Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Abbotsford

The Park Hotel Restaurant

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"Casual pub with a great tasting menu, rotating delicious taps and doggo friendly beer garden. Definitely recommend a visit here...."

Nat

"We came here for a family dinner and booked a long table in the beer garden for 24 of us. All of us enjoyed our meals, especially the chicken parma,..."

Bear Noms

"One of my favourite pubs in Melbourne! Food is simple and hearty, great selection of beers on tap and wine by the glass, and super cosy atmosphere..."

Nun Chucks

"Who said you can’t win friends with salad! This one was a beauty 😍👌 🥗 ! The venue was lovely, especially sitting outside in the beer..."

Cmzajicek

"Park Hotel is definitely a must visit if you’re looking for a cozy pub with great food, drinks and vibe. We ordered the roast beef roll..."

Vostok

"Excellent local pub with cool courtyard and great food and drinks menu. Dog friendly so you’ll have a great chance to have a pat with your pot...."

Simon Biddle

"This has become our new local and we are now having to limit ourselves to how many times we can visit a week!! We can’t keep away. Food is way..."

Lola Loo La

"Since moving to Abbotsford this has now become our local. We love coming here, especially for steak night. The food is always consistent and the..."

Sophie

"Since the renovations this has been our go to local. Beer garden is super cute. Love the craft beers on tap and great selection of wine. Food is also..."

Jess Grady

"Decide to visit this place after listening to a review on a radio station. The other item that caught my attention was the fact it was being promoted..."

Ricco

"Re-visited for the first time since its refurbishment and my god, it has drastically improved.Had the 300g Porterhouse and which was perfectly..."

Ben E

"Our local pub has had a revamp and it’s better than its ever been! The Park Hotel’s new reno leaves it with a great vibe and new staple for the..."

Sophie Maclure

"Wow! The Park has had a makeover recently and it’s gone from a quiet local with a good menu to a buzzing spot with amazing food. Eddie and the team..."

Katie O'Keeffe

"So happy our local is back! I was worried that someone would move in and destroy it, but it has been tastefully refurbished and reinvented. Speaking..."

Natasha Bird

"Just reopened after an extended hiatus post sale. Beer garden not yet finished but who cares. The refurbished internal bar is cosy and welcoming...."

Kelly Belly

"Whilst I can’t say I’ve been a huge fan of big pubs, they are disappearing at a rate of knots! So tonight my partner and I called into..."

Timinmelbourne

"I would never find this is place if not from one of my friends. The foods is great, the place is comfy. Definitely good place for hanging out. Unlike..."

TheEnd

"Being a vegetarian it's not always easy to find something tempting on a standard pub menu but Park Hotel's one is a bit of a gem (Middle..."

Veggie Gal

"I live in the neighbourhood and have had a couple of meals there of late. Love the generous nachos and the steak cooked beautifully. Decent pub food..."

Allan Griffin

"Its sad how often i come back here. But realistically, its one of the best pubs on the Northside to eat at during winter. Good food, cosy..."

Chris Walton

"So grateful for the new owners bringing this gem to our hood. This review is an update - the sweet potato chips are the best i've had ever. The $18..."

Speccy

"Staff were super friendly. Easily organised a large table for us. I ordered the $22 chicken Parma which was the middle size compared to the $15 and..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Such a fantastic local pub. Food is delicious and huge servings. Staff are down to earth, friendly and make you feel at home. The Beer Garden is..."

Cristy Phelan

"Don't let the slightly run down look from the outside scare you off. This place is cool! Wasn't too busy, was really chilled out and the staff were..."

Jacob

"Can't go past a Junior Parma available every night of the week. The perfect size to indulge without over eating. Wine selection is great. Only..."

Possum

"Great lunch menu. Huge serves. Be prepared to wait for food when they're busy, especially Friday lunch time. Good spot for drinks after work. Great..."

Rhiannon Beck

"Came here on a Friday night after reading about how good the Parmas are on the internet.Went through the front bar and thought the place..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"So I have found my new local... This place has everything you would want in a local pub. Quick service, excellent food,decent beers and all at a..."

Zomato Dozzy

"fantastic corner pub with character. big fireplace gives warm feeling in winter time.. nice outdoor area for summer time.If close to this..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Tucked away in the suburban backstreets, the Park Hotel is a downright gem. They boast a great selection of beers both on tap and in bottles, cosy..."

