Street Banquet
$45 per person
7 Dishes
- 3 snacks
- 3 curries
- 1 chef's special
A good place to start when you want
a little of everything on the table.
Indian Restaurant Near Northcote: A Little Something Different at Bhang
Some dinner plans are easy. Someone suggests Indian food, everyone agrees, and the only question left is where to go.
Other nights, one person wants a curry, someone else has cocktails in mind, and the group chat is already getting complicated.
If you're in Northcote, Eat Drink Bhang might make that decision a little easier.
We're tucked into a converted warehouse at 1/2A Mitchell Street in Brunswick, just off Sydney Road. It's a place for Indian street food, regional curries, interesting cocktails and evenings that don't have to follow a schedule.
From Northcote, we're approximately 3.8 km away, or an 11–12 minute drive, depending on traffic and where you start.
Come over for dinner with someone special, a catch-up with friends or simply because cooking at home doesn't sound appealing tonight.
From Northcote to Brunswick, Without the Big Journey
You don't have to head into the CBD to make an evening of dinner.
Bhang is in neighbouring Brunswick, tucked away from the main stretch of Sydney Road.
From Northcote, the journey is around 3.8 km, with a drive taking approximately 11–12 minutes.
If you're not driving, allow roughly:
17 minutes by bike
29 minutes by public transport
53 minutes on foot
One of the driving routes follows Arthurton Road and Albion Street into Brunswick.
Travel times will vary depending on where you're starting and the conditions on the day, but the important part is that you don't have to plan a big trip to enjoy a change of scenery.
Find us at 1/2A Mitchell Street, Brunswick VIC 3056, just off Sydney Road.
Start With Something You Can Pass Around
There's something satisfying about a table where everyone gets to try a little of everything.
One person orders the samosas. Someone suggests the Pani Puri. Then a plate arrives that nobody originally planned to order, and it ends up being everyone's favourite.
At Bhang, the menu takes inspiration from regional Indian cooking, particularly Mumbai, Goa and Kerala.
For a few bites to start, try:
Bhang Samosas — three samosas filled with spiced potato and peas, served with tamarind raita.
Pani Puri — six crispy cracker balls filled with potatoes, peas and spiced water.
Kerala Fried Chicken — crispy chicken served with date tamarind.
Eggplant Chips — chickpea-battered eggplant with tomato kasundi.
You can order one to start, or put a few in the middle and share the lot.
There's no wrong way to begin.
The Curry You Know, and the One You Haven't Tried Yet
You might come in knowing exactly what you want.
Butter Chicken, garlic naan, perhaps some rice. Nothing wrong with that.
But if you've been ordering the same thing for years, Bhang has a few other ideas.
Mangalorean Chicken combines curry leaves, chillies and coconut, while Prawn Moilee brings together turmeric, ginger, coconut, tomatoes and spinach.
For something slow-cooked, there's Rajasthani Goat, prepared on the bone with red chillies, garlic and coriander.
The vegetarian curries deserve just as much attention.
Bharli Vanghi is a Maharashtrian eggplant curry with roasted spices, peanuts and coconut. Gobi Korma combines roasted cauliflower, blackened raisins, cashews and almonds.
And if Butter Paneer Masala is calling your name, go with it.
The best part of eating together is that you don't always have to choose between the familiar and something new.
When Everyone Finally Makes It to Dinner
GROUP DINING AT EAT DRINK BHANG
When Everyone Finally Makes It to Dinner
Getting a group together can feel like a small achievement.
There's the person who replies immediately, the one who says "I'll confirm tomorrow", and the friend who only checks the group chat once the restaurant has been booked.
Once you're all sitting down, choosing dinner should be the enjoyable part.
Our Indian sharing banquets start at $45 per person and bring together snacks, curries and chef's specials.
Classic Banquet
$55 per person
8 Dishes
- 3 snacks
- 3 curries
- 2 chef's specials
Another chef's special means more
flavours for everyone to try.
