Guidebook for Brunswick

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Guidebook for Brunswick

Drinks & Nightlife

Indian street food, amazing cocktails and cool decor in a converted warehouse building around the corner from the flat.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bhang
2A Mitchell St
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Indian street food, amazing cocktails and cool decor in a converted warehouse building around the corner from the flat.
Local pub, live music, massive beer garden.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
681 Sydney Rd
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local pub, live music, massive beer garden.
Big bar with a massive courtyard, live music, very popular on Friday and Saturday nights with the local student population. Housed in an old 19th century bank building. They have cheap deals every night on pizzas etc.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Penny Black
420 Sydney Rd
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big bar with a massive courtyard, live music, very popular on Friday and Saturday nights with the local student population. Housed in an old 19th century bank building. They have cheap deals every night on pizzas etc.
Bar with great cocktails and American-style food.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Joey Smalls
284 Sydney Rd
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar with great cocktails and American-style food.
Traditional style pub with a nice courtyard.
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Brunswick Green
315 Sydney Rd
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Traditional style pub with a nice courtyard.
Trendy pub with THE BEST SELECTION OF VEGETARIAN/VEGAN PUB MEALS IN MELBOURNE. They change their menus frequently and have various specials, but you can be guaranteed to find a delicious pub meal in vegan form any night of the week here. I highly recommend their vegan fishermans basket :)
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Cornish Arms Hotel
163A Sydney Rd
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trendy pub with THE BEST SELECTION OF VEGETARIAN/VEGAN PUB MEALS IN MELBOURNE. They change their menus frequently and have various specials, but you can be guaranteed to find a delicious pub meal in vegan form any night of the week here. I highly recommend their vegan fishermans basket :)
Senegalese bar with food, cocktails and amazing West African and world live music every night.
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Oussou
653 Sydney Rd
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Senegalese bar with food, cocktails and amazing West African and world live music every night.
Awesome bar / creative space with a theatre, often live music and events. It's an indoor/outdoor garden bar with a cinema and ping pong tables.
139 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Howler
7-11 Dawson St
139 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Awesome bar / creative space with a theatre, often live music and events. It's an indoor/outdoor garden bar with a cinema and ping pong tables.
Old-world, classic bar with great selection of beers and wines. A cheese plate kinda place.
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Alderman
134 Lygon St
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Old-world, classic bar with great selection of beers and wines. A cheese plate kinda place.
Craft beers, wines, and cocktails.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Atticus Finch
129 Lygon St
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Craft beers, wines, and cocktails.
Local beers and small bites, relaxed vibe.
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mr Wilkinson
295 Lygon St
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local beers and small bites, relaxed vibe.

Parks & Nature

There is a great park literally next to the building, with a community garden, huge trees, playground, lawn, BBQ facilities and a lavatory. The apartment looks over the park, which is nice.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Warr Park
5 Wraith St
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There is a great park literally next to the building, with a community garden, huge trees, playground, lawn, BBQ facilities and a lavatory. The apartment looks over the park, which is nice.
Massive park, running and workout tracks, also great for picnics/drinks by the pond.
121 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Princes Park
200-590 Bowen Cres
121 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Massive park, running and workout tracks, also great for picnics/drinks by the pond.
Walk all the way to the eastern end of Albion Street and you will arrive at the Merri Creek trail, a gorgeous walking/cycling trail following the bends and curves of the Merri Creek through Brunswick East and Northcote. Walk either north or south - beauty, peace and quiet to had in either direction. Be careful if it has been raining recently as sometimes the creek floods.
1 Albion St
1 Albion Street
Walk all the way to the eastern end of Albion Street and you will arrive at the Merri Creek trail, a gorgeous walking/cycling trail following the bends and curves of the Merri Creek through Brunswick East and Northcote. Walk either north or south - beauty, peace and quiet to had in either direction. Be careful if it has been raining recently as sometimes the creek floods.
It's hard to explain what CERES is... it's a little bit of everything really. Environmental activism, workshops, markets, bicycle repair, DIY culture, zine fairs, organic vegetables, cafe.
236 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Ambiental Comunitario CERES
Roberts Street
236 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
It's hard to explain what CERES is... it's a little bit of everything really. Environmental activism, workshops, markets, bicycle repair, DIY culture, zine fairs, organic vegetables, cafe.

