Reviews The Brunswick Mess Hall

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Amber Hart
+5
Loved this place from the get go, and we were fortunate to have our wedding here this year and it was totally amazing! Highly recommend a visit to the Brunswick Mess Hall � Beautiful building with stunning decor, delicious food at a very reasonable price, amazing bar and drinks menu, divine staff! LOVE xx
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Cat Salau
+5
We had our wedding at the Mess Hall after many great date nights & delicious food convinced us it was the perfect venue. Amy and Jacqui the event coordinators were so lovely, good fun and absolutely amazing at their job & made planning a wedding so easy and actually enjoyable! The space is stunning and looked incredible with very little effort, it made for so many beautiful family photos. The food is always absolutely delicious and the staff are superstars. There is nothing from our day we would have changed, thank you so much to everyone at the Mess Hall for helping us create our perfect wedding day!
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Jessie Elizabeth
+5
In love with this place! We had our wedding here and I could not recommend it more. It was magic! Best food and service in Melbourne. 😍
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Marie Gosnold
+5
A wonderful wedding experience we could not fault the great food, great atmosphere, the excellent attention al in all it was the best of weddings
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Jo Bakos
+5
Everything about the place was amazing! Great atmosphere and the food was excellent. Definitely will come back.
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Brent YT
+5
Had a beautiful dinner with my gorgeous wife, we loved the style of Brunswick Mess Hall, menu recommendations fulfilled our curiosity and belly's; and the staff were, friendly, personable and fun.
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Elizabeth Perrone
+5
Every time I bring friends here they love it! It is quintessentially "Brunswick", with amazing food, awesome cocktails and a fantastic vibe. Will never tire of this place!!!
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Beryl Sutton
+5
Had my daughters engagement here yesterday, such a great place food was amazing as was staff
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Lyndon Phillips
+5
Attended a wedding at Brunswick Mess Hall, had an amazing time. The staff were fantastic!
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Robyn Harris
+5
I had heard a lot about this place which was both good and bad and after our dinner last night can only speak in glowing terms in regards to the total experience . Food was as impressive as the service both being of a high standard. Staff were professional,respectful and engaging. Highly recommended and made a subsequent booking.
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Lauren Walks
+5
Great staff, music, food and drinks! Couldn't ask for more �
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Emily J Tait
+5
Thank you all so much for a fantastic night last night. The private room was amazing, great service and the Cocktails 'the Bomb',thanks Tracie and all the awesome bar staff. Big thanks from all the crossfit turmoil crew we had a great night and will recommend to all our friends and family.
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Mindymengwang
+4
Love the smoked duck , it’s has very tea / smoky taste ....and my company loved the pumpkin curry, which I find it’s a bit too sweet . Wine list is average , salad is refreshing.....good but not amazing . Beer and cocktail selection is big . It’s really pretty inside the dining hall . Overall it’s a good experience .
8 months ago
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Simmyeats.Melb
+4
I haven't been here in a number of years, I was so pleased to pop in and give the Mess Hall another go.

Service on point, the wait staff were excellent.

My cousin and I shared the beef shin massaman curry and fried rice which were both so flavoursome. The curry had so much depth and texture, I was worried the beef would be too fatty being the shin but it wasn't at all, it was perfect.

A must visit if you are in the area.
9 months ago
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Gina
+4
Extremely satisfied with staff served our table. Food delicious, rice is a bit old otherwise all good!
9 months ago
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Celina O
+5
We came on a Saturday night and the service was incredible! Despite being their busiest time, our food came to the table in record speed! Every staff member we spoke to was very nice and friendly and extremely helpful. Blown away by the speed and care taken! The food was amazing also, definitely recommend the eggplant!
Aug 25, 2019
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Louise
+4
Brunswick Mess Hall elicited a lot of LOVES.... I LOVE their cocktails, LOVE their baos, LOVE their chicken skewers, LOVE their beef brisket and LOVE our waiter Luke!! I have never mentioned any wait staff before but Luke made our experience highly positive and memorable. I will definitely be back.
Jul 27, 2019
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ToFeedTwo
+4
What a groovy place! I hadn’t heard of this restaurant until I went for dinner and I’m sad I hadn’t. The food was delicious! A delightful Asian Fusion cuisine.

