Hotel Railway
- COVID Safe
- Bar, Conference Center, Private Dining...
- 500 Max Attendees
- 15 km from Airport 9 miles from Airport
- 4 Event Rooms
- 0 Accomm. Rooms
Description
Brunswick’s Railway Hotel has long been a north-side institution. And the three-storey, nearly 140-year-old pub on Albert Street has one hell of a backstory. It’s served as a morgue and a hostel – among other things – in its long lifetime.
Entering the public bar through a Victorian-era hallway, you’ll find slick wooden...
Brunswick’s Railway Hotel has long been a north-side institution. And the three-storey, nearly 140-year-old pub on Albert Street has one hell of a backstory. It’s served as a morgue and a hostel – among other things – in its long lifetime.
Entering the public bar through a Victorian-era hallway, you’ll find slick wooden furnishings and several communal seating areas flooded with natural light. The centrepiece is a striking 17-metre brick bar. Similarly lengthy is the drinks list; there are 12 beers on tap, including Balter XPA, Brick Lane pale ale, Pirate Life acai sour and, for the old-school regulars, Carlton Draught. Rounding out the offering: plenty of bottles and tinnies from Bodriggy, 4 Pines and Mountain Goat, plus VB longnecks.
The first of two food menus centres on classic pub grub; think Wagyu cheeseburgers with fries, chicken schnitzels with slaw, Porterhouse steaks and a handful of pizzas.
Moving into the spacious dining room, there’s a second, slightly swankier Eastern Mediterranean menu. “A pub should be a pub, and I firmly believe that,” Ludbrook says. “But it’s great to have an area you can take Mum on her birthday, go on a date or try something that’s reflective of the community it serves – Brunswick has a substantial Mediterranean population, so it’s good to dish up a menu that acknowledges that.”
In the beer garden, the style is adjacent to the menu. European terracotta tiles line the sunlit floor and walls, with greenery scattered throughout. An elevated area is built on the foundations of an old neighbouring townhouse – with the fireplace and part of the brick wall still intact (the remaining bricks were used to line the bar).
There’s also a laid-back, late-night corner bar – behind the pub’s preserved historical facade – that’s licensed until 3am, with dark wood furnishings and vinyl-only DJs.
Hotel Railway
291 Albert Street, Brunswick
Features & Facilities
Facilities
Event Guidelines
Catering Options
COVID Safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Event Rooms
Corner Bar
Corner Bar
Nestled just behind Hotel Railway’s preserved historical façade, sits the laid-back Corner Bar. With an impressive u-shaped bar at its heart and light wooden fixtures throughout, this is the perfect space for private events with a variety of seating options from cosy booths to high top tables. With a vinyl-only DJ setup there is also plenty of room to boogie late into the night. In here, the drinks list is extensive with spirits and vermouths the focus and the menu pays homage to Brunswick’s migrant past, filled with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Southern European flavours and dishes. The Corner Bar suits events up to 60 guests standing.
Western Courtyard
Western Courtyard
Running the length of the western side of the Hotel, the Courtyard is another space to discover at hotel railway. protected from the elements and with a mix of low and high top seating the Courtyard is a hidden gem at Hotel Railway. Ideal for a long lunch or dinner - think a traditional family banquet with guests spread along a long table sharing an amazing Mediterranean banquet, good wine and great company!
Dining Room
Dining Room
Moving into the spacious dining room, there’s a second, slightly swankier Eastern Mediterranean menu. Brunswick has a substantial Mediterranean population, so it’s good to dish up a menu that acknowledges that. Start with smalls like fried cauliflower bites with harissa; barramundi crudo with pickled carrots and pepperoncini; and lamb merguez sausages with baba ganoush and imam bayaldi (stuffed eggplant) relish. Mains are fired over a charcoal rotisserie. The swordfish cutlet with orange chermoula; celeriac shawarma with pita, pickles and hummus; and 400-gram hanger steak with fermented green chilli are standouts.
