The best Tapas in Footscray | Sluurpy updated in April

The Reverence Hotel

94/100 (397 ratings)

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"Always good and one of my fave places in Melbourne. Nice food, nice people, nice atmosphere and an awesome band room. Extra points for me finally..."

Nick Galea

"Absolutely love the vegan choices!! The desserts were to die for! I wish we had a pub like this over in Seaford, I'd go all the time. Definitely..."

Belinda Hearne

"The vegan option or normal is awesome. I have vegan mates in Sydney that want to move just for this place, let alone what Fitzroy has to offer. Taco..."

Matt Baker

"Buildings and spaces are like people - some have heart and some don't! The Rev is a big beating heart and everything about it has been done in..."

Emily Alexandra

"Went there to celebrate our daughters birthday. A great place, food and service along with the atmosphere. Will be back again. Thanks for the great..."

Peter Whitefield

"Went to Trivia here last night. The room was booked out but they still found a spot for us. The food was amazing, and I love all the vegetarian/vegan..."

Gisela Kennett

"I live northside so i couldn't call, myself a regular, but i have to say it's a cornerstone of the melbourne music scene. If this goes, so does a..."

Gerard Pollock

"The best Taco Tuesday in town. Great atmosphere, excellent band..."

Sam LeRay

"Delicious pub food. The fish burger is the bomb - best fish burger I’ve had! Good pub menu with nearly all items able to be veganised. Prices are..."

Madam E The Vegan

"Yum yum yum. Tasty pub fare with ample vegan options. The vegan popcorn chicken is incredible, and I’m a meat eater! Friendly staff, great venue...."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Love the staff, love the food and love the vibe. Do wish Monteiths cider was still a think but the new one is good in its own way! Good for vegan..."

Sophie Pearce

"Love the Rev! So many vegan and gluten free options. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Be prepared to wait for your food however - the kitchen..."

Anna J

"Great vegan options. Nearly everything can be veganized and I am so glad I don't live closer or I'd just lose any chance of buying a house in the..."

Wraith_kabab

"Fabulous staff!! Very nice people!! I love the beer jack larger so yum! The food is very nice took a little while to come out but that’s ok!..."

Ginhu77

"Cool little pub in Footscray. Good vegan options and the burgers and fries are tasty. Friendly staff and quick service. Good accessible..."

Dumba

"Giving a full score as don't want to negatively effect zoomato scoring. Just wanted to advise that their awesome looking menu is only available after..."

Bianca

"Went for TACO TUESDAY and was not disappointed, good stuff! Authentic tortillas, fresh ingredients, vegan options, very well done. The pulled pork..."

José

"great food, service and atmosphere but the vegan meat substitutes weren't as great as many other restaurants in the area, catered to both myself as a..."

Bec Patrick

"This place is a hipster as it gets and has live music on a Sunday afternoon. So its a great place for a Sunday sesh.The cheese burger..."

St!nger

"If you're looking to get vegan food at a pub, this is the place to be! Once I walked in, it had a Very old Irish feel to the place. We ordered the..."

VwngF

"Came here for pizza, but they don't serve pizza until 4pm :(Still loved it, have been here a few times now, always impressive.Recommend the..."

Rhiannon

"Great pub food, so much vegetarian and vegan choice. Please don't close. $3 tacos on Tuesday, how can you go wrong? By turning it into apartments I..."

James Andersen

"Always a great place to take my vegan friends to when they're in the west and can't be bothered travelling to hipster territory. Naked burrito is..."

Moneta Tan

"So excited to find this little gem! Solid vegan pub grub options!I have been back a handful of times and have been sosatisfied with the variety..."

Full Puku

"Had the Vegan Cheeseburger & Vegan Mexican Pizza and was the BOMB! The cheeseburger blew my mind as to how similar it was to the real thing! Haven't..."

Yvonne Yu

"Wow! I've been here a few times now (the first one being when I was leaving Footscray) and I am so sad that I didn't discover this place sooner!..."

