
"Good beers and tasty food. Love the beer garden out back. Great place to meet friends for a..."
Mala Chan
"Great place to have a beer. Good selection and staff really know their..."
Phil Grant
"Great beer garden out back, awesome vibes, awesome beers and wine, tasty food. Will be back again and..."
Jenn Simpson
"Delicious food (the Tokyo roll), delicious beers, staff who know their stuff. Great little..."
Mahala Ebery
"Absolutely a great Bar!! Quality Fresh Produce, nice vegan selection and easy on the wallet!!
Will definitely be back..."
Tui Congues
"Love the look and the vibe of this place! Can't wait to hang out there a whole lot ..."
Wallace Rose
"Great bar with a very cool vibe. The beer garden out back will be great in the hot..."
Jenna Coughlan
"Friendly service. Great beers and amazing chicken wings. This is my new..."
Sam Tucker
"My brand new local. Best sangas in town and A+ vibes. Stay classy..."
Cara Williams
"Had the eggplant bap — the aubergine was crunchy and well-seasoned, nice bit of mozzarella and sauce. With a cute little outdoor area on a sunny..."
Mic.tom
"I’ve been here 3 times now and I’ll keep coming back! Delicious toasted sandwiches, great mulled wine, a gorgeous dog who lives out the back to..."
Elle
"I LOVE this place, and try to get there at lease twice a week. The staff are super friendly, rotating selection of new craft beers all the..."
Lady Lapin
"Miss Moses occupies the space that was formerly home to Brewcult Bar and keeps what was good about the previous tenant while improving on several..."
The City Lane
"Terrific addition to this part of Sydney road!! This place is really great. Drink selection is superb..Well curated tap beer selection that..."
Tbomb
"Superb little bar with an excellent selection of beers on tap, and an even wider selection cans in the fridge! The staff are super friendly and..."
Amos Rojter
"Came in for a cocktail- really nice vibe. Great bar staff, food looks good. Will be..."
Susan Lengyel
"We had an amazing meal with the family during coeliac awareness week. There were so many delicious food and beer options that we are already..."
Lucas Statham
"Great place to have good wine and unfussy, well-prepared food. Friendly and extremely helpful staff. On my 'must do again' list for..."
David McDonald
"Highly recommend! We had a going away party in their upstairs room and were really happy with the service, the bar food was tasty and reasonably..."
James O'Heney
"Perfect place for some mid weeks drinks and a meal. Great selection of beers and decent wines. Parmas are certainly up there with the best! Service..."
Monica Chong
"Nice beer garden and good beer. The cauliflower wings were..."
Lily Jeong
"Definitely worth a visit after our good beer week 2019 experience focusing on beers from both the NT and the ACT. Beaver larger and Beaver brown are..."
Graham Rodda
"Lovely chilled place, friendly staff. Was passing through so didn't get to experience the food. Looked good..."
"This place really deserves to succeed - a great concept and interesting variety of food and drink options, particularly for people who can't drink..."
Hannah Frances
"The bar is a really warm and welcoming place. The self serve wine dispensers are really unique and the whisky range amazing.
Had a great night with..."
Laureen Tracey
"Great relaxing place, staff are super friendly and very knowable about their wines, whiskey and cocktails!! The pizzas are spot on! Simple with a..."
Steve Swift
"I love this place! The wine dispensers are so cool and I love the tasting option so I can try a couple before I choose! Also the pizzas are..."
Alice Clare
"Such a cool place and the staff are amazing! Definitely worth checking..."
Lauren Ellis
"I love having the option of tasting a wine before getting a whole glass! Good relaxed vibes. Great cocktails. Fantastic..."
Melissa Dennis
"Great place for a relaxing drink with friends, great atmosphere and beautiful staff! Love coming here..."
Rebecca Soon Arcadio
"Thanks to Sally, Ron & Matt for an awesome night of celebrations! Pizza, cheese platters and selection of drinks the best!
Get to Biffs!! 5..."
Steve Helliger
"I'm genuinely upset that you don't deliver! I now have to order pedestrian pizza instead of your Bellissimo son of mumma pizza pies.
Shame on..."
Cohen Fishin
"Great selection of Whiskey and awesome staff. A must visit if you like good drinks and..."
Karman Moodley
"Come for the self serve wine & awesome beer n' whiskey selections.
Stay for the delicious pizzas & some Brunswick's friendliest service.
Get around..."
Mark McInerney
"Delicious pizza! Delightful wine! Friendly staff! Laid back atmosphere! Love..."
Nyssa Johnson
"Just called in for a quick beer with a mate and what a lovely bar thank you sally for making it worth..."
Blair Pridham
"Incredible wine, great beer, super chilled vibe. Loved..."
Paul Wright
"Awesome little place stocked to the brim with excellent drinks and staffed by knowledgeable..."
Lachlan Mason
"Great place for a drink. Friendly staff and nice range of grog and..."
Frankie Quattrocchi
"Lovely ambience. Great pizza. I really appreciated the self-serving wine options, and the Japanese whisky - though I may be biased..."
Lala Andersen
"Stumbled upon this amazing wine bar in Brunswick and just had to go in and check it out. With it's hip vibe, and wine on tap; there is a lot to love..."
Morgs71
"This is a cool little bar tucked just off Sydney road. Great name! Decor is a little confused with fake plants coupled with cool grungy artwork but..."
Elle
"Biff Tannin's is a great little bar tucked away in a leafy through-fare off Sydney Road. They serve up an an extensive selection of wines and..."
David
"Cool little find hidden just off Sydney Rd. The staff are lovely - helpful and love to have a chat. The self service wine is definitely a novelty..."
PippityPop
"Great little spot just off Sydney rd. Lovely quality pizzas, self serve wine machines with some really good wines on tap. Also extensive whisky..."
Lozziet
"Good delicious pizza, a huge range of spirits and some excellent wine by the glass make this a magnificent Sunday afternoon delight. Staff are..."
Oni San
"The self serve wine machines are awesome! The service is also superb and all the people that work there are so lovely! I would highly recommend for..."
Anonymous Hungry Hippo
"This is a great space, hidden away from Sydney road Brunswick, but totally worth finding. Great choice of wine, beer and whiskey. We stopped in..."
Melissa Cameron
"I ❤❤❤ the idea of self serve wine. A little dangerous at times perhaps, but the great thing about Biff Tannins is that an indecisive 'taster'..."
Megan M
"The place is in a bit of a strange place a little sterile in the middle of ol European Sydney road, but if you can close your eyes and open them on..."
Hemi Rakei Reidy
"New delight of Brunswick. Knowledgeable staff and great selection! Had the pizza, a few beers and found the hi tech wine pourers up the..."
Anon_420
"I was really impressed with this bar, its tucked away off the the main street so I was lucky to stumble across it! They have a wide selection of wine..."
Natalie Costello
"I love the wine, the food and the atmosphere! Cheese platter was definitely a highlight and staff are really friendly! The half-glass options are..."
CC
"Fab atmosphere! Artwork really creates that brunswick feel. A must for any wine lover! I'll definitely be coming back for that or bartender Matts..."
Craigieboy
"My new favorite local spot with a great selection of self service wine and a large collection of whisky if that's your thing! Also they have pizza..."
Isobelle Kerr
"I'd heard about this bar on a Melbourne wine blog, and I'm so glad I went. The self service wine is a perfect way to try different varieties, and the..."
Woods
"My new favourite bar! The self service wine system is dangerously fun, and the staff are super helpful and knowledgeable about their wines. The..."
Samantha Gerald
"Great little place off Sydney road with delicious pizzas and a pretty excellent array of drink choices. I think the wine machines are awesome They..."
Fran
"Ok, so went here the night it opened and I didn't want to review the place because I thought there would be teething issues etc. but looking back and..."
Cocktails&Chocolate
"Awesome neighborhood wine and whiskey bar tucked just off Sydney road. Cool and innovative with all new self service wine machines and 'street art'..."
Jack Hartney
"Biff Tannin’s opened recently without much fanfare. No press releases, no blogger events, no social media saturation – just a quiet opening in..."
The City Lane
"Great little wine bar that's just opened up below our apartment. Seems to have hit the spot for a lot of locals as it seems to be busy almost every..."
Michael
"Outstanding selection of whiskey. Some utter pearlers.
There's a wide selection of cheese plates and they come with delightful extras (like walnuts..."
Toby Halligan
"Don't be fooled by the bar's choice of name. The staff and the place are not at all like their Back to the Future namesake -- they are welcoming,..."
Vanessa Huron
"Great little wine bar in Brunswick. Relaxing vibe and excellent wine and whiskey selection. My only complaint is the food is a bit on the pricey side..."
Ben Powell
"Small intimate wine bar , seating outside available. Great..."
TRACY Watson
"The ambiance in the place is perfect. Great for small and large groups. Very accommodating for the 2 functions I have had there. Pizza are the best..."
Sandy McCully
"Great selection of whiskey and wines. The self service feature is excellent and a great way to sample many different wines (you can choose to have a..."
woly soly
"Amazingly friendly staff who know what they're doing with whisky. The pizzas are as as delicious as they look (that is to say, very tasty). Nice..."
"Cute little, individually operated coffee shop down one of Brunswick's best laneways. The barista is friendly and knowledgeable and the coffee is..."
Quince And Cheese
"Top notch coffee with a very friendly barista who clearly knows how to make great coffee. I had a latte, which was delicious. The venue has a relaxed..."
Byron Lumley
"This is not your stereotypical, cookie-cutter type Melbourne cafe. You are transported to a different part of the world upon entering. It feels like..."
Ka
"Best coffee, kindest service with the only acceptable cafe music in town.
Small cafe in a quite beautiful part of town - enjoy coffee, pastries,..."
jenneke bateman
"Love this bar, specialising in gins and good service, with heating outside on a cold night to warm good company in a covid-safe manner in a pretty..."
Jen Jewel Brown
"Absolutely best coffee in Melbourne. Relaxed and friendly. Cool jazz or classical in the background but not blaring. Loved..."
Ken Davis
"The cafe is just besides Sydney Road. Ordered myself a mocha and an almond croissant. The mocha was genuinely good and the croissant, just yumm —..."
Janice
"Great range of cocktails and gin. Causal vibes. Attentive staff who are very accommodating. Did I mention the cheese platter!! Deserving of its 4.9..."
Andrew Timmis
"Love the coffee here! Also love their massive gin collection, and their $10 Wednesday Gin Nights that help take you through it..."
Cara Shrivastava
"Fabulous vibes, delicious cocktails, friendy and lovely staff. A definite..."
"Fantastic pub with awesome staff. Beautiful beer garden. There is no better place in Brunswick!..."
Steph Pound
"amazing place to chill! live music is a must and child friendly!!!..."
Donna King
"Best pub in melbourne, best beer garden in..."
