
Hotel Railway Brunswick
A much-loved pub in Brunswick, Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 920 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Railway Hotel sits on Albert Street in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north suburbs. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel (with a lovely beer garden), the kind of beloved local that's right at home in Brunswick.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks, a lovely garden and a convenient Brunswick location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink in the sun, a catch-up or a night out. Brunswick's creative, laid-back mood pairs perfectly with a characterful local pub that does its food and drinks well, and the Railway has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 920 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink in the garden or a relaxed night out, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Railway Hotel in Brunswick.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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