Parma Daze

"Parma is awesome!!!!. Was a little skeptical walking into the hotel but was pleasantly surprised at the awesomeness of their parma. Quantity and..."

Miss E

"The parma was generous and delicious, and the amazing chips topped off an awesome meal! The staff were all super friendly and welcoming too. What a..."

Sarah Bullock

"Lovely pub. I'm a local and I've tried all the pubs in Abbotsford including the Retreat and the Yarra, and I keep returning to the Park. It's a comfy..."

Camilla Macaulay

"The park is a lovely local to have. We go there almost weekly and the food and staff are what keeps us coming back! Now they have the fires going, a..."

Publover88

"Nice pizza great..."

Paul Lewis

"One of the best parma's I've had in ages. Plump, juicy, tasty, perfect. Will be..."

Jason Belcourt

"What a refreshing lunch!. I went to the Park Hotel in Abbotsford today and had a quesadilla with ckicken and chilli etc. It was a great light..."

Jimbo Jones

"One of the best Parmas I've ever had!The homemade bread was also a highlight.Just about everything here is great!The nightly specials..."

Eatenrun

"Nice pub with good meals. I use to live in the area and came here numerous times and always had pretty good meals, including the Chicken Parma. The..."

Andrew

"We just bought a house around the corner and were excited to try our new local. This pub is fantastic! Real pub meals, generous serves, no gastropub..."

Mel

"Food: great eggplant chips .... Food: great eggplant chipsBeer garden: pretty ace, nice under fansNice pub for a Sunday sesh or after work..."

Aderella

"Good..."

Joshy Nom Noms

"Fantastic Service. Large sized meals. Warm and cozy pub environment. Enjoyed the open..."

Sduncan0101

"Very good although a little pricey. After visiting the Park Hotel numerous times over the years, we decided to dine there again recently. The food..."

Sweet Tooth

"Delicious food and lovely service just feel its a bit overpriced for a pub but who knows these..."

Fcdes1

"Absolutely amazing!!! The prosciutto-wrapped chicken was utterly delicious, and can also recommend the goat curry. Really friendly service too!..."

Andy

"Love it!. This is our local - great staff, always very friendly and accommodating. Beer garden is relaxed and has a fantastic atmosphere. Food is..."

Ayesha.desai1

"Warm, great food, great booths. Love the Park Hotel. The menu is full of flavoursome, pub grub. The beer garden is relaxed and sunny. The beer / wine..."

Em2024

"Relaxed and delicious. I can sometimes be a little wary of pub food - especially when the prices are just a little higher than you normally pay for..."

Dominic

"I think the staff know me by sight!. I love this pub. I go nearly once a week and the food is always fantastic. A short but varied menu means I can..."

Ambri

"Love this place! The food is outstanding - this is really a fine example of the new wave of gastropubs serving innovative and really tasty meals...."

Jason

"Surprisingly good. Had dinner at The Park last night and (based on previous meals there) expected some pretty good pub fare. Well, its gone up a..."

Lisa

Aviary Hotel

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"Service amazing Food amazing despite the risotto was a little too salty but I told the waitress to just let the kitchen know but still amazing, chips..."

Aaron Khoo

"Great service and very efficient staff , lovely friendly atmosphere with a good variety of selection on your menu ..."

Margaret Hermens

"Excellent service, good prices and the Avairy Burger that I ordered was cooked and made to perfection. The "outdoor" beer garden setting was really..."

Alex Mastropietro

"The bathrooms are designed w speakers. So you can hear the Footi match or �� Food is fresh homemade style. Great bench seats outside w heaters..."

Oakley Rose Oakley Ness

"Love this place ....always a good vibe and relaxed atmosphere, and mean tunes....loved last night's..."

Carissa Job

"Top spot food was 👌🏻 Will go back one day..."

Sally Reynolds

"Delicious food matched with exceptional service, what more could you ask..."

Rudolph Hosri

"Radical radical..."

Joe Peter

"Great food, great drinks - has become my local since the renos and all the staff are so friendly each time I go in - gotta love anywhere that has..."

Matthew Blomeley

"Friday lunch with colleagues and this is our first time here. Ordered a mix of everything from Argentinian Pinot Noir to raspberry wheat beer from..."

Open-Kitchen

"We stopped in here for some pre dinner drinks, and were impressed by this funky and friendly pub on a busy and bustling street. We chose to sit out..."