Ximon Maisch
"Yes it was beautiful outlaid spent time with my beautiful school mates enjoyed the whole night thank you Brunswick Green � *
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Rosa Aliano
"thankyou for saving a space for me and a few friends to share in my baby incubation! we had a lovely time and as always your staff are super friendly..."
Elizabeth Teague
"Had a top time here and can't wait to return, few mates and our partners had an awesome experience and James from behind the bar had a great..."
Fish Fisher
"My new favourite! Fantastic atmosphere, the friendliest and most helpful staff in Melbourne! Beautiful beer garden..."
Georgia Clark
"Great venue, excellent tunes and eclectic..."
Eloise Crossland
"Super cool pub with great Jazz musicians: Michelle Nicole, Paul Williamson, Frank, Sam Le Mann, ect... Love your guys. Thanks for the great Thursday..."
Apple Cider Love
"Great beergarden, band and..."
George Zap
"Most of the staff are rude, for instance we went on a Sunday few weeks ago and some guy with long hair and an accent asked my mate to turn his hat..."
Ads
"Old school Brunswick. Well not as old school as the families and odd balls that settled here many decades ago but good enough for me. Grungy, retro..."
Chris Reid
"The best pub in Brunswick, with a gorgeous green garden. Even can't find a table in the garden, so we have to sit inside. Even though, love the..."
Meng Chen
"Come here for the gorgeous beer garden. The bar from the outside can seem a little shabby and unassuming, but don't judge a book by its cover. Love..."
Nikki Cikes
"Lots to look at in this quirky bar, chilled vibes, and an array of drinks to choose from. Convenient location near trams and train station on Sydney..."
Mo
"Depends what you're here for. I love the range of beers, always some sort of limited edition craft beer to try and it's a lovely place to grab a..."
Elle Jaybee
"Hands down the best pub in Brunswick. I love this place. The staff are super nice, the beer garden is lush and green and wonderful. Every time I go..."
Lilly Pilly
"This is a Brunswick institution. Civilized drinking with civilized patrons in a well presented casual setting. You're not a local unless you've been..."
The Critic's Critic
"Such an understated facade truly deceives this place's pleasant energy. A quirky interior with comfortable plush furnishings opens onto a spacious..."
Bianca Roberts
"Only place in Melbourne I specifically visit for the best Pear Cider! Definitely an iconic place in Brunswick with awesome collection of memorabilia..."
Macey Young
"I love the green. Good selection of drinks at decent prices, good service from friendly bar staff, lots of comfy and relaxed seating, fireplace in..."
Stu G
"You'll KNOW you're in Brunswick when you're here. The Green is a cool place to go if you like seeing ultra-local talent. It's not just musos, but..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Brunswick's best pub!!. A great quirky trendy pub that will totally surprise you.From the front it is a converted shop front, once inside though..."
Paul Dolby
"Cool place. Really cool bar in Brunswick, good music and..."
James
"Friendly!. The Brunswick Green staff are fantastically friendly - always ready to greet you as soon as you step in the door. A great vibe, fab..."
Jesspo
"Perfect pub atmosphere. Excellent fit-out inside and perfect beer garden; the place has culture and character, so much better than the over-renovated..."
Mikep
"Great choice of beer and cider. Heaps of indoor & heated outdoor seating. Reviews whinging about smokers and rude staff are lame & both should be..."
Glassed
"Winter warmers. Brunswick Green currently offering warm cider (Rekorderlig Winter Cider) - delicious for..."
Ruth.baxter
"Great atmosphere. I really like this place. Wonderful atmosphere. Great staff. Bring the repellant however if you are prone to mossie bites (the..."
MelbourneMiss
"I love the place!! very relaxing, friendly service, Food are not too bad. I don't like some bars and pubs where music are too loud. It's the best..."
Maiko Nakamura
"Relaxed atmosphere. Really enjoyed the brunswick green last weekend sydney road offers a couple of nice places and the BG is one of the more..."
Foodie73
"A cool hangout. I feel old saying that I prefer this joint to the Retreat, but this venue is much more relaxed but not because an older crowd hangs..."
DeOriginalOne
"Great courtyard. A great spot for a sunny day. The calamari is always fresh and..."
Brunny Girl
"Veggie friendly pub food! Yay!. I was dubious, but needn't have been. I had the leek and fetta pie here the other day and it was sooooo yummy. Also -..."
Suedy
"Best pub courtyard renovation in Brunswick. The brunswick green goes from strength to strength. They must have a good staff hiring policy because..."
Jean S
"Cool place. Some of the drinks could be cheaper, eg. the Swedish Cider at $12/bottle is a bit stupid when its $6 at IGA down the road! Bit of an..."
Fake Grass
"Great outdoor beer garden area. Music is lazy and great atmosphere on weekdays. Friendly staff. Food ok. Cash only..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Seafood.... The battered calamari with wasabi mayo is pretty incredible, especially with a cider and a nice li'l jazz band playing..."
Amelia Schmidt
"Eating just interupts the drinking. What a cool place..... I know it's been around for a while but only recntly introduced to me by a friend, super..."
Peter Goodman
"Potential. A bit of a brief menu but expected since you'd go here more for the nice surrounds and a drink. One of the maybe two Vego options, I tried..."
Steve
"Love the gigs they had there. Astrovillain was the best this Wednesday night. I hope we get to see more of them at the Retreat.
Didn't have dinner..."
Serena Huh
"Good place to go for a drink and catch up with friends <..."
Harriet Daisy
"Great place, top notch beer garden but you have to know your time slots.
Quiet beers and a catch up: during the day.
At night it turns into a social..."
Benjamin Levitt
"All in the name of the place - every time I come to the retreat I wonder how I got here. The lovely beer garden out back and booths near the bars..."
Danee Gorman
"We ate a simple meal in the bar, on a perfectly ordinary Thursday, and both the food and the beer (a Belgian IPA) were superb. It’s a rare..."
Julie Umek
"My friend organised her birthday party here at the Amelia Shaw Bar and it was awesome! Great service and Kerry was very helpful. An absolute..."
Laura Rose
"Quiz night is great, good prices, decent food. Got drunk left my bag there and they kept it till morning. Would..."
"Charles Jenkins, Davey Lane, Jeff Lang, whatever you are paying these guys double it and more. There was magic in the air, pure magic only special..."
Mick Clear
"awesome pub, great staff, great live music and the popcorn chicken is..."
Matt Gleeson
"Ahhhh The Retreat. One of the best beer gardens in Melbourne, good food and fine fine bands. Get into..."
Mark Seaton
"Always great food great music cool staff love the..."
Yvonne Jeffries
"Always a pleasure, had a great night, good food and live music, love the beer garden..."
Tim Kovax
"Very welcoming with great food and drink. The Retreat sets an example for keeping live music..."
David Catania
"Great beer garden with a wide selection of beers on tap. Always a good selection of bands. $15 curry and pot night is a yummy great..."
Sarah Luna Galactic
"Food was bloody amazing - my partner said the best beer & guiness pie he's ever had, & he's had a few ... The slow cooked pork burrito was delicious..."
Virginia Tripp
"Yummy food with plenty of choice on the menu. Enjoyed a lovely family dinner in the beer garden, with Beth keeping the great music..."
Melissa Heenan
"Had a great meal music Wild Turkey were awsome atmosphere is great loved the place will be..."
Liane Dawson
"Great music, great food. Great place. Love..."
Dean Lombard
"Been a happy punter there ... also played there a few times. I really like the overall feel of the pub ... the staff, the food, and the fact that..."
Andrew McClean
"$12 for a jug of cider. .. Winning. Nice beer garden to drink it in as..."
Paul Watson
"Good gigs and cheap beer and a nice back courtyard that's great for summer day drinks. It's not super polished or trendy but has a nice, vintage..."
Quince And Cheese
"Always a fun night at the retreat hotel. If you want to hit the dance floor then these guys have you covered. Also a really good variety of beers on..."
KnowingMelbourne
"A great place for a few froffies. The fried chicken burger is real good, though a bit steep in price for a dive bar. The Parma was good but only the..."
Meataxe
"You would go to this place for a chilled evening with friends, and probably not for the food. The potato wedges were decent but the chicken popcorn..."
SDeans
"if you live in the North, you know this pub. it is warm and friendly and there is always a little nook or large table to be found cause they have..."
Gemma
"Nice chilled place for a drink and catch up with friends the $1 soda on offer certainly was a win for the sober part of the group. Why can't more..."
Foodie1
"The ambience of this place is nice. The outdoor seating is good if you want to have some fresh air and refreshing drinks. We had a bowl of chips with..."
Sylvia's POV
"Wow it has been a minute. Apologies for our absence. Parmas are still being had on a weekly basis. Laziness has to got to us but we promise no more..."
Parmasofmelbourne
"Great place for a drink! And open til late! :) :) Have come here many times and recommend it to anyone who wants some craft..."
Kate
"Gastrology recently attended BANJO BBQ at the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick. The BANJO BBQ is an event that brings bluegrass together with smokey Texan..."
Gastrology
"It's a toss up between The Retreat and Penny Black for my favourite Beer Garden in Brunswick, it's one or the other.Both have an amazingly,..."
MSY123
"Lovely relaxed vibe here. A place where you can step into and feel at home without worrying about maintaining any airs or graces. Basics are very..."
Bianca Roberts
"Everything you'd expect from a Brunswick pub. A decent range of pub food at typical pub prices - nothing flash but good quality and a reasonable..."
Lucy Stuart-Menteth
"I recommend this place for its beer garden. The food is ok, your typical bar food but the drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is cool. The crowd is..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"This place is a Brunswick staple. I've been drinking here since I was 16. The beer garden is awesome on a summer day. It had been getting a little..."
Good Eats
"Nice cozy front bar larger rear bar and big beer garden, live music and great staff make this place a really good pub. Typical pub menu very..."
Jimmyribjuice
"Walked into here by mere chance and out of hunger. Best decision ever. This place offers a simple selection of pub food which hits the spot. Ambience..."
Jess
"The faithful old Retreat on Sydney Road - home to plenty of sticky carpet, great pub grub, great live music, dodgy couches, and some equally dodgy..."
Samiam
"Great food great beer great beer..."
Nick427
"Enjoy this place, bands are always pretty good. Not heaps psyched on the food - typical pub prices but not the greatest food. I've eaten here a dew..."
Rex Nonius
"El Condor Parma bloody awesome! This place has the greatest beer garden ever. The food, atmosphere and style is just perfect for a local. The..."
Warren
"Very decent pub food. I didn't read the other reviews on Urbanspoon until after I had visited, so I was a little surprised by the negative reviews...."
MelbourneMiss
"Like the food, love the Parma. A little on the expensive side. They always seem to have loud live bands on all the time, sometimes I just wanna chill..."
Dean McLovin
"Cool pub. Didn't eat, but the beer's good and the courtyard was awesome on the scorcher day that we went. If you give a sh*t about sticky floors,..."
