The holidays are when the good bottles come out — the wine someone gave you for Christmas, the one you brought back from the Yarra Valley, the bubbles saved for a catch-up with old friends. The best place to open them? A BYO restaurant where the food is worth the wine.
At Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, every Wednesday and Sunday night is BYO. Bring your own bottle, we look after the glasses and the food. Corkage applies.
Why Indian food and BYO go so well together
Indian food is a gift for wine lovers. A few pairings our guests swear by:
Off-dry riesling or gewürztraminer with spicier dishes like Chettinad chicken or Goan prawn balchao — a touch of sweetness cools the heat.
Pinot noir or grenache with tandoor dishes — chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab and Amritsari fish love a lighter red.
Shiraz with richer curries such as lamb rogan josh, goat curry or our 24-hour dal makhani.
Sparkling or rosé with street food — pani puri, chaat and momos.
Chardonnay with creamy dishes like Masti Butter Chicken or paneer butter masala.
The dining room at Masti, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
BYO for groups over the holidays
Summer catch-ups tend to be bigger: school friends back in town, family visiting, the "we must do dinner before the year ends" group chat that finally picks a date. Our shared set menus are made for this — Veg $59 per person and Non-Veg $69 per person, for groups of four or more — with entrées, curries, naan, rice, raita and gulab jamun. Pair that with BYO on a Wednesday or Sunday and you have a long, generous dinner without a long, generous bar bill.
Prefer to order as you go? See the full menu and current prices →
Easy to get to
Masti is at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Tram 11 stops at the door, the CBD is about fifteen minutes away, and there is an off-street car park about 200 metres away on Rose Street. Wednesday and Sunday nights run from 5pm to 9:30pm.
Masti Indian restaurant, Brunswick Street, Melbourne
More holiday dining at Masti
Need a work party sorted too? Read about Christmas party venues in Fitzroy. Want a cheaper early dinner on the weekend? Golden Hour is three courses for $49, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 6pm — see the best early dinner deal in Fitzroy. And if you'd rather open that bottle at home, order pickup direct and save 10% with code CURRYQUEEN: Indian takeaway Fitzroy.
Our original guide to BYO Indian in Melbourne has more on how BYO nights work at Masti.
Masti Indian restaurant on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
BYO in Fitzroy — questions
Which nights are BYO at Masti?
Wednesday and Sunday nights.
Is there a corkage fee?
Yes, corkage applies. Ask us for the current corkage when you book.
Can I bring beer as well as wine?
Ask when you book and we will confirm what you can bring.
Can groups BYO?
Yes. Shared set menus for four or more are $59 per person (Veg) or $69 per person (Non-Veg), and BYO works on Wednesday and Sunday nights.
Do I need to book?
Booking is recommended, especially in December and January. Book online or call (03) 9427 2121.
Plan your night at Masti
Masti, 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 · (03) 9427 2121 · hello@eatdrinkmasti.com. Open Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 5pm–9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm–10pm, closed Mondays. Tram 11 stops at the door.
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