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The Rainbow Hotel

86/100 (1849 ratings)

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"Always exceptional service at the Rainbow. Great food and the selection of craft and imported beer is the greatest. Kat and the staff are fantastic..."

Sam Fielke

"Fabulous pub, with great staff, beers and food. One of my favourites in Fitzroy, Highly recommend..."

Alexandra Krummel

"Bloody ripper pool table, unreal beers, fresh beer garden. Definitely one of the best pubs in..."

Szechuan Steve

"Mate you cant go wrong with the Rainbow. Staff are always a good bunch,charitable and wise. Great food will sway me everytime- steaks are top..."

Dan Durbridge

"Great beer, great food, relaxed atmosphere, dogs in the beer garden and all located right in the middle of Fitzroy. Couldn't ask for more in a..."

Dan Taranto

"Love the rainbow an experience of great cuisine craft beer an an open fire in winter and the best live..."

Phoebe Giles

"Love this bar. Excellent beer selection, super friendly/appalling staff. And great food too! Best locals bar in Fitzroy. The occasional fool comes in..."

Simon Diaz

"Great little pub. Unpretentious and authentic. Music and clientele interesting and diverse. We go for Paul Williamson Hammond combo on Monday nights..."

John Christiansen

"A true local with character and a fantastic selection of beers. It's always warm and friendly every time I visit. With yummy food and great music..."

Sal Stormer

"Best pub in Melbourne by a country mile. Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, and the staff are very warm and..."

Kat Hill

"Great music. Accepting Patrons and wonderful staff especially Benson , Emma ,Z. And everyone we have met there have been amazing . We were refused..."

Monique Anderson

"Great music, beer and atmosphere. Very easy to get to this fantastic..."

June Breheny

"Have always had an excellent time at the Rainbow... I wish it was closer to my house! Cosy, inviting, and dog-friendly (!!!) beer garden, a great..."

Manda Lê

"Great atmosphere. Sweet beer garden. Best beer selection in town. Excellent..."

Kristian Brennan

"A friendly pub in Fitzroy, the Rainbow hotel is a fab place to catch up with friends for a drink or two. I love the rear beer garden as it's roomy..."

Morgs71

"Cool, non-pretentious pub in the heart of Fitzroy (it’s become hard to find here). Great garden area, fantastic beer selection. Loved the Monday..."

Leila

"I love the Rainbow Hotel. They have beers. They always have vegan/vegetarian options. And it's puppies galore in the outside beer garden. Also roasts..."

Iris Myandowski

"Very cute little back yard for summer nights. We ordered one of each of the small plates on the menu . They were all good and nice for pub food, the..."

Tabi Ei

"Great semi outdoor beer garden and vibesStaff very friendly and helpful with navigating the beer listA gem down an otherwise normal street..."

S

"Always enjoy coming for the steak special on Wednesday evenings. Food is good and the vibe is friendly, especially in the beer garden with talent..."

Daz

"Straight up Great pub food! Nice relaxed friendly environment.I would highly recommend getting a feed here.Good size selection of beers on..."

"Steak night is always a winner, solid for on $16. Nice venue. Staff can be a little hard to warm to but that doesn't stop coming back for another..."

Ant

"Been here a couple of times on a Wednesday night for there $16 Steak meal deal. Have to say, bang for buck is awesome! The steak is a decent size,..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Love this place! Great food and a great vibe. The lady behind the bar however is always rude everytime I go there, have no idea why they keep her..."

Skyemaree12

"Comfiest bar I've had the pleasure to visit outside of the uk, great beer selection and a very veg friendly menu. Definitely worth the visit ..."

Slucetristan

"Superb pub with superb beer. The Dear Luncher rolled back the years with a visit to Fitzroy recently and was suitably impressed by The Rainbow...."

The Dear Luncher

"One of my favorite pubs in Melbourne. Very laid back and good range of drinks. Excellent and very cheap mid-week dinner specials. It even has a pool..."

Nada

"Great local pub! This place has a fantastic atmosphere - genuine, non-wanky, authentic pub feel. The beer garden is great, the food is awesome, and..."