What we ordered:
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Chicken Satay Bao
Chili Chicken wings 🌶 🌶
Pad Thai
Fresh Rice Noodle

The vegetarian spring rolls were crispy with an amazing filling. The filling actually included thin rice noodles which worked so well. The satay bao was a hit but sadly they were a tad too small. We’ve had plenty of bao before and always much bigger and more filling. The chili chicken wings were spicy so for the chili lovers this is one not to be missed! The sauce was sweet with a kick.

As for the mains, we opted for noodles. Both the Pad Thai and Fresh Rice Noodles were cooked beautifully and both packed with flavour. We opted sharing just one noodle bowl but seeing the size of them, we were glad we got two!

Looking forward to coming back and trying more 😃
Jul 24, 2019
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Honeylishuss
+4
During Jazz Week my band had take-away from the Mess Hall 3 nights in a row. I felt bad for them and wondered if they’d like something different but they didn’t. They loved the food and tonight I understood why. My absolute fave was the pumpkin in red curry . Such good strong flavours. We also ordered the tofu green curry; small serves of each but we still couldn’t get through all the food and took home the left overs. Green Paw paw salad was excellent- not too spicy and a really refreshing starter. Roti bread and peanut sauce was very addictive. We loved every dish and will happily return. The staff were also very attentive; we never felt forgotten even though we had to sit in the separate front room as the main room was full.
Jul 02, 2019
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Kim
+4
Tried the tofu & noodles made vegan from their food truck. Very tasty. Would be better if noodles a lil less oily tho and maybe some more veg. Would also like to see more clearly marked vegan options. I like that they didn't use plastic!
Apr 27, 2019
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Lole Lole Lole
+5
Step (halfway) inside and you'll be sitting in an exposed brick front courtyard, covered in greenery. Simply stunning. Step all the way inside, and a spacious dining area is what you'll get. The food is just bloody good. The teriyaki mackerel was so tasty (no soft bones either) and the grill beef short ribs.. Oh. My. God. The smoky flavor really came through. Please please please make your way here.
Apr 17, 2019
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Rose Cairns
+5
Food was delicious, the 6 of us got the banquet option, it was a lot of food, it came out quickly and was soooooo good. Cocktail menu is amazing and the staff where all really friendly. I will definitely be back 😍
Mar 03, 2019
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Miss T.A
+4
Spacious area. Perfect for large groups. Well decorated inside. Love the ambience. Highly recommend the banquet. Very delicious generous amount of food but pad Thai was too sweet. Top notch dishes : crispy fried tofu , mar hor and grilled squid.
Oct 20, 2018
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Good Food Good Mood
+3.5
We gave the Mess Hall another go recently (and also learned it has no linkage whatsoever to the Mess Hall on Bourke street!) and found it a much better experience. The staff who served us this time were super duper friendly and were able to enlighten me on the scent that I couldn’t identify from the previous visit. Turns out it’s just the smell of ancient history as the space has had a fascinating background all the way back to its heyday as a Masonic Hall.

We tried the thick noodle dish again knowing it was a hit and also added a pad Thai upon recommendation. In keeping with the Thai theme we also went for the massman which we enjoyed from the original visit. Looks like the menu doesn’t change too much here but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. I still really do love this spot for its sensational ambiance and would definitely take people here for drinks if I wanted to impress with a quirky Melbourne venue


Original review
We settled on Mess Hall for Valentine’s Day dinner as all I wanted to do was eat dessert from a particular place nearby. Husband wanted to be the voice of reason and insist we have something savoury prior to gorging on sugar so we found ourselves in this absolutely amazing space.