Michelle Young

"Tuesday night $3 tacos and Tecate beers! Really great tacos, some of the best we've ever had and we've been to Mexico! Hope to see this Tuesday night..."

Woohoofood

"We had dinner last night at The Reverance. The atmosphere is very casual, we tried some Mexican food, nachos, vegetarian burrito and the Chimichanga...."

Lucie

"Always had a spot on experience here. No nonsense good vibes and good food. Staff have always been friendly and the atmosphere is chilled......"

WestSlice

"Delicious fresh Mexican, pub grub (with lots of veggo and vegan options) and fries that are sent from the gods. Good atmosphere, friendly crowd and..."

Dinnertime!

"Expecting typical pub food!? Nooooooooooo couldn't be further from the truth, well it actually kinda is pub food, just with a strong Mexican twist...."

Sexyfoodscientist92

"$3 tacos and $3 tecates every Tuesday that do not disappoint. it's easy to say that "how hard is it to stuff up a taco" but believe me it's been done..."

Gemma

"$3.00 tacos and beers on Tuesday's can't beat that. Also really friendly staff! Only missing .5 a point because only stayed an hour or so, have to..."

Sarah

"It's a pub and hotel and for that i will give them 5 points. I had ordered chips, nachos, pizza, chocolate nachos. They did tell us that kitchen is..."

Gitcraker

"Well what can I say about this place.... Mmmm Tasty! Yum! Thoroughly enjoyed! Vegan option with Mock pulled pork on the Nachos and on the burrito. It..."

LOPAN

"Really good quality food at a reasonable price. The Mexican style was unexpected from the look of the place, but they really did an awesome job and I..."

Seng Quan

"Went on a hot Tuesday. 3 bucks a taco and each one is like a stacked mini mountain on your plate. On top of this the beers are the same price!..."

Ciarán Reid

"Review of Big Rev burger and the Chicken burger (both vegetarian). I absolutely loved the menu from the moment I saw it. Almost everything..."

Vegieface

"Looking at the Zomato reviews around Footscray, I didn't expect to find such a highly rated hotel. By hotel, it infers pub, and good pub is hard to..."

Eat Like Ushi

"Love this place, yes it has a good selection for vegans but it also had a good selection for meat eaters too,We tried the fish taco, pork..."

Blue

"Went here for lunch today and it was AMAZING! The flavours of the food were great and the ingredients were fresh. I can't wait to come back here...."

Tigers_eye

"I've been coming to The Rev for a couple of years for drinks now, however haven't eaten here until today.Incredibly impressed, to say the..."

SeraphimCoil

"Amazing vegan food ! my friend had the vegan fish taco and it tasted like real fish ! I had the vegan nudist burrito and the pork was also really..."

Kim

"Yummy food, heaps of vego/vegan options- the only bummer is that the kitchen doesn't open till 6 and there's no bar snacks to order with arvo drinks..."

Maz

"Great selection of food for vegetarians and vegans! At pubs/hotels I'm usually stuck with just garlic bread or dips but at Reverance almost every..."

Madeleine Scerri

"The Reverence Hotel is a grungy Mexican-themed live music venue that specializes in punk music and vegan food. It also happens to make the best..."

Not My Bread And Butter

"Need a cheap, tasty and healthy gluten-free and vegan eat in a punked-up Melbourne pub? Think this sounds about as findable as a unicorn? Well..."

Not My Bread And Butter

"I really love this place. The vibe is good and the food is delicious with lots of vegan/veg options. The mexican stuff is better than the burgers..."

Nicole Power

"Buzzing with good vibes and a young hipster crowd, this place obviously proves to be a popular hangout! With a grungy alternative feel, a stage for..."

Nina

"Ohhh my they do good nachos! Can't get enough of them! With the slow cooked beef, it's just heaven! Have come back for more many many times and will..."

Baarnacles

"A veg-burrito to die for. And the way i'm going through those bad-boys, that may not be too far off. Lovely people, great selection of beers,..."