Chocolate E Claire

"This is my go-to spot for a pub meal, or a cheeky pint and you gotta love a spot where the staff remember all the regulars names. Perfect Fitzroy..."

Mikey Eats

"As a local, it's very easy to get stuck at the Rainbow Hotel. The staff are very friendly, and atmosphere of the place is very welcoming. It stocks a..."

George Mitri

"Came here the other night with friends. I had the Salt crusted lamb rump with rosemary roasted potatoes, green beans and red wine jus. The lamb was..."

Pubfare

"Parma was delicious. Waitress behind the bar was very rude and didn't seem to want to be here. Service was redeemed by a lovely waiter who quick on..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Wednesday night steak night - cheap and amazing, dog friendly, great beer garden, attentive staff, Carlton on tap, decent cheap house red and a cosy..."

Kris Nescovski

"Pretty decent food for a pub. Often there are interesting specials and the menu is quite extensive as it is. Great beer garden for the warmer..."

Brickparty

"This week, we embarked on a quest to the rainbow hotel in search for the pot of gold.The rainbow hotel is our type of pub, located in the back..."

Parmasofmelbourne

"This place is consistently good, if a little crowded on steak night (get there well before 7:30). The steaks aren't too bad, though could definitely..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Good solid Pub. Everything you could want. Huge number of Beers, Pool table, Good food, reasonably priced, great live music. The only negative is..."

Out & About

"Had one of the best steaks of my life at the Rainbow on Sunday night. Medium rare porterhouse, cooked to perfection. Veggies and thick chips were..."

NotYourAverageJoe

"Great venue, friendly staff, brilliant beerBiggest Parma..."

Paul McCosker

"Tucked away in the back streets of Fitzroy, the Rainbow Hotel is over 140 years old. The unspectacular exterior makes way for an interior that, while..."

The City Lane

"“Comfortable” is a great word to describe The Rainbow Hotel. This pub is your quintessential backstreets local, complete with a friendly dog that..."

Parma Daze

"Awesome pub! Great vibes, top quality meals! These guys are nailing it. This may well be my favourite pub in..."

Nina

"Everyone at my table enjoyed their food (I can recommend the rueben sandwich!). Great relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, efficient service, good selection..."

Sully

"For a good Sunday roast, this is where to..."

Acd

"Pleasant Parma. Friendly staff. Decent Parma. Casual atmosphere. All are welcome here...."

Kelly Belly

"Impossible not to like. 5 of us went to the Rainbow on a week night. The food was great value and tasty, with a really good menu and very generous..."

David

"Love the Rainbow. A friendly local pub where the service and general standard is consistently impressive! I feel comfortable going in alone, as the..."

Bena Reilly

"Awesome service, great vibe!. The Rainbow always makes you feel welcome! The staff are the friendliest in the area and the range of beers is amazing..."

Sebsy Needs A Beer

"I vote this is one great little pub with maybe one of Melbourne's best beer gardens. They put on live music inside, and the barman reckons there's..."

Chipsndavey

"Had the roast chicken with parsnip purée. - superb! Loved every bit of it. Lovely staff too - super nice and..."

Grant Baker

"The Rainbow consistently delivers great food, the roast, steak night and tonight they have given us the BEST sandwich, their Reuben Sandwich!!!..."

Mickey Rum

"This place is awesome, one of Melbournre's best beer gardens to go with a never ending beer list, and to top it all off the food is outstanding, been..."

BB

"Love a good beer..."

BCA

"Great Pub. Cracking Beers on tap, great food, great music, service is refreshing for the area usually get the "Fitzroy Cool" mob, these guys are..."

Easygoing

"Great Pub. Currently working my way through the top 35 pubs in melbourne.. This is my favourite!!Have been back twice, great food, good beer..."

Fin Brennan

"Delicious food & good vibes. The Rainbow Hotel is just far enough from Brunswick Street to avoid unwanted heavy traffic, however, close enough to be..."

Kira

"Thanks Rainbow!!. Had been here several times for a quiet beer or three, so was the logical choice for 21st birthday party. From the outset the owner..."

