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Baxter's

296 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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296 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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61 3 8394 3215
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Baxter's

Local musos treat this Brunswick Street haunt as a second home—stripped clean of TV screens, food orders, and pretense. The pull is free-entry live sound every day of the week, spanning midweek original showcases to sweaty Saturday dance floors. Bartenders shake espresso martinis and pour cold draught beer without missing a beat, with a breezy back courtyard waiting when the front room fills out.

  • Daily Free-Entry Live Music: Original local acts take the stage seven days a week with zero cover charge, running from midweek songwriter sessions to high-energy weekend dance crowds.
  • Dedicated Music & Drinks Focus: A drinks-only setup with no TVs or dining menus, offering attentive bar service, craft beers, and shaken cocktails inside or out in the courtyard.
  • Dedicated Upstairs Function Floor: A private upper level featuring multiple rooms, its own bar, dedicated bathrooms, and a balcony for milestones and celebrations.
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What's On at Baxter's

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Why Experience Baxter's

Discover how Baxter's strips away nightlife distractions to focus on live local music, unpretentious hospitality, and great drinks. Visit the website to check upcoming gig schedules and plan your night.

  • Pure Live Music Focus

    Baxter's centers its room squarely around local artists, eschewing TV screens and dining tables to create an authentic performance setting every night.

    No screens, no food, just good people, drinks and live music.

    Woody Samson

  • High-Energy Crowd and Dancing

    Nights bring high energy and sing-alongs, drawing crowds who come together on the dance floor over cocktails and craft beers.

    The vibe is great, and the live music is always fantastic. People dance and sing along and it's fun all around.

    Nico Alexiev

  • Unpretentious, Come-As-You-Are Vibe

    Baxter's offers a welcoming, ego-free environment where both locals and visitors can unwind comfortably without pretension.

    here’s a bar where you can be yourself - meet interesting people (both staff and patrons) and enjoy a good drink in a great atmosphere.

    Tiffany Dawson

  • Relaxed Down-to-Earth Sanctuary

    Midweek evenings provide an easygoing, laid-back setting for relaxed conversation alongside craft beers and warm hospitality.

    Really chilled spot for the location. Down-to-earth.

    David Grainger

  • Free-Entry Daily Live Performances

    Daily live original sets are offered without entry fees, giving patrons effortless daily access to Melbourne's music scene.

    Free-entry live music every day which is amazing.

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  • Self-Contained Upstairs Function Suite

    A dedicated upper level features its own private bar, multiple rooms, balcony, and facilities tailored for private gatherings.

    we had our own bar and bathrooms, multiple rooms (each with their own special atmos), a balcony, a 3hr DJ set

    Aimee Tang

Guest favourites and signature offerings across the bar and function space

  • Upstairs Function Space

    We hosted a private party here in the upstairs function space and it was AMAZING.

    Aimee Tang

  • Margaritas

    definitely give the margaritas and Long Island ice teas a whirl as they taste amazing.

    Rachel Farquhar

  • Espresso Martinis

    The espresso martinis were perfect.

    Megan Rose

  • Old Fashioned

    The cocktails (I'm a sucker for Old Fashioned) and beer selection are quite good.

    Nico Alexiev

Frequently Asked Questions

Is food served at Baxter's?

Baxter's does not serve food or run a kitchen; the venue focuses entirely on drinks and live music.

Is there an admission fee for live music?

Live music performances have free entry every day, showcasing local original artists and bands across multiple nights of the week.

Can you host private parties or functions upstairs?

Yes, Baxter's offers private upstairs function hire featuring a dedicated bar, private restrooms, distinct rooms, and a balcony.

Does Baxter's have outdoor seating?

The venue has outdoor seating, including street-side tables and a courtyard space.

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