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The Public Bar - Sporting Club Hotel, Brunswick, AU-VIC

Sporting Club Hotel

4.6
4.6
120 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Hosting cosy vinos by the Public Bar fire, delicious get-togethers in the Dining Room, cocktails in the leafy Laneway and sun soaked pints on the Deck with the dog; Sporting Club Hotel is Brunswick’s newest all rounder!

Whether you’re looking for your new regular watering hole or a location for a special blow-out; we’ve got you covered.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9996 1869
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    .
  • Private party contact
    Hannah : (03) 9996 1869
  • Area
    Brunswick
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Roast

    Multiple dates available
    Roasts available until sold out every Sunday! Always a veggo option, always yorkies.
    Sunday Roast photo
  • Parma Night!

    A$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Chicken or Eggplant Parma w/ Chips and Slaw. Only Tuesday, Every Tuesday from 5pm.
    Parma Night! photo
  • Club Christmas Dinner

    A$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Dec 2024 only
    We're very excited to invite you to Christmas Dinner at the Sporto. Don't bring anything; just yourselves! The Menu; Three courses of Christmas Big-Hitters! From Prawns through to Pav, we've got the full festive table! The Wines; 6 Australian wine pairings selected by our very own Ryan from; Musical Folk, Little Reddie, Rieslingfreak, Carousal (and more!) as well as a festive spritz on arrival with help from the wonderful Pique Seasons. The Cost; $100/head for the full menu plus all tastings. The Fun Stuff; A Festive Four Pack available to purchase on the night for your own Christmas Pairings, plus beer, piquette and extra wine add-ons. Can't make it to Dinner? Christmas Lunch is on the 21/12; don't be late!

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner City North

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sporting Club Hotel offers a "cosy posh and friendly" atmosphere with "delicious and creative" cuisine. Guests rave about the "fabulous staff" and "great menu" that caters to dietary needs. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for celebrations. Despite occasional service delays, it's a "consistently good performer" with a welcoming vibe.

120 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice food and really friendly, patient service.

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  2. Robert

    Tasmania

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food and a great atmosphere. Just not quite enough front of house slowed service down just a bit but the food and atmosphere more than make up for it. Highly recommended.

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  3. Linda

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local pub. Good food, great staff and reasonable prices. Its a win win!!

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  4. Margaret

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Genuinely lovely space with a choice of areas to utilise. Both visits have been in the Dinning room with amazing service, great menu with wonderful use of flavours and seasonal produce. Wine list and drinks menu is varied with something for everyone. Highly recommend 👌

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  5. Veronica

    Melbourne

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creativity and love here is contagious ! Keep it coming

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  6. Peter T

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not happy revealing this treasure. I’d give them a hat

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  7. Bruce

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re an omnivore who can drink non- orange wine in East Brunswick, this is the pub for you.

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  8. Alex

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, more than your usual pub food

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  9. Nick

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Pub to have a drink and or meal. The food was excellent.

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  10. Mick

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    There was a draft running through the dining room. This was attended to after directing the wait staff to close the widow in the front bar. Given the window at the end of the dining room was also open, a clear passage of air was free to make passage. It was attended to (the window was lowered/not closed), the breeze remained chilly but not as intense; I put on a fine woollen vest. The rest of our experience was on par. I will return, as the decor chimes with my sensibility and I need to try out the midweek Lunch Club menu.

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Sporting Club Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sporting Club Hotel

27 Weston St, Brunswick, AU-VIC 3056

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Brunswick
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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