Superjewby

"We went to rainbow bar sat for a few drinks to start the night and of we hadn't been in over a year and wasn't sure how it would be, but once again..."

Felicia

"Came here as part of a group last Thursday. I'd read some positive reviews about the burgers here, and they are cracking burgers. I had the rainbow..."

Whitebait Sandwich

"I hadn't been here since the change of ownership. We only stayed for a drink but there is a nice atmosphere and a good drink list. The little dining..."

Jo

"CRACKING PUB. Just had a sensational arvo at The Rainbow. I had the Sunday Roast which was pork and was amazing and for just $20 you get everything..."

Bubblepix

"Enjoy the beer garden. Decent food and a great place to enjoy a meal and a drink when the weather is good. Makes me wish I had more time on Sunday..."

Batsu

"Is this the next beer garden in Fitzroy -me thinks..."

BARTS

"Nice food and craft beers. Had Sunday lunch in the beer garden here. Food is good quality and very tasty - some standard pub food items as well as..."

Wocksie

"Great food and Beer. Came here with my husband, great outdoor space, a cracking parma and some seriously good beers on tap, top..."

L.J.

"Cool beer garden. Varied beer selection.Myself & my partner both had the special prawn linguine with buttered potatoes, which was all..."

The Major

"Amazing... Soul food just when I needed it! Burger was delicious, but service outstanding! Thanks for making us feel welcome!..."

Gina

"The southern burger was absolutely amazing. Very very impressed, will definitely be..."

J Chisholm

"My new local!. My neighbour recommended this place. Have been here every week since I moved into the area. Staff are really friendly and meet the..."

Rose B

"I loves me some southern style. Southern burger was bbq brilliance. Great food coupled with a laid back atmosphere. It may look like a regular pub at..."

D

"Keen for good beers and some tasty honest pub food, we ended up at the rainbow after detouring off Brunswick st. The pub itself has a great authentic..."

CafeEnergy

"Yum! Great place to drink a good beer and eat a good..."

Blossom

"Pint of thunder road, solid steak and some bluesy rock in the sun. Love the..."

Hungryjames

"Had a great eye fillet steak and very friendly staff. Recommend the beer..."

TR

"Great. Had a living Social deal and was extremly good value and the staff, food and atmosphere was..."

Wendy Brown

"Great food, garden bar and live music. If you like lamb then make sure you try the slow cooked lamb ribs that come with feta! - this is definitely my..."

Cleo

"Genuinly Surprised. Food was surprisingly awesome, I ordered the juicy slow lamb roast, scallops and octopus salad, all beautifully presented and..."

Oyster

"Menu changed for the better. Great food guys and love the free..."

Me

"This is a serious good place for friends. The environment is lively and lovely. The bathroom is clean. The staff are quite friendly and care..."

Dave Yan

"The food was comforting, good portion, great flavour and balance. The staff were really nice as well. Their vegan options were wide in variety and..."

Mellie Ozcrunchy

"I’ve extensively pursued the best pubs in Melbourne and I can say with all confidence this one reaches all the requirements. Great food, great..."

Jesse Becker

"The beer garden is the place to be, seafood linguine and popcorn chicken are my absolute..."

Leonora S

"I had my first time visit on Sunday after my wife suggested we try the Sunday vegan roast. It is a popular place but we were quickly seated by the..."

Steven B

"Arrive for my 9pm dinner reservation to be advised the kitchen has closed at 9pm. Stars revised, from 1 star to 5 stars. We now understand the pub..."

Jayson Stone

"Extremely helpful staff aiding wheelchair access in order to assist my 76yo father. Went out of their way to help us for dinner and stay for the..."

Paul Van Ross

"Must love dogs! Service at the bar is friendly and helpful, food is ok - a bit hit and miss depending on which dish you order. Outside in the..."

Louise T

The Grace Darling Hotel

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"We were looking forward to eating at the Builders Arms, but sadly the menu there both the Chinse and the bar menu were not inspiring. So we wandered..."

