Indian Restaurant Brunswick | Eat Drink Bhang
The door is easy to miss. The food isn't.
Eat Drink Bhang is an Indian restaurant and cocktail bar at 1/2A Mitchell St, Brunswick, just off Sydney Road. We're open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm, and walk-ins are welcome.
The room is a converted warehouse. The menu is Indian street food made for sharing, with slow-cooked curries and cocktails built around curry leaf, cardamom and tamarind.
Come hungry. Order freely. Share everything.
Come hungry. Order freely. Share everything.
Why Brunswick Locals Pick Bhang
Reasons People Come Back
Share everything. Order a few snacks and curries and pass them around.
Relax in a warehouse. It's casual, a little quirky, and nobody rushes you.
Sip something different. Our cocktails use Indian flavours, and so do our zero-proof drinks.
Say hi to the owner. Sway is usually out on the floor.
A Different Kind of Night Out
Plenty of places in Brunswick serve dinner. Not many put the food in the middle of the table and let everyone dig in. That's the idea here. You order a few things, the plates land together, and the night turns into a shared meal instead of a set of separate ones.
Meet Sway, the Owner Behind the Floor
20+ Years in Hospitality
Sway has spent more than 20 years in hospitality. She used to run another restaurant on Sydney Road in Brunswick, so she knows the suburb and the people who eat in it.
Hands-On, Every Night
Now she's at Eat Drink Bhang most nights. She works the floor, helps shape the menu and has a hand in the bar. She looks after guests because that's how she likes to run a restaurant.
Ask Her What's Good
Not sure what to order? Ask her. She'll point you to a good dish, and she'll tell you what goes together.
Indian Street Food in Brunswick: What to Order
Our food menu is inspired by regional Indian cooking. Here's where to start.
Snacks to Share
Crispy spinach. This is our signature. Spinach leaves are fried until crisp, then tossed in house masala and served with tamarind raita.
Bhang samosas. Spiced potato and peas in a crisp shell, served with mint-tamarind sauce.
Pani puri. Little cracker balls filled with potatoes, peas, and tangy pani. You pop the whole thing in your mouth.
Kerala fried chicken. Crispy tamarind fried chicken with date chutney.
Nepalese momos. Steamed dumplings with chicken or paneer, served with house-made sesame sauce.
More snacks. Salmon 65 is crispy spiced salmon with curry leaf, garlic, and chilli. Eggplant chips are chickpea-battered and come with tomato kasundi. Pappadums and dips are a good start while you decide.
Curries Worth Ordering
Meat and seafood
Butter chicken: tender chicken in a spiced tomato and butter sauce, finished with cream.
Rajasthani goat: slow-cooked, bone-in goat with red chillies, garlic and fresh coriander.
Kori Gassi: a Mangalorean chicken curry with curry leaves, chillies and coconut.
Prawn moilee: prawns simmered with turmeric, ginger, coconut, tomatoes and spinach.
Vegetarian
Charred broccolini: a creamy coconut curry with fresh mint, ginger, turmeric and coriander.
Bharli vanghi: eggplant with roasted spices, peanuts and coconut in a Maharashtrian curry.
Gobi korma: roasted cauliflower with blackened raisins, toasted cashews and almond curry.
Butter paneer masala: golden-fried paneer in a buttery tomato masala.
Panchmel daal
A Rajasthani five-lentil curry, slow-cooked and tempered with aromatic spices, coriander and chilli. It's a good partner for any curry on the table.
Chef's Specials
Chef's Specials
Look for Kerala salmon, beef rendang, lamb seekh kebab, phaldari kofta and 2-way chicken tikka. These change how a table feels. Add one or two to your order and you've got something extra to share.
One Plate, No Decisions
The Bhang Thali. A one-course platter with a rotating curry, momo, samosa, veg curry, daal, raita, gulab jamun, rice, pappadum and naan. It comes in veg and non-veg.
The Chef's Biryani. Layered, spiced basmati rice with classic raita and hot pickles. Choose chicken 65, goat-on-bone or Sri Lankan eggplant moju.
Sides and Dessert
Rice, naan and sides. Add basmati or saffron rice, kachumber, hot sour pickles and a naan or two. The garlic cheese naan goes with everything. House-made dips include classic raita, mint raita, date tamarind, pineapple and black pepper, and tomato kasundi.