Signature Banquet
$65 per person
9 Dishes + Dessert
- 4 snacks
- 3 curries
- 2 chef's specials
- Dessert included
The full spread, with a little
something sweet to finish.
Included with every banquet:
Panchmel Daal, rice and naan,
served for the table.
Choose the dishes your group wants to try or leave the selection to us.
VIEW THE BANQUET MENUSFor gatherings of more than 12 people, email hello@eatdrinkbhang.com to arrange your booking.
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Everyone Eats a Little Differently. That's Fine.
One person wants something vegetarian. Another is checking vegan options. Someone else needs to know which dishes contain nuts.
It's part of organising dinner with a group.
At Bhang, our menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, with dietary labels to help you choose.
You'll find dishes such as Charred Broccolini, cooked in a cashew and almond korma curry, and Bharli Vanghi, made with eggplant, roasted spices, peanuts and coconut.
For something crispy, the Eggplant Chips are served with tomato kasundi.
Some dishes contain nuts, and cross-contamination may occur. If you have food allergies or specific dietary requirements, please let our team know when ordering.
There's a Story Behind This Little Warehouse
Bhang opened in July 2017, but the connection to Brunswick goes back further.
Owner Sway has spent more than 30 years in hospitality, including running her own businesses for over two decades.
Bhang began as a project with Dougal, inspired in part by their travels through India and their interest in regional food.
They transformed the warehouse themselves, keeping its tucked-away character rather than turning it into something overly polished.
Today, Sway runs Bhang herself. She's involved in the restaurant, from welcoming guests on the floor to helping shape the menu and bar.
Over the years, Bhang has become a place where regulars bring their friends, families celebrate milestones and people return for another evening around the table.
That's the kind of restaurant we want to be.
If you're curious about our story, read more in our Brunswick Indian restaurant guide.
Before You Leave Northcote
A few practical details to make dinner easier.
Eat Drink Bhang
1/2A Mitchell Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
Just off Sydney Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm till late
Monday: Closed
Phone: (03) 9383 2488
Walk-ins are welcome, and limited online bookings are available through OpenTable.
For groups of more than 12 people or function enquiries, email hello@eatdrinkbhang.com.
You can also check what's on at Bhang for current offers and events.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eat Drink Bhang is at 1/2A Mitchell Street in Brunswick, just off Sydney Road. It's approximately 3.8 km from the Northcote starting point shown on Google Maps, with a drive taking around 11–12 minutes depending on traffic.
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Our menu includes Indian street food, regional curries, Thali, biryani and chef's specials. You can start with Pani Puri or Bhang Samosas, then try a curry such as Mangalorean Chicken, Prawn Moilee or Bharli Vanghi.
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Yes. We have vegetarian and vegan options, including dishes such as Bharli Vanghi, Charred Broccolini and Eggplant Chips. Please let our team know if you have allergies or other dietary requirements.
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There's a range of options depending on what you order. The Veg Thali is $29.90, the Non-Veg Thali is $33.90, and sharing banquets start at $45 per person. Other snacks, curries and chef's specials are available individually.
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Yes. Bhang is both an Indian restaurant and cocktail bar, serving Indian-inspired cocktails, wine, beer, whisky and zero-proof options.
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Yes. Our sharing banquets are designed for groups, with snacks, curries and chef's specials served for the table. Email hello@eatdrinkbhang.com if you're booking for more than 12 people.
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Not necessarily. Walk-ins are welcome, and limited online bookings are available if you'd prefer to organise a table in advance.
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Bhang opens Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm till late, with the kitchen open until 9pm. We're closed on Mondays.
Come Hungry. We'll Take It From There.
There's always another evening when you could stay home and cook.
But if you're in Northcote and feel like Indian food, a few cocktails and somewhere different for dinner, Bhang is waiting just over in Brunswick.
Bring someone you haven't caught up with in a while. Order something you know you'll love and something you've never tried.
We'll take care of the table.