I’ve been to the Bourke st Mess Hall but this venue is awesome. Great atmosphere and brilliant interiors although I did detect quite an unpleasant smell in there that I couldn’t find the source of. Either way I was loving the vibe but unfortunately the food didn’t measure up to those levels.

We started with baos, soft shell crab for him and beef for me. My beef bao was literally the worst one I’ve ever had. So uninspiring, lacking flavour and the bao itself tasted stale. Heartbreaking as baos are right up there with my favourite food groups.

I was then quite struck by how small portions were for the price. Not very good value. Next up was crispy fried eggplant. This was absolutely saturated in oil, all I could taste was oil and that made it so soggy that crispy was certainly not the case. When the waitress was clearing our chicken skewers (nice but quite small) I said she could also clear the eggplant and when she asked why I told her it was too oily. There was a bit of a snide comment about well it is deep fried (umm so are chips but they don’t come out dripping in oil). She eventually returned and said usually they let people know it’s quite oily but the oil settles after awhile and offered for us to pay for a replacement dish instead.

We chose corn fritters but didn’t fare much better. While they weren’t oily as such they were very bready and not particularly enjoyable to eat. The mains were definitely better and the massaman curry was a rich flavoursome dish. The chicken noodle dish while quite stuck together was also rather tasty.

I loved the venue deeply so I would definitely recommend it for drinks but I’d personally stay away from the smaller dishes and stick to mains and cocktails
Sep 29, 2018
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Foodies.and.Coe
+4
Great spot in Brunswick for group dining or small groups as the venue is unique and pleasant. There is a nice variety on the menu, including drinks. The food was good, I enjoyed the green curry and curry soft shell crab bao. I was hoping my mulled cider would be slightly bigger, however it was still great.
Jul 31, 2018
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Debby
+4
This place is suprisingly huge on the inside. You will be in a hall as you enter the restaurant with this great overarching screen projector. There's bar in the hall and also next door in their smaller bar aptly named little mess. The food is a kind of Thai fusion executed greatly. The lamb is soft and juicy. The pad Thai is fried nicely and leaning towards the sweeter side.
Mar 25, 2018
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Jay Mifsud
+5
The Lamb Massaman Curry is out of this world! Would not hesitate to recommend on this alone. Service was fantastic, couldn’t of asked for a better birthday dinner. Will happily return 💕
Mar 16, 2018
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Jimmystevo55
+5
Amazing food absolutely loved it couldn’t get engough great service to was surprised at how good it was actually and the cocktails looked fantastic
Feb 20, 2018
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Adella C
+5
One of the coolest spots I've been to in Brunswick. An eatery with different seatery to choose from. The interior is super swanky, I literally just came in here to have a mocktail (which was pretty great) and to take selfies, cause why not pair spring lighting with swish interior. The soft shell crab appetiser was good too.
Oct 10, 2017
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Scotty
+3.5
Nice place had a good vibe interior was nice food was good and service was just ok.

Worth a try, recommend to go here in a group and just get plenty of food for the table and share, this way you get to try a few different dishes. We tried the bar area for drinks after dinner, not a real good vibe and drinks over priced.
Sep 07, 2017
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One.hungry.girl10
+3.5
Quick Sunday night dinner.

