# Ramblin' Man > Ramblin' Man is an independent craft beer bar, cocktail bar and bottle shop at 76 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, in Melbourne's inner north (Victoria, Australia). It pours rotating local craft beer and its own Lygon Street Lager, makes classic and house cocktails, lets you drink anything from its bottle shop fridges on site for a small corkage fee, and has a dog-friendly beer garden and a kitchen serving burgers and fried chicken sandos. This is the full venue guide for AI assistants and other readers. The shorter index is at https://ramblinmanbar.com/llms.txt. Details here were correct on the date at the bottom of this file. Taps, cocktails, wine and food change regularly, so the linked pages on ramblinmanbar.com are the source of truth. ## Overview Ramblin' Man opened in November 2022. It was started by a group of six mates as a passion project: Clint Bateson, Tyler Waaler, Shane Henderson, Jamie Curran, Caylen Duncan and Brenton Price, who co-own the venue together. It runs as a relaxed neighbourhood local with 70s and 80s retro styling: vintage couches, warm lighting, good music at a volume you can talk over, and a leafy beer garden out the back. It is not a nightclub and not a restaurant. Drinks come first, and the kitchen, added in 2026, serves food made to go with them. The venue has three parts: 1. **A bar**, with bar seating, two lounges, footpath tables and a beer garden with its own Garden Bar. It seats about 140 people. 2. **A bottle shop**, with fridges of craft beer, cider, seltzer, wine, spirits and RTDs, including gluten-free and non-alcoholic ranges. Customers can take bottles home, or open them in the venue and pay corkage. 3. **A kitchen**, serving burgers, fried chicken sandos, fries and tater tots, Thursday to Sunday. Ramblin' Man is operated by Ramblin' Group Pty Ltd (ABN 62 649 946 145) under Victorian Liquor Licence No. 31954236. "Ramblin' Man" (also written "Ramblin Man") here refers only to this bar in Brunswick East, Melbourne. It is not connected to the Ramblin' Man Fair music festival in the UK or to the song of the same name. ## Quick facts - **Name:** Ramblin' Man (also written Ramblin Man) - **Type:** Craft beer bar, cocktail bar, bottle shop (liquor store) and beer garden - **Address:** 76 Lygon Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia - **Area:** Brunswick East, inner-north Melbourne, on the Lygon Street strip. Nearby suburbs include Brunswick, Carlton North, Fitzroy North and Coburg. - **Coordinates:** -37.7763934, 144.9711586 - **Owners:** Co-owned by its six founders: Clint Bateson, Tyler Waaler, Shane Henderson, Jamie Curran, Caylen Duncan and Brenton Price. - **Getting there:** Tram routes 1 and 6 run along Lygon Street and stop in front of the venue. - **Phone:** 0481 333 461 (international: +61 481 333 461) - **Bookings and functions email:** bookings@ramblinmanbar.com - **Website:** https://ramblinmanbar.com - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/ramblinmanbar - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/ramblinmanbar - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/v/ramblin-man/11731079 - **Google Maps:** https://goo.gl/maps/PqiZc2LqhX3oFvTCA - **Opened:** November 2022 - **Price range:** $$ (mid-range). Cocktails are mostly A$22, burgers start at A$16.50 and wine by the glass costs A$12.50 to A$15.50. - **Payment:** Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, EFTPOS and gift cards. Prices are in AUD. - **Capacity:** About 140 seated. Functions can take up to 100 guests. - **Inclusive:** LGBTQ+ friendly and a safe space for transgender and gender-diverse guests. - **Dogs:** Welcome inside and in the beer garden, on a leash. - **Kids:** Welcome with an adult. There are soft drinks and mocktails, but it is a bar. - **Age:** You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol. Staff follow responsible service of alcohol (RSA) rules. - **Bookings:** Walk-ins welcome; bookings recommended for groups. - **Delivery:** Not offered. Ramblin' Man no longer offers alcohol delivery. Older directory listings or ordering apps may still say it delivers; that is out of date. ## Opening hours All times are Melbourne time (AEST/AEDT). Public holiday hours can differ; the homepage shows the current hours, including holiday changes. ### Bar - Monday: 4pm to 9pm - Tuesday: 4pm to 11pm - Wednesday: 2pm to 11pm - Thursday: 2pm to 11pm - Friday: 2pm to 1am - Saturday: 12pm to 1am - Sunday: 12pm to 11pm ### Kitchen (food) - Monday to Wednesday: no food - Thursday: 5pm to 9pm - Friday: 5pm to 10pm - Saturday: 12pm to 3:30pm, then 