Glassed
"Quite expensive for pub grub my boyfriend loves the Parma, I have had an excellent beef and guineaa pie in there - the only annoying thing is they..."
Jessica Dt
"$6 bar burger is amazing, probably because I was smashed, pass a cracking..."
TheBigBadWolf
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Liam Pooleson
"Relaxed alternative quirky atmosphere. Lived the Kangaroo Loin -..."
Andrew
"Not bad food but not amazing either. The relaxed atmosphere is what really makes this place for..."
Rod
"The Retreat. Simple basic pub food, no frills , good atmospher, nice beer garden. good..."
Pancho
"The Retreat Burger is delectable! A real American style burger with american mustard, and gherkin - seeing the size I never thought I'd finish it -..."
Jesspo
"Friday night winner.... A cold drink, a vegetarian burger, and a courtyard table full of mates. Yep - perfect spot to start off your night. The food..."
Suedy
"Thumbs up!. The food is good basic pub style meals, the venue is a typical Brunswick alternative style setting with a great atmosphere and beer..."
Jenjen
"A friendly atmosphere, join the locals for a laugh on Monday nights with a game or 2 of Bogan Bingo. The beer is good, especially the..."
Amanda Hurdman
"Good pub grub in a very laid back Brunswick location. Beer here is good..."
Geordieb
"Love the gigs they had there. Astrovillain was the best this Wednesday night. I hope we get to see more of them at the Retreat.
Didn't have dinner..."
Serena Huh
"Good place to go for a drink and catch up with friends <..."
Harriet Daisy
"Great place, top notch beer garden but you have to know your time slots.
Quiet beers and a catch up: during the day.
At night it turns into a social..."
Benjamin Levitt
"All in the name of the place - every time I come to the retreat I wonder how I got here. The lovely beer garden out back and booths near the bars..."
Danee Gorman
"We ate a simple meal in the bar, on a perfectly ordinary Thursday, and both the food and the beer (a Belgian IPA) were superb. It’s a rare..."
Julie Umek
"My friend organised her birthday party here at the Amelia Shaw Bar and it was awesome! Great service and Kerry was very helpful. An absolute..."
Laura Rose
"Quiz night is great, good prices, decent food. Got drunk left my bag there and they kept it till morning. Would..."
"My friend and I visited recently on a Saturday night, it has been a while since I was here, so wanted to check it out again.The bar is..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Howler is my favourite venue in Brunswick. It hosts good events, serves affordable vegan food, has a pretty good beer section as well as an..."
Quince And Cheese
"This place is great! The fitout is amazing, it’s no wonder that they’d won the architectural design award for their space. Good offering of..."
PositivelyDelicioUs
"Nice food in a really cool converted warehouse space. Keep an eye out for their weekly specials and see you if you can get to the band room after for..."
Melbourne’sTopEats
"Such an incredible place to hang out for some drinks and a bite! The burgers were super yummy and the fries crunchy and thick. Their mulled..."
VinChan
"One of the most *Brunswick* places in all of Brunswick and a great place to get a burger on a weeknight. Wish it was still $12 but $16 for a burger,..."
Lachy
"The nights I can’t remember here are absolutely unforgettable. Saw my friends band play here which was real good. They were like the band I..."
Jesse (The Ghost)
"Awesome bar, awesome atmosphere. The $12 burger nights are sensational, and the wagyu beef burger was absolutely delicious! Do yourself a favour and..."
Foodie McFoodie
"My favourite tofu burger is here! Great vibes at this bar. Love the chips aswell, great portion! Cheese burger was also really good! They give out..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Oh god, The Howler was a Christmas miracle! The $15 chicken burger, chips and pot meal deal was out-bloody-standing! I’ve never been so satisfied..."
Nicholas Cardona
"Love the design of the outdoor area, great job mixing industrial design with plants. Bar is fully stocked with all you can imagine, no table service..."
Tvandenende
"I just loved this bar when I visited recently. It’s a bit hidden, yes you have to walk through a car park to get there, and when you walk in it’s..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Very trendy and interesting bar, with good service and interesting tastes, a very large variety of drinks and knowledgeable staff. The food is not..."
Gavin Gusling
"Been here a number of times for drinks, really cool venue with heaps of space and great music. If you have a big group it’s obvious you should get..."
ForForkSteak
"Nothing gets me going like a converted warehouse. I came here for a going away drinks and was loving the greenhouse vibes. Kinda hipster (it is..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I don’t give out 5 ⭐️ ratings out often, but it had to be done. First time at Howler (I know, facepalm) and was welcomed by the open space and..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Amazing vegetarian burgers (mushroom burger halloumi burger), chips & drink for only $12! Ordered additional sweet potato fries for only $2!! Truly..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Having the burger + fries + 1 pot of beer/cider for $12~ i think its the part of monday-thursday deal if im not mistaken. I choose the..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Best burgers on the north side. I wanted to go to the kitchen and personally thank the staff for providing my hangover on Sunday with the cure it..."
Andy M
"Table tennis 🏓 inside the venue. Period. The review should end here. After a long day/week of work/uni this joint is the best to..."
Must Be Hungry
"Howler has a great vibe. The beer garden/outdoor area is big and always buzzing. If you and your mates are dedicated enough to hover around waiting..."
Daniel Hill
"Great place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon in the summer. There's a lot of choice, an often-changing menu and really good ambiance. I'd be there..."
EmLou86
"Disappointed with the Howler... disappointed because I am trying to stick to my post-Christmas diet and now I've tried their burgers I am hooked!..."
AP23
"I was stunned when I walked into this bar! I will not forget this place as the bartenders were super cool, friendly and knowledgeable with experience..."
Kitakai
"Loved this place. The vibe is great and the place looks great. The wagyu burger was fresh and tasted nice. Chips were good. Customer service was..."
Hungrygypo
"I went to Howler by accident because my phone GPS was malfunctioning. It was a fortuitous malfunction though, as I enjoyed my little visit. They had..."
Mo
"Best burgers in Brunswick!! Get ready to be #comatose post. Beef and saganaki are bang on - cool vibe - good tunes and warm even in..."
Brig
"Geat set up !!! Would be great for a function. Grilled chicken burger was just what the doctor ordered and was yum!! Sweet potato fries were great..."
Eat To Live
"A beautiful atmosphere and relatively secluded. I found the music wasn't that loud so it was great for chatting. We had the shared platter with..."
Fatcat
"Very tasty burgers, and it has one of the better tequila selections I've seen in an Australian bar that isn't Mexican/Tequila themed. A good place to..."
Megan M
"Best bar in brunswick. No crazy pub vibes, chill and spacious atmosphere. Plenty of seating available - this place is huge! But it can get super..."
Unravelled
"I walk into Howler on a Sunday arvo and it truly lives up to the moniker. The Beautiful People of Brunswick are crammed into the immense outdoor..."
This Model Eats A Lot
"Very cool interior, I love the high ceiling outdoor setup with lots of wood/steel, very industrial feel. Haven't eaten here, but the selection of..."
Brungiel
"Howler is the perfect venue for all occasions. Firstly, the design of the place is inspired. Tranquil environment for a relaxed boozy lunch, yet also..."
Bianca Roberts
"Pulled pork burger is genuinely the best burger I have ever eaten, though my friends got the other burgers and they were less impressive...."
Hip-hop-apotamus
"What a cool bar. They serve well-priced drinks and have some tasty snacks to share. Last time I sat in with some friends, we were offered free..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"This venue has a very trendy and exquisite look to it. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. Meal and drink price is average and affordable. My..."
Mr. Food
"As soon as you step through the (factory chic) entrance, you immediately know that these guys know how to set up a venue.... The space is amazing,..."
Dougie Thompson
"Located at the end of an inconspicuous car park just off Sydney Road, Howler Brunswick is one of the more recent additions to the Brunswick bar..."
The City Lane
"Came here last night for a gig and super impressed with the venue! Hard to randomly stumble across as it's set at the back of a parking area off..."
Carmen N
"Came here with friends for dinner and drinks after work. It was my first time at Howler and I really enjoyed it. At first glance, it's a bit hard to..."
Aneta N
"A great place for after work drinks or a evening catch ups with friends.Howler expresses an Asian infused bar menu of tastes goodness. Pork..."
Em Belden
"Great food a decent size for the price amazing atmosphere and delicious sangria what more could you want! We will definitely be going back :) ..."
Emily Smolenaars
"As it was a hot day, we decided to sit in the outdoor area and enjoy the mist that was being sprayed out of the overhead misters (I have no idea what..."
MelbourneVita
"BPB Anonymous. I walk into Howler on a Sunday arvo and it truly lives up to the moniker. The Beautiful People of Brunswick are crammed into the..."
This Model Eats A Lot
"I've been going to the gym across the road for a year now every time I park in the car park behind Howlr I always tell myself I have to go. So I did...."
Alayna
"Great place for a causal drink over an Asian overpriced tapas meal. The venue itself is brilliant. Very spacious with ample seating. Music is too..."
DP
"Who doesn’t love a dump with their beer?. Walking through a car park to find a bar can feel a little odd but once your greeted with this..."
Behindbarsmelbourne
"Mouth Watering!. Love the food, especially the Bao Pillows and Edamame with Miso Butter.. I wish the portions were slightly bigger for the price! The..."
Ash R
"I couldn't be more grateful for such nice service and good atmosphere. Last night my friend and I were celebrating and the bar staff were so..."
Alana
"Great venue in the heart of hipster-ville. Food is really nice, unusual little tasty Asian bites and a great beer and wine selection. Slightly odd to..."
John Lovett
"Good Beer & Atmosphere. Great venue and friendly staff. Beer Selection is really interesting and they have many that you would not normally see in..."
Scruffy
"Really liked this place but walking out smelling of cigarette smoke despite having been inside the whole time is not cool . Needs a serious re think..."
Shem Pickering
"Awesome place!. Not only an AMAZING warehouse space with interesting art and interior but great food too. The Bao is excellent. I love the prawn with..."
I Like Food
"Awesome craft beers on tap, food was incredible and friendly staff! Not to mention a smasher of a beer garden - get around..."
Shaughan Pattison
"Pricey for what you get food wise, but had a nice selection of beers.Good atmosphere and helpful..."
Michael Boyer
"Great space. I'm sure this place could get ridiculously busy as it's such a beautiful space, along with great food & beer selections, & great audio..."
The Soop Nazi
"One of a kind.. This place is brilliant and Ill keep it sweet and short. A well designed bar in a reconverted warehouse that covers a huge space. It..."
Christopher James
"Casual lunch with a beer, dj playing cool sounds in the background...will be..."
Kouta
"Phenomenal food! Fresh, tasty, inventive, amazing! Will be going many more times, need to try the whole..."
FoodieFab
"Tasty Asian Inspired Bar Food. Large Warehouse conversion with industrial feel comprising of various indoor zones and large outdoor beergarden. Staff..."
