Food Scene
The Post Office Hotel Dining Hall
229-231 Sydney RdOld Faithful Cafe
65 Coonans RdJack & Daisy
152B Cumberland RdBest gelato in Melbourne! They have dairy free as well as gluten free ice cream.
Examples of flavours - Limetta Splice, Lemon & Lime, Stracciatella, Baklava
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Miinot Gelato
71 Melville RdBest gelato in Melbourne! They have dairy free as well as gluten free ice cream.
Examples of flavours - Limetta Splice, Lemon & Lime, Stracciatella, Baklava
Little Treasure for breakfast and lunch. Kids will love the toasties and the Adults the gourmet baguettes
Venita Cafe
9 Cumberland RdLittle Treasure for breakfast and lunch. Kids will love the toasties and the Adults the gourmet baguettes
The best burger I ever had. The burger was super rich, full of flavor, chips are crunchy out side and fluffy inside. Super delicious burger with friendly service in the best combination,
Cookhouse Burgers
444A Gaffney StThe best burger I ever had. The burger was super rich, full of flavor, chips are crunchy out side and fluffy inside. Super delicious burger with friendly service in the best combination,
Delicious authentic Greek street food and great atmosphere!
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Hellenic Republic Brunswick
434 Lygon StDelicious authentic Greek street food and great atmosphere!
Get a Cuban sandwich, a ceviche and a dose of goodwill at Brunswick East’s colourful Latin American kitchen and bar
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Lady Carolina
177 Lygon StreetGet a Cuban sandwich, a ceviche and a dose of goodwill at Brunswick East’s colourful Latin American kitchen and bar
Drinks & Nightlife
A charmingly petite cocktail bar in East Brunswick, Atticus Finch has a solid grounding in ol’ favourites as well as a playful approach to new creations. Our favourite is the Catcher in the Rye—rye bourbon, maraschino liquer, French vermouth and orange citrus bitters—the perfect mix of sweetness and botanicals.
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Atticus Finch
129 Lygon St A charmingly petite cocktail bar in East Brunswick, Atticus Finch has a solid grounding in ol’ favourites as well as a playful approach to new creations. Our favourite is the Catcher in the Rye—rye bourbon, maraschino liquer, French vermouth and orange citrus bitters—the perfect mix of sweetness and botanicals.
Combining a cocktail bar with a parlour lounge, Amelia Shaw is one of the best Melbourne bars, northside, tucked away above street level on Brunswick’s Sydney Road. Its Prohibition-era décor and ornamental oddities (a circular pool table?) perfectly complement the drinks menu, which covers everything from 1920s classics to modern-day staples. If you’re a Gatsby fan, an interiors enthusiast or simply love a good gin fizz, Amelia’s for you.
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Amelia Shaw Bar
280 Sydney RdCombining a cocktail bar with a parlour lounge, Amelia Shaw is one of the best Melbourne bars, northside, tucked away above street level on Brunswick’s Sydney Road. Its Prohibition-era décor and ornamental oddities (a circular pool table?) perfectly complement the drinks menu, which covers everything from 1920s classics to modern-day staples. If you’re a Gatsby fan, an interiors enthusiast or simply love a good gin fizz, Amelia’s for you.
Combining cocktails, food, music and art, Howler is a hulk of a space that’s hidden just off Brunswick’s Sydney Road strip. The venue’s generous opening hours (12pm – 1am, seven days a week) make it a favourite with locals at all stages of their night out—great for catching live bands, checking out up-and-coming DJs or simply people-watching with a stiff drink in hand. One of the best bars in Melbourne? You betcha!
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Howler
7-11 Dawson StCombining cocktails, food, music and art, Howler is a hulk of a space that’s hidden just off Brunswick’s Sydney Road strip. The venue’s generous opening hours (12pm – 1am, seven days a week) make it a favourite with locals at all stages of their night out—great for catching live bands, checking out up-and-coming DJs or simply people-watching with a stiff drink in hand. One of the best bars in Melbourne? You betcha!
With its beer hall and restaurant, featuring a glittering green bar and expansive banquet table, the Brunswick Mess Hall is the latest meeting place for those hungry for a treat right on Sydney Road.
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The Brunswick Mess Hall
400 Sydney RdWith its beer hall and restaurant, featuring a glittering green bar and expansive banquet table, the Brunswick Mess Hall is the latest meeting place for those hungry for a treat right on Sydney Road.
Spotted Mallard is a triple threat. Its draft beer selection is constantly being updated with local and international beers, making it one of Brunswick’s top beer bars. It is also one of Brunswick’s premier performance venues for Melbourne’s music scene, with the stage being the main focal point among the cool, vintage decor. On top of that, Spotted Mallard offers a menu of classic bar snacks and larger meals, including their selection of burgers that show off seasonal flavors and the chef’s artistic flair.
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Spotted Mallard
314 Sydney RdSpotted Mallard is a triple threat. Its draft beer selection is constantly being updated with local and international beers, making it one of Brunswick’s top beer bars. It is also one of Brunswick’s premier performance venues for Melbourne’s music scene, with the stage being the main focal point among the cool, vintage decor. On top of that, Spotted Mallard offers a menu of classic bar snacks and larger meals, including their selection of burgers that show off seasonal flavors and the chef’s artistic flair.
