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 area guide
The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Brunswick East
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Brunswick East highlights
The best restaurants in Brunswick East
Restaurants
Teta Mona
This Lebanese restaurant is hammering out the classics with a lot of wins for vegans
Restaurants
Bluebonnet
They say the third time’s a charm, but Bluebonnet’s finally home in their fourth location, slicing up good ol’ American barbecue
Restaurants
Spice Mix Restaurant
Spice Mix Restaurant is serving up top-notch curries to the denizens of Brunswick East
The best bars in Brunswick East
Bars
The East Brunswick Hotel
The reopening of this Lygon Street pub is a win for locals, but don't expect the grungy venue of old
Bars
The Wood Samaritan
Canadian camaraderie and clamato juice warm the soul at this cosy neighbourhood bar
More great venues in Brunswick East
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....
Attractions
East Brunswick Village
What began as a humble village-style apartment building has morphed into an urban community hub and foodie paradise
Attractions
The Wool Mill
One of Melbourne's oldest wool mills has been transformed into a light-filled events space perfect for weddings
Things to do
CERES Community Environment Park
Get your hands dirty at this cherished community garden in Melbourne's north
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