What hasn’t been said about the Penny?
Live music: runs Thursdays through Sundays on the Penny stage. They don’t discriminate – everything from sweet, singer-songwriter strums to sharp art-punk synths can be heard reverberating out from the bandroom.
Famous for: that rambunctious community vibe. With DJs and local Brunswick boys playing disgustingly late in the courtyard, The Penny Black is the place to be among all the right people.
Infamous for: those non-stop day parties. Dance until your feet hurt, then flop out onto a patio chair for a smoke and a beer. Perfection.
Built from of an old post office and under old management from 2010, the long-standing venue is an epicentre for live music, culture and good vibes in Brunswick. It’s somewhat of an adult playground (though kids are welcome too).
From a killer daily Happy Hour to rotating events, there will always be something to spark your interest. When there’s a game on, you can guarantee they’ll have it up. On Wednesdays, there’s free pub trivia. On Thursdays, grab a crispy, juicy, cheesy parma and wash it down with a $12 cocktail.The stuff of pub-food dreams.
On Fridays, the pub hosts its weekly Meat Raffle. Head out for a night of drinking with your friends and you might end up coming home with a massive platter of gourmet butcher’s cuts from Peter’s Meats. Time to get grilling!
If you’re a gig freak like us, you’ll be happy to hear that live music at the Penny Black is back with a vengeance. Running four nights a week, the shows feature some of Australia’s most exciting talent and the occasional international act as well – stuff for all of Brunswick’s quirky tastes.
With a luxe sound system and enough room for the crowd to jump around, the bandroom is a treat. Weekend nights usually showcase some of the more high-energy bands, while the Sunday arvo shows tend to be a little more laidback for our tender hungover heads.
No matter the time, there will always be something that sparks your interest. When there’s a big game on, you can guarantee they’ll have it up. On Wednesdays, there’s free pub trivia for all you smarty-pantses. On Thursdays, do yourself a favour and grab a crispy, juicy, cheesy parma and wash it down with a $12 cocktail. Truly the stuff of pub-food dreams.
On Fridays, the pub hosts its weekly Meat Raffle. That’s right, head out for a night of drinking with your friends and you might end up coming home with a massive platter of gourmet butcher’s cuts from Peter’s Meats. Time to get grilling!
If you’re a gig freak fanatic like us, you’ll be happy to hear that live music at the Penny Black is back with a vengeance. Running four nights a week, the shows are eclectic and entertaining, featuring some of Australia’s most exciting talents and the occasional international act thrown in there as well.
With a luxe sound system and enough room for the crowd to jump around, the bandroom is a treat. Weekend nights usually showcase some of the more high-energy bands, while the Sunday arvo shows tend to be a little more laidback for our tender hungover heads.
Edgy but always inviting, familiar but with its own distinct personality, the Penny Black is like a neighbourhood pub on steroids. Check ‘em out.