Jeni Mitchell

"It's a great venue...great staff..great beer..great gig's...Davey Lane last night was amazing. Been here a few times now..never..."

Jane Brannan

"Liam and Sara are lovely staff and you know that means a lot coming from a “difficult” and experienced woman like me. They deserve a pay rise. Xx..."

Paris Martine

"Amazing food. Such an amazing dining experience. The new chef there is amazing. The menu is for everyone! Vegan, Vegetarian and Meat Eaters. Food was..."

Cheryl Smith

"Love this venue and staff. Played here last night and really enjoyed..."

Gelareh Pour

"Fantastic atmosphere great friendly and helpful..."

Rick Rocchina Rossi

"Stunning pub. Loved the decor and relaxed feel to it. We ordered a steak roll and chicken Parma. Both were very tasty. Will pop in again when we’re..."

MelbourneLops

"Normally I go to this bar for a drink. Last time we went there for their steak night on Thursday. It was a delicious $18 steak. Tonight we went for..."

Priscillia

"I came here for a 50th which was held in a sweet little space separate from the main area. But to get there at 7pm meant weaving my way through all..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Good beer selection, great gigs, never tried the food but I'm keen to. How could I not appreciate this local institution? I wish there was more..."

Quince And Cheese

"Cosy vibe with standard pub menu. Came here for steak night which was really enjoyable. For $25 had the scotch fillet with peppercorn sauce and side..."

Kate Dougherty

"This past weekend it was a split decision ('we don't have any other better options') to walk into Grace Darling whilst we waited to meet up with..."

Kimberley Leggett

"It was a last minute decision to drop into Grace Darling for a quick drink. So glad we did though because we discovered a range of Bombay Saphite G&T..."

Espy Eats

"Such delicious food and I really liked the ambiance of this place. For a pub restaurant, they had done a nice job of creating an area that felt..."

Kim

"Nice atmosphere, candle lit, warm and classy. The menu is considered and interesting without being over the top. The wine list is relevant with a old..."

Izzy Stabs

"Went there with my friend , we ordered at the counter & waited for our food after that , because it was very busy when we were there so I kind like..."

Sam

"Went for a Scarf dinner (an organisation that helps with employment opportunities for young people). It was $45 per person for 2 courses. We could..."

I. D.

"Swung by The Grace Darling for a pre dinner drink over the weekend. I've actually eaten there a couple of times before as I love that it's steeped in..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We had a wonderful night here at a Scarf dinner. The food was lovely. My trout for entree and beef cheek for main were very tasty indeed. The..."

Two Sheds

"The grace darling has a great vibe with delicious food. Food is quite pricey but the quality is there in the food. If you want a great night out with..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"A friend and I stopped in for a nice hot meal and chose the Sunday roast. The meat was perfectly cooked melt in your mouth delicious. Beautiful..."

Kelly Ditchburn

"As much as I love fine dining and eating at fancy schmancy places, you cannot in my mind beat a good pub meal! Maybe it’s the significantly reduced..."

Kieren ORiley

"My memory of this place is hazy due to one (five?) too many vinos, however I can vividly recall my chicken parma, because remembering a place's..."

Cocktails&Chocolate

"The food here is awesome. Sunday lunch with friends is my jam here... meeting up for a fantastic lunch and some very good beers before we get into..."

Jonathan Kok

"Fantastic lunch venue. Vibrant & friendly with the best value best burger in town! I went with a group. My beef pattie was cooked to perfection...."

Peter Kerr

"The Grace Darling is one of my favourite pubs in Melbourne. It's well known as a hipster hangout and once you walk in you will see why. Calling it a..."

Tomas

"Called into Grace Darling for an impromptu lunch while wandering the nearby streets and I’m so glad we did! We ordered the angus beef burger and..."

Jessie1079

"Built in 1854, the Grace Darling Hotel is Melbourne's second oldest pub and named after an English lighthouse keeper’s daughter famed for her..."

Gastrology

"I came here with a big group (about 9) and everyone's meals were delivered together and in a good time frame. Friendly staff. I commend them on..."