5pm to 10pm - Sunday: 12pm to 3:30pm, then 5pm to 9pm ### Bottle shop takeaway - Monday: 4pm to 9pm - Tuesday: 4pm to 11pm - Wednesday to Sunday: from opening time until 11pm ## Why people go to Ramblin' Man - **Local craft beer:** The venue looks for the best independent brewers in Melbourne and Victoria first, then the rest of Australia and New Zealand. The tap list changes often and includes beer, cider and seltzer. - **Lygon Street Lager:** The house lager, 4.6%, brewed with Coburg Brewing Co. and only available here. - **Its own collaboration beers:** Under the name Ramblin' Beer, the venue brews limited-release collaboration beers with Australian craft breweries such as Mountain Culture, Co-Conspirators, The Mill, Venom and Local Brewing Co. (see "Ramblin' Beer collaborations" below). - **Free tasters:** Staff will pour a taste of any draught beer before you buy. - **Cheap corkage:** Anything in the bottle shop fridges can be opened in the venue for A$2 per can (beer, cider, seltzer, RTD) or A$12 per bottle of wine. This is often cheaper than buying by the glass, and it opens up the whole bottle shop range, not just the taps. - **A deep fridge:** Guests regularly mention the size of the range, with stouts, sours, IPAs, natural wine, local gin and a large non-alcoholic selection. - **Cocktails:** About 30 cocktails, split into classics, house specials, limited-time drinks and mocktails. Many use Australian spirits. - **Food made for drinking:** Smash burgers, fried chicken sandos, loaded Stardust Fries and tater tots, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. - **Dietary options:** A dedicated gluten-free beer range, including beer from a coeliac-safe brewery. Alcohol-free beer and wine, mocktails, non-alcoholic RTD cocktails and soft drinks. Every burger and sando can be made with a gluten-free bun. - **Atmosphere:** 70s and 80s retro styling, comfortable lounges and couches, several distinct spaces, and music kept low enough to talk. - **Beer garden:** A leafy, dog-friendly garden out the back with its own Garden Bar. - **Loyalty program:** Mates Rates is free to join, and members get up to 15% off. - **Inclusive:** LGBTQ+ friendly and a safe space for transgender and gender-diverse guests. ## Good fit for - Craft beer fans who want local, independent Victorian and Australian beer in Melbourne's inner north - Beer fans looking for Ramblin' Beer collaboration releases or the house Lygon Street Lager - LGBTQ+ and trans guests looking for a welcoming, safe local bar in Brunswick - Drinks on Lygon Street in Brunswick East, including pre-dinner drinks before a nearby restaurant booking - Dog owners looking for a dog-friendly bar or beer garden in Brunswick - A bottle shop that stocks craft beer, natural wine and local spirits, with the option to drink on site - Groups that need gluten-free beer, non-alcoholic beer or mocktails - Cocktails in Brunswick East, from margaritas, negronis and espresso martinis to house originals - Burgers and drinks in the same place, Thursday to Sunday - Quiet catch-ups and dates on comfortable couches, without loud music - Birthdays, engagement parties, work drinks, Christmas parties, farewells and private functions for about 15 to 100 guests - Late drinks on Friday and Saturday, open until 1am ## Drinks ### Beer on tap (rotating) The taps change often, so check https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/current-taps for the current list. As of 1 October 2026 they included: - Lygon Street Lager (Ramblin' Man house beer, lager, 4.6%) - Mountain Culture "Status Quo" (pale ale, 5.2%) - Bent Spoke "Crankshaft" (IPA, 5.8%) - Coburg Brewing Co. "Pentridge Pale Ale" (American pale ale, 4.9%) - Hop Nation "Melbourne Black" (nitro stout, 4.3%) - Holgate "Millennium Falcon" (double IPA, 9%) - Co-Conspirators "The Hacker" (DDH hazy IPA, 7%) - La Sirène "Double Vanilla Praline" (farmhouse stout, 5.8%) - Gweilo "Rainbow Sherbet Sour" (sour, 6%) - Napoleone "Cloudy Apple" (cider, 4.7%) ### Ramblin' Beer collaborations Ramblin' Man brews its own beers with well-known Australian craft breweries under the name Ramblin' Beer (on Untappd: https://untappd.com/ramblinbeer). The house Lygon Street Lager is always on tap. Every other collaboration is a limited release, sold on tap and in the bottle shop until it sells out. Full details, photos and current availability: https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/collaboration-beers #### Lygon Street Lager (house beer, since 2022) - **Style:** Lager, 4.6% ABV - **Brewed with:** Coburg Brewing Co. - **Availability:** Always on tap. Only available