Khan Churchill

"Taco taco taco!. Love love looove taco night. Cheap beer cheap food yes please. Dont be fooled though, SLOW service. But with well over 100 people..."

Unwantedsound

"Taco Tuesday is truly great. Quick service and very tasty & fresh food. A great, friendly diverse crowd to be amongst..."

Jg

"Great food for everyone!. I am really appreciative of places that have a lot of Gluten Free options. While im not GF i have a good friend who is and..."

CheeseAndCrackers

"The 45 minute wait for my chimichanga was worth it. The generous servings and variety of gluten free, meat, vegetarian and vegan options on the menu..."

Chef John Smith

"Go for taco night. Love going for taco night! Good portion size and super quick service. Highly..."

Anon

"Scruffy but............ Looks can be deceivingGreat Tuesday night Tacos good beer.A nice place to spend the evening. Downmarket clientele..."

Gerrytheman

"Fab Footscray. A great place in Footscray - casual vibes, and full of interesting peeps. We attended trivia on a Wednesday, and it was heaps of fun!..."

Jesspo

"$3 vegan tacos on Tue. From 6pm on Tuesday nights, this place does terrific vegan..."

Helena Webb

"Best Nachos. EVER!. As the title suggests, I'm in love with their nachos (the meat filled one). The nachos felt like they were made by someone who..."

Get Your Eat On

"My friend and I decided to try this places after rave reviews fromAnother friend, and we ordered the tacos and the quesadilla and we cannot..."

Belinda

"Great pub. One of the best pubs in Melbourne, great Mexican infused food and often good live music with a good relaxed vibe.Head there on..."

Joshua

"We went there last night....A big vegan group of about 50. Most of the menu, can be veganized. I had the vegan pork burrito, with chips and salad...."

Bassam Chakelli

"Great vegan food, great atmosphere, love..."

Sarzparella

"Yum!. I've been here a couple of times, each time I get something different off the menu and I haven't been disappointed! Meals are tasty without..."

Cheralyn Lim

"We headed her for a taste of Mehico! Wow the only thing missing was my sombrero and barracas. The place serves hot hot hot tacos so only take it on..."

Coffee Maverick

"Taco Tuesday has great fresh food (gluten free friendly, vege options too). We really enjoyed our meal, and the venue was clean and comfortable...but..."

Mampusti Clan

"Great place. Lovely atmosphere. Warm and friendly staff. Great coopers on draught and fantastic food every time. Love..."

Ronan Ridewell

"The Rev. Great beers and a warm atmosphere that's suitable for kids in the early evenings. Friendly staff. The taco platters are around 15 bucks..."

Peaonie

"This place is amazing! Awsome Mexican food, always has great specials and is super cheap and laid back. Have been here many times and yet to find..."

Sarah Nolan

"Try it!. My Taco was awesome! loved it..."

Indie.melbourne.pro

"Taco taco taco! Get in my mouth!..."

Travis Hammer

"Worth a try. Good tasty meals beef burrito was fine and Mexican rice had plenty of flavour and darn good value and the beer garden out the back is..."

David Radford

"I'm in love!. So many vegan options it's fantastic. Amazing combination of flavours and textures. I loved the tofu and bean burrito. I can't wait to..."

Celeste TayTay

"I'm not sure what Austin Carrol is talking about, I take my children here all the time and we all love it! Don't be fooled though, this IS primarily..."

Alison Mulholland

"Will be back. Have only made one trip to the Reverence. Unfortunately, we had to wait 40 minutes for our food. It was a busy night, and the staff..."

Batsu

"Awesomeness to th max great food cold beer .super..."

Jaimes

"The reverence hotel is a really cool family run music venue in footscray perfection from start to finish. The staff that work there are super lovely..."

Zen

"Love it. Fantastic fresh tacos and vegan too. Only a bike ride away from home. Must try the trivia night and the pizzas soon. Great..."

Love Good Food

"With a cool vibe, cosy beer garden tucked out the back, live music, cheap pool and foosball (babyfoot!) and tasty Mexican themed menu (think soft..."