Iskybibble
"Amazing!. Great set up and atmosphere, you must try the Bao Pillows, the pork and kingfish are delicious. Really friendly staff and a DJ booth with 4..."
Marcus
"I LOVE this place, massive space but lots of different areas so still seems cosy. Great indoor/outdoor mix and very relaxed feel. Delicious food. Be..."
Louie Mevans
"Very cool! Asian tapas are tasty! Drinks well priced! Great atmosphere! Deffinatly going..."
Charley Orange
"Fantastic space, and huge beer garden. Reasonable drink prices, and great selection. Food is small Asian bites - 4 per serve. We had three dishes,..."
Jesspo
"Bao Pillows. Nom nom nom. This place is going to be massive! I highly recommend getting on in there before hoards of people start lining out the..."
Katelyn
"AWESOME!. Fantastic addition to the Brunswick area...great drinks, great food and finally a place which caters to the DJ culture rather than indi..."
Peter Gordon
"The direction to Howler is always, 'just opposite Brunswick Baths, across the carpark'. Except at nights when you don't really need directions, just..."
Vivi S
"Fabulous place to have a drink and have a chat with your friends. It’s got nice atmosphere and environment. Drinks are so tasty as well. I ordered..."
Vahid Shahani
"Wonderful experience here. Went to watch The Elvis Big Band and it was amazing!! Loved it. The Howler was a wonderful venue and had lovely staff. The..."
Gaia Earthchild
"Great venue. Great service. Wasn’t a fan of the smoking area very close to the non smoking but it’s one bar in Brunswick that doesn’t charge..."
EJ Selkielikesit
"Tried their sweet potato fries, normal fries and veg cheese balls. As I don't drink alcohol, I was loading up on side dishes and have to say they..."
Keerti R
"Lovely smaller venue with great vibes and sound for gigs. Very appealing well-aired bar area..."
Jen Jewel Brown
"Amazing place to see your favourite artists. Cheap beers and excellent cocktails. Great place to share with..."
Katherine Inostroza
"Love live gigs at Howler. Staff are ace..."
Josh Rowe
"Good, just good. Tasty grub, crafty beer, cool vibe, great gigs. What more could you..."
"Friendly staff, prompt service, convenient location, comfy seating and good food. Perfect for families too!The Barkly's Fettuccine was..."
Teresa.active.foodie
"For our Valentine’s Day dinner, we went to Barkley’s kitchen in Brunswick to try their V’day special dinner menu package. We got to try one..."
Aditi
"Barkly's Kitchen is located on the bustling Sydney Rd. My mum and I had dinner here recently and we were welcomed warmly by the staff.A..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I visited this place last weekend and food was really awsome. I recommend to people to have Mona Lisa pizza. Ambience is also amazing and on Saturday..."
Zeba
"Was in Australia for a vacation and must say, had one of the best food of the trip here. The flavors were amazing in every dish. Everything from the..."
Manvesh Jain
"Been here with my friend on a groupon deal and let me tell you it was one of the most value deals for me so far. It will not disappoint..."
Minnh Huy
"We ordered BBQ beef bacon burger and i must say, it was one of the best beef burgers i have tried, in terms of taste, preparation, serving and bacon..."
Gurleen Kaur Alang
"good food good vibe will definitely come back ... had pizza and chicken skewers and must tell they taste very good and yummy ... good place for..."
Hongyu Su
"Came here on a Groupon voucher. The marinara pasta (chef's signature) was amazing! Super flavorsome & full of generous amounts of fresh seafood. Was..."
Speccy
"Found this restaurant while searching for some lunch place on sydney road Brunswick ... i must admit this is best lunch in Brunswick i ever had ......"
Glen Rimmer
"Nice cozy corner bar restaurant on popular cafe strip Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Great customer service - friendly and polite. Food was good and filling...."
Khai
"Love this place. It was my second visit to the restaurant. Quality of food, portion of the meal and customer service are outstanding. Finding an..."
Pankaj Rajput
"yum food, great ambience, excellent customer service, big portions, perfect location, great coffee, perfect place to be …. Really made our..."
Amber
"Dined here recently with a groupon which was exceptional value. Friendly staff, large portion size and tasty food. Arancini were lovely, very crisp..."
Culinary Road Trip
"beautiful location and service .... very child friendly ..... excellent food and service will definitely return to try other food on the..."
Jina
"great food … will definitely return to try their other dishes... great food great ambience and great customer service …. wine on tap was..."
Stella
"Saw this restaurant on EatClub and the menu offered everything our picky family would want when dining out. They offer pasta, pizza, steak, dessert,..."
Saza_Lives_To_Eat
"Came here to try the famous Barkley Kitchen cobs and they did not disappoint. We got the green pesto cob, creamy chicken cob and a margarita pizza...."
Bianca Wacker
"Ooft. Carbs on carbs, on carbs. 🍝 This place is known for their pasta cobs and fairy floss martinis so we had to check it out.
Mates ordered..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Always wanted to eat something out of a cob. So cheers to @barklyskitchen for allowing me to tick that off the list.
Had a great night, thank you..."
Ali Abdo
"Exceptional food and service! Went there with family, everyone loved the pizza, pasta, risotto and garlic..."
Satish Tamang
"Halal options, just inform the staff who are very friendly and very accommodating. Had the meat platter which was lovely (especially the chicken..."
Aneesa H
"Exploring Brunswick for the first time and found this gem for lunch. Ordered the Seafood Linguini and Barkly's Fettuccini. Both were delicious and we..."
Patrick Tai
"Great place, perfect atmosphere to celebrate the end a busy week.
Succulent & tasty meals for $20
Staff is super professional & attentive
Highly..."
"I am from Tasmania over on a holiday call in Thursday night to catch up with my cousins that used to live in Dawson St 40 years ago was a beautiful..."
Jenny Gunn Kane
"Had a great New Year's Eve at the Union, absolutely brilliant night, food and music were fantastic, recommend..."
Rod MacGregor
"We went to Liam Gerner and the Sunset Preachers - a great band with really well written songs, but were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the..."
John Rose
"Great pub grub with added influence from an understanding chef . Wait staff fabulous. Rib eye..."
Donna Cully
"Wonderful music and a great comfortable booth from which to watch it all and all for free. A memorable afternoon and I would go again and..."
Bruno Lettieri
"Reasonably priced good pub food and free..."
Greg Eden
"Love this joint - killer good and bev and a great great room for band..."
Damian Gordon
"Brilliant Australian pub with live music. I strongly..."
Jacob Nico
"Good food, great vibe with the best steak in..."
Leong CL
"Cute place, We had the fish of the day which was made well and was delicious with a salad , flavourful. The halloumi salad with beetroot was also..."
Tabi Ei
"Being on a health kick , very happy to find Minestrone soup with lentils and a poached egg on the specials menu today, the smell of the soup was..."
Rosie Raiti
"The steak is great, the beers are cold, the staff are friendly and the live music is awesome. What more could you want? One of the best pubs..."
Elsiej999
"I love everything about this pub. Old school charm, fantastic beer garden, small and delicious menu, good priced drinks, funky Sundays cool staff...."
Just Feed Me
"This place used to be a rough old school pub with weekday stripper nights. It now attracts all sorts and is lovely. The decor is daggy and inviting...."
Bunjibing
"Went to the Union for the first time on a Tuesday night for dinner - big tick. Food was good, we had pub grub - bangers & mash and eggplant..."
Mr. Sasquatch
"We pop into The Union when we can for a sneaky afternoon beer in the back garden or a pub mean. The specials are too rave about and we normally order..."
Zara Mitchell
"Not very Gluten Free friendly. Not many GF options and unfortunately the staff were not very willing to help with gluten free options. Choice of..."
Tabithaziino
"Loco for my local. Great Chips, Burgers and enchiladas. Free bread to kick off your main. I wouldn't say I've had one bad meal here and that's coming..."
Joel
"A little Brunswick gem which gets it so right by attention to the simple little things. Unpretentious pub menu with all the old faves done simply and..."
Guy
"I like this place for the casual atmosphere and nice pub food, bands are great too. On weekends I like it when I see loads of young families which is..."
K.A.S.
"I don't like this..."
Phoebe Fairman
"Perfect local!. Great local pub. Consistently good food, great atmosphere, cracking beer garden & live music. A real..."
Thefooddestroyer
"Magic. Wife had the freshly battered fish n chips, you could tell it was with fresh seafood. Soooo good.I think i had one of the best Chicken..."
Melbournespazz
"Best beer garden, good place for an afternoon drink with friends (nice wine list) good pub..."
Charlie
"Great local pub, food is good and prompt, live bands are good and perfect beer garden out the back for a hot day, hidden gem full of..."
CoutureChef
"Loved our visit Good Aussie pub Meals reasonable price Food delicious lots of varied seating and lively music Staff pleasant and accomadating Ill be..."
Love It Or Like It
"A Great Melbourne pub. Meals are consistently solid! Can't go..."
Hula Jarmusch
"Great pub (my local I must admit) but always welcoming. Menu could do with a refresh but good food..."
Kjaj
"I love this place! Great relaxing pub with tremendous service. A regular haunt of mine..."
Michael
"The parmas here are pretty good. I always thought this place would be a dive, but have been thoroughly..."
GregT
"Best pub..."
Donna Marie Stonecutter
"Nice casual dining. We keep coming back for a casual weekend meal. Love the heated outdoor area and food is consistently good. The chilli bean..."
Noodle Dream
"Amazing Parmas, bar staff are so rude and well below the professional standard. Have been going there near on 2 years and everytime I go they are..."
JP
"Terrific. Great atmosphere, Good pub dining & service - will definitley be..."
Dani
"Great old style pub. Food was great. Pity about the attitude from the bar staff. Rude and..."
RayCharles
"Love this place! Been twice, food has been great. Nice old-school pub (no pokies) with cute beer garden at the back. Reasonably priced too and close..."
Miss K
"Good beer and great food, the union appears laid back and casual, but it gets it effortlessly right, the attention to detail is there, and it shines..."
Ben Palmer
"This is our local and it's a great one. Steak is always good and the specials are often really good. But we mainly go for the friendly, relaxed..."
Felice Jacka
"I love the beer garden here. The food is pretty good, but definitely try the specials board instead of the "normal" menu -- it's usually heaps..."
Urbanoutcast
"The food's good, not too expensive. Good atmosphere and the staff are great. Good for a summer meal, even on a weekend when it's..."
Liam Pooleson
"Great place for a relaxing pub meal. I am so lucky that this pub is walking distance from my house. Warm, friendly atmosphere with really good food...."
Brickworks Girl
"Once again great food, always come with the intention of eating off the menu but the specials get me every time. Glad this is my..."
Deidre
"Union Hotel. Had a lunch at the Union on a Sunday. Food was great and so are the staff. I had the steak sandwich - which was pretty good (caramelized..."