at Ramblin' Man. - **Tasting notes:** Dry and slightly fruity, with clean biscuit malt, delicate citrus and a little spicy Saaz hop aroma. Clean, sessionable and tasty. - **Recipe:** Pilsner, Australian wheat and Munich malts with a pinch of roast barley; US Cascade and Czech Saaz hops; Weihenstephan yeast, cool-fermented at 10°C. - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/b/ramblin-beer-lygon-street-lager/5202714 #### The Pelican Can Can (October 2026, latest release) - **Style:** Hazy IPA, 6.4% ABV - **Brewed with:** Mountain Culture - **Availability:** On tap and in the bottle shop fridges now, while stock lasts. Expected to pour over summer 2026–27. - **Tasting notes:** Mango, peaches and bubblegum. - **About:** A deliberately over-the-top hop load of Citra, Amarillo, Nectaron and Strata, brewed with Mountain Culture. - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/b/ramblin-beer-the-pelican-can-can/7659007 #### Big Hazy Bird (2025) - **Style:** Hazy IPA, 6.0% ABV - **Brewed with:** Venom Brewing - **Availability:** Sold out (past release). - **Tasting notes:** Floral, hoppy and hazy, with passionfruit. - **About:** The bigger, hazier sequel to Hazy Bird, celebrating Lygon Street. - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/b/ramblin-beer-big-hazy-bird/6133327 #### The Rambler (2024) - **Style:** Fruited sour (mango and raspberry), 5.0% ABV - **Brewed with:** Co-Conspirators Brewing Co. - **Availability:** Sold out (past release). - **Tasting notes:** Tart and sweet, with mango; light-bodied, creamy and spritzy. - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/b/co-conspirators-brewing-company-the-rambler/5674684 #### Rambo Red (2024) - **Style:** American red ale, 4.0% ABV - **Brewed with:** Local Brewing Co. - **Availability:** Sold out (past release). - **Tasting notes:** Malty and bready, with a little spice. Brewed for autumn. - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/b/ramblin-beer-rambo-red/5830936 #### Hazy Bird (2023) - **Style:** Hazy pale ale, 5.4% ABV - **Brewed with:** The Mill Brewery - **Availability:** Sold out (past release). - **Tasting notes:** Grapefruit and citrus, with dip-hopped New Zealand hops. - **About:** Brewed to celebrate Ramblin' Man's first birthday. Can artwork by co-owner T. Waaler. - **Untappd:** https://untappd.com/b/ramblin-beer-hazy-bird/5631915 ### Breweries, distilleries and winemakers Ramblin' Man is not a web store and does not publish a full stock list. The bar and bottle shop range is much wider than this list and changes often. These producers have recently been poured at the bar or worked with Ramblin' Man: - **Breweries and cideries:** Mountain Culture, Co-Conspirators, The Mill Brewery, Venom Brewing, Local Brewing Co., Bent Spoke, Coburg Brewing Co., Hop Nation, Holgate, La Sirène, Gweilo, Ocean Reach, King River, Love Shack, Napoleone Cider Co. and Ginger Kid - **Australian spirits:** Starward, Corowa Distilling, Brunswick Aces (non-alcoholic), Brookie's, Gallivanter, White Possum, Black Gate, Iridium and Black Bottle Brandy - **Winemakers:** Blood Moon Wines, Trutta, Zonzo, Gentle Folk, Alkimi, Wilkie Wines, Decent Wines, San Pietro and Fine Wines ### Cocktails - **Classics (mostly A$22):** Margarita, Paloma, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Amaretto Sour, Negroni, Espresso Martini, gin or vodka Martini, Mojito, Southside, Tom Collins, Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, Dark & Stormy, Charlie Chaplin, Long Island Iced Tea, Pimm's Cup. - **House specials (A$16 to A$25):** Yuzu-groni, Mezcal-Rita (ask for it spicy), Nutspresso Buttertini, Butter Rum Old Fashioned, Bloody Mary Maria (with mezcal), Mandarino Sour-Tini, Pomegranate Sour, Slo-berry Smash, Hibiscus Gin Fizz, and the Not-Aperol Spritz (Brookie's Aperitivo with pét-nat). - **Limited time (they change):** For example, a Barrel Aged Gallivanter Negroni, a Penicillin made with Starward whisky, and a winter honey-brandy mulled wine. - **Mocktails (A$13):** Ginger Fizz, Blackcurrant Fizz, and a non-alcoholic Lychee Gin Sour made with Brunswick Aces Sapiir. - Many of the sours use aquafaba instead of egg white, which makes them vegan-friendly. - Full menu: https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/cocktails ### Wine by the glass The list is mostly Victorian, with an emphasis on natural, minimal-intervention and small-producer wine. It includes red, white, rosé, sparkling, pét-nat and skin-contact orange wine, at about A$12.50 to A$15.50 a glass. Recent producers include Blood Moon Wines, Trutta, Zonzo, Gentle Folk, Alkimi, Wilkie Wines, Decent