Located in trendy Brunswick, the Retreat Hotel provides just that – a retreat from the stresses of city living. This traditional corner pub offers patrons a range of local beers on tap, spirits and wines. With an expansive beer garden that has a gorgeous large tree in the centre, why not opt to drink outdoors? Meanwhile, the bistro serves traditional pub fare for lunch and dinner, with the added bonus for parents that children are welcome. The Retreat Hotel is also renowned for its live music acts, which take to the stage near the bistro several nights a week.
Unlike many watering holes, this Brunswick favourite understands that “beer garden” does not mean “outdoor patch of concrete just big enough to shove a rickety old table into”. Here, in the middle of Sydney Rd’s super-urban bustle, lies a tranquil backyard replete with long wooden tables, heated nooks and a picnic lawn ripe for sprawling. The Retreat’s been kicking on for over a century, but that doesn’t mean you should dawdle in making your way down there.
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