Exterior at East Brunswick Hotel
Photograph: Graham Denholm | East Brunswick Hotel

Brunswick East area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Brunswick East
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Grungy Brunswick East is a natural home for young professionals, students and artists alike. Drawcards include the CERES Environmental Park, markets, cultish café Pope Joan and bar-worth-travelling-for, The Alderman.

Brunswick East highlights

Bar Idda
Restaurants

Bar Idda

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4

The best restaurants in Brunswick East

Etta
Restaurants

Etta

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
With a passionate new head chef at the helm, Etta continues to sparkle and excite
Rumi
Restaurants

Rumi

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
In our hummus-saturated age, this pioneer of mod Middle Eastern dining has stood the test of time
Kura Robata & Sake
Restaurants

Kura Robata & Sake

Flame-grilled, flavour-packed Japanese fare with a saké menu to match

The best bars in Brunswick East

The Alderman
Bars

The Alderman

  • 5 out of 5 stars
This quirky little bar is a picture of perfection
The Wood Samaritan
Bars

The Wood Samaritan

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Canadian camaraderie and clamato juice warm the soul at this cosy neighbourhood bar
The Bishop of Ostia
Bars

The Bishop of Ostia

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
Matt Wilkinson builds a boozy altar you will want to worship at

More great venues in Brunswick East

East Brunswick Village
Attractions

East Brunswick Village

What began as a humble village-style apartment building has morphed into an urban community hub and foodie paradise
Northcote Pottery Supplies
Things to do

Northcote Pottery Supplies

Northcote Pottery Supplies is the go-to spot for pottery pros to buy material like clay, glazes, and tools, but they also offer short courses and workshops....
The Wool Mill
Attractions

The Wool Mill

One of Melbourne's oldest wool mills has been transformed into a light-filled events space perfect for weddings