What a great atmosphere and great Thai fusion food! Definitely looking forward to return for their punch bowls and Friday night vibe one day!
Aug 27, 2017
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Claudia L
+4
This is my go to place when I can't think of anywhere else to go. Food is always good, although one time I had a Paw paw salad that was so spicy I couldn't finish it. And I'm generally good with spicy food!
Jul 28, 2017
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Luka
+5
Green Thai curry was first rate, best I've had in a long time. Fried eggplant was tops as well, like a tempura style. Very nice red was also recommended and enjoyed. Love the ambience here, a big hall sounds like it could be not suited to good dining, but it works really well here with the fit out and lay out of tables etc.
Jul 01, 2017
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Mi55Bee
+4
Really enjoyed the food here especially the eggplant fritters and snacks platter! Comes with spring rolls , crab cakes, tofu and curry puffs. Opted for the tofu curry and pad thai for main which was delish.
Jun 30, 2017
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Vicki Barackas
+3.5
Food was great and service was very attentive. It was a shame that we felt rushed. Food was bought out so quickly and then we were given the bill very soon later. We had the banquet which was very tasty but could have included a couple more dishes to make us feel a little more satisfied. Ambience was lovely, the lights and decor is stunning.
May 21, 2017
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Yume Yume
+3.5
The menu here is really enticing, so we decided to order probably more than we could reasonably eat and take what we couldn't finish home (which they were happy to facilitate).

Started with some spring rolls and curry puffs- which were a winner. What I really liked about the curry puffs was the filling- sweet potato rather than regular potato was a nice touch.
We also had edamame because who doesn't love edamame???

For main we had a chicken vermicelli stir fry and a green tofu curry. The flavours of the curry were really nice and different from a regular green curry with rather exotic additions such as Wild ginger and apple eggplant.

Service was not bad too, we were taking a while to order and the waitress did leave a little too long for us to finish our decision after first asking if we were ready. She was very apologetic and friendly about it though and we got two extra Spring rolls.

Overall a nice evening and I would go back again, which is always a positive sign.
May 20, 2017
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Tez
+4
Ending last night on a high, I decided to travel to this beautiful decorated place.

Walking inside it's seem to be a little crowded and small, however when taken to the big (auditorium) and elevated ceilings compound it was just a fabulous sight to look upon.

Been seated in the middle of the restaurant, I did know what I wanted with the people I was with which was the banquet.

The banquet did entail the following dishes:
• Edamame
• Mar Hor
• Tofu
• Grilled Squid
• Pad Thai
• Green Chicken Curry
• Coleslaw
• Jasmine Rice
• Chicken Skewers

Starting with the Edamame, the people that I were with have never tried this dish. They did have mixed reviews. Some of them loved it and others seem to think it was a little plain for the starter. My opinion they were great, good hint of salt however I would of thought they would have more of flavour. But all in all a great start to the night.

The Mar Hor came out next which had a sweetness with the caramelised pork and slice of orange. A little small for the starter, but good kick of flavour.

The Tofu dish looked appetising with such a inviting dollop of sauce present on top of them. The consistency of the tofu suited perfectly with the sauce and equally was a well though out imaginative dish.

In relation to the grilled squid, the green sauce had such a different taste to it, not sure what it tasted like. However the squid was just ok, the other allocated sauce beside the green sauce had such a unfamiliar texture and matched perfectly all together for an all in one mouthful.

Pad Thai came out next which was one of my favourite dishes of the night. Sweet and salty, a well thought out flavour combination. All flavours and ingredients counteracted each other to then level the plate and become a delicious meal.

I was a little hesitate that some of the people I was with would not the chicken curry dish but everyone was pleasantly surprised. Mammoth push of hotness came straight from this plate which just simply extravagant. Chicken and all accompaniments fitted the plate swimmingly. A balance but hot curry.

Coleslaw arrived next to the table, which wasn't really appealing. A little bland, their was some sensations of boosted sweetness but evidently very underwhelming.

Jasmine rice was great, usually one thing I don't normally eat because I love coconut rice so much. It improved when mixed with other dishes with it for example the magnificent curry.

Lastly the chicken skewers. They came to the table with a mouthwatering sauce below them and what a sauce it. HOT HOT AND HOT! A delightful way to finish off the banquet.

