Bar Oussou
A well-regarded bar on Brunswick's Sydney Road, rated 4.7 across more than 700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bar Oussou sits on Sydney Road in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north strips. A well-regarded bar, it's built a strong following — the kind of characterful, welcoming venue that's become a genuine favourite on a street packed with bars, eateries and culture.
The appeal is that combination of quality drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting on buzzing Sydney Road, ideal for a catch-up, a special night out or settling in for the evening. Standing out in the inner north takes a genuinely good offering, and the strong following Bar Oussou has built speaks to a venue that delivers on both the drinks and the atmosphere.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food offering, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Brunswick bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a great setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated on the Sydney Road strip.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 01:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 86
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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