Guidebook for Brunswick
Essentials
Woolworths Brunswick
300-304 Albert StSupermarket
We call it Mediterreaneo! Large Italian food store selling everything Italian, includes an authentic coffee bar and a terrific deli where ti parla italia is a bonus.
49 residents recomanen
Mediterranean Wholesalers
482 Sydney RdWe call it Mediterreaneo! Large Italian food store selling everything Italian, includes an authentic coffee bar and a terrific deli where ti parla italia is a bonus.
Large fresh fruit market where you can get ciabatta and yoghurt and flowers too.
La Manna Organic is two doors away for those purists among us!
24 residents recomanen
La Manna Fresh
403-407 Sydney RdLarge fresh fruit market where you can get ciabatta and yoghurt and flowers too.
La Manna Organic is two doors away for those purists among us!
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Food Scene
Melba's Food Hall
42 Grantham StUp market grocery and deli with busy coffee bar.
Miss Marmalade
126 Union StVery cosy cafe VERY popular for breakfasts
Wide Open Road
274 Barkly StVery cool Brunswick cafe with super food.
Top class Asian Fusion, great bar, funky atmosphere
www.tomphat.com.au
71 residents recomanen
Tom Phat Restaurant
184 Sydney RdTop class Asian Fusion, great bar, funky atmosphere
www.tomphat.com.au
Iku Yakitori
139 Sydney RdJapanese Yakitori style food. Terrific
La Paloma
259 Albert StreetSmall, cool good coffee
Cafe Ray
332 Victoria StOriginal Brunswick cafe, busy with students and artists
Green Field Restaurant
376-378 Sydney RdGreat general Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai
Authentic family Lebanese. Eat In, Take Away. Get there early during Ramadan!
60 residents recomanen
Tiba's Lebanese Restaurant
504 Sydney RoadAuthentic family Lebanese. Eat In, Take Away. Get there early during Ramadan!
For Spinach and Cheese pies it can't be bettered! Queue with the locals to get your fill.
81 residents recomanen
A1 Bakery
643-645 Sydney RdFor Spinach and Cheese pies it can't be bettered! Queue with the locals to get your fill.
Very cool, very Brunswick cafe with 'hole in the wall' for your coffee on the run. Situated right next door to the pub.
33 residents recomanen
John Gorilla
49 Pearson StVery cool, very Brunswick cafe with 'hole in the wall' for your coffee on the run. Situated right next door to the pub.
This is an authentic big family Italian with all that means for a great meal!
You'll also find a well stocked bar where you can enjoy a delicious cocktail while waiting for your table. Be sure to book as this popular place has two sittings.
13 residents recomanen
Postmistress Eatery
71 Melville RdThis is an authentic big family Italian with all that means for a great meal!
You'll also find a well stocked bar where you can enjoy a delicious cocktail while waiting for your table. Be sure to book as this popular place has two sittings.
Situated in Sparta Place on Sydney Rd. this Bar serves great cocktails and has an array of local Gins and Whiskies worth sampling.
Sparta Place is also home to speciality shops such as an artisan jeweller and gift shops.
Bertoncello Cafe And Bar
14 Sparta PlaceSituated in Sparta Place on Sydney Rd. this Bar serves great cocktails and has an array of local Gins and Whiskies worth sampling.
Sparta Place is also home to speciality shops such as an artisan jeweller and gift shops.
Grandview is one of the areas old pubs and it's front bar retains its atmosphere. But this doesn't mean that their food is old fashioned! The menu is always up to the minute. A great neighbourhood pub within walking distance across the park.
18 residents recomanen
Grand View Hotel
47 Pearson StGrandview is one of the areas old pubs and it's front bar retains its atmosphere. But this doesn't mean that their food is old fashioned! The menu is always up to the minute. A great neighbourhood pub within walking distance across the park.
Shopping
Compact shopping centre including Coles and a Pharmacy
29 residents recomanen
Union Square Shopping Centre
Compact shopping centre including Coles and a Pharmacy
Barkly Square
90-106 Sydney RdContains, KMart, Safeway, Coles and variety of stores
Tiny piazza with interesting specialty shops including a tattoo parlor and Marianna Hardwick iconic wedding dress designer
7 residents recomanen
Sparta Place
Sparta PlaceTiny piazza with interesting specialty shops including a tattoo parlor and Marianna Hardwick iconic wedding dress designer
Rin Sura
206 Sydney RdSightseeing
Jewell Station
Train Station, 10 mins walk, 15 mins to CBD
Easy to get to straight down Dawson /Glenlyon Road. Terrific variety of shops and restaurants and the best coffee in Australia.
270 residents recomanen
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetEasy to get to straight down Dawson /Glenlyon Road. Terrific variety of shops and restaurants and the best coffee in Australia.
Anstey Station
Orient GroveRailway Station
Brunswick
Railway Station
Easy and quick tram or train to one of the world's premier zoos. My favourite exhibit....the Mountain Gorillas.
389 residents recomanen
Zoo de Melbourne
Elliott AvenueEasy and quick tram or train to one of the world's premier zoos. My favourite exhibit....the Mountain Gorillas.
Huge historic park. Encompasses public golf and tennis and State Netball and Hockey centres and baseball fields.
Native vegetation criss-crossed by walking/running/cycling trails.
38 residents recomanen
Parc Reial
Lot 1 Flemington RdHuge historic park. Encompasses public golf and tennis and State Netball and Hockey centres and baseball fields.
Native vegetation criss-crossed by walking/running/cycling trails.
This is a public golf course situated within an historic natural parkland which also houses the Zoological Gardens.
Royal Park Golf Course
11 Old Poplar RdThis is a public golf course situated within an historic natural parkland which also houses the Zoological Gardens.
Everything Else
The complex abuts a great park with a busy walking track. Easy to get your morning walk or jog without leaving home!
13 residents recomanen
Gilpin park
The complex abuts a great park with a busy walking track. Easy to get your morning walk or jog without leaving home!
Victoria Police
630 Sydney RdJust in case
John Fawkner Private Hospital
275 Moreland RdPrivate Hospital with emergency department
Brunswick Medical Centre
355 Sydney RdGP Clinic
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Drinks & Nightlife
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
681 Sydney RdGreat food, music, very cool vibe
Fantastic new refurbishment with design by Danielle Brustman recently returned from New York.
www.retreathotelbrunswick.com.au
100 residents recomanen
The Retreat Hotel
280 Sydney RdFantastic new refurbishment with design by Danielle Brustman recently returned from New York.
www.retreathotelbrunswick.com.au
Good local pub, excellent better than usual pub menu, public bar, sports on big screens
18 residents recomanen
Grand View Hotel
47 Pearson StGood local pub, excellent better than usual pub menu, public bar, sports on big screens
Entertainment & Activities
It has a 50mtr outdoor pool, 25mtr heated indoor pool, children's pools and YMCA gym.
This is actually a photo of the Town Hall 🤣. The Baths are on Dawson St.
The Brunswick Library is also on Dawson St opposite the Baths around the corner from the Town Hall.
98 residents recomanen
Brunswick Bound
361 Sydney RdIt has a 50mtr outdoor pool, 25mtr heated indoor pool, children's pools and YMCA gym.
This is actually a photo of the Town Hall 🤣. The Baths are on Dawson St.
The Brunswick Library is also on Dawson St opposite the Baths around the corner from the Town Hall.