Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Free first, always: this page covers four venues in Brighton for a weekend eat or drink, and the first two have a live music line worth knowing about. It is venues only, because we have not verified any events or attractions, and we will not invent one to fill the gap.
Each venue was checked against at least two sources, its own website and either the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) or OpenStreetMap. Hours and prices appear only where a page printed them, with the source named.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free live music weekends | Winelarder | see below | not printed here |
| Sunday sessions with live music | Half Moon | see below | not printed here |
| Weekend daytime eating | Pantry | see below | not printed here |
| Weekend food with listed prices | Sons Of Mary | Warmed Focaccia (V)(DF)(GFO)(VG)(NF) | $12 |
Winelarder — 153 Martin Street, Brighton VIC 3186
Winelarder’s own site carries the line “Free live music every weekend”, which makes it the first stop if you are keeping costs down. The same site says it is “open from 4pm daily”. We could not find menu prices for Winelarder, so none are printed here.
Free first: Winelarder’s site lists free live music every weekend, so check its gig listing before you head out.
Half Moon — 120 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186
Half Moon is a pub, and its own site lists Sunday Sessions with live music every Sunday. The site also gives its hours as every day from 12pm until late. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Vegan Options, Alfresco Dining and Free Wifi for Half Moon, which are listing features. We have not printed a price for Half Moon.
Rain backup: Half Moon’s site describes soft leather banquettes and warm lighting throughout, though we could not find a statement on how the beer garden handles weather.
Pantry — 1 Church Street, Brighton VIC 3186
Pantry’s own site lists Monday to Friday 7.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7.30am - 4.00pm, and public holidays 8.00am - 4.00pm. The pages we read carry no date, so treat those hours with some caution. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining for Pantry, again as listing features.
Plan it: Pantry’s site lists a weekend opening time of 7.30am, so it suits an earlier start, but confirm the hours with the venue first.
Sons Of Mary — 14 Spink St, Brighton VIC 3186
Sons Of Mary has the most printed prices of the four. Its menu prints Warmed Focaccia (V)(DF)(GFO)(VG)(NF) at $12, and Margherita Flatbread (V)(GFO) at $22. Its own site lists Monday to Saturday 7am - 10pm and Sunday 7am - 4pm. AGFG lists Child Friendly, Vegan Options, Takeaway, Breakfast and Alfresco Dining for Sons Of Mary.
On the menu (copied from sonsofmary.com.au/dinner-menu and sonsofmary.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Warmed Focaccia (V)(DF)(GFO)(VG)(NF): $12
- Berry and Bacon Pancakes (VO)(NF): $20
- Mt Zero Olives (GF)(V)(VG)(DF)(NF): $12
- Margherita Flatbread (V)(GFO): $22
Time needed: Sons Of Mary’s site lists a long trading window across the week, so you can pick a slot to suit rather than squeeze into one.
Quick answers
What is open in Brighton on a Sunday?
Half Moon’s site gives its hours as every day from 12pm until late. Pantry’s site lists Saturday and Sunday 7.30am - 4.00pm. The Sons Of Mary site lists Sunday 7am - 4pm. Winelarder’s site says it is open from 4pm daily. Check each venue before you go, since hours change.
Where can I find free live music in Brighton on a weekend?
Winelarder’s own site lists free live music every weekend. Half Moon’s site lists Sunday Sessions with live music every Sunday, but we have not printed a price for it.
Are there events or attractions in Brighton this weekend?
We have not verified any events or attractions, so this page covers venues only: Winelarder, Half Moon, Pantry and Sons Of Mary. Winelarder’s site shows a gig listing, and that is the closest thing to an event we could source.
Where can I get breakfast in Brighton on a weekend?
AGFG lists Breakfast for Sons Of Mary, and its own site lists Sunday 7am - 4pm. Pantry’s site lists Saturday and Sunday opening from 7.30am. Both are venue or owner-supplied details, so check before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Winelarder: winelarder.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/winelarder-34531, winelarder.com.au
- Half Moon: openstreetmap.org/1038101153, halfmoon.com.au, agfg.com.au/half-moon-5139, halfmoon.com.au/menu
- Pantry: openstreetmap.org/1031530182, pantry.com.au, agfg.com.au/the-pantry-restaurant-28871
- Sons Of Mary: sonsofmary.com.au, agfg.com.au/sons-of-mary-56054, sonsofmary.com.au/dinner-menu, sonsofmary.com.au/menu
