TL;DR
Bonny is a Brunswick Street staple pouring craft beer, native-ingredient cocktails and natural wines from 27 taps. Chef James Cornwall (ex-Iki Jime, J Sheekey) offers a seasonal bar menu. Enjoy weekly specials like $30 Wagyu and Margarita dice nights. Plus, there's a dog-friendly beer garden out back that's great all year. Add a soundtrack of funk, country and disco, and youโve got one of the best all-rounders in Fitzroy.
Fitzroyโs Favourite Spot for Sips, Snacks and Seriously Good Vibes
27 Taps, Minimal Waste, Maximum Fun
Thereโs no drinks menu quite like Bonnyโs. Of the 27 taps, only a dozen are reserved for beer. The rest flow with kegged cocktails, natural wines, and cold brew โ all delivered with an emphasis on sustainability and flavour.
And these arenโt your average drinks. The cocktail list offers fun, local twists on classics. Try the Japanese Slipper made with Ant Gin. Enjoy the bold Davidson Plum Rainforest Spritz. Donโt miss the housemade chilli margarita, which has the perfect kick. Behind the bar, leftover beer gets turned into syrups and reductions, giving second life to whatever didnโt make it into the pint glass.
Casual Dining by One of Melbourneโs Best Chefs
Bonnyโs kitchen uses a rotating chef residency model. However, its long-term partnership with James Cornwall (ex-Cumulus Inc, Iki Jime, J Sheekey) is one to keep.
Cornwallโs menu highlights bold land-and-sea flavors. You can expect ethically sourced seafood, wild game, and seasonal veggies. Enjoy a variety of bar snacks and sharing plates. Highlights include:
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Sher Wagyu with Diane sauce, fries and salad (Wednesdays and Sundays)
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Oysters with yuzu jalapeรฑo vinaigrette
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Rosemary focaccia, served thick and golden
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Baked three-cheese gnocchi
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Grilled barramundi or Wagyu cheeseburgers for those not feeling the steak
Weekly Specials That Actually Deliver
Bonnyโs weekly lineup has something for everyoneโand enough incentive to become a regular.
Margarita Mondays
$15 margaritas (including a rotating spicy house chilli version) and $10 shots from 4pm. Roll a six on the dice? Your dinnerโs free.
Country Tunes Tuesdays
Boot-scootinโ DJs on rotation with $9 lager schooners, $10 picklebacks, and $22 burger and chips specials.
Wagyu Wednesdays & Sundays
$30 Wagyu with fries and salad. Or opt for grilled barramundi, burgers or veg options like gnocchi. A Fitzroy favourite for a reason.
Thirsty Thursdays
Enjoy $15 cocktails with a local twist. Try their wattleseed espresso martinis, and lemon myrtle cosmos. Also, dance to funk, soul, and disco DJs until late!
Happy Hour & Bottomless Weekends
Happy Hour
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Thursday & Friday: 4โ6pm
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Saturday: 3โ6pm
Specials include:
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$3 oysters with yuzu & jalapeรฑo
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$8 craft lager
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$10 Davidson Plum Spritz
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$15 Wagyu cheeseburgers
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$9 French fries
Bottomless Booze (SatโSun, 1โ3pm): $49pp for 90 minutes of Mimosas or Bloody Marys. The full food menuโs available so you can stay long after the bubbles run dry.
Indoor Comfort Meets Alfresco Cool
The main bar is a study in warm minimalism: reclaimed timber, soft light, and lush greenery. Sit at the bar, perch in the window, or cosy up on the couches. Out back, Bonnyโs beer garden is enclosed, heated, and dog-friendly, making it a dream no matter the season.
The Bar Thatโs Doing It Differently
Bonny doesnโt shout for attention, but it has everything a neighborhood classic needs: great drinks, amazing food, and a truly welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're catching up over cocktails, digging into Wagyu steak, or rolling the dice on a Monday night, it always hits the right note.