Something sweet. Gulab jamun comes with ice cream. The chai sticky date pudding is a sweet finish. An affogato is a lighter one.
Eating Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten Free?
Many dishes are marked vegan or gluten-free on the full menu. If you have an allergy, please let our team know when ordering.
Cocktail Bar in Brunswick: Drinks With Indian Flavours
Our drinks menu is the reason people stay for another round.
Cocktails to Try First
Curry Leaf Margarita. Tequila, triple sec and curry leaf.
Varanasi Negroni. Burnt orange, Campari and vermouth.
Queen of Kerala. Burnt lime vodka, elderflower and cardamom.
Rum Lassi. Blanco rum, mango, chai and coconut. It tastes like dessert in a glass.
More to explore. Try the Kheera Masala, made with garam masala gin and cucumber, or the Indian Whiskey Sour, with chai and lemon. The Aamchi Spritz, with mango and Aperol, is a lighter start.
Not Drinking Tonight?
The zero-proof Tamarind Fizz, Passion Chandni and Cardamom Crush are made with the same care as the rest of the list.
Beer, Wine and Whisky
We pour tap and bottled beer, including Kingfisher lager and a gluten-free pale ale. The wine list has prosecco, rosé, chardonnay, pinot gris, pinot noir and shiraz, plus rotating bottles. Whisky fans can try Indian single malts like Rampur Double Cask, Amrut Fusion and Paul John.
Happy Hour
Arriving early? Happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, and the deals show right on our drinks menu.
Group Dinners and Birthdays in Brunswick
Why Groups Like It Here
Birthdays, farewells and work dinners suit us, because sharing is how we serve food. Nobody has to agree on one dish. Everyone gets a bit of everything.
Pick a Banquet
Our banquets are designed to share and portioned for your group. Every banquet comes with rice and naan, and you can pick your favourites or leave it to us.
Street Banquet: $45pp. 3 snacks, 3 curries (veg or non-veg), 1 chef's special and Panchmel daal.
Classic Banquet: $55pp. 3 snacks, 3 curries (veg or non-veg), 2 chef's specials and Panchmel daal.
Signature Banquet: $59pp. 3 snacks, 3 curries (veg or non-veg), 2 chef's specials, Panchmel daal and dessert.
Planning for More Than 12?
Email our team at hello@eatdrinkbhang.com for large groups and functions. See group and booking details.
Plan Your Visit
Walk In or Book Ahead
Walk-ins are welcome, and limited bookings are available. If you want to lock in a time, book on OpenTable.
Order Food Before 9pm
The kitchen closes at 9pm, and the bar stays open until 10pm. If you're coming late, order your food first.
Finding the Door
We're at 1/2A Mitchell St, just off Sydney Road. Look for the bright BHANG sign on the warehouse wall.
What's On at Bhang
We run specials and events through the year. Check what's on before you plan your night.
Find Eat Drink Bhang
Eat Drink Bhang
1/2A Mitchell St, Brunswick VIC 3056 (just off Sydney Road)
Phone: (03) 9383 2488
Email: hello@eatdrinkbhang.com
We see guests from Brunswick and neighbouring suburbs like Carlton North, Princes Hill, Fitzroy North and Northcote.
Opening Hours
| Day | Open | Kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday to Sunday | 5pm to 10pm | 5pm to 9pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
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It's an Indian restaurant and cocktail bar at 1/2A Mitchell St, Brunswick, just off Sydney Road.
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Indian street food and regional Indian dishes, including snacks, curries, chef's specials, biryani and a thali. The menu has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
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No. Walk-ins are welcome, and limited bookings are available through OpenTable.
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The kitchen is open 5pm to 9pm, Tuesday to Sunday. We're closed on Mondays.
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From 5pm to 7pm. The deals are marked on the main menu, next to each item.
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Yes. Many dishes are vegan or gluten free, and the menu marks them. Tell staff about any allergies when you order.
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Yes. We have zero-proof cocktails, soft drinks and a mango lassi.
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For groups of more than 12, or for functions, email our team at hello@eatdrinkbhang.com.
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Come In Tonight
We're open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Walk in, or book ahead on OpenTable.
Buying for someone else? Send a Bhang gift voucher.