Coup de grace, an enjoyable and beautiful hangout for nightly drinks and dinner in my opinion. Service is above and beyond, the gentlemen with the beard was just marvellous.
May 02, 2017
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Clarissa Whitehead
+4
Wonderful atmosphere and very kind and helpful wait staff :) We had dinner and drinks on a Thursday night and found it wasn't too busy and loud at all... the tables at the front of the building are more secluded and less in amongst the noise of the bar.

The pork Bao and curry puffs were stand out, the beef Bao wasn't as full in flavour so next time I'll be ordering more of the pork.

The dessert platter was also lovely, at only $25 it came with more than enough food for 3 people the share :)

Mess hall is definitely a great place to go when sharing drinks and food with a small group!
Mar 24, 2017
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Hemi Rakei Reidy
+5
Ribs, and the staff rule everything around you give them your money all your $$ bills ya'll!! Great courtyard for relaxing or big tables at the front for people watching.
Mar 12, 2017
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Snoopy
+3.5
Nice environment and very suitable for a group of friends to celebrate special occasion.

Chillies chicken riblets, enough spicy, but would prefer it fried more crispy before coating the chillies sauce.

Smoked mussel with coconut milk, personally would love to have more herb flavour added to it so can reduce the grease taste of the coconut milk. Love the prawn cracker, crunchy and tasteful.

Asian coleslaw wasn't very good, disappointed by the bitter taste of one green salad. Can't really taste other herbs flavour, not very appetising.

Crab meat vermicelli noodle, wasn't expect this to be a soup dish, maybe didn't read the menu properly. Vermicelli noodle I think was too little to its portion as a main, only 3 small bunches, and barely found any crab meats in the soup too. However the chilli crab meat soup taste very good. I think the raw bean sprout wasn't necessary to be on the plate, also prefer the snake bean to be cooked with the soup.
Mar 05, 2017
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Gavin Gusling
+3.5
Great food with unique flavours, excellent service and a wide range of cocktails and wines. The atmosphere was good but by 8:30 it was very noisy and it only got louder as the night went on, it became almost impossible to have a conversation by the end of the night.
Jan 20, 2017
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Chocolate E Claire
+4.5
Tuesday and Wednesday night special is fantastic!
Carafe of sangria (red or white - w had the white and it was delicious!), house made springrolls, Asian slaw and Pad Thai. $50 - Plenty for two people. Will definitely be back for this again!
Jan 14, 2017
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Tiana
+5
surprisingly good. asian fusion food was unexpected. i thought it would have been bar type of food. but absolutely love it. Gem in brunswick. love their baos.
Nov 27, 2016
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Peline Tan
+4
Beautiful venue with high ceilings and lots of character. Food was Asian fusion, tapas style. My favourite was the soft shall crab Bao, and the pad Thai wasn't too bad too! Would recommend this place for a gathering of friends or special occasion. For couples, week nights can be really romantic yet casual too.
Nov 03, 2016
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Krishna Brannigan
+4
Lovely food, staff, ambience. Apple sake, Pinot noir, Papaya salad, chestnut spring rolls, Thai pickles, eggplant wedges with kewpie mayonnaise, soft shell crab stir fry totally full. $89 tram 19 runs past
Oct 30, 2016
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Miss N
+4
Such fantastic ambience here! i otha used a group dinner here and everybody loved it. i will def be back. such a great bibe in a saturday night and the food is delicious
Oct 30, 2016
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Rui Lim
+3.5
I really wanted to like this place based on the nice ambience and friendly staff.. Set in a relaxed open dining space, not a bad place to have conversation..

However, unfortunately food was just a little lacking.. Didn't find any of the savoury dishes we had particularly tasty. The creme brûlée was pretty good though!!
Oct 08, 2016
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Rosie Raiti
+4.5
Fresh tasty Asian infused food, heard Mesh Hall was good and it was 👌. Friendly staff and great cocktail selection 🍸. Will definitely come back and recommend.
Sep 26, 2016
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Dee_3058
+4
Love this place. Doesn't disappoint for a drink or two or dinner. Portions a tad small, but quality, so all fine as long as you know this. Love the decorations and lighting - particularly the front rooms
Aug 28, 2016
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Michael
+4
Top quality Thai food in an amazing venue. This really is an ideal place to go to if you're in a group. The green curry was definitely the highlight for me.

