The Wood Samaritan
140 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
The Wood Samaritan is a Canadian inspired log cabin/bar/kitchen located in the heart of Brunswick East. It boasts 5 different spaces that can cater to parties from 10 - 40 (or 95 for the entire venue). Rooms full of knick knacks make you feel like you've borrowed the keys to a log cabin from a friends-friend. The Wood Samaritan was opened and is run by two best friends and hospitality veterans with over 40years experience between them. Nick the chef pumps out all the American favourites from Southern Fried Chicken Sliders to Mac & Cheese Croquettes.
The Wood Samaritan Function Rooms

Rear Cabin Area (enclosed)
The Rear Cabin Area can cater to 40 people with a private smoking room attached. A place of which, a love of the outdoors, the warmth of good beer and food, and social times spent with friends. It was founded on these special ideals by two ...

Upstairs - Couches and Dining Room
With enough space to cater for 30 people, the Upstairs space can be divided into 2 sections or be booked as 1. A place of which, a love of the outdoors, the warmth of good beer and food, and social times spent with friends. It was founded o...

Booth Room
The Booth Room is a completely private space that can cater to groups of up to 12 people. A place of which, a love of the outdoors, the warmth of good beer and food, and social times spent with friends. It was founded on these special ideal...

Entire Venue
This venue is located in the heart of Brunswick East. The entire venue is available for functions up to 95 people. A place of which, a love of the outdoors, the warmth of good beer and food, and social times spent with friends. It was found...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Wood Samaritan?
Events at The Wood Samaritan 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 The Wood Samaritan?
The following types of events can be held at The Wood Samaritan:
- Trivia Night
- Product Launch
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Function
- Bar Mitzvah
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Christening
- Bridal shower
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Wood Samaritan is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Wood Samaritan is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Wood Samaritan 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 The Wood Samaritan?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Wood Samaritan:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- 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 The Wood Samaritan?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Wood Samaritan 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 The Wood Samaritan 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 The Wood Samaritan 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 The Wood Samaritan 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.