Getting Around

A few minutes walk to the nearest train station (Anstey, on the Upfield line) which will take you into the CBD/City Loop in around 20mins.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Anstey Station
Orient Grove
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A few minutes walk to the nearest train station (Anstey, on the Upfield line) which will take you into the CBD/City Loop in around 20mins.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
GoGet CarShare Pod
Kay Street
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Tram stop for the number 19 tram which travels down Sydney Rd and Royal Parade (through the heart of Brunswick and past the University of Melbourne, Princes Park, Hospital district, Queen Victoria Markets, and then down Elizabeth St in the CBD to Flinders St Station).
Albion St/Sydney Rd station
Tram stop for the number 19 tram which travels down Sydney Rd and Royal Parade (through the heart of Brunswick and past the University of Melbourne, Princes Park, Hospital district, Queen Victoria Markets, and then down Elizabeth St in the CBD to Flinders St Station).
Hub for a few carshare companies, including Flexicar, GoGet, GreenCarShare
680 Sydney Rd
680 Sydney Road
Hub for a few carshare companies, including Flexicar, GoGet, GreenCarShare

Food Scene

Cute, cozy cafe in an old bluestone cottage in Warr Park. Think crackling fireplaces inside in winter and takeaway coffees in the park in spring.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rogue District
179 Albion St
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Cute, cozy cafe in an old bluestone cottage in Warr Park. Think crackling fireplaces inside in winter and takeaway coffees in the park in spring.
A longstanding great in the Melbourne cafe scene. Excellent veg and gluten free options, laid-back vibe in an old weatherboard cottage on Albion St. Gets very busy after about 10:30am on the weekends. A favourite of Brunswick locals for years.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A Minor Place.
103 Albion St
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A longstanding great in the Melbourne cafe scene. Excellent veg and gluten free options, laid-back vibe in an old weatherboard cottage on Albion St. Gets very busy after about 10:30am on the weekends. A favourite of Brunswick locals for years.
Highly rated and very popular Southeast Asian restaurant/cafe.
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tom Phat Restaurant
184 Sydney Rd
71 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Highly rated and very popular Southeast Asian restaurant/cafe.
Famous middle eastern bakery, for lebanese pizzas, breads, coffees and pastries
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A1 Bakery
643-645 Sydney Rd
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous middle eastern bakery, for lebanese pizzas, breads, coffees and pastries
A new arrival on Sydney Rd, trendy falafel place with a modern twist.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very Good Falafel
629 Sydney Rd
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A new arrival on Sydney Rd, trendy falafel place with a modern twist.
The real deal: Turkish restaurant and bakery with next-level kebabs.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alasya Restaurant
555 Sydney Rd
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The real deal: Turkish restaurant and bakery with next-level kebabs.
Incredible, small, intimate restaurant experience with locally sourced produce and hosts who are incredibly passionate about food.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Host
4 Saxon St
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Incredible, small, intimate restaurant experience with locally sourced produce and hosts who are incredibly passionate about food.
George Calombaris' famous, innovative Greek restaurant right here in Brunswick. Communal tables, modern takes on Greek classics. Definitely book ahead.
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hellenic Republic Brunswick
434 Lygon St
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
George Calombaris' famous, innovative Greek restaurant right here in Brunswick. Communal tables, modern takes on Greek classics. Definitely book ahead.
An homage to American burger joints: frozen custard, burgers, fries, mac-n-cheese. 100% Halal friendly.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Royal Stacks
470 Collins St
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
An homage to American burger joints: frozen custard, burgers, fries, mac-n-cheese. 100% Halal friendly.
Southern-style fried chicken and comfort food
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
F.A.T. Fried and Tasty
360 Lygon St
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Southern-style fried chicken and comfort food

