Best Chicken parmigiana in Fitzroy

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St Andrews Hotel - Fitzroy
St Andrews Hotel - Fitzroy
90/100 (855 ratings)
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"Here in a group of six for dinner. It was a lovely night and we were surprised that it wasn't busier. This great looking pub come restaurant really..."
Rennie
"From the moment you open the door at St Andrews you receive a warm welcome.The staff were attentive, knowledgeable and outstanding (Management -..."
Phoenix
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Fillet Steak was cooked to medium rare perfection and the choice of sides and ability to mix it up worked..."
Have Hunger, Will Travel
"Ate here recently with a friend, it is a beautiful pub that has a real country feel about it.  I loved the decor, it reminded me of a family friends..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Just had a wedding here yesterday and would say the space is great for a ceremony/reception, ambience is really great and wine selection was..."
Nikki
"I quite enjoy this place and will often turn to it if I’m after a relatively quiet, warm and inviting pub meal that serves all the pub classics to..."
Linda
"Their food is always cooked very well and delicious, and the staff are lovely. Definitely above average pub fare! They renovated awhile back too so..."
Jess_e88
"Charming and cosy pub overlooking Carlton Gardens. We dined on a Saturday night without a booking and were seated straight away by the friendly..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Second time here and just as good as the first.I had the Eye Fillet with tossed vegies and mash. Steak was cooked to Medium perfection and..."
Kat P
"My partner and I had dinner there last night. It was a relatively quiet night w only 2 tables full, yet we were sat next a kitchen door. This is one..."
Timinmelbourne
"3G:Great ambient,Great food & Great service. Had the rib eye & porterhouse steak cooked according to how we like it. The steak chips & creamy..."
Jup
"Will come back for:+ Porterhouse+ PannacottaCame here with some mates to grab a feed and we tried out the set menu for the day...."
The Casual Diner
"I came here the other night with a friend as it was in the entertainment guide. It was well worth the visit, we both ordered the eye fillet, which..."
Sophie
"What an interesting specials list! We were told it was all "game meat" this Sunday. I had a BEAUTIFUL venison & bacon pot pie, so rich & delicious, &..."
Speccy
"Great pub. Great for a quiet chill day with friends! Good selection of your favourite pub food and vegetarian options. The specials are amazing!..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"We were in the area and in need of a feed! Given they were on the Melbourne Entertainment Card (2 for 1), we thought we would give The Pumphouse a..."
Meeee Hungry!
"The Pumphouse is so much more than a pub. A great variety of excellently executed dishes from a simple saganaki with balsamic glaze to a perfectly..."
Spolj
"My sister had her engagement party yesterday in the private function room (called St Andrews Conservatory) of the Pumphouse Hotel. Chosen purely..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Service here is amazing! Feel like they really care for their customers and nothing seemed like an imposition for them. We had the vegetable risotto..."
Mandi Vegan
"As pub meals go it doesn't get much better than the Pumphouse Hotel. Relaxed ambience, great service from a young staff, good wine and beer..."
KLW
"We had booked the private function room and were so pleased with the service. They always made sure you had a drink and were so friendly. The..."
Hailey
"Really good food. We had gnocchi and eggplant involtini which were great and higher than expectation.Food came on time and tasted..."
Baran Behrang Rad
"Very attentive staff with amazing tap beer; had the Wild Yak and house wine; Shiraz Cab. Roast garlic jus with the steak is absolutely to die for!..."
Thuong Vo
"Really loved this place! The ambience was the highlight and the staff were friendly and accomodating. We came for a small birthday gathering with..."
Tu Nguyen
"Kangaroo burger, Slowly braised lamb ragu pappardelle, Slowly braised lamb shanks and Banana and Baileys bread and butter pudding!!!!..."
Brooke & Nick
"Pumphouse hotel is one of oldest hotels in Melb. Thus inner deco is very 19th century, with a big yak head hanging near the bar and a real fireplace..."
Hello World!
"Came for a quick after work dinner with my partner. The food was delicious - chicken parmigiana was  normal-human size and seemed like real chicken..."
Fiona
"Was treated to Mother's Day lunch today had a wonderful experience great food the staff were welcoming and friendly and the venue was great..."
Christine Kalfoglou
"Good solid pub meal. Had steak which was very nice with mushroom sauce and mash side. Pretty impressed for first visit. Unpretentious pub..."
Rolandmccall
"Great well furnished pub. Restaurant area is nice and the noise level is low enough to be able to hold conversations easily. Good pub menu..."
Kruger
"Great meal. 10 of us went here for dinner. I was a bit sceptical as the place was very quite. Meals came out and I was very impressed. I got the Lamb..."
John Parry
"Modest, oldstyled pub that doesn't disappoint. Standard no frills menu, which is in no way a negative. Place doesn't try to be something it isn't...."
