The Sydney Road Brunswick precinct is a magical place with over 545 businesses to explore and support.
So many wonderful and unique places to get expert assistance; find the perfect treat; and, so many places to experience unique and diverse food, drinks and entertainment.
Here’s some exciting upcoming events and special offers that you should make the most of!
EVENTS
Sculpture Bee at Brunswick Stitch House Alterations
537 Sydney Road Brunswick
Paint your own sculpture!
Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July, 2025
For the school holidays, Sculpture Bee (located within Brunswick Stitch House Alterations), will be taking bookings for people to paint sculptures on-site. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, people can book to go in and paint their sculptures. This offer is only for the school holidays, after that they go back to only parties on Sundays. Customers can go in and buy sculptures at any time during operating hours.
Contact Sculpture Bee for more information on sculpturebee1@gmail.com or 9390 8191 during business hours. Outside of business hours, contact 0413 252 359.
Mokum
359 Sydney Road Brunswick
Kids Pancake Making Workshop
Thursday 17 July, 2025
Join Mokum this school holidays for a fun and interactive pancake workshop for parents and little ones to enjoy making their very own Dutch style pancakes from scratch.
What you can expect:
*Hands-on learning
*Development of cooking skills
*Creative pancake design
*All skill levels welcome
*Socialising and collaboration
*Tasty results
Terms and conditions apply, see the link below for more info.
Mary Eats Cake
558 Sydney Road Brunswick
Christmas in July – A Winter Christmas High Tea
Wednesday 2 July – Sunday 31 August, 2025
For the cold months of July and August, Mary Eats Cake is offering a Winter Christmas High Tea, including:
*Mulled wine on arrival
*Christmas High Tea Menu
*Gingerbread scones with cream and salted caramel
*Gingerbread cookie
*Unlimited tea and scones
$79pp weekdays | $82pp weekends
Shivers
864 Sydney Road Brunswick
SHIVERS Gallery’s first full gallery program, You Are Welcome Here.
Across four shows, Shivers introduce themselves and share their vision for the gallery. The full program runs from Thursday 17 July – Monday 29 December, 2025.
The Third Space kicks off the program with an opening event Thursday 17 July, from 6pm to 9pm, and runs until Friday 15 August, 2025. Curated by Şafak Gürboğa and Rasim Aslan, it includes five artists from asylum seeker communities in Europe and Australia in an exhibition about cultural negotiation, political resistance, and the reimagining of communities.
All exhibitions are free to attend and all are welcome! Public events including artist talks and workshops will be announced throughout the program.
You can read more about Shivers and the program on their website 864shivers.com and follow them at @864shivers on Instagram.
The Penny Black
420 Sydney Road Brunswick
Drag Trivia
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Weekly trivia nights featuring local legend Drag Queens Carmel Latte & Brenda Breast.
*Nightly prize of $100 gift voucher for first place and $50 gift voucher for second
*Plus nightly spot prizes
*Food and drink specials weekly
DISCOUNTS, SPECIAL OFFERS & DEALS
Brunswick Holistic Health
22 Tripovich Street Brunswick
FREE Far Infrared Sauna with any massage booking
Tuesday 1 July to Thursday 31 July, 2025
Brunswick Holistic Health’s Far Infrared Sauna is a relaxing 30 minute lying down solo sauna. No need to bring anything with you, they provide towels and a complimentary electrolyte drink after.
If the massage is booked for any day in July, the free sauna can be redeemed up until 31 August. The two therapies do not have to be used on the same day. Sauna available on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Royal Stacks
Shop 1, 800 Sydney Road Brunswick
Beetlejuice Menu
The Bit Scary, Heaps Yummy Beetlejuice menu is now Alive. Go try it… if you dare. Sink your teeth into it – but be quick. It’s only haunting Royal Stacks for a limited time!!
Ge’Ez Ethiopian Restaurant
718 Sydney Road Brunswick
Ethiopian Cuisine
Ge’Ez Ethiopian Restaurant, operating since September 2019, is the only restaurant offering Ethiopian cuisine in Merri-bek. Meals are home cooked and prepared with fresh ingredients, and with love and passion. Ge’Ez caters to customers with allergies and dietary restrictions, including offering vegan and gluten free options.
Ge’Ez is currently planning cooking classes for people interested in learning how to cook Ethiopian cuisine and easy family meals.
Crispy Crunch
571 Sydney Road Brunswick
Wing it Wednesday
Every Wednesday, all day
Enjoy $1 Crispy Chicken Wings – fresh, flavourful and addictive. Minimum 6 wings per order for dine-in only. No maximum limit!
A midweek crowd-pleaser bringing locals, families, and foodies through the doors.
Crispy Crunch
571 Sydney Road Brunswick
Drum Deal Combo
Available every day
Enjoy 3 crispy fried drumsticks + chips + 375ml drink + 1 sauce. A satisfying and affordable all-in-one meal – ideal for quick lunch breaks or dinner cravings.
COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS
On to the Next
538 Sydney Road Brunswick
Thank you give away
Win a $100 instore voucher to On to the Next, a preloved rent a rack store.
To enter: follow, like post and comment what you love about shopping pre loved, on the competition link below.
Competition closes 1pm Wednesday 9 July, with winner announced later that day.
Terms and conditions apply, see the link below for more info and to enter the competition.
Link to competition or find them on Instagram