Restaurant
Times New Roman Bar
66 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3075, Australia
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66 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3075, Australia
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Times New Roman Bar pairs candlelit booths and easy Roman charm with an impossibly wallet-friendly Italian menu. Diners flock here for generous bowls of pasta—including $6 half-portions served al dente—and complimentary sparkling water poured straight at the table. Groups crowd around large wooden tables for shareable plates and effortless QR-code bill splitting, or sneak into the dedicated Red Room with zero hire fees. The rhythm is fast, warm, and casual, running from rich lamb ragù and warm focaccia to blueberry sodas and $9 Negronis.
- Low-Stakes Pricing: Bowls start with $6 half-portion pasta options alongside under-$10 cocktails.
- Free Sparkling Water: Complimentary sparkling water flows freely to every table upon arrival.
- Zero-Fee Group Bookings: Host birthdays and group dinners in the dedicated Red Room without hire fees or bill-splitting stress.
What's On at Times New Roman Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Times New Roman Bar
Generous Italian dining, group celebrations, and date nights without the cost strain
Accessible $6 Pasta Serves
Entry-level angel and half portions from $6 alongside house punch and cocktail deals keep generous Italian dining accessible.
Very good value with my baby/half serve/angel napolitana at at a crazy $6
Pauline V Complimentary Sparkling Water
Every table is treated to complimentary sparkling water on arrival, removing an unnecessary dining markup.
Complimentary sparkling water is also a nice touch
Melissa Walker Zero Booking Fee for Private Groups
A dedicated dining space with zero room hire fee allows stress-free planning for large party celebrations.
the fact that there was no booking fee for the room is AMAZING!
Ashley Couchman Frictionless Group Bill Splitting
Table QR ordering and bill splitting simplify hosting large parties without awkward end-of-meal calculations.
This is the perfect venue for groups because you can scan the QR code and don’t have to worry about splitting the bill at the end.
Orlane Antoun Unexpectedly Low Final Bill
Diners experience genuine relief and surprise at the low total after a full evening of drinks and fresh pasta.
When it came time to grab the bill we were honestly gagged and had to double check that they didn’t forget to add our wines in.
Marco Polo Affordable High-End Indulgence
Guests enjoy a bougie, generous spread of pasta, bread, and drinks without the anxiety of dining price inflation.
Seriously a great place to drop in for a bougie AFFORDABLE lunch. All this indulgence for a measly $42.
Sahar Khalili
Most popular items
Customer-favourite pasta dishes celebrated for rich flavours and accessible prices
Bolognese
Had the Bolognese (so good, very rich)
Willow Sizer Lamb Ragú
best I’ve ever had
L-M Hallam Gnocchi
food was amazing, i recommend the fish is tins and the gnocchi
xyno Wild Mushroom Pasta
wild mushroom pasta during Sunday lunch time and they were so good!
MAK PAK
Other favorites
Accompaniments, desserts, and drinks that complete the experience
Focaccia
foccacia was incredible; pillowy and warm
Madison Sommer Tiramisu
fantastic tiramisu for dessert
marlow Negroni
$12 for a Negroni!!!!
Michael Terry Blueberry Soda
homemade blueberry soda takes the cake, it tasted so fresh and bubbly
xyno
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining, celebrations, and date nights.
Complimentary Table Sparkling Water
Tables are provided with complimentary sparkling water right from the start, a rare hospitality touch that guests call out as a welcome surprise.
Full-Service Birthday Cake Presentation
Birthday groups enjoy seamless hospitality with staff taking care of storing brought-in cakes and presenting them with lit candles and a cutting knife.
No-Fee Red Room Group Bookings
Private parties can reserve the dedicated Red Room for special celebrations without having to pay any room hire or booking fees.
Seamless QR Code Bill Splitting
Each table features individual QR-code ordering and payment, allowing group diners to order freely and pay separately without end-of-meal bill-splitting hassle.
Before you head over
Practical guidance to get the most out of your visit to Times New Roman Bar
Reserve Ahead for Thursday–Saturday
The venue operates Thursday through Saturday and fills up rapidly. Secure an online table booking in advance or arrive early to take advantage of first-come, first-served outdoor courtyard seating.
Sample Widely with $6 Half Portions
Diners can graze across multiple pasta profiles by choosing the $6 half-portion options paired with $6 punch or $9 Negronis, keeping dining both varied and highly affordable.
Simplify Group Tabs with QR Code Ordering
Large celebrations and Red Room gatherings can eliminate end-of-meal bill anxiety by using at-table QR code ordering for seamless individual payment, backed by complimentary sparkling water for the table.
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