Morgs71

"Stop by for a great quiz night and eat some delicious food! We went on $20 vegan night (any vegan dish and house wine or goat beer) only $20! The..."

Cmzajicek

"There is so much to like about this funky place that has outdoor seating, indoor seating and a nice beer garden. Happy hour Monday to Friday 4-8 with..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"2nd time here while in Melbourne for the week, awesome time spent here. Lovely food, ate the meatballs which was really yum but wasn't the "large..."

Geoff Featherston

"Great service. Great menu. Had a mulled wine. Not long wait. Great music. Good variety of nights such as trivia night ect... Will def come again..."

Lauren Davies

"Food-wise, Pallavi ordered a serving of KFC (Kerala Fried Chicken), and she absolutely loved it! The chicken batter was crispy and flavoursome, yet..."

We Know This Place

"A great pub that offers a cosy indoor seating area and a cool laid back outdoor beer garden.Stopped past here on a Saturday night and had a..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"My Fiancée and I had our Engagement party at The Aviary on Saturday night.First and foremost, thanks must go to Laura, Bruce and Cate for all..."

James Kahanoff

"Likes: Delicious and affordable burgers, mushroom and Parmesan croquettes, great service Dislike: more like a bar than a restaurant, super loud..."

Mrs Mark

"I have been here multiple times and I really can't fault the place. The staff are SO friendly, the atmosphere is great for any occasion, the food is..."

Jos Reynolds

"We came here for a farewell so no food but plenty of drinks. Definitely a casual atmosphere and a very relaxed crowd. From what I could see the food..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Came in for lunch with family on a saturday and had a selection of small plates, the taramosalata dip and porcini croquette were delicious! The..."

Trini Cao

"Good place to eat and drink near by. The food can be hit and miss especially with the pastas but I do love the beef shin pir. Yum. Will definitely..."

Joshua Waddell

"Super crowded and noisy on a Friday night, but if you can look past these, you are in for a treat. My partner and I met up with Timinmelbourne and..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Love the Aviary!! Best food, best drinks, best staff. I have never had a bad time here. One of our favourite hangouts in Richmond. Must go back..."

Olivia

"Great pub on victoria st in Richmond- seating indoors, out the front, or in the courtyard out the back. Courtyard is particularly nice. It can be..."

Mo

"Just shared a serve of the Saganaki and it was truly delicious! Great setting for a drink and some shared plates! Am looking forward..."

Wallpaperviking

"Here I am on Christmas day. The stockings are hung, the pressies are out, but still my whole family sleeps. What more is there to do than to Zomato..."

MandyToorak

"I wouldn't normally pick a venue based purely on ratings, but I'm very glad I did. A great choice for a relaxed weekend lunch, but i'm sure a weekday..."

A.Peach

"Omg I just love their southern fried chicken burger. One of the best burgers I have ever had. Ever. Which explains why I've eaten it about 47 times...."

EatMeMelbourne

"Lock me in here and throw away the key i will be your in house human all you need to do is keep feeding me that delicious food. I come house trained..."

E Rock

"The burgers here are AMAZING. The monday night $10 burger and pot is an absolute must. Great value. Highly recommend the fried chicken burger but all..."

Sammbo

"Came here for the best Parma in Melbourne and was not disappointed. The chicken was massive and juicy. It wasnt all that greasy. The Chicken Burger..."

Vee

"Dropped in on a monday night after looking up decent pubs in the area.Staff were simply amazing our waiter suggested the burger deal with a beer..."

Beachie111

"The Aviary hosted my daughter's 21st last Friday night and my family couldn't be happier. The upstairs space was modern and inviting with its..."

Deedeedunleavy

"Came here on a Sunday afternoon and sat out the back which was quiet and relaxing, and would be perfect on a nice sunny day although they do have..."

Jessica Harry

"Order the chef's special or simply a burger. They are all superb. Have a mulled wine on a cold day. Great seating out the back, front or inside...."

Campbell76

"I come here on Monday's for the outrageously epic southern fried chicken burger, it's huge and whoever is frying that bird is doing it right! Also..."

Jordan Barclay

"It's tempting to fill this with superlatives, but I will resist. The cheese croquette burger is excellent. If you like cheese, drop what you're doing..."

Amy W

"We had a small official event in The Aviary. The staff was extremely hospitable and they managed a crowd of 30 delegates. The starters and the main..."

Bhawna Gi

"It's a really nice place to relax and have a drink. I'd also like to thank Cate ( the general manager), for being so helpful when we came..."

