Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fitzroy

"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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