Creatures of Habit Bar & Bandroom

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Closed nowOpens 4pmSunday: 4pm - 1am
319 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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Fitzroy's punk-spirited independent bar where killer cocktails and a legendary beer garden reign.

Grunge-eclectic indie bar with mismatched op-shop furniture, a projector screening cult television, and a beer garden strung with lights and plants. Inside feels like a beloved sharehouse living room. Inclusive, community-driven and entirely unpretentious.

Owner-operated by Brad and Fran who work the bar themselves. 2-for-1 happy hour cocktails. Homemade Verdita green juice used in signature cocktails. Board games and card games available. Dog-friendly. Live music, trivia nights and event hire. Immaculate toilets (noted by multiple reviewers).

No ethnic cuisine identity. authenticity here is Melbourne's indie bar culture: owner-operated, punk-adjacent and community-first. The grunge-eclectic aesthetic feels genuinely earned rather than styled.

Among the best-value bars in Fitzroy. $10 pints, affordable cocktails and 2-for-1 happy hour. Consistently praised for not emptying your wallet. Exceptional for the Brunswick Street location.

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319 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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