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  4. Brunswick VIC
  5. The Penny Black

The Penny Black

420 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC, Australia

4.1 (762)
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  2. Melbourne
  3. North VIC
  4. Brunswick VIC
  5. The Penny Black

Why you'll love The Penny Black

  • With several event spaces able to accommodate from 20 to 950 guests.
  • Equipped with AV facilities, a number of vintage arcade games and plenty of cosy corners.
  • Flexible and affordable event packages.

Penny’s has long been a staple pub of Brunswick - live music, a huge beer garden and a familiar atmosphere. And it’s familiar, sure, but there’s been enough change to give it its own, new identity - perfect for events large and small. Tex-mex food influences meld with our history as a grungy rock’n’roll pub, permeating through our overall feel, fit-out and menu. We’re cosy but cool. Edgy but approachable. Come check us out.

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Edwar Kartio

May 13, 2025

Local pub with a couple of park-style tables outside in front of the pub and huge beer garden at the back. Inside you have a stage for what we think live bands perform and there is also a small pool table. For the food we took on their offer of 3 appetizers for $45. The Buffalo wing had decent sauce, the popcorn cauliflower also not too bad. The best thing about it all is actually the generous portion. Pub appetizers tend to be small but these are truly great to share! Kids Margherita was a little disappointing as the base/dough was very thick and feels like an overkill after couple slices. Food - 6 Service - 7 Vibe - 8 Price - $$

pastelsparkles

May 18, 2025

The Penny Black is a great venue for a relaxing afternoon. They’ve got some great musical guests that play most nights of the week inside and the back garden area is really good for bigger groups of people. We had a very last minute birthday party with 15 or so people and they were able to accomodate us and were so gracious. Highly recommend.

Darren James

June 16, 2025

Decide to take my partner from Queensland to show her one of our iconic pubs in Brunswick. We were greeted at the door by Jason, who gave us such a warm welcome that we stayed for not only drinks, but dinner also. He shared his expertise and knowledge on the drinks at the bar and the menu on offer. He checked in on us and replenished the lovely fireplace that helped with the atmosphere. I have been here previously on a Friday and Saturday night in the past when the place was humming. The spaces and beer garden out the back provide good points of difference. Such a charming and hip place. Well worth a visit and a great hang out for under 30's.

Omid Master

May 21, 2024

Superb friendly service and atmosphere. With an amazing indoor open fire, live music, concert stage, centre room and outdoor area. Jason the manager was very helpful and friendly keeping the open fire burning. The food was delicious and substantial and the drinks are the best value in Melbourne

Olesia Kochergina

April 24, 2025

Absolutely loved this pub! Stumbled in on a weekday and was blown away by their incredible specials - every pizza on the menu was just $10, and the one we got was genuinely delicious. Even better, they had an April special with $10 pints, making it the ultimate combo for a chill late afternoon. The vibe was relaxed, staff super friendly, and the value? Unreal. Will 100% be back!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an event cost at Penny's Bandroom?

Events at Penny's Bandroom start from 0.

This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

What type of events can be hosted at Penny's Bandroom?

The following types of events can be held at Penny's Bandroom:


If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Penny's Bandroom is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

How do I find out if Penny's Bandroom is available for my event date?

The best way to find out if Penny's Bandroom is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

What catering / food and beverage options are available at Penny's Bandroom?

No food or beverage / catering options have been selected for Penny's Bandroom. For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

What steps are involved in booking an event at Penny's Bandroom?

There are a steps involved in booking an event at Penny's Bandroom and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Penny's Bandroom to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Penny's Bandroom to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Penny's Bandroom if you book via us.

I have more questions. How do I get in contact?

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

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