Guidebook for Brunswick
Food Scene
Los Hermanos Mexican Taquería
339 Victoria StGreat cheap and quick Mexican food
John Gorilla
49 Pearson StClosest and great cafe.
The local pub, a great place to have a drink. Has very good food including a ripper steak night on Monday nights. A great spot to watch live sport as well.
18 locals recommend
Grand View Hotel
47 Pearson StThe local pub, a great place to have a drink. Has very good food including a ripper steak night on Monday nights. A great spot to watch live sport as well.
Parks & Nature
One of many parks in the area; with three sporting areas, skate park and often on weekends; food trucks in the street immediately outside.
Clifton Park station
One of many parks in the area; with three sporting areas, skate park and often on weekends; food trucks in the street immediately outside.
Entertainment & Activities
The closest of Melbourne's tourist attractions. Catch the 55 tram from the corner of Pearson and Glenlyon (400m walk) to the front entrance.
134 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station
The closest of Melbourne's tourist attractions. Catch the 55 tram from the corner of Pearson and Glenlyon (400m walk) to the front entrance.
During summer with horse races most Friday nights, Moonee Valley can be a great place to unwind to end the week on the lawn. Catch the Moonee Ponds bus to be dropped right near the course.
15 locals recommend
Moonee Valley Racecourse
During summer with horse races most Friday nights, Moonee Valley can be a great place to unwind to end the week on the lawn. Catch the Moonee Ponds bus to be dropped right near the course.
Everything Else
Sydney Road has everything; restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, many shops of different types and a vibrant nightlife with live music.
27 locals recommend
Sydney Rd station
Sydney Road has everything; restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, many shops of different types and a vibrant nightlife with live music.
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetLike Sydney Roads, has some great bars and cafe's
Shopping
One of two closest shopping centres with a Coles Supermarket. Great coffee across the road and the best kept secret is the chips at Super Rooster; as good as you get!
29 locals recommend
Union Square Shopping Centre
One of two closest shopping centres with a Coles Supermarket. Great coffee across the road and the best kept secret is the chips at Super Rooster; as good as you get!
The other close supermarket within walking distance of our apartment. Also has a Bunnings nearby.
64 locals recommend
Woolworths Brunswick
300-304 Albert StThe other close supermarket within walking distance of our apartment. Also has a Bunnings nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Retreat Hotel
280 Sydney RdFavourite pub. Relaxed venue, brilliant vibe, great fun