Casualfoodie

"We wandered into this masculine bluestone building on a sunny Sunday. Walking past the quiet front bar (Coopers on tap) we found ourselves at the hub..."

Tim McGrath

"Picked this place based on its proximity to Messina but actually the food was good! Had the jerk chicken Maryland - was lacking a little bit of heat..."

Mireille

"Had an absolutely fantastic birthday dinner here with a big group. I had the sirlpin with pepper sauce, it was perfectly cooked and everything..."

Lady Lapin

"One of Melbourne's oldest pubs with a fantastic atmosphere and plenty of character inside and a great outside area too. Very good drinks prices and..."

Mitchell.kingston

"Enjoy coming here on the weekend, catch up with friends and enjoy their burgers. Burgers are expensive but are special, especially with a cold beer...."

Yumyumyum

"Lovely, cosy atmosphere and the best happy hour drink specials around. Have had food here a couple of times, their sunday roasts were always ace...."

Purple Monkey

"It's..."

LocalDiner

"Counter Lunch. 15 bucks for a pot of beer and a burger... Incredibly good.Exceeded all expectations! Nice one..."

99burgersandabeer

"Loved it!. My group had a wonderful time at the grace darling. The atmosphere is electric, the food solid and the wine list tidy. The pub is not..."

Josephinesabre82

"Yuuummmm!!. Slow cooked lamb shoulder shepherds pie is probably the best I have ever..."

Micklehamrd

"From the outside you can't tell what a gem this is... A non descript bluestone building built in 1854 that you could easily not notice on your way..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Xmas delight!. My function was co-ordinated beautifully..from the booking to the food and service.10/10 from every person in our..."

Cherrypie88

"Had the polenta and caponata and linguini putanesca both very nice and great..."

Johannes

"Laid back. Friendly staff..good..."

Suraj Varma

"Beautiful old pub that under present owners has gone well for quite awhile. This is hipster heartland, the Mecca if you like so by venturing in you..."

Peter Evans

"Fantastic Mother's Day meal.Thank you..."

Monobro

"Great value for above average pub food. Had a family lunch on Sunday; a few of us ordered the roast of the day which last Sunday was lamb. Gorgeous,..."

Tange

"A lovely venue. Staff are very friendly and happy, food classic and classy, music cool and wonderful. Exceptionally well priced drinks list that..."

Rollin Jo

"Prawn linguine. Best pasta I've had out for a long while. There was just enough ingredients to make it perfect. My friend had the inside out Parma..."

Lucantinifresca

"Candle lit Cellar. Absolutely beautiful evening in the cellar of the Grace Darling Hotel. A lovely escape from the heat and we had the most lovely..."

Lovelygirllikesfood

"A grand old pub indeed. The food is very good, we all enjoyed our meals. All Victorian wine list is..."

Misty Love

"Excellent. All our meals absolutely superb. The best pub I have been to in Oz..."

Misterxfilesonyoass

"Surprised. I thought I was going into a pub but apparently I entered a contemporary restaurant taking pub classics with a twist...."

Mark Harley Sarmiento

"Thank you to all at the for giving us memorable Xmas evening. We all will be frequenting..."

Only Free Range Chicken

"Fantastic! I really enjoyed everything, especially the inside out..."

Manual Eater

"I'm not one for writing reviews but I just have to say I was overwhelmed by the whole venue! It was busy, loud, bustling, excellent food and service,..."

Pauline

"My favourite place for a casual Sunday session. They really are doing some good things in the kitchen..."

Hazel

"Exceptionally good food. Not your average pub fare. Service was prompt and not over the top. Very busy place and I was not forgotten about. I'll be..."

Leo

"Very good..."

Thumbs

"Fantastic lunch. Honest food is all I need. Excellent selection of boutique beer..."

Holly Peach

"Very good food, very good music! My nan was even bopping around. I had the okra and eggplant stew which really was..."

Timmies

"Warm spring night out, lovely bubbly prosecco, casual service, great pub food without trying too..."

Annabella

"Wonderful selection of vegetarian!! Finally a pub that does not discriminate!Love..."