Boilinghotfrog
"Lil' treasure. Great little pub awesome atmosphere on a Friday night and wonderful old charm during lunch hour - many old locals. Highly recommend..."
Dianne Arstall
"Great local!. Having had dinner here twice, can thoroughly recommend for a hearty meal. Beer options are great also.Keep an eye out for the..."
Gavin Haak
"Lovely Night. Went for lunch sunday at the Union Hotel with my boyfriend and his parents. And that was just great. We had the Salt and Pepper..."
Chefdansk
"Had a perfectly cooked rib eye fillet as part of their Monday night $12 special. Amazing value for a well cooked..."
Michael Smolders
"Good local pub for a good local laugh.....live music is something to behold. try the..."
Super
"Another in the top echelon. Of melb pubs. classic pub grub, hard to go wrong (never have), plenty of dining space & large courtyard. heck, i'm not..."
Hungryhippo
"How did I not know about this place?!!!. What an awesome pub! We went there on Thursday night for some drinks - it was packed and there was a..."
Loco
"Great service, good food (pasta rates a special mention), great atmosphere. One of the best pubs in..."
Sui
"Great local pub. Solid beer list, and a menu of pub classics plus some surprises- all done well. Getting served a couple of slices of white bread and..."
Michael Tee
"This was a 5 star burger. Just the perfect pub burger and chips. Went down well with a pot of amber juice. Freekin delicious. I lay awake at night..."
V Bosh
"Always enjoy The Union, amazing live music, excellent food and fantastic..."
Nola Fitch
"One of the last great homely and pretentious-free pubs serving great food, good beers and with lovely staff. I've been loving this pub since 2015 and..."
Caspar Roxburgh
"Still great pub meals, held up well post covid. Consistent and tasty, with occasional brilliant..."
Scott Gowans
"Really good local with friendly staff and a good beer, wine and food..."
Terry Finch
"A great relaxed vibe in an old school pub atmosphere with friendly, groovy/alternative bar staff. There’s an outdoor area with covered tables. We..."
"What an absolutely stunning spot. I love spaces like this, really eclectic furniture, dim lighting, stained glass and the vibe of something special...."
Good Food Good Mood
"I had the wagyu burger with chips and salad for under $20. I had a big appetite that night and finished it all with no trouble. The burger was good..."
Ricotta Hotcake Lover
"Their live music can be a bit too intense at times, they hired a full on orchestra that drowned out the conversation and to be perfectly honest, each..."
Shane
"Ventured here in the hopes of food, but being as the Street Party was on, had no luck at finding a table.So we opted for drinks and a bit of a..."
MSY123
"I was really excited to try this burger, as it had rave reviews from The Burger Adventure. Whilst it was delicious, I was slightly disappointed. The..."
Food Etc.
"Finally got a chance to hit this place up for a work bash, so happened to be a trivia night to boot. With quite a limited food menu, I had one..."
Rothy
"The burger was actually cooked to the perfect medium-rare, a thick strip of pink inside. Heaps of bacon, and the molten gruyere was an incredible..."
Jess Carey
"Had the wagyu burger here last night. Sensation experience. The burger was juice and tender, medium rare, spicy sauce and delicious bun. I normally..."
James Walters
"Good atmosphere and pretty good food that is well priced. There's lots of free mid week gigs here and it's a great place to kickback and enjoy the..."
Feed Me
"Try the wagu burger! Gourmet did and he belives it to be among the best on offer in the fine state of Victoria. Brunswick bitter on tap or used to..."
Gourmet John
"Awesome burger - everything you could want: excellent & juicy meat, crispy bacon, tasty pickles, spicy & creamy sauce and generous lettuce. Love the..."
Renato
"Best vibe in Melbourne with some excellent music. Wonderful burgers and good selection of beer and wine. Would recommend this spot for a celebration..."
Ray Joffe
"Fookin amazing! Awesome combination of flavours to suit all tastes on the menu including, pork belly w/ sweet potato and honey mustard glaze, mouth..."
Robin Va'auli
"...I decided on a place called Spotted Mallard. It’s located just north of the city. This whole area just north of the CBD seems to be at the..."
Andrew
"Best burgers..."
Foodandwinefan
"Love love love the burgers here! My husband and a bunch of our friends went twice in one week to the spotted mallard. Ambience is awesome, staff are..."
Ren Yu
"Good food. A few negative reviews so I thought I'd add my 2 cents; in my humble opinion, after 2 visits, I conclude that I enjoy the food..."
Cheese Fiend
"Great ambiance and eats. Came here on a Friday night for their burger (which impressed me more than most of these over-hyped burger joints) and..."
Burgerfiend
"Interesting menu Very well .... Interesting menuVery well executed dishes, excellent foodfriendly and attentive staffA relaxed and..."
Andrew Narayan
"Nice Pub, Great Atmosphere. You could walk past The Spotted Mallard without even knowing it was there and once you enter the foyer all you see are..."
CoutureChef
"Fed & Watered. I wasn't sure what to expect when dining here over the weekend, but happy to report my dining experience here was really enjoyable...."
HungryCat
"Love this place either sitting outside when it's warm or inside at one of the funky table and chairs.. The food is amazing here would definitely..."
"Yum. Good food, good beer, open late. I had the kangaroo open burger and it was delicious - perfectly..."
Mg.lin
"Great place. Been there a few times now - love the vibe and the wagyu beef..."
Deathbysarcasm
"Great Venue. What a great space. Great food, Great atmosphere.. you cant go wrong coming here... Recommend..."
Gill
"Wow what a joint, master piece of a pub!! Wagyu burger was an sit down moment... Wtf?!? Home made pickles? On a brioche?? I'm in love, I think about..."
B.Sidge
"Burger plea. I first visited the Spotted Mallard for work drinks and had a mind bending experience over the double mushroom burger on the menu. I was..."
2shoes
"Outstanding for a relaxing Sunday lunch on the balcony. Great food & knowledgeable service. Must come back night-time and check out a..."
Russell J White
"Amazing! Great vibe, mix of genres, food simply amazing!! Please try the roast pork belly!! So happy we found this..."
Good Food Come At Me
"Fantastic eatery, great relaxing atmosphere, just missed the live band although the food was..."
Matko Matkovic
"Loved the food music and atmosphere are fantastic. Would go their again for both a night out and..."
Lucas Connell
"Mushroom pot pie is off the chain! Do..."
Jeremy Campbell
"Mulled wine =delish! Chilled easy going..."
Natasha J
"One of the best burgers in .... One of the best burgers inMelbourne,definitely recommend it.So far this year buger of the..."
Feed Your Fancy
"We always have a great night out here - music, delicious food, fantastic wine selection and very chilled..."
Solaine
"Had a large group table on Friday night - I had the duck and chips, and it was sensational - crispy duck, hand-cut chips, and a mouth-watering spicy..."
Jesspo
"Burgers. Now these guys know how to do a great burger, great beer, great service, music, just an overall excellent..."
Considered Opinion
"Fantastic soy-free veggie burger, delicious hand cut fries and a winter warming mushroom pie. I didn't expect such outstanding veggie meals at a pub!..."
FeedersUnited
"Splendid. We ducked into the Mallard late one week night hoping to have a quick squizz at the new local spot. Staff were packing down but graciously..."
Matilde
"Great room! I had the beef cheek Ruben and was in foodie heaven. Bar staff were helpful with recommending a great beer. Will be coming..."
BamBam
"Delicious food, excellent service, great value beer, what more could you want in a pub? Seriously, the food is amazing!! The Spotted Mallard is a bit..."
Zoe
"Brunswick is blessed!. Living just around the corner, we had been keeping our eye on this development for some time. Seeing it had opened, we popped..."
Leo
"Great food, great staff, great venue (summer balcony here we come!). Some local friends invited me to meet them at the Spotted Mallard last Sunday..."
Rox
"Go for the burger. The wagyu burger over there is THE ONE to go for.I will have to say it's one or the best burger I ever had!I definitely..."
Always Looking For Treats
"Even tough it's a vast area, the mallard is nicely set out and has a cosy feel to itLarge range of interesting beers n ales on tap, tough no..."
"I had such an amazing evening. The bingo was fantastic and the food was fricken..."
Matt Barwick
"Perfect balance between a nice country pub with some very serious Brunswick sewed in. Doesn't get much better than this place to..."
Paddy Montgomery
"Fantastic bar man playing good old Beatles tracks, so attentive and friendly, decor stylish and warm with fire sizzling. Burger specials were cheap..."
Natika Mockler
"Is..."
Duane De
"The food here is sensational parmas are massive and the gnocchi is..."
ARAS ENNA REZARF
"Great local pub! The roaring fire and friendly service make this a great place to get away from the winter chill. Roo special on a Monday night for..."
April May
"A cute little hidden pub just opposite Barkley Sq. There was live music being played and the feel was very Irish. We ordered the daily specials- 2..."
Little Pink Piggy
"This is a fantastic pub, especially now on winter as they have the best fireplace! Great friendly staff, different food specials every night of the..."
Sugar_licks
"I like this place. I like it a lot. The stuffed stag head has a hat and sunglasses. It's an old pub with a modern twist, and open fires and a warm..."
Phoenix
"I go here all the time with various Brunswick friends and it's always been really friendly service and good atmosphere. The fireplaces in winter are..."
Lilly Pilly
"I’m gonna admit something from the jump this week – I love the Charles Weston. Even though it isn’t quite on Sydney Rd. I’d still consider it..."
Parma Daze
"Been here a number of times and it's now our favorite local. Never had a bad meal. Love chicken schnitzel, fish and chips, and roast chicken tacos...."
Annabej
"Been a few times and it is a good local pub, a lot of people don't like the service but it its friendly and prompt which is all you can expect for a..."
CoutureChef
"I love the dimly light front bar with the fire going. The haloumi burger is always fantastic and the bar staff always friendly. Although it's no..."
Ashley Dyson
"Love it. Crazy to see some negative reviews on here because my experience has always been lovely. Tonight my friend and I came for the $11.99 roo and..."
Xanthi.zarrella
"I came here with a friend of mine for lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon, and the place was almost empty. It had a relaxing vibe, and the only..."
Adelin Savouret
"Always good. I love the sporting club, whether it is quiet or busy. The staff are a little slow sometimes to serve, but always friendly and relaxed...."
Bettysmiles
"Great place for a quiet drink and good food. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, quiet during week busy weekends. Good honest food as well!! say no..."
Iskybibble
"Love $10 roo and wine Monday night..."
Flick Strong
"Cosy cosy. The Sporting Club has one of the most unfortunate locations in Brunswick, being lumped facing the carpark of a shopping mall, but it's a..."
Joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo
"I love this place! The staff are really nice, and the food is great. They have two for one meals before 6pm each night. There's live music, outdoor..."
Glassed
"Good $9,99 ROO&WINE monday deal! Friendly staff, lots of space, good beer or cider if you don't want the wine. The meat was very nice, the veg a..."