Beer Garden
Event Room Layouts
Menus
Menus
Platter Option 3
Minimum 30 of each item per platter View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic prawn skewers, orange chermoula DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Celeriac Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles VG | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Crumbed eggplant slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw V | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles DF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Baharat lamb slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw | Yes | A$7.00 |
Menus
Platter option 1
Minimum order 30 of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters, pomegranate mignonette | Yes | A$5.00 |
| Roasted pumpkin & pecorino arancini, V GF salsa verde | Yes | |
| Leek croquettes, Syrian red pepper dip V | Yes | |
| Chicken & leek pie, green tahini, sumac GF onions | Yes | |
| Spiced Lebanese lamb fataya, pepita seed harissa, crispy curry leaves | Yes |
Banquet Menu
Meditteranean Banquet Sharing Menu View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters, pomegranate mignonette | ||
| Cured duck breast basturma, pickled peppers DF GF | ||
| Hummus, Turkish Ezme salad, za’atar at bread VG | ||
| Leek croquettes, green tahini, walnut & date molasses VG | ||
| Spiced lamb shoulder, sweet & sour mint DF GF | ||
| Rotisserie chicken, preserved lemon & garlic DF GF | ||
| Chared kohlrabi, sa ron, orange, dill & tomato passata VG GF | ||
| Twice cooked crushed kipflers, zaatar salt, toum VG GF | ||
| Garden salad, witlof, cos, radicchio, pear, lemon sumac dressing VG GF | ||
| Pickled Vegetables VG GF | ||
| Citrus cake, kumquat marmalade, burnt orange curd, Pedro Ximenez ice cream V GF | ||
| Whipped cheesecake, fig jam, gingersnap crumbs V |
Platter Option 2
Minimum order 30 items of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fried cauliflower bites, harissa sauce VGN | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Eggplant meatballs, smoked yoghurt, salsa Verde VG GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Skewers, preserved lemon & garlic DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Lamb skewers, sumac labneh GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Pork belly skewers, Za’atar BBQ sauce DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
Platter Option 3
Minimum 30 of each item per platter View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic prawn skewers, orange chermoula DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Celeriac Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles VG | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Crumbed eggplant slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw V | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles DF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Baharat lamb slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw | Yes | A$7.00 |
Beverages
3 Hour Beverage Package
3hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
4 Hour Beverage Package
4hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
5 Hour Beverage Package
5hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
Upgrade Beverage package
2 x white + 2 x red wines View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Road Pinot Grigio | ||
| From Dusk to Dawn Pinot Noir |
Menus
Platter Option 2
Minimum order 30 items of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fried cauliflower bites, harissa sauce VGN | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Eggplant meatballs, smoked yoghurt, salsa Verde VG GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Skewers, preserved lemon & garlic DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Lamb skewers, sumac labneh GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Pork belly skewers, Za’atar BBQ sauce DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
Platter Option 3
Minimum 30 of each item per platter View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic prawn skewers, orange chermoula DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Celeriac Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles VG | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Crumbed eggplant slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw V | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles DF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Baharat lamb slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw | Yes | A$7.00 |
Beverages
3 Hour Beverage Package
3hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
4 Hour Beverage Package
4hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
5 Hour Beverage Package
5hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
Upgrade Beverage package
2 x white + 2 x red wines View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Road Pinot Grigio | ||
| From Dusk to Dawn Pinot Noir |
Menus
Platter option 1
Minimum order 30 of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters, pomegranate mignonette | Yes | A$5.00 |
| Roasted pumpkin & pecorino arancini, V GF salsa verde | Yes | |
| Leek croquettes, Syrian red pepper dip V | Yes | |
| Chicken & leek pie, green tahini, sumac GF onions | Yes | |
| Spiced Lebanese lamb fataya, pepita seed harissa, crispy curry leaves | Yes |
Banquet Menu
Meditteranean Banquet Sharing Menu View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters, pomegranate mignonette | ||
| Cured duck breast basturma, pickled peppers DF GF | ||
| Hummus, Turkish Ezme salad, za’atar at bread VG | ||
| Leek croquettes, green tahini, walnut & date molasses VG | ||
| Spiced lamb shoulder, sweet & sour mint DF GF | ||
| Rotisserie chicken, preserved lemon & garlic DF GF | ||