Have been here a few times and it's always been a good experience.
Aug 28, 2016
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The Epicurean
+3.5
Come here for the eclectic decor. The main dining hall is very buzzing aka mess hall on a Friday night. You can request for the front room for a bit more quiet dining experience. Similar in some ways to the Hawker Hall on Chapel st.

Modern Asian cuisine - the masamman curry was decent. The beef cheek was melt in your mouth tender, but the sauce was too sweet.
The corn fritters were not very well-seasoned and the crispy squids were just completely soggy and undercooked.

Suggest trying out Zombies cocktail for a bit of theatrical drink on fire.

Food 2.5
Ambience 3.5
Service 3.5
Value 2.5
Jul 29, 2016
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Liz_p24
+4.5
Loved it. Have been twice. Service is great. I got the crunchy, sticky, sweet, savoury pork belly dish that melts in your mouth and both times it was amazing, the green curry is also great to try and the infused creme brulee desert is so good. It looks like a great place to have a function with its hall-like building and beer garden. Would definitely go back
Jul 15, 2016
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Mj
+5
Omg this place is amazing! Had the set menu with a group of friends. My fav was the deep fried tofu!!!!! Cocktails are so good and variety is so extensive you do t know what to choose. I love the food here! Asian fusion the best!!!
Jul 12, 2016
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Pulch
+4
Really liked the venue . The portions are a little smaller than we thought but nevertheless nice range of selections, we went there with a big group for my husband's birthday. Had a good time !
Jul 10, 2016
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Annette
+5
Love it here. Amazing food, fantastic service, friendly staff, awesome ambience, the banquets are to die for. Fantastic experience every time I come here which is pretty often
Jun 21, 2016
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GlassOfMalbec
+3.5
Great place for a group catch up with some drinks and food. Wasn't expecting such a heavily Asian influenced menu. Their boa's were great! I'd defiantly go back there for that but there other food options are good but not great. Not bad either. Pretty cool place to hang out there though and have a drink.
Jun 10, 2016
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Alex Turnidge
+5
Really interesting menu and great food. Could have easily tried every item. Accommodated our large group easily. I would definitely recommend it for a fun night out.
Jun 08, 2016
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Food Dine Roll
+4
Great vibe. Beautiful space. Friendly staff. Exciting food. What more do you want for Friday night!

Have been wanting to go here in a while and it does not disappointed. First of all, very beautiful space inside. To the point that i would be happy having my reception there. Friendly and very helpful staff. We were super hungry and even though they no longer do 2 people banquet we went ahead and ordered curry puff, selection of baos (3 kind), Asian slaw, small yellow curry and main crispy pork belly.

Curry puff has amazing pastry. My top 3 fav dish of the night. Wrapped with lettuce and dipped in sauce. Heaven. The baos my fav of the night.. amazing. Bao is very soft and nice filing. Asian slaw. Meh. Its lacking some body. It doesn't go sweet or sour or salty. Its just nothing. Yellow curry surprised me. .roasted pumpkin gives it really nice sweet taste. Pork belly and squid also very nice. Extremely full after.

Will definitely be back!!!
May 28, 2016
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Manuel
+4.5
Great nice place. Definitely well priced drinks and the restaurant meals are quality. Very close to where I live so the convenience makes it easy to come here frequently. Recommend.
May 04, 2016
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FoodingAroundMelbourne
+4.5
Went again last night (7/10) and was disappointed that our table was booked for 2 hours after our booking with no prior notification. In the end you just lost 4 deserts and a few more cocktails.

