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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENDON | Aug, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $320 | View Property | |
| 28 Black Street | WATSONIA | Aug, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 6 | $910,000 | View Property |
| 31 Cavalry Circuit | MARIBYRNONG | Jun, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $415,000 | View Property |
| 4/29 Kelsby Street | RESERVOIR | Jun, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $330,000 | View Property |
| 621/3-11 High Street | NORTH MELBOURNE | Jun, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $165,000 | View Property |
| 9 Methven Street | COBURG | May, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | $840,000 | View Property |
| 1/113 Albion Street | BRUNSWICK | May, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $890,000 | View Property |
| 2 Sumner Street | BRUNSWICK | Apr, 2018 | 4 | 1 | 4 | $1,490,000 | View Property |
| 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 |
Leased Properties: BRUNSWICK EAST
| Address | Suburb | Leased Date | Bed | Bath | Car | Lease Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Holdsworth Street | ASCOT VALE | Aug, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | $555 pw | View Property |
| 2/221 Westgarth Street | NORTHCOTE | Aug, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $2,695 pw | View Property |
| 7/226 Glenlyon Road | BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $320 pw | View Property |
| 2/3 Miller Street | FAWKNER | Jul, 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | $450 pw | View Property |
| 35/10 Anderson Street | TEMPLESTOWE | Jul, 2018 | $2,166 pw | View Property | |||
| Factory 2, 17-19 Hope Street | BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2018 | $7,500 pw | View Property | |||
| 7/39 Ormond Road | MOONEE PONDS | Jul, 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | $575 pw | View Property |
| 32 George Street | BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | $800 pw | View Property |
| 210 Sydney Road | BRUNSWICK | Jul, 2018 | $2,700 pw | View Property | |||
| 1/20 -22 O'Hea Street | COBURG | Jun, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $580 pw | View Property |
| 333 Collins Street | MELBOURNE | Jun, 2018 | $350,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 2/25 Regent Street | PRESTON WEST | Jun, 2018 | $15,000 pw | View Property | |||
| 5/15 Christmas Street | NORTHCOTE | Jun, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $420 pw | View Property |
| 326 Melbourne Road | NEWPORT | Jun, 2018 | $2,583 pw | View Property | |||
| 3/14 Langton Street | GLENROY | Jun, 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2 | $410 pw | View Property |
| 333-335 Spring Street | RESERVOIR | Jun, 2018 | $35,000 pw | View Property | |||
| Factory 1, 177 Fairbairn Road | SUNSHINE WEST | Jun, 2018 | $3,585 pw | View Property | |||
| 1/11 Eastment Street | NORTHCOTE | Jun, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $750 pw | View Property |
| 1/13 Eastment Street | NORTHCOTE | Jun, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $750 pw | View Property |
| 17 Sydney Road | COBURG | Jun, 2018 | $2,500 pw | View Property |