Lucy Lu

"Came here with a big group of 16 people on a Saturday night. I was expecting the place to be much busier but maybe it was because of Easter.I..."

LeixD

"Best Parma I've had! And I've had a lot of parmas!! Chicken was so succulent and addition of the jalapeño is 👌. Service and atmosphere hits the..."

Matt Toner

"This is the place to eat in Abbotsford. I've eaten here a few times and the food is amazingly, always fresh and full of flavour! Quite reasonably..."

Timinmelbourne

"Come here for drinks quite often - decided to make the venture on a Friday night. The service is cool here and this time was no different. We had a..."

Jacob

"This was one of the first places I went to when moving here 5 years ago and it's still got the same class and edge as then too. Husband and..."

ToorakM

"Good place for a drink with lovely service ☺️.. I really like the decoration inside.. The foods on serving trays look good. I need to come back..."

World In A Bite

"One of the very best burgers of Melbourne. Specially the fried chicken one. Unfortunately music is very loud all the time guys. It's something to..."

Predator

"Always a trusty go-to when in the abbotsford area and looking for a good feed. Solid beverage list and good happy hour prices. Lamb ribs could have..."

The Other Jess Tuck

"Omg the sliders! And the chips with Aioli! Evil but really good. Great cocktails. Great outdoor area at the back and out the front. Really good place..."

Antoniette

"More of a drinking venue than a restaurant, the Aviary can get very busy on weekends, particularly on warm sunny Sundays. Ample drink list, although..."

C

"@aviaryhotel Monday we were feeling as peckish as ever, so we migrated north and flocked down to The Aviary hotel in Abbotsford. Many people had..."

Parmasofmelbourne

"Loved this place. The food was delicious, so much flavour without being overpowering and really well priced. My burger was cooked perfectly, fresh..."

Teagan Fraser

"Been here twice, consistently good music, mostly (big plus for playing metronomy) and great service and food.My meal was forgotten but the staff..."

Gretel

"Excellent. Better steak and burgers that Terminus, Baden Powell and Builders Arms. Good service and great fit out. I'm..."

Rob T

"The 3 cheese croquette burger is one of the best things I've eaten! Monday burger night gets you a free pot as well for $12. Staff were very helpful..."

Nick Garner

"The best Parma I've ever eaten... and I've eaten a lot it was just tender and tasty, Its absolutely amazing. Not to mention the jalapeño croquettes..."

Darren Borg

"I feel like if Aviary had’ve sided the parma with a quality beer battered chip we’d be looking at a new listing in our top ten. It was quite..."

Parma Daze

"My husband had his 30th birthday at the Aviary in the Den. It's a great venue, especially for a small group. There was no minimum spend and we had..."

Jlorenking@gmail.com

"Most of the Food was great, and the place is great to drink at, the steak was disappointing because the kitchen over cooked it. The waiter was very..."

Steak Me Out

"Came here for a quick cheap lunch and got the Philly Cheese Burger. $12 for a burger and beer doesn’t sound too bad.Burger came out and..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Group of us came for a midweek lunch. Staff were amazing and helpful as our group arrived in dribs & drabs. I had gnocchi from specials board and was..."

Rhiannon Beck

"Good hotel for a good meal and catch up with friends Great..."

LuciaEats

"I cant quite put my finger on it, but something just made this parma so flavoursome. The generous serving of mozzarella was topped with oregano..."

Melbourne Food Review

"The best Steak Tartare outside France. Haven't been to the Aviary for a couple of months, and whilst the food has always been great pub dining a..."

Ness

"Great food and great beers on tap. Love that they have Kirin and Stone & Wood on tap, and their beer garden out the back is the perfect place for..."

Jackieboy

"A+ Amazing staff, service and food!. Well what a treat! Fantastic service, great funky atmosphere, good menu and delicious food. Parmas are amazing..."

Soapsudds

"Lovely food and wine. Went with a friend for dinner on Saturday night. We both had the gnocchi which was delicious, and enjoyed a lovely selection of..."

Anon

"Best burgers in town so far. I am on a mission to find the best burger places in town. And the aviary falls into this category, burger..."

Ron

"Great pub grub! Do yourself a favour and get one of their chicken burgers into you! We dined with a table of 6 and every meal was a winner, steak,..."

Jacob Young

"Love it since the reno!. Great new menu - the parma is simply one of the best parmas in the area, burgers are insanely tasty. In fact, you can't..."

