Rascal Brunswick
341 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Rascal Brunswick is a cheeky wine bar that has a serious food offering. Food seasonal bites and sharing plates were created by Elliott Pinn. Wine both new and old-world styles are designed to complement dishes created at the restaurant or stand-alone. Beer refreshing lagers, punchy IPAs, fruity sours, dark stouts and everything in between. Cocktails spritz, euro-style low abv highballs and modern riffs of classics. We champion local and seasonal products with an emphasis on showcasing the best of Brunswick! The wine bar + bottle shop offers two culinary menus (a full ‘Kitchen Menu’ on Wednesday-Sunday nights and a bar menu all other times) with an accompanying by-the-glass beer, wine, and cocktail list. Diners are also able to choose from bottle-o products with a small corkage fee. The bottle-o is walk-in and online and focuses on funky, affordable and fun products! With great food of good quality and great value for money, a great selection of drinks, and amazing service, you will surely have a great night! Bookings are available for dinner, however, walk-ins for snacks and a drink during the day are welcome! If you'd like to book for snacks and drinks during the day — whether we're having dinner or not — please send us an enquiry.
Rascal Brunswick Function Rooms
Semi-Private Dining Area with Access to Open Plan Bar
The Mural back room is our semi-private space area. It can accommodate 18-30 people. New and old-world styles of wine designed to complement our food offering or stand-alone. Refreshing lagers, handcrafted cocktails and much, much more. Gr...
Entire Venue with an Open Plan Bar
The venue boosts communal seating, small intimate nooks and an open plan bar, the 80 seat venue lends itself to all occasions, whether it be an intimate celebration, work event, or a special birthday dinner. Standout elements in the 150-ye...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Rascal Brunswick?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
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 Rascal Brunswick?
The following types of events can be held at Rascal Brunswick:
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- Function
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Networking Event
- End of Financial Year Party
- Trivia Night
- Engagement Party
- Corporate Function
- Christmas Party
- Meeting
- Corporate Offsite
- Cocktail Party
- Birthday Party
- Private Dining
- Date Night
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Rascal Brunswick is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Rascal Brunswick is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Rascal Brunswick 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 Rascal Brunswick Wine Bar?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Rascal Brunswick:
- Bar Tab
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 Rascal Bar Brunswick?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Rascal Brunswick 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 Rascal Brunswick 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 Rascal Brunswick 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 Rascal Brunswick 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.
Where is this restaurant located?
It is located at 341 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia.
What are the operating hours?
Monday to Thursday: 3–10 pm
Friday: 3–11 pm
Saturday: 1–11 pm
Sunday: 1–10 pm
What amazing food is on the menu?
Rascal's menu has 120 wines, 60 beers, a credible cocktail menu and the kind of refined-yet-accessible food found in wine bars across town.
Rascal Chef Elliot Pinn was head chef for two years at fine diner Doot Doot Doot on the Peninsula. And before that, he was the pastry chef at Sepia. So you know the man knows his food. His menu is modern Australian with European and Asian influences, and it sounds delicious.
Try good food like their fried chicken with rascal hot sauce & caviar, and you will see what we mean.
Other dishes you must try include:
-Lamb belly, rainbow chard, snake beans, miso butter, & mint,
-Roasted cauliflower, tamarind, pistachio & curry oil
-Pan de yuca, goats curd, salted lemon & chive
-Sea bream, blueberry dashi, kohlrabi & horseradish
-Caramelised pear, white miso, yuba & milk crumb
You may view the full menu and wine list of this restaurant by visiting this link.