Guidebook for Brunswick East
Everything Else
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueFun attraction for the day
Massive shopping centre, 20 minutes on the tram (1, 8) off Lygon street
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetMassive shopping centre, 20 minutes on the tram (1, 8) off Lygon street
Flinders Ln
Many shops and cafes - great to walk around
Great craft beers and good food (a little pricey though). They serve one of the top best burgers in Melbourne
17 locals recommend
Temple Brewing Company
122 Weston StGreat craft beers and good food (a little pricey though). They serve one of the top best burgers in Melbourne
Food Scene
Best pizza in Australia - known for their margarita, but all their pizzas are great, with a glass of wine of course!
106 locals recommend
400 Gradi - Brunswick
99 Lygon StBest pizza in Australia - known for their margarita, but all their pizzas are great, with a glass of wine of course!
This lively Sicilian joint, where the music pumps and the snacks come out thick and fast, has fast become a Lygon Street favourite. Bookings essential.
61 locals recommend
Bar Idda
132 Lygon StThis lively Sicilian joint, where the music pumps and the snacks come out thick and fast, has fast become a Lygon Street favourite. Bookings essential.
80 plus varieties of Sake and Shochu, the perfect venue and two red hot chefs in the kitchen.
22 locals recommend
Kumo Izakaya & Sake Bar
152 Lygon St80 plus varieties of Sake and Shochu, the perfect venue and two red hot chefs in the kitchen.
Pope Joan
77-79 Nicholson StreetAmazing brekky place! Up to 60 minute wait times if you don't book.
Behind the unmarked red door lies a large loft-style space: half French-influenced cafe, half chocolate factory. It’s airy, quiet and, of course, filled with the scent of chocolate.
56 locals recommend
East Elevation
351 Lygon StBehind the unmarked red door lies a large loft-style space: half French-influenced cafe, half chocolate factory. It’s airy, quiet and, of course, filled with the scent of chocolate.
Lady Carolina
177 Lygon StreetGreat brekky/lunch place. Amazing food.
Our favourite brekky place. Known for their cakes, but their food is amazing - and large portions
76 locals recommend
Green Refectory
115 Sydney RdOur favourite brekky place. Known for their cakes, but their food is amazing - and large portions
A warm and sophisticated space, serving Middle Eastern inspired cuisine
65 locals recommend
Rumi Restaurant
2 Lygon StA warm and sophisticated space, serving Middle Eastern inspired cuisine
Small Block
130 Lygon Stgood brekky place
The Old Bikeshop Cafe
117 Lygon StGreat brekky place - recommend the egg and bacon roll.
Drinks & Nightlife
The B.East
80 Lygon StVery good burgers with an American taste
This quirky little bar is a picture of perfection. The atmosphere is that of a very grown-up, well behaved house party. Great beer garden.
72 locals recommend
The Alderman
134 Lygon StThis quirky little bar is a picture of perfection. The atmosphere is that of a very grown-up, well behaved house party. Great beer garden.
Eydie's
86 Lygon StFancy Pub - great martinis
This is the latest dedicated craft beer bar.No denying it, this is a spiritual home for beer nerds.Beyond the well curated beer list, this is your typical gig-playing, vintage-video-game-stocking pub.
20 locals recommend
The Alehouse Project
98-100 Lygon StThis is the latest dedicated craft beer bar.No denying it, this is a spiritual home for beer nerds.Beyond the well curated beer list, this is your typical gig-playing, vintage-video-game-stocking pub.
It’s a deep, dimly lit venue that combines modern comfort with old-fashioned eccentricity. There’s a sweet garden, and a small shed containing a free pool table at the very back. Cocktails are a must.
37 locals recommend
Atticus Finch
129 Lygon StIt’s a deep, dimly lit venue that combines modern comfort with old-fashioned eccentricity. There’s a sweet garden, and a small shed containing a free pool table at the very back. Cocktails are a must.
Essentials
Barkly Square
90-106 Sydney Rd2 grocery stores and many shops and restaurants