Meredith and Ali's guidebook to making the most of your stay in Brunswick
My favourite places to eat
There is an awesome variety of quality food options in Brunswick, including Thai inspired, Lebanese, Middle Eastern and modern Australian.
Delicious coffee and food. Fresh and healthy choices available. This case if also spacious and accessible.
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Lobbs
589-591 Sydney RdDelicious coffee and food. Fresh and healthy choices available. This case if also spacious and accessible.
Amazing Baklava and beautiful Lebanese pizza's. This is a large casual dining cafe.
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A1 Bakery
643-645 Sydney RdAmazing Baklava and beautiful Lebanese pizza's. This is a large casual dining cafe.
This is the Thai inspired brekky place which has my friends going to back to visit every time they visit Melbourne from the UK.
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Tom Phat Restaurant
184 Sydney RdThis is the Thai inspired brekky place which has my friends going to back to visit every time they visit Melbourne from the UK.
This place has very cool vegan food that you can't tell is vegan. My non-vegan friend was very impressed. This place doesn't use single use coffee cups so plan to sit and enjoy or borrow one of their many ceramic mugs hanging on the wall.
Handsome Her
206 Sydney RdThis place has very cool vegan food that you can't tell is vegan. My non-vegan friend was very impressed. This place doesn't use single use coffee cups so plan to sit and enjoy or borrow one of their many ceramic mugs hanging on the wall.
Great local pub with chilled beer garden, pub grub to eat and live music.
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Edinburgh Castle Hotel
681 Sydney RdGreat local pub with chilled beer garden, pub grub to eat and live music.
As the name suggests this is a Very Good Falafel joint. Try the babaganoush - yum!!!
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Very Good Falafel
629 Sydney RdAs the name suggests this is a Very Good Falafel joint. Try the babaganoush - yum!!!
If you're not in too much of a hurry get in the line for this gem of a bakery. From sourdough bread to sweet treats. It's ALL good.
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Ovens Street Bakery
19 Ovens StIf you're not in too much of a hurry get in the line for this gem of a bakery. From sourdough bread to sweet treats. It's ALL good.
Great for brunch. Spacious and good service. This is a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
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Lux Foundry | Brunswick Cafe
21 Hope StGreat for brunch. Spacious and good service. This is a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
This place is literally out the back door of the apartments. You can order online then pick them up. It's quick and easy and the dumplings are pretty good.
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I Love Dumplings
297 Racecourse RdThis place is literally out the back door of the apartments. You can order online then pick them up. It's quick and easy and the dumplings are pretty good.
Crafternoon
718 Sydney RdGreat space for kids
The Mess Hall
51 Bourke StBeer and food ... what's not to love.
This place has outdoor seating and delicious mushrooms with superb condiments.
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Kines
11 Hope StThis place has outdoor seating and delicious mushrooms with superb condiments.
Op Shopping
If this is your thing then Sydney Road has a few great places on offer and within walking distance from the apartment.
Savers
330 Sydney RdSalvos Stores
740 Sydney RdDon Bosco Opportunity Shop
368 Sydney RdPlaces to take the kids
When I travel with my toddler I love knowing where the nearest park is so that he can run around and burn off some energy.
This places is right next door to a cafe called Rogue District which is open 7 days a week from 7.30am weekdays and 8am weekends and public holidays until 4pm - winning - you can get a coffee (take your travel mug) and watch the children play at the park. This park also has great trees for shade, a table and benches and 2 BBQ's. There are a number of different play areas and equipment suited to a range of children's ages
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Warr Park
5 Wraith StThis places is right next door to a cafe called Rogue District which is open 7 days a week from 7.30am weekdays and 8am weekends and public holidays until 4pm - winning - you can get a coffee (take your travel mug) and watch the children play at the park. This park also has great trees for shade, a table and benches and 2 BBQ's. There are a number of different play areas and equipment suited to a range of children's ages
Just a tram ride into the city and a little walk east. The Pauline Gandel children's gallery is a personal favourite of ours. It's been specifically designed for babies to children aged about 5-6yo. There are cafe's nearby and an enclosed outdoor space.
Also check out the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum, particularly Bunjil.
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Melbourne Museum station
Just a tram ride into the city and a little walk east. The Pauline Gandel children's gallery is a personal favourite of ours. It's been specifically designed for babies to children aged about 5-6yo. There are cafe's nearby and an enclosed outdoor space.
Also check out the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum, particularly Bunjil.
Who doesn't love seeing and playing with animals.
It's also right next door to Abbotsford Convent where you can grab some delicious food.
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Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StWho doesn't love seeing and playing with animals.
It's also right next door to Abbotsford Convent where you can grab some delicious food.
This is not far from your accommodation and accessible on public transport (catch the train from Anstey Station and get off at Royal Park). It is a great day out for children and families. We love the Elephants and Tigers. You can attend various events during the day such as the Elephants having their toenails trimmed.
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Iziko lezintombi zeMelbourne
Elliott AvenueThis is not far from your accommodation and accessible on public transport (catch the train from Anstey Station and get off at Royal Park). It is a great day out for children and families. We love the Elephants and Tigers. You can attend various events during the day such as the Elephants having their toenails trimmed.
Crafternoon
718 Sydney RdGreat cafe for kids
This is a wonderful museum with a range of exhibitions to suit all age groups. Check out their website for more details. It's probably best to drive to this venue.
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Scienceworks
2 Booker StThis is a wonderful museum with a range of exhibitions to suit all age groups. Check out their website for more details. It's probably best to drive to this venue.
CERES Community Environment Park
Roberts StreetMusic Venues
There are a number of live music venues in and around the Brunswick area.
Howler
7-11 Dawson StLocal pub with seperate live music room.
Local and international inspired vibes and French Senegalese bites.
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Bar Oussou
653 Sydney RdLocal and international inspired vibes and French Senegalese bites.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
681 Sydney RdChilled afternoon tunes.
Miss Moses
581-583 Sydney RdNeighbourhood Bar and live music. Great beer and delicious sandwiches.
All things weddings
Sydney Road Bridal Precinct is only a few steps from the apartment and the one-stop destination for all your wedding needs with over 100 bridal stores. We've done our best to give you an overview of the best. Check out easyweddings.com.au for detailed reviews of each shop and sydneyroad.com.au to download the Bridal Precinct guide.
Babylon Flowers sits just outside the official Sydney Rd precinct (but it used to be located in it, and is still considered part of it). Have a consultation, let the staff get to know you so they can style the perfect arrangement of blooms for your needs.
Babylon Flowers
238 Sydney RdBabylon Flowers sits just outside the official Sydney Rd precinct (but it used to be located in it, and is still considered part of it). Have a consultation, let the staff get to know you so they can style the perfect arrangement of blooms for your needs.
Christina Rossi - Kylie J. Bridal
489 Sydney RdThe go-to boutique for brides AND bridesmaids. Affordable.
Belle et Blanc
480 Sydney RdSmall boutique lined with exquisite gowns. Moderately priced.
Jessicakes
459 Sydney RdFresh, delicious and on trend cakes.
Princess Boutique: Flagship Store
521 Sydney RdPage boy and flower girl outfits.
Mary Eats Cake Brunswick
558 Sydney RdAmazing high tea and champagne. Caters for vegans too.
Bonita Couture
440A Sydney RdSplendid wedding dresses.