Restaurant is awesome but would suggest you book rather than just show up. I would recommend sharing meals amongst the table because with so many great options it would suck to have huge food envy. Also have fabulous cocktails.
Apr 09, 2016
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Ms Always Hungry
+4
This place ticks a lot of boxes:
- funky place and atmosphere, looks like a converted warehouse or church with high cathedral ceiling
- great food. Cool graphics on the menu
- great service
Mar 26, 2016
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Mr. Sasquatch
+4.5
Been back twice now as we liked it so much. Nicely renovated old warehouse or church or something with high ceilings, has a nice open feel especially on a hot summer evening. On the first visit we had mostly deep fried share-food which was good but very filling. On the second visit we opted for the salmon ceviche and the beef cheek, both of which were super delicious. Good selection of beers. Nice staff. Relaxed and not too pretentious. A new favourite
Feb 15, 2016
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Bianca Roberts
+3.5
Came here solely for drinks and was not disappointed. The dimly lit hall furnished in greenery is enticing and a pleasure to be in. The spacious area is a refreshing break away from typical crowded bars, though granted it was a Tuesday night when we went.
Dec 25, 2015
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Ben Milroy
+4.5
Been here a number of times and it never disappoints. Big menu of Asian fusion food with good vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options. All absolutely delicious and good value.

Staff are fantastic; super energetic and passionate and a lot of fun. Drinks list is expansive. Great cocktails and all sorts of craft beers on tap
Dec 07, 2015
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J0rdz
+4.5
Dined in for a quick meal late on Saturday night and was not disappointed!

On our way to a function at around 10pm, my partner and I had little time to spare and were pressed for options as most restaurants around the area were closing. We settled on the Mess Hall after locating it via GMaps.

Upon walking in we were greeted eagerly by the staff and were seated without fuss. They had a great selection of beers on tap and the lovely girl who served us was knowledgeable on what was being served, giving suggestions based on our tastes.

The gluten free crab dumplings were a highlight, along with the slow cooked beef-cheek which was absolutely mouth-watering - although probably not the best dish to be eating before you head out to the club for dancing and drinking.