CJ
"Had to do some late shopping at the mess across the road and ducked into the pub. Had the vego plate to share. Fantastic selection. Bargain price..."
Big Mojo
"Tapas!. Despite it's name and off the beaten track location, I found the not-so-sporting Sporting Club quite the hidden gem. Myself and some friends..."
Glidersnap
"Paella Tuesday is a relatively positive night all round, however they should probably rename it to Risotto Tuesday. The idea of all you can eat is..."
Benjamin Frazer
"Great little pub. Went there a few weeks back and the meals were great; came back a few weeks later with a completely different menu and it was even..."
Dianne Arstall
"The sporto! That local that makes you glad you live round the corner. Open fires in winter. Awesome staff, awesome music and chilled atmosphere...."
Julo
"Worth the wait.. I just happened to visit the Sporting Club with a friend to see a band but to eat there was a definite bonus.We ordered..."
Little March
"Great local. Finally found a place in Brunswick withA) A pool tableB) A fireplaceC) Good foodD) Good craft..."
Gavin Haak
"Not Bad, Good Vibe. A nice retro look with a decent beer garden, good ambience, BUT, no Carlton Draught on tap, so had to move on. Boutique beers are..."
Andy Cooper
"Bargain price paella and easy conversation. A quiet corner pub set off the hum of Sydney Road and trying not to notice its proximity to a mall, the..."
Gin
"Had our 40th/wedding here on the weekend and could not have been happier. Great food, top choices of alcohol excellent and professional service...."
Dave Arnold
"What a delightful surprise, the tapas authentic and yummy and the mains where great. We'll definately be recommending this one to the..."
"I hosted a lunch at Albert and Sydney for 20 people and the staff and venue were absolutely incredible! The food was magnificent, they catered for..."
Linda Weatherlake
"Had my 30th birthday party at Albert and Sydney on the weekend. I had the absolute best night, everything was perfect! The staff are so so lovely and..."
Ashlee Woodward
"Donna and Rose organised my book launch perfectly, down to every last detail! Amazing food, friendly service (Luke & Ben and the rest of the team..."
Jen McGregor
"Just held my 40th on sat night. Can't say enough how lovely the staff are. Really accommodated to my requests and made my night. Everyone , all 73..."
Laura Quiro
"A really classy place, great vibe and amazing drinks and food. Professional and friendly staff ensured a great experience! Have been for after work..."
Ken Volaris
"Outstanding venue and excellent food. Couldn't recommend it highly..."
Michael Tamvakologos
"My fiancé and I held our engagement party at Albert & Sydney. Rose, the Events Manager, was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Not only..."
Laura Curcio
"Looking forward to coming back for another cocktail or two! Impressive food, great wine list and stylish interior. About time someone opened a decent..."
Anna Bourke
"Great food, cocktails and function space! Staff are also..."
Anthony Nave
"DJ spinning cool tunes in a beautiful venue. Amazing food and cocktails- the calamari and wagyu burgers are not to be..."
Angie Sourasis
"Omg the donuts! I have a new addiction! Staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was really lively. Try the..."
Laura Clare
"Great staff, excellent floor plan, great for a birthday or big..."
Peter Soukos
"I recently celebrated my 30th birthday at Albert and Sydney. We had about 55 people but could easily fit a lot more. Jerome and the staff were so..."
Jess Charlesworth
"My function at Albert & Sydney on July 20th 2019 to celebrate my 50th birthday was fantastic! I could not have been any happier with the evening. I..."
Maria Michieli
"We recently celebrated our Engagement Party at Albert and Sydney and I truly only have positive things to say about our experience. The staff were..."
Kellee Vanderwerf
"I recently had my 21st Birthday here and the venue and staff were incredible! I could not recommend this venue enough - Josephine was on top of..."
Mikayla Dutton
"We had our wedding reception here and had the best experience. The place is beautiful and the staff there are amazing. Josephine, Priya and Jerome..."
L B
"I recently had my engagement party at Albert & Sydney and it was perfect. Going back to enquiring for the venue, Josephine was prompt and..."
Tiana Rubeidis
"The website lists it as a function room for hire, but it's a nice pub style restaurant. I booked ahead to get a comfy corner booth.
Once a month..."
Andrew Dauncey
"Incredible experience having my 21st here! Excellent communication (thanks Rose), unbelievably accommodating, and all staff were extremely friendly..."
"Look. I may be a little biased. I'm a regular at the EC, and I'm very close friends with a bunch of the staff and one or two of the dudes that live..."
Hancock William A J
"Thanks for paying your staff penalty rates on public holidays. Glad to eat & drink somewhere that looks after its..."
Rosie Scroggie
"Lovely friendly place relaxing as you can bring your dogs and the food is great too It comes highly recommend fun fun and more fun..."
Stephanie Schmidt Bearne
"It was a great pub and played great music and best of all it had mulled wine and could of sat there for the..."
Anne Davis
"Staff are good. Food is good. Trivia night is good. Vibes are good. Good. 5/5 would good..."
Benjamin Stafford
"Great food, family friendly, age friendly, table tennis and welcoming, friendly staff. Great to see such a mix of clientle. We love coming here..."
Di Meiklejohn
"This is our local and we can't get enough of it. The staff are all ace and the food is great - we're particular fans of the roo burger (wish they'd..."
Katie Sweatman
"Thanks for a great arvo/night, yummy food & beer and for being very accommodating of our loud but fun kids- we had a great reunion with..."
Sue Heward
"Thanks so much was a great meal thanks..."
Greg Foster
"One of Melbourne’s best pubs. Kid friendly and great drink and music. Only thing is please update the toy box! It’s getting a bit..."
Gang Of Gin
"What a great old school pub this is! I stopped here for a pre drink before meeting a friend for dinner and I was really impressed. The size of the..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Great beer garden, dog friendly. Good selection of beers on tap and ample seating inside and out. Just had some snacks, the pork belly was crunchy..."
Yumyumfoodyum
"Food was amazing. Ambience was friendly & easy going. Can't wait to return. We had kids with us & they could walk around safely & yell as loud as..."
Odette Lo Castro
"Apparently this is my friend’s hideout spot. Anyway I came over for drinks and some food. I enjoyed my vegan bean soup and sourdough bread. It’s..."
Afrovegan
"Nice little old school pub in one of melbournes oldest standing hotels. Dont expecta lot in terms of interiors but ambience is good as the place is..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Great pub, good food and so many different areas, only down side is that the staff aren't very friendly and the beers are well over priced!I do..."
Ads
"The vegetables in the pasta were fantastic, cooked perfectly and tasted fresh and full of flavour. The pasta itself was a bit overcooked and soft,..."
Gia
"Hungover as hell but managed to drag myself (read: be dragged off) the couch and I'm glad I did. A nice pint of Noble Boy Pale Ale and a damn fine..."
Squirrel
"Don't you love a good local pub! Come here at least once a week for a great Parma or burger. Love the atmosphere and vintage decor of the..."
Tina Tran
"Edinburgh Castle is out down the road local pub. Generally go down there for the Monday night 'roo and wine', the roo is fantastic... I don't..."
Derekandroll
"Some good vegetarian options, but not a lot of Vegan. Most veg options have cheese as a major component. The veg bean pie was delicious, but at..."
Kemran Mestan
"Runs a good balance for any occasion, Monday roo is worth traveling for as is the back garden and beer selection. Also just found a judge dredd..."
Hemi Rakei Reidy
"Understated pub (which I think is a good thing). I really liked the burgers and fries. Better than average pub. Lots of parking is a..."
Sesel
"A great pub to grab a meal and some drinks. Many seating choices - the more bar-like interior, a bistro dining area and an outdoor courtyard. Really..."
Unravelled
"I go here all the time for thier burgers and that excellent tomato sauce, but last night I ordered the steak and it was perfect. This place is..."
Emma Heupt
"If there's one thing you need to know about the Ed, it's that their chips come with the best tomato sauce in Melbourne. It's made by one of the..."
Food Baby
"I love this place. Moved to Brunswick a few months ago and we head in here at least once a week for great food, atmosphere and beer on tap! Daily..."
Kirsti Taylor
"Nice pub food (crispy chicken burger was tasty), OK service (mainly DIY but staff friendly enough). Music was a bit loud inside (it was just barely..."
Sally Tsang
"We went for the roo and wine on a Monday and I was blow away with the quality of the food. An absolute bargain at $12!! I've had the pie previously..."
Clare Sheldon-Williams
"Oh man why did they have to change the chicken burger! It was the ultimate best chicken burger. Then they did that wierd chicken burger with the..."
Good Eats
"Nice big pub lots of different tap beers and a typical pub style menu, limited options but great food. Has to be one of the best cooked steaks Iv had..."
Jimmyribjuice
"Great local pub good beers on tap like 4 pines which is my favourite. The food is great pub food. There is a great big beer garden out the back which..."
Tobes Jones
"Fantastic beer garden. Great beer garden. Good service. Food isn't fantastic, but it could be a lot..."
Dan Dealy
"Delicious Roo!. Visited this venue a few weeks ago, I think it was a Saturday or Sunday arvo and there was live music in the rather impressive..."
Melbourne Fashion
"The EC is always a favourite. It's got a great chilled out vibe and I've never had a bad meal here. Today we took the kids for lunch - what a secret..."
AJT
"The roo was sensational, the wagu burger delicious. Coburg bitter is very drinkable. Great atmosphere like a comfy lounge..."
Lucy
"We had a private function here, and they were FANTASTIC! The manager was accommodating and very friendly. Great finger food and beer options! I..."
NM
"Great food. Clean plates all round! We'll be..."
Anthony Combridge
"Burgers are so much better! Waguy beef burger was delicious! Amazing to be honest. Chips were thin and cripsy just perfect. The bun had the perfect..."
Christine
"The 'popcorn chicken' at this pub is just amazing - reason in itself to go! Other meals have been a bit of a let down (stale bread..). Chilled..."
Shan
"Wednesday nights. Go for the wagyu burger! Only $10 on Wed nights! It's actually much better on weeknights, more salad, or actually some salad and..."
Bill Cosby
"Meat = good. Bloody good burger and fried chicken sanga -..."
CLC
"Delicious free range snitty. Loved the salad. 8 of us enjoyed the food. 2 for 1 before 18:00 is a real winner. Loved..."
Peter Cartledge
"Delightfully good. Tried the castle on recommendation from a friend. We went with our 2 year old. Great place to have a meal out with kids without..."
Zarli
"Went there for my birthday and a few other times is wonderful particuly there spag bolg and fish and..."
Lolapi74
"Service is not the best but the food is great ..... Good hearty meals reasonably priced with the added bonus of understanding the vegan factor..."
M S
"Fave local. Love the roo burger. Love the juicy pork belly. LOVE LOVE LOVE THE..."
Lellett
"Cannot speak more highly of this extremely accommodating venue. Staff were creative with kids craft basket to keep them occupied and really delicious..."
