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The Retreat Hotel

The Retreat Hotel The Retreat Hotel, located on Sydney Road, Brunswick is a lively pub and popular beer garden known for its live music performances and events that cater to all interests, including open mic nights featuring First Nations artists, hip hop tribute shows and even puppy pub crawls. The Retreat also warmly welcomes your furry friends to hang out with you during visits.
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23/06/2026

The incredible Amadou Suso is back in the front bar tonight, for free!

Just announced - Last Embers return to The Retreat Hotel on July 10, bringing their blend of Aussie alt rock with an exc...
22/06/2026

Just announced - Last Embers return to The Retreat Hotel on July 10, bringing their blend of Aussie alt rock with an exciting set of released favourites and unreleased material.
Joining them are the talented singer-songwriter Grace de Vos and up and coming indie rockers Pᴀʀᴀᴅɪsᴇ ᴠᴀʟʟᴇʏ 🙌
Tix on sale

This week at The Retreat 😏
21/06/2026

This week at The Retreat 😏

Western Australian folk-country artist Savanah Solomon playing a free show in the front bar at 2pm! Karaoke band in the ...
20/06/2026

Western Australian folk-country artist Savanah Solomon playing a free show in the front bar at 2pm! Karaoke band in the band room tonight from 7:30, see you thurrr

Late night feeds to boost your stamina on the dance floor 💃🪩
19/06/2026

Late night feeds to boost your stamina on the dance floor 💃🪩

18/06/2026

Sonic Reducer tonight in the bandroom! Support from Champ Ruby and XS, get around it

15/06/2026

The mighty Salsódromo are back for another night of live Latin rhythms and social dancing on Friday July 3. Early bird tickets onsale now 💃🏽

This week’s entertainment 🎸
14/06/2026

This week’s entertainment 🎸

Friday June 26 : Hot off their DEBUT ALBUM, Midnight Violet are BACK to catapult their velvety indie tunes across the da...
11/06/2026

Friday June 26 : Hot off their DEBUT ALBUM, Midnight Violet are BACK to catapult their velvety indie tunes across the dance floor of the Retreat Hotel.

Joining THEM are the brilliant ‘Bitimus’ AND wonderful ‘Wage Cut’.

DO NOT miss out on this fantastic night of incredible music, warm atmosphere and celebration of local bands.

Address

280 Sydney Road
Brunswick, VIC
3056

To get to the beer garden and pub on Sydney Road in Melbourne, you can take the tram number 19 or 1 from the city center and get off at the Brunswick Road/Sydney Road stop. Alternatively, you could take a train to Brunswick Station and then catch bus number 504 towards Moonee Ponds or bus number 506 towards Westgarth. These buses will drop you off at Sydney Road where you can easily find the beer garden.

If you are driving, take Brunswick Road until you reach Sydney Road, where you will find ample parking options nearby such as street parking or public car parks.

Please note that these directions are not specific to any particular venue and may lead to other locations on Sydney Road as well.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 1am
Tuesday 12pm - 1am
Wednesday 12pm - 1am
Thursday 12pm - 1am
Friday 12pm - 3am
Saturday 12pm - 3am
Sunday 12pm - 1am

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What people say

The Retreat Hotel on Sydney Road in Melbourne is the perfect spot for live music lovers and those looking for a great time. With its cozy pub atmosphere and spacious beer garden, it's no wonder why The Retreat Hotel has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The venue boasts an impressive lineup of talented musicians, making it the home of live music in Brunswick. From soul funk group Rhus Quartet to singer-songwriter Timothy Nelson, there's something for everyone at The Retreat Hotel. And if you're looking to dance the night away, Beam Me Up DJs will keep you grooving until 3am. Best of all, many of these shows are free! So whether you're looking for a fun night out or a relaxing afternoon with friends, The Retreat Hotel is definitely worth checking out.

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