Overall extremely happy with the service, food and atmosphere and will definitely look to head back when we're in the area again.
Nov 23, 2015
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Andy C
+5
Love it! Went here for a function and it was so good! Good and service spot on cocktails even better . A bit pricey though. Such a good experience
Oct 02, 2015
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Tino Quirino
+4.5
Very engaging and friendly staff.
We had the soft shell crab and scallop dish which was absolutely divine, the flavour in the sauce was on point & the roast pork belly was ace!
We sat in one of the two more private rooms closer to the entrance which was nice for a date, beautiful decor and naturey with plants.
Walking to the restroom was a nice experience with a sudden change of scenery to a graffitied lane way.
Great evening although a tad bit on the more expensive side.
Sep 12, 2015
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Foodandwinefan
+4
This place has great decor and delicious share style menu with great flavors and a wide selection to choose from. Good for group bookings!
Aug 28, 2015
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TresHungry
+4.5
Visited on a Saturday night with a large group. Great vibe, but it was a bit too noisy to chat comfortably. The building used to be a church, so the interior of the restaurant was very unique. Menu mainly consists of dishes that are designed to be shared. Has gluten and dairy free as well as vegetarian options. Food itself was tasty. The paw paw salad was very fresh and had a generous amount of chicken. Very filling! I did not taste the other dishes, but from observation the beef cheeks were very tender and well braised. The drunken chicken and lamb massaman curry appeared to be popular around the table, but the noodle basket not so much. Service was prompt, no complaints there. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.
Aug 25, 2015
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Melbfoodie
+5
Brilliant.  Always been a favourite place for fantastic food and wonderful drinks.  Recently held my 40th birthday here for about 70 guests and cannot speak more highly of the venue space, function manager, bar staff, food, or drinks selection.  The staff were terrific at helping me have the best possible night with no stress, and all my guests had a fantastic time - and all commented on great the finger food was.  Highly recommend for a local night out or for holding a function/party.
Jul 20, 2015
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Q
+3.5
I used one of their function rooms at the back of the venue and it was intimate but dark. The finger food was surprisingly delicious especially the curry puffs. Will have to return to try their menu.
Jul 13, 2015
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Ilovefood
+3.5
Interesting venue and attentive staff. Brilliant venue for larger parties too. It was difficult to pick an item from the menu, it all looked so delicious! Food was delicious - only suggestion would be for the waiters to advise how HOT the food was prior to ordering it. Apparently they are looking to address this on the menus in future. Great restaurant - will be back :)
Jul 12, 2015
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Cheezels
+3.5
Good place to treat yourself to a nice asian meal and some cocktails. Attentive staff and lots of space for big groups. The food is a bit pricy but was not disappointed by the taste. I recommend the fish curry!
Jul 11, 2015
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G S
+5
Luke is THE ultimate wedding fairy and must be protected at all costs!! These days it's so rare that an event turns out even better than imagined - but our wedding celebration is something we will cherish forever thanks to Luke and the Brunswick Mess Hall team. After chatting to so many venues, going with BMH is one of THE BEST decisions we made. Through the highs and lows of many lockdowns, and with this being cancelled once before, it was amazing how Luke and his team pulled out all the stops to ensure that everything stayed as true as possible to our ideal plans. They took care of EVERYTHING and really, really considered our needs. The evening flowed super smoothly, the guests loved the food, service was great and all we had to do was just rock up and enjoy ourselves. We couldn't be more grateful. Highly highly recommend this venue.
5
Kelly Quinn
+5
What can I say about the Mess Hall? Venue, food, vibe of our dreams. The staff are next level amazing. We had our wedding reception here a few weeks ago & I am still dreaming about how incredible it was. Everything about the night was absolute perfection. We had rave reviews from our guests about the food. I know Luke is no longer the event manager (big, sad loss for BMH) but a huge shout out to him, as well. I cannot thank everyone involved in our reception enough. The memories we created with our friends & family the night of our wedding will remain with us, always.
5
Matthew Cooper
+5
I’ve driven past this place so many times wondering what was inside. Finally went last week with some friends and now I don’t know why I waited so long. Amazing Asian flavours in a great environment - can’t be beat. Really recommend the banquet if you are going with a group. We had the smaller one and it was heaps of food. Great drinks selection too. And of course, the service matched the rest of the experience. Thanks to Daniel (I think that was his name!) - so bubbly and friendly and really made us feel welcomed. You won’t regret going here!
5
Nari S
+5
Came here on a date, had the most amazing time! Sophie was an amazing waitress who made the dinner that little bit more wonderful. Sophie went out of their way to bring me a small spoon for my dessert. If I could give Sophie 6/5 stars, I would. Absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you, Sophie!!
5
Hannah Nichols
+5
We went for a last minute dinner and were served by Sophie who was nothing but lovely and super attentive. Even asked the chef to make the meal a little less spicy so I would survive! Food and drinks were delicious and fast!
5
Joshua Searancke
+5
Had an amazing night here with my partner. We both absolutely loved the food, the atmosphere and the wonderful staff. Hats off to our waiter Daniel who managed our table like a total pro. We will definitely be coming back again!!
5
Lilian Conlan
+5
Have visited here a few times with friends and family, we have all enjoyed the atmosphere and customer service. Food and drinks have been wonderful and recently had the most wonderful time with a fellow named Daniel; a kind and well dressed bartender, serves wonderful drinks with amazing quality and in short times too. Will come visit again, thank you for the wonderful experience. :)
5
Jai Groza
+5
Beautiful food and beautiful place! The cocktails were also surprisingly enjoyable! As well as the hospitality and care from the staff, particularly a man named Daniel took care of my party and was a great host and loved the chats! Thanks for the great experience all around.
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