Aidan

"Love it!. I am so impressed that my two favourite pubs are a block from each other. Footscray is really delivering. Food was great. Tasty,..."

Bill

"I had sampled the pizza menu previously and loved the crunchy corn base and wide variety of vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options. They've added..."

Misselaneius

"Thought this might be another dodgy Footscray pub but so wrong!! Great atmosphere, fantastic Mexican inspired menu and efficient staff. Top that off..."

Amber Clarke

"Walked into this place expecting much less. Was instantly impressed by the huge bar, great decor and atmosphere and super relaxed staff. Beer garden..."

Danny

"Pretty darn good pizzas especially considering they're around the $10 mark!! Love the home made corn crust base and large size! Great relaxed vibe..."

Cate

"A wonderful venue with warm and welcoming staff. Great on a Sunday arvo for a pint. This is my new watering..."

Todd Gingell

"Wholly Molly. Footscray this is just what we want...bar, band venu, awesome!..."

NL

"This pub's menu is currently really simple with homemade corn crust pizza, empanadas, fries and tacos (on Tuesdays). We tried the Veg Ham & Cheese..."

Goodhearted

Up In Smoke

85/100 (859 ratings)

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"Was there day for lunch and it was amazing the staff where friendly and very helpful . My girlfriend and i ordered the big plate and it was out of..."

Cameron Emery

"It was a beautiful meal staff were very friendly great atmosphere would highly..."

Melinda Fitzmaurice

"Lovely authentic American style BBQ food with friendly service and good selection of drinks. We made a booking and I would suggest this. Our only..."

Caroline Y Kennedy

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: drove past many times but never had an occasion to visit and I’m glad I did as it was..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"For decades now the suburb of Footscray has been synonymous with cuisine from the Asian regions that line Hopkins Street with a parade of color,..."

Dad-Ventures

"Tuesday nights are the best I..."

John Customer

"Ill start with the bad first.The seating. planks of wood get very uncomfortable after a little while.The ordering. You have to..."

Chan Ngo

"Ordered the ribs, brisket and cheesy loaded fries, the brisket was super tender 😍 the ribs though we're unfortunately not falling off the bone or..."

Sylv

"Glad this place is close to my neighborhood.Would come here whenever I feel like a good american BBQ taste. Been here few times, I'm a regular..."

Kyron Conrad Junus

"What a great westside find! We had the little platter, mozzarella sticks and fried chicken. Good amount of food for two people and everything was..."

Marina Little

"What a surprise in Footscray... often drive past and decided to stop. Friendly service and great atmosphere. We ordered big tray with beef brisket,..."

Paul J Fisher

"Bloody good meat, bloody good beer!Have ordered from or eaten here more than 30 time easily.Portion sizes are a little on the..."

Sam

"Really nice bbq meats. Wish the servings were bigger, but still enjoyed it. Loving the pickles too! The onions even taste like pho!Staff..."

TheyCallHimX

"Delicious, meltingly tender brisket and gooey flavoursome mac and cheese. Pulled pork was well cooked, not dry but not massively flavoursome. Chicken..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Great place for some american style meat. Came here for lunch and had the up in smoke sandwich with apple slaw and pickles on the side which was..."

Anthony

"Good place for american/Mexican dining experience. Their meals were large and packed full of flavours. Love the loaded waffle fries and the addition..."

TweeVy Ngo

"This place have a great atmosphere. When you go inside you can feel that beautiful smell to smoke, we tried the skewers, popcorn prawns, ribs and the..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"Good vibe, drinks and food! It’s a good catch up place with outdoor and indoor seating. The service is also good and attentive. The food comes out..."

Suzysays

"Tried Up in Smoke last night, food was good only downside was that the ribs were dry.Service was friendly although we were surprised that it was..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Deliciousness! 💖It’s been our second time here and we love the food and the venue. The smoked meats are amazing. The sides e.g...."

