Bar Elsie
A highly rated pub and bar at Brunswick East in Melbourne with a 4.9 rating across 35 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bar Elsie sits on Lygon Street in Brunswick East, one of Melbourne's creative inner-northern suburbs. A near-perfect 4.9 rating from 35 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a characterful spot for a drink and a feed with a devoted following — a lovely pub-and-bar that's a great choice for a beer, a bite and a relaxed evening, in keeping with Brunswick's independent, easygoing spirit. Its Lygon Street location makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider night out.
Menus, drinks lists, events and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy on weekends. Check current details directly with the venue, and consider arriving early or booking where possible to be sure of a spot.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 47
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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