Jo
"Interesting food, sensational price!. Don't come to the Edinburgh expecting your usual pub grub, or you will leave sorely disappointed! This is about..."
Nat
"Soo good. I remember going to the edinbugh when i moved to brunswick about 3 years ago and hating it... this place has changed alot for the better!!!..."
Ryan
"Great local. The roo & red wine special on Monday nights is a winner. So is being able to chose sizes in traditional pub dishes like fish & chips or..."
Coburger
"Good. Vegie burger was awesome! As were pumpkin pasties. Not too pricey. Came on a Saturday night, was happy to still be able to sit somewhere..."
Unfortunate_socks
"Best steak. My steak was amazing. Great quality meat, perfectly cooked. My friend had the burger and said it was the best in..."
Presbon
"Doin my Edin it's so good. Long time fan of pub grub AKA pubstep movement...the beef burger with pickles is DELICIOUS. also the chicken and leek..."
Ottermadness
"Best pub on sydney road. Cool joint, best on sydney rd. Kangaroo is..."
Hungry
"Gourmet pub food. Free music. Cosy..."
Karma Clarke
"Kangaroo burger with aoili is AMAZING so much more than pub food - greatPrices good selection of meals we have since moved house and I miss..."
Jessica Dt
"Roo night!. Enjoy the kangaroo deal on a Monday night - casual, unpretentious spot, always..."
Honatsugi
"Love the half size Parma - just enough..."
Happy Traveller
"Lovely sunday evening at the EC. I have been here a few times now and really enjoy the atmosphere and food! yeah there are often parents with their..."
Tiggy
"Love this place!. We've eaten here twice and I've had great food each time! Not sure what other people are complaining about but perhaps there is a..."
Caz
"Specials oclock. Not a bad place considering the two for one deal weeknights before 6pm. The food generally lacks the finesse of other pubs in the..."
Jean S
"Good beer and beer garden, but.... The food quality needs to improve, if this place is going to attract the hordes. They've evidently sunk a bit of..."
Ed C
"I have finally found a pub where if I cone straight from work, I'm overdressed. A wonderfully disguised gem with one of the best beer gardens in..."
Katie
"When I went, it was a dark stormy night, yet when I entered there was a warm jolly atmosphere with great smelling food. Some friends were playing as..."
Holmes Auryn
"Love the castle. Love the food, the selection of drinks as well as the service. Love that it is a modern day representative of Melbourne in all of..."
Arvi James Brown
"Loved the food and the atmosphere. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon! Great selection of beers. Food was better than expected, everything perfect! We..."
Pilar Aguilera
"Tasty spicy parma 🔥
Good vibes and nice casual atmosphere ✌️
Great drinks 🍺
Live band that I've seen on Fridays which is..."
Jana Levit
"Good afternoon out. With live music and decent food. The Beer is a little pricey. However, the staff are friendly and always provide great..."
Ian Messig
"Great venue for a catch up with friends and family. Had a lovely feed, nice drinks and the kids were very welcome. Five stars and two big thumbs..."
"We came for dinner yesterday and I ate the most perfect vegan caesar salad !! It was juicy and crunchy, big enough to satisfy my hunger - well,..."
Riina Paarma
"Been here twice now. The first time i had the vegan nachos. Yesterday I have the vegan TVP burger. Both were absolutely delicious, though the burger..."
C.J. Alexander
"I have recently moved to Melbourne and found this gem, they atmosphere is super chilled and it's very spacious....BUT The all time best part about..."
Martin Ramos
"The food is consistently great. The staff are very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. Not a huge menu , but varied. Caution . It is a good idea..."
Dennis Bardenhagen
"Great service great food and fun vibe.
I recommend this place and cant wait to go..."
Marc Leith Wright
"We went to this venue for dinner. We all ordered meat meals and they were of the highest standard. I highly recommend. The wait staff were great..."
Brent Jessica Swann
"Fantabulous Steaks Lunch menu stops at 3pm But the best place for food in a great setting Menu Wise Great Around the Clock..."
Marguerite Simpson
"Epic vegan food, I needed reassurance as the vegan meal didn’t taste vegan. So yummy though. Not usually a fan of mock meats but this was amazing...."
Chloe Boyington
"Top service - Top food - Best pub I’ve been to in Australia.. and I’ve been to many! Def. take friends/family here - all of you will be impressed..."
Tommy Ace
"Great menu options (even for a non vegan like me) and very friendly and helpful staff..."
Kelly Johns
"I love it more every time I come! Nice work on Mothers Day, packed but great staff to customer ratio and no delays for food or drinks :) Thanks too..."
Sharon Stuart
"An incredible array of vegan food that is mindblowingly delicious fried, crispy and pub food goodness. So..."
Ben Crompton
"Best ever pub ! I wish there was a pub with vegan options like this in Adelaide.. 10/10 loved it..."
Justin Conlin
"The star of the show for me was sweet potato fries with cranberry sauce. They were amazing. So I am glad to be making up for lost time with the..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Great vegan range here. Food comes out quickly. Got the mock meat nachoes and it tasted great. Abit pricey but worth it. Wasnt the biggest fan of the..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"If you have a taste (and a stomach) for mock meat, this is you spot. Expect vegan takes on traditional pub meals, with pub prices. The Parma is a bit..."
Quince And Cheese
"Came here for a friend's birthday celebration, awesome food, cool staff, and a noice vibe had me super comfortable from the moment I walked in, will..."
Salma Hamid
"Solid pub food with a nice atmosphere. The best thing about this place is how well they cater to vegans and vegetarians. An entire vegan..."
Melbourne’sTopEats
"LOVE this place!My favourite vegan pub I've been to so far! Love all the mock meat options, and vegan jackpot specials keeping it interesting -..."
Melbourne Madness
"I’ve been wanting to come here for a while now and a Saturday arvo filled with sunshine was the perfect chance to go.I went to Tim.E and..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"4.5/5 I called into this place with Simmyeats.Melb who recommended this pub as it had a good beer garden. Well the service was..."
Timinmelbourne
"They have a good range of vegan options which is awesome. I ordered the vegan Kiev, “buffalo” wings and the vegan rocky road. All was really good..."
Tracy Nguyen
"Honestly the service was quite average - however the range of vegan options and food was superb. The food was very quick to come out, as well...."
Bronagh Gordon
"Really like this place. Always order the eggplant chips and the vegan Mac daddy which I love every time. Only issue I’ve had with this place is..."
JJB
"Came here because I heard raving reviews from word of mouth, I ordered the vegan caeser salad which was very nourishing, refreshing and very..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"3.5/5 (but worth a 4) Standard pub meals with a few fusion items. Good to see the range in meals available from the kitchen. A friend had the..."
Jinn
"Extensive vegan options, so I often come here when catching up with vegan friends. The food is delicious, they also do table service inside and split..."
Yumyumfoodyum
"I went here after work one evening with a friens whos a vegetarian. She recommended the vegetarian souvlaki... order it and you can thank me..."
April
"I'm a sucker for a mock meat. So who knows how I managed to bypass The Cornish Arms for so long. I made up for it by ordering near to the entire menu..."
Iris Myandowski
"My friends and I rocked up here by in search of vegan friendly food. We nearly walked out when we saw the trivia night happening. I literally went..."
Afrovegan
"The Cornish is cool but the Roof top! Wow! What a different vibe! A great view over Brunswick and toward the city - lovely! Bar staff were super..."
Elle
"Went on a Friday night, super packed but we got a table out in the beer garden. I got the vegan Mac daddy burger and it was amazing!! Tasted like a..."
Lilypad
"Amazing!! Had the vegan HSP which I've been after for a while, it definitely did not disappoint! the seitan mock meat was delicious and very..."
Nissa
"Love the fact that they have a great vegan menu. I had the special 'fishless' tacos. They were delicious. The eggplant chips were yummy too. The..."
IloveMelbourne
"Atmosphere and vibe of the place is good, very chill, but the vegan food was very average and not sure worth it. Quick service for how busy it was..."
Toby Chen
"I was gobsmacked at the amount of vegan options on the menu at a pub. I guess it's the neighbourhood. We had HSP (which had an awesome grain salad..."
Nean
"This is a an old-school pub with a big space, loads of tables and a classic beer garden in the back. It’s not slick or shiny, but laid back and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Came in on a whim while being out for dinner and being someone that doesn’t particularly seek out pub food all the time, I will say I’ll come..."
Yume Yume
"Good range of vegan pub meals. I've rocked up without a reservation a few times and have been lucky to get a seat easily without attitude, staff..."
Dee Dee
"Came here for dinner with two other friends and had the steak with mushroom sauce; sauce was tasty and meat was very tender. However was a bit..."
Pauline Anne Azarcon
"Vegan options are so yummy and loved the options for dietary requirements. Such a funky set up and food was super affordable! Can’t fault the..."
Cass Mangan
"The atmosphere, service and decor of this place is quite fun. A lot going on at this place during trivia nights and their busy times. The food was..."
Jude D'Souza
"The best range of vegan food at a pub! Sometimes we vegans want to eat junk food and the Cornish Arms do this quite well! The vegan mac &..."
Madeleine Scerri
"Love this place for their inventive vegan junk food meals. If you feel like pigging out then this is the place. I had the mock chicken burger and it..."
Lil Miss Vegan
"I came here with my sister and her partner for lunch. The environment was chill and relaxed. The food was great! And the portions were decent! Coming..."
Jess Strauss
"What can say but this was a surprise packet. I had been here a checky quiet beer occasionally but I was totally impressed with the food this place..."
Iskybibble
"This place is absolutely amazing. My friend had their vegan chicken burger and I had the Mac'daddy. For desserts we both had the brownie. Everything..."
Nat
"Vegan chicken Parma.I never knew i wanted it until i had it. The Cornish is a damn luxury of vegan pub food, everything on their menu is..."
Lim
"Walked into the Cornish arms to a great vibe, was very busy for a Wednesday night. The service from staff was excellent, we were seated and served..."
Madivandersluys
"The first time I visited I had the vegan meat pizza which was really good and the service was great but the second time I went I had the vegan Big..."
Sophie Stephens
"This is my favorite place to eat in Melbourne (I'm coming here tonight for my birthday) for an amazing naughty vegan meal. They do a vegan double..."
NimbleJerk
"We were walking past on a Saturday night and after looking at the menu decided to give it a go. It was busy and we didn't have a reservation but they..."
Sarah Gifford
"This is typical pub grub done well - Parma's chips and salad a generous serving, I had the stuffed red peppers and they were delicious, extensive..."
Sugar_licks
"My vegan friend was saying how good this place is for vegan food so we decided to come here for dinner tonight. When I walked in one of my friends..."
Sarah Loves Food
"My friend took me here on a nice day. I ordered the chickpea moussaka and I was amazed by the size of this! I looked around and everyone's dishes..."
