Similar to its Thornbury sister, Welcome to Brunswick has long been famous for hosting a solid rotation of food truck vendors, such as Red Sparrow, O Tuga and Mr Burger. And now, the sprawling venue's newly revamped The Hall space will play host to a brand new Sichuan-inspired dumpling pop-up, Dimmy Su.
Head in every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening to enjoy an all-you-can-eat bottomless dumplings feast for just $29. What a steal! Bookable across two 90-minute sessions from 6pm or 8pm, the dumpling dinner includes roving dim sims, steamed buns, street dumplings and tasty plant-based options, too (get a sneak peak of the full menu here). Every Tuesday and Wednesday night, too, local DJs will be spinning tracks to keep the party pumping. You can make a booking here.
And there's plenty more fun to be had at the Hall. A local gem for weddings and big celebrations, this space is no stranger to large groups but smaller crews and pairs are also welcome to dine on modern Asian at the intimate tables in the indoor garden rooms. Expect to find slaw-loaded bao buns with hoisin sauce, hearty beef massaman and red curries, pad Thai and 12-hour braised crispy pork belly with the crackling of your dreams on the menu. For dessert, you're covered with chocolate brownies cushioned against a vegan ice cream so good you won't believe it's actually vegan, and lime and lemongrass crème brûlée.
Thirsty? The OG venue housed within Welcome to Brunswick is a brewery and beer garden created in partnership with the team from 4 Pines Brewing, so you know a frothy pint or jug is never too far away.
Another great reason to hang out at Welcome to Brunswick is for its commitment to sustainability. It composts 100 per cent of its organic waste in an anaerobic digestion machine lovingly named Jane Fonda, enforces a returnable plate system when not using compostable service plates and uses solar panels for self-sufficient power, amongst a handful of other initiatives.
And before you ask, yes, dogs are not just accepted but encouraged. Woof!
To check out the deals or make a booking, head to the website.