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Brunswick live music pubs: make a night of it

Choose the band first; the pub dinner can follow. The Bergy, Hotel Railway and Howler are among the Brunswick venues with live music below. Their menus help sort out the beer and food side of the evening once you’ve found a show you’re keen on.

By PINTR · Published 18 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026

The Bergy in Brunswick, featured in this PINTR guide
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Dinner before the first set

The Bergy has pool tables and a beer garden, Hotel Railway has outdoor seating, and Howler has food in the menu below. Those extras are useful when some mates want to arrive early for a catch-up before doors.

Doors and the first set aren’t always the same time. Put both in the chat, then leave room to eat without rushing. A parma at Howler or a beer and chips at The Bergy are options in the menus below; the venue’s current programme handles the music.

Pubs to build the night around

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Brunswick

The Bergy

64–68 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056

Beer garden, pool tables, live music: there are a few reasons to stay at The Bergy. Chips are in the menu below if you only want something alongside the beer.

Beer garden · Functions · Live music · Pool tables · Food

Regular pints from$12Guinness Draught

On the food menu: Hot Chips $5.

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Brunswick

Hotel Railway

291–293 Albert Street, Brunswick VIC 3056

Hotel Railway has a beer garden, screens and live music among its features. Choose around the match or show if that’s the reason for heading over.

Beer garden · Outdoor seating · Sports screens · Trivia · Live music

Regular pints from$14Carlton Draught
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Brunswick

Howler

7–11 Dawson Street, Brunswick

Howler has live music and a beer garden, with steak and parma in the menu below. Pick the show first, then work back to a dinner time.

Beer garden · DJs · Live music · Food

On the food menu: Steak $38 · Chicken Parma $27.

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Brunswick

The Penny Black

420 Sydney Road Brunswick 3056

A beer garden and live music put The Penny Black in the mix for a longer Brunswick visit. Choose the offer that fits, then leave a bit of room for the rest of the night.

Beer garden · Trivia · Live music

Regular pints from$9Tap Beer
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Brunswick

Edinburgh Castle Hotel

Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Brunswick VIC

Live music · Beer garden · Food

Regular pints from$16Obriens Lager

On the food menu: Steak $45 · Chicken Parma $33.

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Brunswick

The Retreat Hotel

280 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056

Beer garden · Live music

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