Best Pubs in Brunswick
Looking for the best pubs in Brunswick? We've gathered 18 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brunswick has its own character, and the pubs here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Melbourne's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
18 spots in Brunswick
The Cornish Arms Hotel
$$Vegan and non-vegan pizzas, burgers and burritos, served in a busy pub with a large craft beer menu.
Gales Brewery
$$Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Naughtons Hotel
$$Low-key lodging offering simple quarters with free Wi-Fi, plus an informal restaurant & bar.
Miss Moses Bar
$$Bars in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Union Hotel
$$Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
$$Huge, long-standing pub with a beer garden and live music, offering global food and hearty staples.
Retreat Hotel
$Live music venue offering craft beer on tap, hearty pub grub & a beer garden with synthetic turf.
Hotel Railway Brunswick
$Comfort food, beer, wine & craft cocktails in a contemporary pub with a beer garden & multiple TVs.
Grand View Hotel
$$Craft beer and hearty pub grub offered in a laid-back, neighbourhood locale with a courtyard.
The Wild Geese Hotel
Pubs in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Victoria Hotel
$Mellow watering hole with creative pub grub, sports on TV & pool, plus a beer garden.
Sporting Club Hotel
$$Bars in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Moreland Hotel
$Pub grub served in a large, buzzy locale with kitsch Grecian decor, TAB facilities & a kids' area.
Subculture Brewing
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
East Brunswick Hotel
$$Chic rooms & suites in a sophisticated property offering a cocktail lounge & a restaurant/bar.
The Quarry Hotel
$Simple pub meals and sports on TV in a 1920s building with vintage furniture and an outdoor area.
The Penny Black
$Buzzy place in a restored post office with a beer garden, for live music and pub grub.
Bar Elsie
Bars in Brunswick, Melbourne.
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Pubs in Brunswick — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Brunswick?+
The pubs in Brunswick listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many pubs are there in Brunswick?+
We currently feature 18 pubs in Brunswick, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Brunswick in Melbourne?+
Brunswick is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.