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Music Scene
Fascinating venues appeal to a wide range of curious patrons looking for music and movement. Night life is a buzz with after dinner shows at renown pubs, all leading the way to what is now becoming known as the heart of Melbourne’s live music scene.
Bridie O’Reilly’s 29 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9387 2600 Web: www.bridieoreillys.com.au A traditional Irish pub providing great live entertainment and great pub grub. Able to cater for functions up to 500 people.
Northern Tabaret Pokies 67 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9387 2312 Bingo, tabaret, pokies, bistro.
The Spot 133 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9388 0222 Web: www.thespotbrunswick.com The Spot is an eclectic venue, known for its diversity in music, patrons and food. The restaurant (Lentil as Anything) provide vegan/vegetarian cuisine on the "pay as you feel" philosophy. The venue showcases live music and DJs most nights a week, ranging from Latin, Indie, 80s, original and art based events.
Brunswick Hotel 140 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone/Fax (03) 9387 6637 Email: brunswickhotel@hotmail.com Web: www.brunswickhotel.net Poetry readings every second monday along with live music and djs most other nights. Open until at least 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. Brunswicks best selection of boutique and mainstream beers on tap including Coopers and Little Creatures. Also a massive outdoor area for relaxing in.
The Cornish Arms 163A Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9380 8383 Web: www.cornisharms.com.au The Cornish Arms, built in the late 1800’s, was significantly renovated and opened as a live music venue in December 2000. Since that time it has firmly established itself as one of Melbourne's premier live music venues. It hosts live music seven nights a week showcasing some of Australia's finest performers as well as presenting outstanding international artists.
The Brunswick Club 203-207 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone (03) 9380 5144 Licensed club, billiards, snooker 8 ball, darts, gaming, entertainment & function room. Live music on Friday nights.
The Retreat Hotel 280 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9380 4090 Kitchen serves huge traditional style pub meals with a twist (fresh & interesting). Live music every night with heaps of great local talent (and it’s nearly always FREE!). DJ’s play great dance music till late on Fridays and Saturdays. BBQ in Melbourne’s biggest beer garden on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays all summer and DJ’s play laid back grooves Sundays till the sun goes down.
Bar Zooka 284 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9387 5559 Cafe/wine and cocktail bar.
Beach Bar Lounge 303 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9388 1777 DJ’s, Live bands, and pool tables
The Brunswick Green 313 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9381 2413 Bar,Restaurant, Live music venue.
don’t tell tom bar & café 420 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9380 8667 Web: www.donttelltom.com.au Cafe, Bar, Beer Garden, Live music venue.
Zagames Brunswick Hotel 430-436 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9380 1771 Web: www.zagames.com.au Nino’s Family Bistro Pizza Pasta, in house bottle shop, Bar Rouge, Tabaret Pokies.
Court House Hotel 615 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone (03) 9380 1804 Hotel with PubTab, Tabaret & Trackside.
Imbibe 653 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9384 3040 Web: www.imbibe.net.au Imbibe is the place to be in Sydney Rd. Whether it's the bar, the lounge, the Thai cushion room or the courtyard, imbibe has an environment to suit your mood. Bar snacks also available.
Larry Flynt's Hustler Club 676 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9383 6966 Web: www.hustlerclubs.com Open Tuesday to Sunday serving meals, glamorous girls table top dancing and catering for private functions such as bucks and hens nights. Every Saturday night from 7.30pm the Toy Boys perform for girls celebrating their hens, birthday, divorce in newly appointed private room.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel 681 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9386 7580 Monday night Roo & wine for $9.99. Local live music most nights. The Edinburgh Castle Hotel is a music venue Wednesdays to Sundays and also a fine place to dine and drink any night of the week. Please get in touch if you are interested in the venue as a potential hub for your next puppet show, music extravaganza or extraordinary gathering. We have PA's, lights, lovely stages, a beautiful beer garden, two dining rooms and a warm atmosphere to share.
Rusty Lounge 791 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9090 7256 Web: www.rustylounge.com Funky Bar lounge open 7 days from 5pm
Reina Bar 831 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9386 8300 Web: www.reina.com.au Large projector screen, narghile pipes, cakes and sweets.
Moreland Hotel 890 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Phone: (03) 9386 3748 Entertainment venue with bistro, gaming machine, TAB& sports bar.

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