The Brunswick Green
A much-loved bar on Sydney Road in Brunswick, Melbourne, rated 4.5 across more than 730 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Brunswick Green sits on Sydney Road in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north suburbs. A much-loved bar, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a great drinks offering with a relaxed, characterful atmosphere (and a lovely garden/courtyard), the kind of welcoming, in-the-know spot that's become a real favourite on the Sydney Road strip.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, a warm, characterful atmosphere and a great Brunswick location, ideal for a relaxed drink with friends, a date or a sociable evening, with the lovely garden adding real charm. A bar that's nailed both its drinks and its easygoing vibe really stands out, and the Brunswick Green has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 730 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The drinks list, any food or live music, opening hours and events vary, and a popular Brunswick bar gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a characterful setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Brunswick Green on Sydney Road.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 14:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 14:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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