BornWithABeard

"Had my birthday here last year! Great to see a bar that knows to serve cider on ice! The food was great too. Has there version of KFC. Also the..."

Dan Thomas

"Worth a visit. I visited here a few weeks ago for dinner and drinks. The menu was limited, but was more than sufficient for my liking. The staff were..."

Cremorne Local

"Enjoyable. Went here with friends on Melb Cup day , great food and relaxed armosphere. Service could have been better. Disinteredted waitress. Would..."

Ozlibrarian2002

"Love their tres leche cake!!! By far the best dessert I've ever had! I noticed it's no longer on the menu though..."

Thehot Pick

"It was an awesome venue for Grand Final. Great Drinks and service. However who ever was on the Mic that day... Needed to be turned down... We were..."

Dotty B.

"We went there on Saturday night for the first time. Absolutely loved. Delicious crispy fish tacos. My husband loved his main of pork. Good quality,..."

Anniej

"The steak was divine! Perfectly cooked, succulent, tender. So so good. And came with some nice fries! Brocollini ordered on the side was so delicious..."

Melbournian

"Great atmosphere, love the beer garden bit seriously.... Avoid the food, so many places close by with better menus and..."

ClaudeRemains

"Great place to eat, have some drinks, socialize. Food is awesome. Sounds simple, but so few places get the balance as good as..."

Live2Eat

"One of my favourites. Fantastic food! Some of the best dishes Ive ever had. Definitely recommend trying the; +Gruyere croquettes with..."

Le Petite Gateaux

"Love this place. Corn bread amazing, what a dishThe menu is delicious and grate to..."

Erin May

"Wow, the food on the aviary's new 'tapas' style menu is amazing!! The decor is great & the service flawless. The only downfall of the restaurant is..."

Tripper_04

"Awesome, great service and some real gems on the wine list. Could also have a lot of fun working through the beers as well. One to..."

Thetippler

"Nice suprise. Really liked this place. Great food and really cozy envirnoment.Not what I expected in this neck of the woods.Will..."

Hayden Burbank

"Great food trendy ambiance. Restaurant a bit hidden by the bar. Worth a..."

Mal Beniston

"Perfect! Great food, wine and service. Love the..."

Mattoo Ferguson

"Amazing lunch. Pancetta on my parma, genius idea! service was great, sat in the beer garden, lovely atmosphere. will be there again..."

Cg

"Good beergarden. Went for a few drinks with workmates... enjoyed the feel of the place and the drinks were good. The outdoor seating is the most..."

Ambra

"Mr j. Ambience 4.5 stars- cool fun stylishfood- not fining dining but great interesting options- i like the steak.service- normally good..."

John M

"Great service, fantastic food! Enjoyed three courses, highly unusual we normally stick to two (at other places). Was turning into a great place to..."

Kel

"Service is brilliant food amazing andatmosphere unreal. Get there..."

Tomozza

"Food + service = great experience. Great food and great service... all in a really relaxed environment, couldn't ask for a more chill-axed dining..."

Megan

"On Tuesday I took my grandma on one of our semi-regular lunch dates, she never eats a lot and is a bit of a picky eater, but still loves just being..."

Ashley

"If I had to name my worst fears I'd have to say that having a food allergy or intolerance would be pretty much the worst thing that could happen to..."

SerendipitousK

"What a fantastic pub feed! Best steak sanga hands down. So tender, so rare (medium)...."

Justin Holden

"Classic pub, but with lots of Vegetarian options which I can always appreciate. Some good deals depending on which day of the week you’re going...."

BRENNAN COLE

"Called in for a drink. The table service was excellent, and the beers cold which is all I needed lol. Previous review - Jan 2016 This is the place..."

Timinmelbourne

"Great food! Menu is one of traditional pub food but with a touch of class and some unexpected amazing dishes - excellent staff, friendly and helpful...."

Paul Steele

"I love this pub, beer garden area is dog friendly and fully covered from the elements with plenty of heaters. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, super..."

Emma Dunbar

"Great food and cocktails. Friendly staff and..."

Badi Ceren

"The aviary always has such bright and friendly staff that make you feel welcomed from first drink to last. They have amazing quality of food that..."

No one Important (Some guy)

"Came here to watch Super Bowl LIV where they did a deal - $30 includes a pint of pale ale and either a burger or parma. Wasn’t that crowded to be..."

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