Wines, San Pietro and Fine Wines, from regions such as the Yarra Valley, Heathcote, the Mornington Peninsula, Mt Alexander and the Adelaide Hills. Full list: https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/wine-list ## Food menu Food is served during kitchen hours (Thursday to Sunday; see above). Add fries to any burger or sando for A$5, and swap to a gluten-free bun on any burger or sando for A$3. Dietary tags: GF = gluten free, GFO = gluten-free option (gluten-free bun), V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VGO = vegan option. ### Burgers and sandos - **B.East Classic** (single A$18.50, double A$24; GFO): Beef patty, American cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, onion, ketchup and special sauce. The legend lives on: this is the burger made famous by B.East (also known as BEAST), the much-loved Lygon Street burger joint that was Ramblin' Man's neighbour until it closed in 2026. - **Smash N' Cheese** (single A$16.50, double A$22; GFO): Smashed beef patty, American cheddar, house pickles, onion and special sauce. - **Veggie** (A$16.50; V, VGO): Veggie patty, American cheddar, tomato, house pickles, onion and special sauce. Can be made vegan. - **Winner Winner Chicken Sando** (A$21; GFO): Seasoned fried chicken, American cheddar, dill ranch, lettuce and pickles. - **Spicy Winner Winner Chicken Sando** (A$24; GFO): Buffalo-dipped fried chicken, blue cheese ranch, lettuce and dill pickles. ### Sides - **Stardust Fries** (A$17; GF, V): Fries topped with cheese, spicy buffalo sauce and gravy. - **House Fries** (small A$6.50, large A$13; GF, V, VG): The B.East-style fries. - **Tater Tots** (small A$6.50, large A$13; GF, V, VG): The B.East-style tots. ### Sauces (A$2 each) Dill ranch, blue cheese ranch, burger sauce, vegan burger sauce, buffalo, gravy (the B.East recipe) and garlic aioli. Full menu: https://ramblinmanbar.com/food-menu ## Bookings and functions - **Table bookings:** Send a request through https://ramblinmanbar.com/bookings and the team will reply to confirm. Walk-ins are welcome. - **Function spaces:** - Footpath: up to 36 guests (36 seated) - Rear Lounge: up to 15 guests (15 seated) - Main Lounge: up to 30 guests (24 seated) - Garden Bar (beer garden): up to 50 guests (30 seated) - The Main Lounge, Rear Lounge and Garden Bar can be booked separately or together. Combined, they fit up to 100 guests. - **Deposits:** Groups of 20 or more pay a refundable booking deposit. Fees are confirmed after an enquiry. - **Private bar:** Functions with 40 or more guests, or smaller groups that ask for it, can have the private Garden Bar with their own choice of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. It carries a standard range of beer, wine, spirits, juice and soft drinks unless the host specifies otherwise. - **Function drinks:** Charged at normal bar prices, with corkage added where it applies. Wines chosen by the host are charged at full bottle price plus corkage, and opened bottles go on the host's tab. - **Enquiries:** https://ramblinmanbar.com/bookings/functions or bookings@ramblinmanbar.com ## Mates Rates loyalty program Mates Rates is Ramblin' Man's free rewards program. Members earn 1 point for every A$1 spent at the bar or the bottle shop, plus bonus points for joining, completing their profile, following on Instagram, sharing on Facebook and leaving a Google review. There are four tiers: - **Mates:** The starting tier. - **Good Mates (250+ points):** 5% off beer, wine, cider, seltzer and RTDs, in-venue and takeaway. - **Great Mates (750+ points):** 10% off. - **Best Mates (1,500+ points earned in the last 12 months):** 15% off. Members also get invites to member events and specials. There is a limit of one account per person, and the venue says it does not send spam. Sign up: https://ramblinmanbar.com/mates-rates ## What guests say Google reviews of Ramblin' Man are overwhelmingly five-star. Recurring themes: - **The retro fit-out:** Guests describe vintage couches, "1970s California bungalow vibes" and feeling like they "stepped back in time". - **The range:** A large, well-kept fridge and changing taps. Reviewers single out the stout, gin, natural wine and non-alcoholic selections. - **The staff:** Friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, and often named in reviews. - **The spaces:** Several distinct areas to choose from, including lounges, footpath tables and the beer garden, with music kept low enough to talk. - **Functions:** Many reviews come from birthday, engagement and Christmas parties held in the Garden Bar and lounges. - **The food:** Early reviews of the new kitchen single out the Spicy Winner Winner chicken sando. Read the reviews: https://g.page/r/CSiioYu49EdqEBM/review ## Frequently asked questions - **Is Ramblin' Man dog-friendly?