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Retreat Hotel



280 Sydney Rd
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Upcoming Gigs
Doubleblack 25th of May, 9:30pm
The Little Sisters 26th of May, 4:00pm
The Patron Saints 26th of May, 7:30pm
The Bluebottles 26th of May, 10:00pm
Jeb Cardwell 27th of May, 4:00pm
Ruby Boots 27th of May, 7:00pm
Waywardbreed 29th of May, 4:00pm
Isaac De Heer 30th of May, 8:30pm
Fraser A Gorman 31st of May, 9:00pm
The Once Overs 1st of June, 9:30pm
Rich Davies 2nd of June, 4:00pm
The Floors 2nd of June, 10:00pm
Velvet Cake Gypsies 3rd of June, 4:00pm
The Rain Factory 3rd of June, 7:00pm
Victoriana Gaye 5th of June, 8:30pm
P: 93804090
URL: http://www.myspace.com/retreathotel
Open: Sun-Thu 12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-3am

While the rest of the country has spent the last decade turning classic hotels into generic neon-lit nightmares, Melbourne has embraced the old-world charm of its locals. The Retreat embodies this throwback aesthetic. Built in 1846, it hasn't seen a whole lot of change over the last 150 years.

Judging by the decor, the Retreat had its last major renovation sometime in the early '80s. The vinyl chairs and couches in the main bar are certainly vintage classics. The rest of the decor follows a similar line. It's like taking a step back in time. Maybe The Retreat is stuck in some sort of space/time warp? One that appears to be inhabited by many bars and hotels located north of the city. But even by Melbourne pub standards it's old fashioned - and therein lies the appeal.

If you're looking for a no-thrills pub to sink a few beers, eat a pub lunch and reminisce about classic Australian soap operas from the 1980s, this is the place. Judging by the amount of folks in the beer garden each weekend, that seems to be a regular plan. It's not unlike walking onto the set of Kingswood Country/Richmond Hill, et al. Mind you, the music is much better when the live bands set up shop outside.

 

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Hire Fee: 0
Minimum Spend: 0
Hire Fee: 100
Rooms Available: The main area is available for hire.
Catering: There is a selection of finger food available for around $15 per head or choose from the a la carte menu.
Music Options: The venue supplies DJs and bands.
Presentations: No equipment available for presentations.
Extra Notes: Venue can accommodate up to 100 people for non-exclusive bookings.There are also private areas available in the beer garden for up to 20 people.