Darly

"Omg!! The roast is to die..."

Jeannie

"All star cast! Hot guys serving hot drinks! Prawn linguine delicious..."

Manloveski

"I'm loving the craft beer experience and the inside out Parma at the bar. Great tunes playing..."

Hasslehoff

"Best steak in..."

Ebanezza

"Love at First Pie. Having come here for a number of years to drink, it never occurred to me to try the food. But when a friend and I initially tried..."

Doom

"Flawless. Came in randomly for a casual lunch and was unexpectedly blown away with a delightful meal and attentive hospitable service. The lamb with..."

Topical Punch

"I don't normally write reviews but I'm making an exception. I went here for a friend's birthday a few weeks ago and we had a mixed night. The food..."

Maree D

"Just stopped in for a beer. Just stopped in for a cold beer on a Satuday afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised. The place doesn't look like much..."

Modav

"Friends and I shared a beautiful meal at the ever-delightful Grace tonight. Food was delicious and vibe was great. Such a reliably good place for a..."

Poppy

"Bloody unreal. Fantastic pub!We love it, and have been going there for quite a few months now.We love the lady with the blue hair and only..."

Dr Smoo

"Perfect place for a cheery Sunday afternoon lunch. I had the risotto with fresh greens and goats cheese, while the rest of the table chose the..."

Dandygurl7

"We had dinner here. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. They had a mix up with our mains and we had to wait an hour. A lovely waiter offered a free..."

Amie

"Rare thing these days- 1st rate beer, good tunes, personality, live music, good grub, fireplace & did I mention..."

Joseph Simone

"Lift your game Perth... over on holiday from WA we experienced Amazing attentive service for great filling meals. Wait staff re filled our water,..."

Rob

"Great dinner on Saturday night. Busy and buzzing, but with enough staff to keep things flowing smoothly. Delicious share plates to start of rollmops,..."

Fleur

"Dinner on sat was really good, a great looking venue- a most excellent surprise was when the waiter suggested we have a nightcap in the basement...."

Mischa Bunton

"Best bloody burger. Had the best burger, big pickle, good meet and a good bun, this babe of a burger filled me up :) love the whiskey bar and the..."

Bec.sox.bikechick

"A touch over priced and a little to..."

Adam Taylor

"Distinctive Style. The Grace Darling Hotel seems to delicately balance a blend of drama & relaxation. The interior boasts some clever design with..."

Lolaray

"Cosy Basement. First time I've been there, new favorite for the area. Caught a great cosy gig in the basement. Nice beers and atmosphere. Big, with..."

BVH

"NomNom. Without a doubt one of my favorite spots for supper. There's plenty of competition in this area and the food here is the best in my opinion...."

Sammi8762

"I live just around the corner and often call by for a beer or three. The food is good, well priced and the venue is warm and welcoming. Sadly the..."

Beerandascotch

"Burger heaven. We had such a great night at the Grace Darling.Awesome decor, lovely wine, excellent service and yummy food! If this wagu burger..."

Yolaine Corbin

"I consider that lucky-coulda been somewhere else. It was the start of something- don't know what- took a chance. Previously listening to 'Let's Go..."

Benjamin Ackerman

"I think they've changed chefs recently and this new guy is creating AMAZING food. Wagyu burger is cooked to perfection accompanied by a big juicy..."

Puss In Boots

"Fabulous Sunday lunch. Yesterday my husband and I and our two boys age 2 and 4 visited the Grace for lunch on our way home from the city. It was..."

Fabulous Sunday Lunch

"Nice one guys. Came in tonight with a few friends. Had the parma for my meal. Really liked the way the parma was presented. Different twist to a..."

Trent Jones

"Skirt steak was..."

Stuart Espey

"Fabulous, funky and friendly. What a great venue the Grace Darling is! We had our Christmas party in the Cellar Room and it was a blast. Once we got..."

Marie

"Amazing Grace Darling Wedding. Thankyou so much to the fabulous staff at the Grace Darling for my daughter's amazing wedding reception. The venue..."

