George Calombaris’ Hellenic Republic draws diners to the area like bees to honey. Offering fresh, clean, simple Greek fare, this modern tavern is great for group dining with all dishes designed to be shared. Over on Nicholson Street, restaurateurs Matt Wilkinson and Ben Foster’s café Pope Joan, and neighbouring bar, The Bishop of Ostia, have a strong local following. The former offers up a pretty incredible brekkie and lunch menu, and the latter, beverages and bar food to carry on the party.
On warm evenings, the Gelobar on Lygon Street is packed with people buying their delicious house-made gelato and sweets, and neighbouring Thaila Thai is pretty much busy all year round. Keep an eye out for the Taco Truck and Beatbox Kitchen food vans too; both hipster-hot spots frequently pick Lygon St, East Brunswick to set up shop for the night. For a great burger and beer selection, head to the B.EAST on Lygon Street where their Tuesday night Trivia is a hit!
East Brunswick is very well serviced by public transport, with three different tramlines running along Lygon and Nicholson Streets into the city. There are also several bus lines running east-west through the suburb. The suburb is home to two government primary schools, Brunswick East Primary School and Brunswick South Primary School, and Our Lady Help of Christians, a Catholic primary school.
Local recommendations:
Hellenic Republic, 434 Lygon Street. Clean, modern Greek fare.
Thaila Thai 82 Lygon Street. Big serves, great value Thai.
Gelobar, 74 Lygon Street. On a hot summer’s night, this is the place to be.
Pope Joan, 77-79 Nicholson St. Solid brekkie choice, great venue.
The B.EAST, 80 Lygon Street. Cool spot to meet friends.
Sold Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Sale Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Sunset Strip | JAN JUC | Mar, 2018 | 0 | $840,000 | View Property | ||
| Shop 22 and 23 /Shop 22 and 23 Gladstone Park Drive | GLADSTONE PARK | Feb, 2018 | $730,000 | View Property | |||
| 5/853 High Street | PRESTON | Feb, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $630,000 | View Property |
| 81 Donne Street | COBURG | Feb, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $920,000 | View Property |
| 28 Merola Way | CAMPBELLFIELD | Feb, 2018 | $1,730,000 | View Property | |||
| 1/1A Ballantyne Street | THORNBURY | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $520,000 | View Property |
| 746 Pascoe Vale Road | GLENROY | Dec, 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $695,000 | View Property |
| 821 Sydney Road | COBURG NORTH | Oct, 2017 | 3 | 1 | 3 | $830,000 | View Property |
| 465 MACAULAY ROAD | KENSINGTON | Sep, 2017 | $1,040,000 | View Property | |||
| 2 Holdsworth Street | ASCOT VALE | Sep, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $835,000 | View Property |
| 2/767 High Street | PRESTON | Sep, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $425,000 | View Property |
| 2/11 Eastment Street | NORTHCOTE | Aug, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $907,000 | View Property |
| 349A Darebin Road | THORNBURY | Aug, 2017 | $3,210,000 | View Property | |||
| 1/209 Wood Street | PRESTON | Jul, 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $279,500 | View Property |
| 8/541 Plenty Road | PRESTON | Jul, 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $355 | View Property |
| 6/206 Wood Street | PRESTON | Jul, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $449,000 | View Property |
| 92 Lawley Street | RESERVOIR | Jul, 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 | $826,000 | View Property |
| 107 Hutton Street | THORNBURY | Jul, 2017 | 3 | 2 | 3 | $1,260,000 | View Property |
| 3/378 Albert Street | BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $330,000 | View Property |
| BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $510,000 | View Property |
Leased Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Leased Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Lease Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 St Georges Road | THORNBURY | Apr, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $650 pw | View Property |
| 5/134 Lorne Street | FAWKNER | Apr, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $1,735 pw | View Property |
| 3/129 Studley Road | EAGLEMONT | Mar, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $490 pw | View Property |
| 12/5-7 Kemp Street | THORNBURY | Mar, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $300 pw | View Property |
| 1/853 High Street | PRESTON | Feb, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1 | $2,260 pw | View Property |
| 3/756 Heidelberg Road | ALPHINGTON | Feb, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 442A Lygon Street | BRUNSWICK EAST | Feb, 2018 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | $1,255 pw | View Property |
| 3 Langwells Parade | NORTHCOTE | Feb, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $550 pw | View Property |
| 25 Menarra Street | DONCASTER | Feb, 2018 | 4.5 | 1 | 4 | $500 pw | View Property |
| 52-70 Sparks Avenue | FAIRFIELD | Feb, 2018 | $35,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 3/131 Glenlyon Road | BRUNSWICK | Feb, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $1,950 pw | View Property |
| 60A Brown Street | HEIDELBERG | Feb, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $340 pw | View Property |
| 132 Wood Street | PRESTON | Feb, 2018 | $40,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 585-587 Plenty Road | PRESTON | Feb, 2018 | $40,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 4/11 Eastment Street | NORTHCOTE | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $765 pw | View Property |
| 3/123 Melville Road | BRUNSWICK WEST | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $470 pw | View Property |
| 2/113 Albion Street | BRUNSWICK | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 5/205 Station Street | FAIRFIELD | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $400 pw | View Property |
| 2/756 Heidelberg Road | ALPHINGTON | Jan, 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 227 Banksia Street | IVANHOE | Jan, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $520 pw | View Property |