J0rdz
"No complaints. Had an early in the week lunch at the Pumphouse. Eye filet steak was good quality, cooked to perfection, accompanied by good quality,..."
JLR50
"Me, the burger and the ice-cream sandwitch. At the pumphouse hotel I had the 200g black angus cheese burger and for dessert I had a strawberry choc -..."
Hungry Sasha
"Visited the Pumpahouse on Sunday night. All i will say is service was perfect food was the best pub meal I have eaten ever and the atmosphere was..."
Damien
"Best pub in the area.. Very cozy little hotel on Nicholson street. Had dinner last night before going to the theatre with a few friends. Great staff,..."
Tim
"Easter Sunday lunch = delicious. I went here on Easter Sunday with my mother over from Perth. I had a Barramundi and she had a peri peri chicken..."
Urbanette
"Found a fabulous Melbourne pub . Lovely staff, delicious food, smashing decor ,beautiful energy on my way back there ! Thanks for a very pleasent..."
Love It Or Like It
"Service,Space & Value. I recently organised a business lunch for 7 people at The Pumphouse Hotel in Fitzroy (our 2nd get-together at this pub) and..."
Bigem
"The food here is amazing. Very good service by the guy & girl behind the bar, despite being a full house. I naturally ordered a burger it was..."
Sampson White
"Good beer, good food, good service. I come to this lovely little pub fairly often and I always have a great time. The staff are friendly and..."
Fi Maxwell
"Hidden treasure. Ive never really noticed this pub, despite it being on a main road. Friendly service, delicious meals, best chicken..."
Sarah Marie
"Great!. A must before every Imax visit, they have one of the best burgers in Melbourne! Add some craft beer and a nice atmosphere, the place has it..."
Matt Sev
"Great food!!! Casual, cosy & fantastic friendly staff! Will be defidently visiting..."
CCs
"• Friendly staff • Speedy service (~18 minutes order time)• Excellent food – Pumphouse Burger was exquisite and calamari was..."
Daniel
"Great place. Awesome hotel, it's a regular for us. Friendly staff and the food is..."
Glassed
"Cool hotel, very friendly and approachable staff. The meals are excellent, i had the rib eye, cooked perfectly med rare. Will defo go..."
Mitch Cameron
"What a burger. This place is such a hidden gem - it's unpretentious and serves up great meals. Ever since I had the dreamy rich duck ravioli before..."
Unforkettable
"I was preparing to write a scathing review, as our first meal was terrible. We ordered the rib eye steak, and both sent it back. Dreadful quality -..."
Cookiemonsta
"Like it.. We ate here recently and enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Although the hotel is located on busy Nicholson St, the outdoor eating area is..."
Laura
"Good Food and Beer and a Nice Atmosphere.. Went here for a quick diner, had some Barramundi which was tasty and washed it down with a pint of the..."
Gursharan Chana
"Very enjoyable experience. Enormous serving sizes. Food was great. Good range in the normal menu, and the specials made it hard to choose what to..."
Michael Dawson
"Fitzroys Best steaks by far. It is hard to find a good decent pub these days, bistro dining, gastro pub, restaurant quality? will you have to take a..."
Secret Diner 2014
"I can’t thank the staff at St Andrews Hotel enough for helping make my daughter's Christening day extra special. The Room with a View was a great..."
Gaetana Lucci
"I booked the private dining “Room with a View” for my daughters christening and I am so glad I did. Organising everything was so easy, staff were..."
Marina Tsitsis
"We recently had our engagement lunch at St Andrews Hotel in Fitzroy in their "Room with a View". We had a fabulous day! The team were so lovely to..."
Millie Harris
"Was there for group Xmas lunch. Food was delicious. Generous portion size for a set menu. Staff there was very attentive and lovely. Room was..."
Trammy
"I recently celebrated my 30th Birthday at The St Andrews Hotel, Room With View. From the moment I made the booking the team at St Andrews were onto..."
Ebony
"Never fails! Excellent food, impossible to select a bad vintage and service exemplary, attentive and not obtrusive. If you're wanting a fail-safe..."
vascoe myer
"I love coming here for a good steak and mash potato. The service was excellent and the fold was even better. They treat you like one of the family at..."
Alex P.B
"Went here for dinner last night and only one word - WOW. We had the Crispy pork belly and the Seafood Linguini and neither dish disappointed. The..."
Cliff H
The Standard Hotel
The Standard Hotel
88/100 (2992 ratings)
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"Went here for a Friday office lunch & was pleasantly surprised with the food! It was delish. I got a steak and my colleagues got Parmas and..."
Shiv
"I had been to a few work lunches at The Standard and the meals were always good quality and value.  One thing that has has always impressed me is..."