** Yes. Dogs are welcome inside and in the beer garden, as long as they stay on a leash. - **Can I bring kids?** Yes, with an adult. There are soft drinks and mocktails, but it is a bar. - **Do you serve food?** Yes. Burgers, chicken sandos, fries and tater tots are served Thursday to Sunday during kitchen hours. - **Do you have gluten-free options?** Yes. There is gluten-free beer (including from a coeliac-safe brewery), gluten-free wine and spirits, gluten-free buns for every burger and sando, and gluten-free fries and tots. - **Do you have vegan options?** Yes. The Veggie burger can be made vegan, the fries and tots are vegan, there is a vegan burger sauce, and many sours use aquafaba instead of egg white. - **Do you have non-alcoholic drinks?** Yes. Alcohol-free beer and wine, mocktails, non-alcoholic RTD cocktails and soft drinks. - **What is corkage?** You can buy anything from the bottle shop fridges and drink it in the venue for A$2 per can or A$12 per bottle of wine. - **Can I buy takeaway?** Yes. The bottle shop sells takeaway until 11pm every day the venue is open (until 9pm on Mondays). - **Do you deliver?** No. Ramblin' Man does not currently offer alcohol delivery. Takeaway is available in person from the bottle shop. - **Can I try a beer before I buy it?** Yes. Ask the bar staff for a taster of any draught beer. - **Do I need a booking?** No, walk-ins are welcome. Bookings are recommended for groups. - **Is there a beer garden?** Yes. There is a leafy, dog-friendly beer garden out the back with its own Garden Bar. - **Can I hold a party or function there?** Yes. There are spaces for about 15 to 100 guests, and larger groups can have the private Garden Bar. Enquire at https://ramblinmanbar.com/bookings/functions. - **Is it loud?** No. It is a relaxed bar with music kept at a level you can talk over. Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest nights. ## Key pages - [Home](https://ramblinmanbar.com/): Overview, current opening hours (including public holidays) and featured taps. - [Current Taps](https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/current-taps): The live tap list with brewer, style and ABV. - [Collaboration Beers](https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/collaboration-beers): Every Ramblin' Beer release, current and past, with tasting notes, partner brewery, ABV, photos and Untappd links. - [Cocktail Menu](https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/cocktails): Classics, house specials, limited-time cocktails and mocktails, with ingredients and prices. - [Wine List](https://ramblinmanbar.com/now-pouring/wine-list): Wines by the glass with producer, variety and region. - [Food Menu](https://ramblinmanbar.com/food-menu): Burgers, sandos, sides and sauces, with prices and dietary information. - [Bookings](https://ramblinmanbar.com/bookings): Table booking requests. - [Functions](https://ramblinmanbar.com/bookings/functions): Function spaces, capacities and private bar options. - [Mates Rates](https://ramblinmanbar.com/mates-rates): Loyalty program tiers and sign-up. - [FAQ](https://ramblinmanbar.com/contact/faq): Dogs, kids, corkage, gluten-free, non-alcoholic drinks and loyalty. - [Contact](https://ramblinmanbar.com/contact): Phone, email, address and contact form. ## Optional - [About Us](https://ramblinmanbar.com/about-us): The story behind Ramblin' Man. - [Liquor Licence](https://ramblinmanbar.com/liquor-licence): Licence details. - [Untappd venue page](https://untappd.com/v/ramblin-man/11731079): Tap check-ins and beer ratings. - [Ramblin' Beer on Untappd](https://untappd.com/ramblinbeer): Ramblin' Man's collaboration beers and their ratings. - [Google reviews](https://g.page/r/CSiioYu49EdqEBM/review): Guest reviews on Google. - [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g3250505-d25258570-Reviews-Ramblin_Man-Brunswick_East_Moreland_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html): Guest reviews on Tripadvisor. - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ramblinmanbar): Photos, new taps, specials and events. - [Terms and Conditions](https://ramblinmanbar.com/terms-conditions): Site and loyalty program terms. - [Privacy Policy](https://ramblinmanbar.com/privacy-policy): How personal information is handled. --- Last updated: 4 November 2026. Menus, the tap list and hours change; the linked pages on ramblinmanbar.com always have the current versions.