Indian Restaurant Near Fitzroy North

Dinner and drinks worth the short trip from Fitzroy North

If you’re in Fitzroy North and feel like heading somewhere different for dinner, Eat Drink Bhang is just over in Brunswick.

You’ll find us at 1/2A Mitchell Street, just off Sydney Road, inside a converted warehouse serving Indian street food, regional curries, vegetarian dishes and cocktails.

From Fitzroy North, Eat Drink Bhang is roughly 4.6–5 km away, with the drive taking around 13–14 minutes depending on traffic and where you start. 

Come over for a midweek dinner, make it a date night or bring a few people and stay for a drink afterwards.

How Far Is Eat Drink Bhang From Fitzroy North?

Eat Drink Bhang is about 4.6–5 km from Fitzroy North, so it’s an easy trip when you feel like heading over to Brunswick for dinner.

Depending on where you’re starting from, it’s around 13–14 minutes by car, about 18 minutes by bike, or roughly 34 minutes by public transport. Walking takes closer to an hour.

If you’re driving, the usual routes take you through Nicholson Street, Lygon Street or St Georges Road, depending on traffic. 

So it’s close enough for an easy dinner out without feeling like you’re heading right across Melbourne.

What Kind of Dinner Are You After?

You can keep things simple or order across the menu.

Start with Crispy Spinach, Bhang Samosas, Pani Puri, Kerala Fried Chicken, Nepalese Momos or Eggplant Chips.

Then move on to a curry.

There’s Butter Chicken if you already know what you want. If you feel like trying something different, there’s Kori Gassi, a Mangalorean chicken curry with curry leaves, chilli and coconut, along with Rajasthani Goat and Prawn Moilee. 

Vegetarian diners have plenty to choose from too, including Bharli Vanghi, Gobi Korma, Butter Paneer Masala and Charred Broccolini.

And if you’d rather not spend ages deciding, the Bhang Thali puts a mix of dishes together on one plate.

Dinner and a Drink?

The bar has always been part of Eat Drink Bhang.

Ingredients you’ll see in the kitchen also turn up in the drinks, including curry leaf, chilli, mango, coconut, chai and cardamom.

You might start with a Curry Leaf Margarita, Kheera Masala, Karnataka Tiger or Queen of Kerala.

There are also zero-proof cocktails, wine, beer and whisky.

Have a drink while you decide on dinner, keep one going with your meal or stay for another afterwards.

A Brunswick Restaurant With Some History

Eat Drink Bhang opened in Brunswick in 2017, but Sway’s connection with the area goes back much further.

She has spent more than 30 years in hospitality and is still regularly on the floor, talking to guests and keeping an eye on the room.

When Eat Drink Bhang was created, Sway and Dougal worked on much of the converted warehouse themselves.

That slightly tucked-away, handmade Brunswick feel is still part of the restaurant today. 

If you want to know more about the venue, have a look at the Brunswick dining guide.

Before You Come

Address: 1/2A Mitchell Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm til late
Monday: Closed
Walk-ins: Always welcome
Bookings: Available online if you prefer to plan ahead

You can also check what’s on at Eat Drink Bhang before you come for current specials and offers.

Frequently Asked Qestions

Dinner Near Fitzroy North?

Sometimes you want to stay local.

Sometimes it’s worth heading 13 or 14 minutes down the road for something different.

If you’re in Fitzroy North and feel like Indian food, a cocktail and an easy night out, Eat Drink Bhang is just over in Brunswick.