A Regular Bloke
"These guys make one of the best chicken parmas in Melbourne! Topped with prosciutto (instead of standard ham), delicious cheese, tomato sugo and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Great hang out for a beer and a meal. Food is very well cooked and portions are very generous. Staff is very friendly and attentive. There’s a nice..."
Mia Tua
"We had some slight miss communication issue with our order (wanting to share a Parma) but they handled it so well, and served us with two seperate..."
Northcote20
"an old favourite with a great beer garden, first rate staff and a decent menu of pub food as it should be in 2018. good selection of usual fare..."
Nick
"The Standard Hotel has been a favourite hangout space with our colleagues, every time we visit Melbourne. In fact my fondest memory is my first (&..."
J Arun Prakash
"I love this bar, they've got Guinness for the love of god!! Food is great too. The beer garden/courtyard at the back is awesome, can't wait til..."
Tomlovestoeat
"This is an excellent pub, cool friendly staff epic meals that are presented well, huge portions for a fair price great drinks selection- sitting by..."
Sugar_licks
"Bloat score: Four – If I were lying prostrate on my tummy, it would have looked as though I was levitating. We found ourselves at the quaint,..."
Sonia Nair
"This pub has always given me a Fratelli's hiding out "what's it doin' open in the fall?" abandoned feeling because I've never seen anyone entering or..."
Iris Myandowski
"Went here on a Friday night and it was fairly busy. Looks quite popular with locals. We managed to grab a seat right by the bar. There may have been..."
Clare
"Although they don't have a good variety in craft beer I like to go there once a while and sit in the beer garden 😊 it's a nice and old environment..."
Zomatoaddict
"It’s no secret that I love a good backstreets pub, and Fitzroy’s Standard Hotel might be the quintessential example (you might even say it sets..."
Parma Daze
"The Standard Hotel is located in the backstreets of Fitzroy and is one of those hidden gems that’s survived doing what they’ve done best since..."
The City Lane
"Look tbh with you the burger alone would've been satisfying enough but me and a ma7 went halves so I also got to try the steak sandwich. A true star...."
Hayley Flynn
"First visit on a Tuesday evening by chance and couldn't have been happier. Great beers, good wines and good pub food. Not fancy but tasty and good..."
Allan Watson
"I've been coming here for years and really love the atmosphere of this pub, but sadly the food always seems to be, well, totally standard. Bit of a..."
Peta
"One of the best pubs in Melbourne. Jovial staff, cheap quality booze, good food, pleasant patrons. My only objection? 11PM CLOSING TIME ON A..."
Bronimal
"The perfect back-street Fitzroy watering hole. Robert Wyatt on the stereo. Enough interesting beers on tap to keep everyone happy. Genuine. Friendly...."
Bob1972
"Nice place. Equal first place for the best chicken parma this side of the city (or possibly in melbourne) that I've tried. Nice beer garden that can..."
Steve J
"Best Eggplant Parma in town!! If anyone knows of a better (or equally as good) Parma then let me know! The Standard can do no wrong in my opinion,..."
Wonderfull
"Ye Olde Standard. Still as good as an old 'tie your horse at the post and go in for a cold one' pub can get. Brimming with regulars and locals that..."
Lady In Bread
"We forgot to take meat out for dinner and Az and Sarah were at the Standard so we thought we'd join them for a meal and a drink. I like the Standard...."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"...been maintained with a nostalgic grace that'll take you back to more simple..."
The Burger Adventure
"The Parmas here are always consistently..."
Alex Hill
"Very solid parma. Location is..."
Alex Angelico
"Great beer garden. The beer garden is the stand out feature of this place. We had the parma and it was fine, the beers are lacking though. Only two..."
Barley And Hops
"Another Good Fitzroy Pub. Sat at the Bar and had a few IPA's with a couple mates, had a nice chat to the Bartender, ate some chips and left.. Nice..."
Fin Brennan
"Been few times over the years; always have a good..."
Snoozie
"Solid. This is a place where you can feel comfortable, get a good feed and enjoy some beers with friends. Trivia nights are fun and the staff are..."
Grace H
"Deeriffic. Decor tries a little hard to be Fitzroyish with all the antlers and crap, but this is a pretty cosy pub on a winters day when it's not too..."
Joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo
"Eggplant Parma? BLAURGH.. Just a warning really. Eggplant Parma can be deeeeelicious if the eggplanty bit is properly cooked, but it's diabolical if..."
Binky Williams
"Fantastic. We stumbled across this place by accident, and boy are we glad we did! We've since been back a few times and everything has been..."
Steph
"Best parma in Melbourne. I'm just going to put it out there... hands down the single best parma I've had in this fair city (this includes a very..."
Ramone De La Vega
"Come for the beergarden. Amazing beergarden in the backQuality of live performances very unevenPub food if OK and comes in big..."
PuMan
"Impressed. I visit this pub regularly. The chili bean enchiladas are my favourite. I don't really like change like most people, and they taste the..."
