What has this got to do with beer and food then? You’d be surprised, plus we’re sure you enjoyed the random bit of trivia. It is, in fact, a cheeky nod to this famed Sydney Road drinkery’s heritage, as it used to be home to the Brunswick General Post Office. The Penny Black is a favourite among locals and Sydney Road excursionists alike: lazy afternoon sippers, abundant and energised party people, hungry pub diners and lovers of free live music, all in one majestic setting indoors and one giant fuck-off beer garden out the back. The eats, particularly the pizzas and steaks, are well above standard for your average pub. It’s pub food done really well and gourmet enough to satisfy even the most discerning of diners. They’ve got an extensive craft beer selection from home and abroad, and they’ve very recently updated their menu with a whopping 22 pizzas to choose from. They’re on special for four bucks Monday to Thursday all day and night, and on Friday until 5pm. Killer. They’ve also introduced dishes such as Sichuan pepper calamari atop a roquette salad and lime-infused aioli, jumbo chicken Dim Sims, and some ripper salads, just to name a few. The best part? Nothing is over $20. Nada. To sweeten the deal even more if that’s possible, $10 specials run throughout the week from 5pm (Monday is steak night, Tuesday is fish and chips, Wednesday is burger night, Thursday is day of the Parma and there’s a cracking roast on Sunday). All your typical weekend festivities ensue on Fridays and Saturdays with DJs pumping out tunes from the enormous beer garden, making The Penny Black the perfect day-to-well-into-the-night hangout.
EDITOR’S PICK
Can’t go past a $10 steak. This is quality.