Vivien

"Grace is a darling. The Grace Darling is constantly good in my books! The fit out is clever and comfy, and now they have the tables outside its going..."

Kirkireland

"Peri peri. I took my parents to dinner at the Grace Darling. Dad refused to order the steak even though i was paying. After a joke with the Maitre..."

Peri

"Best pub-hands down. Friends and I had supper here- it's a ripper. tasty & fresh,with some interesting 'pub' selections and specials. Pacy, fun &..."

Polly Dawe

"Rude staff. I had the roasted salmon, which was very nice (and should have been at almost $25!), and general reports at our table were that the..."

Katie Murphy

"Good. Had Sunday lunch here recently. Felt like I was in a scene of Offspring (Billy's husband was there). The service was welcoming, the wine list..."

Ange

"Lots of Grace. Did that person really just use the word 'funky'?Haha. Really. Well if they mean great food & an amazing atmosphere it's..."

Michael Lee

"Daggy n Funky. The GD is both daggy n funky, all at the same time. Food is reasonable, a great place for a drink..."

Iceman

"Thumbs Up!. I'm impressed! The food was fantastic, the service was great and the drinks lovely. Try the lemon squash - made with real lemons..."

Jenjen

"Good food but LONG wait. The food IS good. And there's a good variety. But maaan, the service kinda sucks. We booked for 8 - weren't seated until..."

Fizroyophiles

"Beautiful Pub. Passed this on to management of the Grace Darling also- I had such a nice time! Stepped in here on Friday night past the unassuming..."

Jenny

"Good food at reasonable cost. Went to the Grace Darling last Sunday after a bit of an absence and must say that I loved the food. It had never been..."

Wocksie

"Great food, mediocre service. Then food is great. The burger is delicious and crispy eye fillet was yummy. Lamb: excellent. Service was a little slow..."

Kwanghui

"Yummmmo! Food was amazing and atmosphere even better. Such a cool place. Recommend the..."

CafeGoer

"Rad Sunday Roast. Oh my god.... I went to the Grace with my girlfriend on Sunday & had the BEST roast ever, I reckon. Hold the gravox & soggy veg, it..."

Aaron

"Meh.... The roo burger was better than ok, but the chips were average. Try the Parma though..."

Andy Miller

"Repeat Offender. I have been going to The Grace Darling for the last few months now. I am a Fitzroy local and to be honest those few months ago..."

Out And About

"Win some lose some. The Grace won my heart the moment I walked through the door and was met by a cute pup and great music. The food was fantastic..."

My Two Cents

"Great space, the architecture is fantastic thus providing several different atmospheric rooms indoors and outdoors. Chips, eggplant parma etc was..."

Nellerichal Sreeju

"Lovely Aperol spritzes for the pretty fair price of $15 a pop. There’s also a decent beer and wine selection. It’s good as a bar and just as good..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Grace Darling is a Smith St Icon. Cozy atmosphere inside. Great simple pub..."

Robert Mceniery

"The grace darling is a good little venue. The bowl of chips are one of the best in Melbourne - mostly because of the smokey/barbecue tomato dipping..."

Sarah

"I haven’t been back to their steak night for ages .. but it’s still tasty and good. Pretty quick as well considering they were quite busy. The..."

Priscillia

"Stumbled across this place on Sunday and I must say it was the most perfect Sunday afternoon spent on a cold winters day! A Fireplace to sit in front..."

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Chocolate E Claire

Mikey Eats

George Mitri

Pubfare

Theknifeandforktalk

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Brickparty

Parmasofmelbourne

This Diner Is Anonymous

Out & About

NotYourAverageJoe

Paul McCosker

The City Lane

Parma Daze

Nina

Sully

Acd

Kelly Belly

David

Bena Reilly

Sebsy Needs A Beer

Chipsndavey

Grant Baker

Mickey Rum

BB

BCA

Easygoing

Fin Brennan

Kira

Superjewby

Felicia

Whitebait Sandwich

Jo

Bubblepix

Batsu

BARTS

Wocksie

L.J.

The Major

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