Guidebook for Brunswick / Melbourne
Food Scene
Fantastic coffee and the paloma roll for lunch is great. Wonderful Latin atmosphere - friendly and loads of character
14 locals recommend
La Paloma
259 Albert StreetFantastic coffee and the paloma roll for lunch is great. Wonderful Latin atmosphere - friendly and loads of character
Cheap and good Lebanese. Would recommend either eat in or take away
60 locals recommend
Tiba's Lebanese Restaurant
504 Sydney RoadCheap and good Lebanese. Would recommend either eat in or take away
Our local upmarket restaurant. Changed chef's at the end of 2013 and we haven't tried it in 2014. The highlight is the deserts so hopefully they will keep that up
19 locals recommend
Albert and Sydney
382 Sydney RdOur local upmarket restaurant. Changed chef's at the end of 2013 and we haven't tried it in 2014. The highlight is the deserts so hopefully they will keep that up
Upmarket Asian fusion - interesting menu and good atmosphere
52 locals recommend
The Brunswick Mess Hall
400 Sydney RdUpmarket Asian fusion - interesting menu and good atmosphere
Essentials
ALDI Brunswick
298 Sydney RdGood, cheap supermarket for everything
Great Deli and italian groceries - antipasto, pasta, cheeses etc
49 locals recommend
Mediterranean Wholesalers
482 Sydney RdGreat Deli and italian groceries - antipasto, pasta, cheeses etc
Woolworths Brunswick
300-304 Albert Stone of the major supermarkets in the area
Fruit and veggies and interesting groceries. A bit expensive but convenient and not one of the big two supermarkets
24 locals recommend
La Manna Fresh
403-407 Sydney RdFruit and veggies and interesting groceries. A bit expensive but convenient and not one of the big two supermarkets
Drinks & Nightlife
The Retreat Hotel
280 Sydney RdOne of the old pubs of Sydney Rd. Lots of varied music options
Another bar and music venue. We ate there once and didn't like the food, but great for a drink on the balcony overlooking Sydney Rd and later night music.
48 locals recommend
Spotted Mallard
314 Sydney RdAnother bar and music venue. We ate there once and didn't like the food, but great for a drink on the balcony overlooking Sydney Rd and later night music.
Arts & Culture
Often quite interesting theatre or music. There are usually notices outside showing what is on
Brunswick Mechanic's Institute
270 Sydney RdOften quite interesting theatre or music. There are usually notices outside showing what is on
Everything Else
Local swimming pool - 50m outdoor and 20m indoor with sauna, spa and gymnasium. Lots of classes available too. Re-opened in 2013 after extensive renovation so is in good condition.
98 locals recommend
Brunswick Bound
361 Sydney RdLocal swimming pool - 50m outdoor and 20m indoor with sauna, spa and gymnasium. Lots of classes available too. Re-opened in 2013 after extensive renovation so is in good condition.