Arts & Culture
Named after Australian artist and activist Noel Counihan, Counihan Gallery is the City of Moreland's public art space, housed in Brunswick City Hall. As the surrounding Sydney Road neighbourhood has genetrified, the gallery has become edgier too, presenting a dynamic and eclectic annual program of contemporary art exhibitions. Entry is Free!
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Counihan Gallery
233 Sydney Rd
Named after Australian artist and activist Noel Counihan, Counihan Gallery is the City of Moreland's public art space, housed in Brunswick City Hall. As the surrounding Sydney Road neighbourhood has genetrified, the gallery has become edgier too, presenting a dynamic and eclectic annual program of contemporary art exhibitions. Entry is Free!
Parks & Nature
Bush Reserve uses recycled materials from the old depot site to create a unique place for locals to meet, play and have fun in a sustainable community space.
The playground features a tree house, flying fox, swings, an old boat, wheel chair accessible liberty swing and musical sound sculptures. Other features of the park include a sheltered barbecue and picnic area, olive grove, table tennis, basketball half court, walking paths, extensive tree planting and carparking.
Coburg Bush Reserve
227 Bell StBush Reserve uses recycled materials from the old depot site to create a unique place for locals to meet, play and have fun in a sustainable community space.
The playground features a tree house, flying fox, swings, an old boat, wheel chair accessible liberty swing and musical sound sculptures. Other features of the park include a sheltered barbecue and picnic area, olive grove, table tennis, basketball half court, walking paths, extensive tree planting and carparking.
A playspace has been developed on the De Chene Parade side of Coburg Lake Reserve. Enjoy the 'outdoor lounge' with its magical creatures and favourite toys carved into a lounge suite. There is also a great flying fox, a five-way swing, maze and a outdoor 'Twister' board.
The playground on the Lake Grove side of the reserve - the main lake playground - has also been refurbished and has new equipment. A high tower with two slides has been installed, as well as a great climbing net. There is also a basket swing and other swings, rockers and spinners.
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Coburg Lake Reserve/Stockade Ave station
A playspace has been developed on the De Chene Parade side of Coburg Lake Reserve. Enjoy the 'outdoor lounge' with its magical creatures and favourite toys carved into a lounge suite. There is also a great flying fox, a five-way swing, maze and a outdoor 'Twister' board.
The playground on the Lake Grove side of the reserve - the main lake playground - has also been refurbished and has new equipment. A high tower with two slides has been installed, as well as a great climbing net. There is also a basket swing and other swings, rockers and spinners.
A good family park just south of Bell Street in Pascoe Vale South with a well-designed access for all abilities playground at its southern end, sporting facilities, a circuit track with exercise equipment, accessible DDA toilets and barbecue.
Park features
Barbecue - 2Drinking tap Playground Public toilet Sand pit Shelter Table
1-25 Heliopolis St
1-25 Heliopolis StreetA good family park just south of Bell Street in Pascoe Vale South with a well-designed access for all abilities playground at its southern end, sporting facilities, a circuit track with exercise equipment, accessible DDA toilets and barbecue.
Park features
Barbecue - 2Drinking tap Playground Public toilet Sand pit Shelter Table
A great park with a colourful and playful playground with plenty of activities for all ages. The park has barbecue and picnic facilities, a sportsfield, toilets and generous social sporting areas for kick to kick.
Shore Reserve
223 Reynard StA great park with a colourful and playful playground with plenty of activities for all ages. The park has barbecue and picnic facilities, a sportsfield, toilets and generous social sporting areas for kick to kick.
A large local park with a sportsfield, cricket nets, playground and dog off leash status.
Morris Reserve
A large local park with a sportsfield, cricket nets, playground and dog off leash status.
Great field with lots of of parking, access to the river walk and one end of the park is an off leash dog area. The only downside to this is the park not fenced and right by a busy road. But with such a big field and walking track, it's easy enough to keep your pooch off the main road. The grass here is nice and lush and there's always a game happening.
Cross Keys Reserve
Woodland StreetGreat field with lots of of parking, access to the river walk and one end of the park is an off leash dog area. The only downside to this is the park not fenced and right by a busy road. But with such a big field and walking track, it's easy enough to keep your pooch off the main road. The grass here is nice and lush and there's always a game happening.
Essentials
Coles Moonee Ponds
Eddy StreetGetting Around
Walk west down Parkstone Avenue to the end of the street. Turn right onto The Blvd and cross the bridge. Follow Bridge St up to Pascoe Vale Rd and cross the road and you will be at the train station. The walk is about 8-10 minutes and the train into the CBD is 20 minutes
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Strathmore Station
Melfort Ave / Amelia AveWalk west down Parkstone Avenue to the end of the street. Turn right onto The Blvd and cross the bridge. Follow Bridge St up to Pascoe Vale Rd and cross the road and you will be at the train station. The walk is about 8-10 minutes and the train into the CBD is 20 minutes
Reynard St/Melville Rd station
Tram stop, take this to the city