Toil & Trouble

Best Known For

Rotisserie cauliflower, 24-hour braised lamb gnocchi, and a Cats Pour Cocktail.

Located on Lygon Street, Brunswick East, Toil & Trouble is a vibrant community bar and restaurant built on sustainability, sociability and genuine hospitality. Designed as a safe, welcoming space, it balances intimate dining with the buzz of shared tables and group energy. The menu champions premium, locally sourced produce, transformed into flavourful, decadent dishes crafted with care and intention. Specialty house cocktails are thoughtfully designed to pair seamlessly with the food, elevating the experience without pretence. Affordable yet refined, Toil & Trouble is driven by a commitment to local producers, community connection and quality at every turn, offering a warm, inclusive place where good food, good drinks and good company come together effortlessly.