Shopping

Incredible, massive vintage market with hundreds of stalls. Some have specialities (eg vintage cameras, vinyl, clothing, 50s, etc). You can easily lose yourself in here for hours, and it is just a 5-10min stroll from the flat.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lost and Found Market
288 Brunswick St
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Incredible, massive vintage market with hundreds of stalls. Some have specialities (eg vintage cameras, vinyl, clothing, 50s, etc). You can easily lose yourself in here for hours, and it is just a 5-10min stroll from the flat.
Affectionately referred to by locals as "the Sparkly Bear", Barkly Square is a small shopping mall with a JB HiFi, KMart, Coles, Safeway, Liquorland, McDonalds, a collection of small stores and a trendy outdoor eating area with a few contemporary food court classics like Zambrero, Schnitz, and so on.
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barkly Square
90-106 Sydney Rd
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Affectionately referred to by locals as "the Sparkly Bear", Barkly Square is a small shopping mall with a JB HiFi, KMart, Coles, Safeway, Liquorland, McDonalds, a collection of small stores and a trendy outdoor eating area with a few contemporary food court classics like Zambrero, Schnitz, and so on.
Independent local fashion label specialising in womens clothing and accessories. a lil bit kooky, very Brunswick.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kinki Gerlinki
22 Centre Place
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Independent local fashion label specialising in womens clothing and accessories. a lil bit kooky, very Brunswick.
A Melbourne institution. Custom-fit jeans made right there in the store, a range of colours and styles. There will be a line to get in on most Saturdays. Incredibly cheap for the quality and attention.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dejour Jeans
542 Sydney Rd
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A Melbourne institution. Custom-fit jeans made right there in the store, a range of colours and styles. There will be a line to get in on most Saturdays. Incredibly cheap for the quality and attention.

Essentials

Closest grocery store. Independently-owned and operated, and with a great selection of Greek and Italian groceries (an entire aisle dedicated to pasta for example, and another to tinned tomatoes!)
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
SUPA IGA Brunswick
614 Sydney Rd
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Closest grocery store. Independently-owned and operated, and with a great selection of Greek and Italian groceries (an entire aisle dedicated to pasta for example, and another to tinned tomatoes!)
Coin laundry (although, I do have a washing machine and dryer that you can use if you prefer!)
700 Sydney Rd
700 Sydney Road
Coin laundry (although, I do have a washing machine and dryer that you can use if you prefer!)
Closest fully-fledged and standardised grocery store. Probably a little cheaper overall than IGA but with a more bland selection of products.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Woolworths Brunswick
300-304 Albert St
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Closest fully-fledged and standardised grocery store. Probably a little cheaper overall than IGA but with a more bland selection of products.
Closest Post Office.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Australia Post Brunswick North LPO
34 Grantham St
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Closest Post Office.
Closest fully-fledged liquor store.
Dan Murphy's Brunswick East
513 Lygon St
Closest fully-fledged liquor store.
Closest bulk-billing GPs.
Summit Medical Group
853 Sydney Rd
Closest bulk-billing GPs.

Arts & Culture

Brunswick Mechanics Institute, arts and cultural centre, often used as a venue for Next Wave festival and the Brunswick Music Festival.
Brunswick Mechanic's Institute
270 Sydney Rd
Brunswick Mechanics Institute, arts and cultural centre, often used as a venue for Next Wave festival and the Brunswick Music Festival.
Council-managed art gallery next to Town Hall.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Counihan Gallery
233 Sydney Rd
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Council-managed art gallery next to Town Hall.
Independent art space
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tinning Street Presents
29 Tinning St
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Independent art space
Art gallery / store on Sydney Rd
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mr Kitly
381 Sydney Rd
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Art gallery / store on Sydney Rd
I work at the University of Melbourne, and it's one of the main reasons why I live where I do: it is SUPER convenient. Catch the 19 tram from Albion/Sydney (about 2mins from the flat) or the 1 or the 6 tram from Albion/Lygon (about 12 mins from the flat). Both will take you directly to the University within about 20 mins. Alternatively, cycle (15 mins) or walk (30 mins).
310 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
University of Melbourne
Tin Alley
310 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I work at the University of Melbourne, and it's one of the main reasons why I live where I do: it is SUPER convenient. Catch the 19 tram from Albion/Sydney (about 2mins from the flat) or the 1 or the 6 tram from Albion/Lygon (about 12 mins from the flat). Both will take you directly to the University within about 20 mins. Alternatively, cycle (15 mins) or walk (30 mins).