Simone Morris
"Excellent!. Went to the Standard for dinner with a group of friends. The food was amazing and they have a good variety of beers - both of which were..."
BK
"Wow. Comfortable atmosphere, fantastic food, good value $, great beers and excellent staff. Wish more places were like this. Our waitress made us..."
Sophie
"Amazing food. Cool atmosphere great beer garden. The Parma is one of the best I have had in melbourne. This is how a pub should..."
Armando
"Had the chicken kiev which was beautifully cooked with lovely mash. Definitely will be back. Staff are attentive and food was quick to..."
Richie Ogrowsky
"Great. Had a fantastic large group dinner here. It was excellent - relaxed, food was delicious, and staff were great. Not sure about all the comments..."
Mel Bourne
"Great lunch on a busy Friday,pity about the attitude from the staff, maybe it's a Fitzroy..."
OPERAKAT
"Great staff!. I love the shanks here! The food is well-priced and very tasty. I have no idea what some of the other reviewers are talking about. I..."
Linda Walker
"Fantastic chicken parma, full of flavour! Only problem, i wanted..."
Sarah Marie
"Great Atmosphere. Huge outdoor dinning area, above average food, and a good bar selection...."
Chad
"Very decent pub food. Fair sized meals at fair price and nicely flavoured. Had the chicken parma which was tasty, good quality chicken breast that..."
Wocksie
"Lunch Club visited The Standard today and being close to Xmas the place was almost fully booked out. We managed a table and ordered entrees to share..."
Lunch Club
"Best dips!. Best dips and bread, fantastic beer garden and away from the hustle and bustle of Brunswick Street.great..."
Alyssia Storey
"Fab outdoor area on a sunny afternoon, better than usual pub food. The Standard is and has been a Fitzroy institution for..."
Suse
"Great, good quality pub food, staff are efficient but can be a bit aloof and..."
Graham
"Definitely try this place. I see there are some reviews saying the food wasn't that good. Ive been to the Standard quite a few times and can truly..."
DS
"Great Pub Grub. I think The Standard must have picked up its game since some of the older reviews were written. Last night I had a terrific duck dish..."
Sharyn Honey
"Some of the best pub food going, at average pub food prices. Great beer, great staff, great food, great music - the perfect local. Try the..."
Hannah Babble
"Enchiladas are muchos awesome-o. Best Enchiladas in town. It is obscene how good they are! Not for the faint hearted..must have a healthy appetite to..."
Food Fiend
"Bad food? Seriously?. I've eaten there a lot over the years and pretty much everything I've had has been good. Maybe one veggie meal was a little..."
No_games
"Best parmas in..."
Christophe Mallet
"Very good. Friendly environment, great service and good food. We only had bar snacks ... most care I've ever seen taken in bar snacks. Highly..."
Andrew Smith
"6☆ parma, really could have come with hand cut chips though, according to caine. Cheese burger was also 10/9 it was filling , flavoursome & fresh...."
Carl Bronkhorst
"Hi just reaching out to tell you guys that you have completely ruined my life. I visited your establishment the other day just looking to wet my..."
Mitch Ryan
"Looked like a busy Saturday night and food came out prompt and was excellent! Beer garden was amazing and excellent atmosphere. Staff friendly and..."
Jonas
"A few vegan options on the menu. The cheeseless vegan eggplant parma was really delicious. Nice place with large outdoor seating..."
Teleri
"Mother's Day pub lunch with the fam. Great pub that's not massive but also not tiny. I'm not a drinker but fam said beers on tap were decent. Food..."
Scotty L
"This is a great pub. Good pub menu, with weekly specials; awesome large beer garden and front bar has great old fashioned pub atmosphere. Staff are..."
Fred Lehmann
The Rainbow Hotel
The Rainbow Hotel
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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..."
Ads
"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
Rose Hotel
Rose Hotel
79/100 (991 ratings)
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"Traditional inner city pub with good bar menu and range of beers on tap. Beef pie was excellent and partner enjoyed the mushroom burger. Chips were..."
Mike
"Many people go there to watched footy nice place and warm inside, foods so delicious and big portions..."
wanpiya pontanee
"Great pub! Friendly staff and all the beers, ciders or seltzers you could wish for on tap. All the meals I've had here have been delicious. Highly..."
Andy B
"Great little pub nestled in the backstreets of Fitzroy. Easy going staff, classic menu that changes pretty often, and a good selection of beers on..."
Tom Watts
"A great local pub, with an excellent range of beers. The Moon Dog - Mac Daddy dark ale is worth the visit. Not to mention the food. Nachos with..."
Mark Thompson
"We were seated in a separate room adjoining the bar area. Lively atmosphere for a Saturday lunch. Good food. Good service. Friendly helpful..."
Kez Robbins