Emilli_hwang
"In a city of crummy service this place stands out like a shiny gold star. The waitresses are so fast and efficient. I barely finished my drink before..."
Alexandra Anna
"I go here all the time. Staff are lovely and service is fast. Love that every night has something different going on offer wise. My bestie is vegan..."
Sarah
"Best vegan pub hands down. Always enjoy it here. I would love to see more healthier options that are tasty & still considered pub friendly food. I..."
Meryem Arpaci
"One HAS to book a table in advance for Dinner here because it's always packed! Yep a full house at a restaurant always speaks volumes of the food as..."
Chandini Vynatheya
"Great venue! Lots of seating which is needed because of how popular this place is! BOOK IN ADVANCE.The reason why this place is great is..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"Went here alone on V Day (forever alone) and ordered a GF Vegan Chicken Burger. While it's not the best burger I've had, it was still pretty decent..."
Rebecca
"This place has a great pub atmosphere. Service was, for me, the perfect amount of interaction but perhaps not enough for people who like to go to..."
Marlowe
"Great hang out or meeting joint. Only really eat the parmas there which are fantastic. Perfectly cooked and a short wait. Its now table service which..."
At Junior
"My favourite vegan "pub grub" !! Brought my non meat eating Dad here earlier during Christmas and ordered him the (vegan) seafood basket - he had NO..."
Chantel Charchalis
"Ate here for the first time last night. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Sat at the bar because there were no tables. The place was pretty full...."
Laclem
"Great pub that also does great food, with great vegetarian and vegan options. Constantly busy so you may want to book ahead. I had the Goblin burger..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"I have been to the Cornish arms twice now and I have loved it so much both times! Places like The Cornish Arms make being vegan easy, they offer a..."
Michelle Young
"Second trip to this Melbourne icon and not disappointed. A vego/vegan centric pub with great traditional pub food for the carnivores and a redux of..."
Damagemanagement
"One of my favorite places in Melbourne. Vegetarian and vegan options are always perfectly executed - highly recommend as I've never had a bad..."
Vegieface
"Nice very laid back and very casual pub, great for a relaxing catch up with friends. Staff were pleasant. Nice little beer 🍻 garden. But its..."
Queen G
"Quite a good meal here but the absolute stand out is the Parma. Holy crap, it's blow your socks off delish. Trivia here is also fun, but book in..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"First time experience and found that The Cornish Arms Hotel is a great pub to catch up with friends, even if it's over vegan pizza. Atmosphere was..."
Split The Bill
"Love this place food is good, staff are great and it's just got a great vibe. Try the vegan options if you're here ..."
Foodie1
"Awesome vegan and vegetarian food in the hood! Relaxed atmosphere, good, cheap food and cheap drinks. One of the best beer gardens to hang out and..."
Senem Döner
"A really good venue, menu is definitely a cut above the average pub that's for sure, with options like duck gnocchi, stuffed tomatoes and an array of..."
Charlotte Huddle
"Best trivia in Melbourne on Thursday nights. Book a couple of days ahead or you won't get a table. Standard pub food, but with a great vegan menu..."
Jonathan Choong
"Great little Sydney road pub with a rooftop bar to sweeten the deal! You’ll find your usual selection of pub eats, parma’s & potato skins.
The..."
James Lovery (internet_james)
"For a Saturday night I was still able to walk in and get seated right away without a booking, so true to their profile which states “walk-ins..."
Mez OBrien
"Great find! Friendly staff, great food, good beer... Will venture to the rooftop next time..."
Paul Mann
"I really enjoyed visiting this spot. Great atmosphere inside, but up on the rooftop is the place to be. Great views of the city while you enjoy your..."
Justin Atwell
"We all know what to expect when we get pub food don’t we? Not this place! Excellent vegan menu and sensational mainstream food. Order was taken..."
robbie muston
"Amazing views of the city. Great staff and amazing service. Very good with dietary requirements and do delicious gluten free pizza. Only lost a star..."
MishManners
"A great option for a hangout with vego/vegan friends as they have a full meat and vegan menu.
Went for steak night. The steak was tasty but a little..."
"Cool live music venue. Cheap beers. Awesome staff. Only losing a star because they didn't have any hand soap or sanitiser in the bathrooms. And yeah,..."
Adam Brown
"Amazing sound for live music, a small room with a quality PA system and quality technicians, also, great stage sound for bands! A great selection of..."
David Crowley
"The staff here are amazing and the venue manger is the nicest person. Thank you for everything. ☺️ This place is actually the best! Five..."
Jess Wellington
"One of the best venues in Melbourne to catch a gig. It's quite an intimate setting without feeling squishy. The staff are always lovely and the..."
"I was back here over the weekend for a hens party and I have to say the food is a complete bargain. Pretty much nothing over $15. I got quite a yummy..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Came on Wednesday, $10 parmas. Very tasty, good portion size. Staff are very..."
BD Food Adventures
"Dope place, really love the back area, have had a few group dinners and hang seshes here absolutely would reccomend for a chill time with brews,..."
Salma Hamid
"after reading online that the parma's here are $15 - we were already sold!! i loved the area outside that they had, it made the experience extremely..."
THE PARMA COUPLE
"The few times I've come down here on a Saturday, the music was pretty good, all I did for hours was stay moving. I don't drink alcohol, so can't..."
Adella C
"Fo0die dined as a guest of The Penny Black and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.We arrived at..."
The Fo0die
"I'm not reviewing this as a music venue or a club, just as a restaurant and even then you just have to go at the right time. $4 pizza and $4 drink..."
Rob
"Was quite skeptical trying this place considering mixed reviews.. we enjoyed it not really a fan of the interior seating or outlay. However food was..."
" THE " CRITIC
"Penny Black is a live music haunt and local drinking spot for those traversing down Sydney Road in Brunswick. We stopped by to try their dinner menu..."
Gastrology
"The penny black is most definitely ately worth a visit. The food is up there with its offerings and the prices are pretty good too. Spent many a..."
Kirsti Taylor
"I went here last night with 3 friends and we all loved it! Expansive outdoor seating that is warm enough for winter, great music, cheap drinks and a..."
Madeleine Scott
"Local haunt, quite the little gem, looks good from any angle.Spent entire Sundays in the beer garden and drank many nights away to whatever band..."
MSY123
"They have great weekly specials and the pizzas are pretty darn tasty. I recommend going in on Tuesdays as you can eat and drink pretty cheaply. The..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"While at Penny Black you can be entertained by the grunge chic decor and DJ and live music it is not a top pick for decent pub grub. However if..."
LC.
"I came here for the $2 Pizzas and lo and behold - that's what I got. Haha. I'm not complaining because really, what we got was $2 worth! I think..."
Lida Cheung
"Well...i liked it. I just got home from this place and was interested to see a lot of the negative reviews below. i was here early on a..."
Bobski
" Penny Black is huge. It has two outdoor areas, one in front and one in the back, and two indoor areas, one at the front, and one in the back...."
Vivi S
"Sydney Road in Brunswick is a strange place. Made up of fifty percent bridal shops, fifty percent Asian restaurants, Penny Blacks sticks out like a..."
Francesca Hambly
"Like and no like. I love the fact that the Penny Black is around the corner - literally - and really do good pizza for $4. It is a great default for..."
Bird3000
"$4 pizza outweighs borderline unfriendly service.. Every time I visit The Penny Black, there is a discussion about how the service is such a let down..."
Melbourne Fashion
"Fun times :). I came here last night for the first time and really enjoyed it. $4 pizzas, a cool band, and heated courtyard. I'll definitely be..."
Nikiik
"Worth the Visit. Discovered on a recent trip to Melbourne. It’s another good hangout place in Brunswick. Good crowd for early in the week and I..."
Richard
"A festival within Penny!. Went to the Sydney Rd Festival, after wondering up and down the street,it was beer time! Beers, good food, live music... we..."
Pepinyo
"Wonderful place! Great for .... Wonderful place!Great for Sunday sessions, packed Saturday night dance floor! And chilled out during the week,..."
Anita
"Good burgers. Huge place that serves awesome burgers. Great vibe and the best place to eat on Sydney..."
Moyl76
"Wow what can I say. Great place highly recommended!!!! We had a few drinks in a pub with loads of character. We were served by fantastic bar staff in..."
Bexta Lyno
"Nice fitout and staff. The coffee was the best in the area too. It was..."
Abigail Lester
"Great Food, Friendly Staff. Had high expectations, and they were met. Great pizzas, great wedges, friendly and helpful staff - and all at a great..."
Sheree
"I have to say this for the Penny Black - they know how to please the locals. Being from Kew, I wouldn't call this my local, but if you amble down..."
Maddles1990
"The Penny Black has a really laid-back atmosphere. It has a great beer garden at the back, two bars, an onsite cafe and a stage for performances. The..."
Tracy Trouble
"Amazing atmosphere and experience. Cheap food and lovely drinks! Great place to meet up with friends. Very unique and awesome outdoor decking area...."
Cherise
"Haloumi burgers. Best thing ever. Except on Thursday when they're cheaper, but leave out half the good..."
Andy
"Good atmosphere have eaten there two or three times great value for money had the Waygu beef burger for 12 can't go wrong ! Fast friendly service..."
Jessica Dt
"Spacious pub. Were there with the family last evening and thought the food was good, spesh the steak and chicken parma. The kids had the islander..."
Lesley Chan
"Been one of our favourite hangout places with live band performances. Sadly the Japanese menu has been removed, really loved the eggplant..."
Lincoln J Lim
"The vibe deserves the 4 stars but for me, and just my opinion, the food was just ok.
I ordered the beef sando hoping for the soft white fluffy..."
Mez OBrien
"The Tuna Melt is so good that all of my thoughts, aspirations, memories and dreams went out the window. The only thing on my mind was the Tuna Melt...."
Damon Langley
"Stopped by Penny's for a beer and gotta say, wonderful vibe. A stunning music filled paradise tucked away on Sydney road. Some could say it’s..."
Ben Lawler
"So happy to have my favourite place back! Great vibe. Staff are so lovely. My go to for a drink or..."
Mila N.
"Went there first time for a meet up, was surprised to see the ambience. This place is a hidden gem in brunswick. The outdoor sitting area is very..."
Saket Jain
"We just held my son's 21st Birthday celebrations in the undercover beer garden and I couldn't be happier with the way things went. The staff bent..."
Sue M
"Went to penny’s tonight and had the best time! played pool, drank some amazing cocktails and were treated wonderfully by Michael, Lauren and Ash...."
"he Moreland Hotel is a great location situated on the corner of Sydney Road and Moreland Road in Coburg. It is open until the early hours of the..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Good family restaurant kids area is great, kids loved it. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Meals 🥘 served quickly and they were tasty...."
Queen G
"I think this hotel serves very good pub food. With a little trepidation, I accompanied others to this hotel; they chose it for its easy rear parking..."
Carmel Haynes
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