| Chared kohlrabi, sa ron, orange, dill & tomato passata VG GF | ||
| Twice cooked crushed kipflers, zaatar salt, toum VG GF | ||
| Garden salad, witlof, cos, radicchio, pear, lemon sumac dressing VG GF | ||
| Pickled Vegetables VG GF | ||
| Citrus cake, kumquat marmalade, burnt orange curd, Pedro Ximenez ice cream V GF | ||
| Whipped cheesecake, fig jam, gingersnap crumbs V |
Platter Option 2
Minimum order 30 items of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fried cauliflower bites, harissa sauce VGN | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Eggplant meatballs, smoked yoghurt, salsa Verde VG GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Skewers, preserved lemon & garlic DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Lamb skewers, sumac labneh GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Pork belly skewers, Za’atar BBQ sauce DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
Platter Option 3
Minimum 30 of each item per platter View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic prawn skewers, orange chermoula DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Celeriac Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles VG | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Crumbed eggplant slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw V | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles DF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Baharat lamb slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw | Yes | A$7.00 |
Beverages
3 Hour Beverage Package
3hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
4 Hour Beverage Package
4hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
5 Hour Beverage Package
5hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
Upgrade Beverage package
2 x white + 2 x red wines View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Road Pinot Grigio | ||
| From Dusk to Dawn Pinot Noir |
Menus
Platter option 1
Minimum order 30 of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters, pomegranate mignonette | Yes | A$5.00 |
| Roasted pumpkin & pecorino arancini, V GF salsa verde | Yes | |
| Leek croquettes, Syrian red pepper dip V | Yes | |
| Chicken & leek pie, green tahini, sumac GF onions | Yes | |
| Spiced Lebanese lamb fataya, pepita seed harissa, crispy curry leaves | Yes |
Grazing Menu 1
Recommended for Functions 2-3 Hours View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cured duck breast basturma, pickled peppers DF GF | ||
| Hummus, Turkish Ezme salad, za’atar at bread VG | ||
| Eggplant meatballs, smoked yoghurt, salsa Verde VG GF | ||
| Crispy sumac baby squid, preserved lemon aioli DF | ||
| Fried cauliower bites, pepita harissa, crispy curried leaves VG | ||
| Grilled chicken shawarma GF | ||
| Celeriac shawarma VG GF | ||
| Hummus, green tahini, Ezme salad VG GF | ||
| Laffa bread VG | ||
| Persian jeweled rice VG GF | ||
| Fries |
Grazing Menu 2
Recommended for Functions 4-5 Hours View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters, pomegranate mignonette | ||
| Cured duck breast basturma, pickled peppers DF GF | ||
| Hummus, Turkish Ezme salad, za’atar at bread VG | ||
| Crispy sumac baby squid, preserved lemon aioli DF | ||
| Fried cauliower bites, pepita harissa, crispy curried leaves VG | ||
| crispy curry leaves | ||
| Baharat spiced pulled lamb shoulder, DF GF sweet & sour mint | ||
| Eggplant meatballs, smoked yoghurt, salsa Verde VG GF | ||
| Grilled chicken shawarma GF | ||
| Celeriac shawarma VG GF | ||
| Hummus, green tahini, Ezme salad VG GF | ||
| Laffa bread VG | ||
| Persian jeweled rice VG GF | ||
| Fries | ||
| Citrus cake, kumquat marmalade, burnt orange curd VG GF | ||
| Warm baklava, salted cardamon caramel VG |
Platter Option 2
Minimum order 30 items of each item View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fried cauliflower bites, harissa sauce VGN | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Eggplant meatballs, smoked yoghurt, salsa Verde VG GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Skewers, preserved lemon & garlic DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Lamb skewers, sumac labneh GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Pork belly skewers, Za’atar BBQ sauce DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
Platter Option 3
Minimum 30 of each item per platter View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic prawn skewers, orange chermoula DF GF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Celeriac Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles VG | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Crumbed eggplant slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw V | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Chicken Shawarma pita pocket, hummus, house pickles DF | Yes | A$7.00 |
| Baharat lamb slider, preserved lemon aioli, kohlrabi, apple & dill slaw | Yes | A$7.00 |
Beverages
3 Hour Beverage Package
3hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
4 Hour Beverage Package
4hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
5 Hour Beverage Package
5hr Beverage Package View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puncheon Darts Prosecco | ||
| Bullant Chardonnay | ||
| Motley Cru Pinot Grigio | ||
| Continental Platter Rosé | ||
| Bellingham Pinot Noir | ||
| Trentham Nebbiolo | ||
| 4 Pines Kolsch Draught | ||
| Bodriggy ‘Of the Rails’ Draught | ||
| Brick Lane One Love Pale Ale Draught | ||
| Corona Extra | ||
| Pirate Life Hazy IPA Draught | ||
| Colonial Berties Cider |
Upgrade Beverage package
2 x white + 2 x red wines View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Road Pinot Grigio | ||
| From Dusk to Dawn Pinot Noir |
Hotel Railway
Brunswick
VIC Australia 3056
