Bar Oussou

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.