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Old Plates

384 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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384 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 422 797 127
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Old Plates

Part crate-digger sanctuary, part Fitzroy watering hole—Old Plates pairs vinyl racks with serious cocktails and craft beer. Music regulars gather here for rare African boogie, funk, and afrobeat cuts brought straight to the tables. Dig through the crates, hand a record over to the bartender, and hear it spun over the sound system while you sip in the leafy back courtyard.

  • Interactive Vinyl: Browse physical crates of rare African funk, boogie, and afrobeat vinyl and have the staff cue your selections on the turntable.
  • Stacked Backbar: Features craft beers, tailored cocktails, and an easygoing counter crew that lets you sample drinks.
  • Courtyard & Street Lounge: Roomy interior seating with Brunswick Street views and a relaxed back yard setting for afternoon gatherings.
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Reasons to Visit Old Plates

Why music fans and casual patrons choose this hybrid Fitzroy bar and record shop

  • Rare African Vinyl Crates with Turntable Playback

    Visitors can flick through specialized crates of rare afrobeat, highlife, and African funk records and even have staff play their finds over the bar turntables.

    they let us try drinks & put on records we picked out

    rosie rose x

  • Live Music Sessions Paired with Record Browsing

    Evenings feature rotating live bands, jazz ensembles, and cyphers alongside curated record digging and craft beers.

    Beautiful vinyl selection, loved the bruny island beer, amazing live music, really good vibes

    Elaine Tacubanza

  • Relaxed Backyard Setting for Group Gatherings

    The venue offers a relaxed backyard and generous seating, making it an easy place for groups to gather over drinks without pretense.

    Record shop /bar with a great back yard . So relaxed , great tunes , good vibes

    Sascha Bandelli

  • Sunny Happy Hour Gatherings with Friends

    Sunny afternoons provide ample space to gather with friends for happy hour drinks, record browsing, and street watching.

    Recommend for a sunny day during happy hour, tons of space to go with friends.

    Keke Kuku

  • Spontaneous Afternoon Drop-In on Brunswick Street

    An easy Brunswick Street retreat offering afternoon drinks and a browse through vinyl away from standard nightlife crowds.

    Popped in on a whim on a sunny Saturday arvo.

    Dave Mc

  • Casual Pit Stop and Musical Haven

    The venue serves as a quick, unhurried haven to take a break for drinks and browse when passing through Fitzroy.

    Great pit stop to rest for a quality lemon margarita and oysters in this oasis hidden in the Fitzroy desert

    Ninjazu Zu

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and rare musical touches that define the Old Plates experience

  • Guest-Selected Vinyl Listening

    Staff encourage guests to sample drinks and spin selected vinyl records right at the bar.

  • Direct-from-Africa Crate Digging

    Curated collection of rare afro disco, boogie, funk, and highlife records imported directly from Africa for sampling and purchase.

  • West African Cultural Dining Nights

    Evenings featuring pop-up Ghanaian and West African dinners paired with live performances.

  • Courtyard Oasis Hospitality

    An unpretentious sanctuary featuring oysters, signature cocktails, and a leafy back yard refuge along Brunswick Street.

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