Oana Cristina

"Good food, ive only had it as take away but it is pretty good. Wish their menu was a bit more extensive. Price wise I think its a bit in the higher..."

Andrea Quinlan

"A really cool place with great food and great people 👍 A trendy and laid back look and feel, somewhere to relax. Brisket was tender, jerk chicken..."

Fussy Figs

"This place is amazing! Best beef brisket I’ve had in a very long time! This is only the second 5 Star I’ve given any venue! I had the beef..."

Mills

"This place has a great selection of beers to accompany their bbq offerings. We ordered the meat tray with the standouts being the smoked sausage and..."

Chubbylover86

"I've never been to America so it's hard to compare this to the real deal; but I need to admit, if this is authentic then American food is the best..."

AndrewEats

"Great place for some good American bbq. Cocktails and beer are good, and the food service is really fast. Cool place to hangout on a summer’s..."

Dumba

"Up in Smoke was a lovely place that had lots of parking and wasn’t too busy. The decor was great, there’s seating inside and out. I will start by..."

Melissa

"I got the burnt ends burger.... so good. I didn’t want to finish eating it.I haven’t tried the rest of the menu - but loved the burger...."

Ned_22

"Awesome atmosphere! Would highly recommend this place for chilling, drinking and eating some cheeky snacks rather than whole Neal's. Having said..."

Madeline Agnes

"Holy smoke! As we are Toorak residents getting over to Footscray for dinner is a little far... we saw the Deliveroo Editions which is a..."

ToorakM

"Venue is awesome the outdoor seating area is perfect in Summer although inside is a little cramped. You should make a booking as this place is packed..."

Steph_Eats

"Food is pretty good but portions could be bigger for what you pay. Mozzarella sticks were amazing but 3 of then for $8? Not great when they were..."

Joshbramham86

"Came here with my partner for dinner, atmosphere was great, staff were lovely and gave great service. The food was alright, pulled pork didn't have..."

Jess Strauss

"Amazing value for money, food was great, customer service was on point and great selection of drinks, will definitely be going back in the near..."

JLK

"Venue is nice, with both j door and outdoor areas, and heaters to keep both areas warm in these cold months. Plenty of variety when it comes to beers..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"The food was bbq'ed perfectly. True wood fire style. Service was a little rushed, for a not-so-busy Saturday afternoon.We were rushed twice to..."

Medium Rare Steak

"Enjoyed a dinner here last night...my third time to eat at UIS. Enjoyed the tacos, mac and cheese and fries along with ginger beer (alcoholic of..."

Teddys99

"Can't tell you much about the ambiance or service as I ordered in and ate it like a hermit at home. Skipped the meat-centric options and went with..."

Matthew Watt

"After poor research to see if a new local restaurant was open Mondays, I remembered that Up in Smoke was also somewhere I was yet to try! Off we went..."

Nina

"Amazing food, service and overall experience. We ordered The Big Tray, half ribs, fries, mac n cheese, mild wings and mozzerella sticks. Everything..."

JtotheG

"Nice place to grab a drink but needs more smokiness on the meat . Service was amazing . Big selection of beers with a outside seatings. Will..."

Prophetmars666

"Love the food here, everything I've tried here has been amazing, aside from the burnt end poutine. My only criticism would be that the serving sizes..."

Madison Golotta

"Four of us arrived to a packed house on a Saturday night. No booking (website seems to suggest only groups of 8+ could book) but the personable and..."

Patrick

"Up In Smoke is a barbecue, craft beer, and bourbon lover’s delight in Footscray, delivering on what it promises in a fun, vibrant space. It's owned..."

The City Lane

"Being based in the West myself I get excited when a new place opens up and Up in Smoke was no exception. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the..."

Pass The Plate

"We've driven past this place countless times but never stopped ... until now. "It's cause it looks like you won't find parking," my husband said..."

Occasionalist

"Not much had changed, same old classic delicious bbq, very satisfying.Small tray, $33, is a good feed for two without being over the..."

Affogato Addiction

"Modern industrial interior with comfy seating and a relaxed vibe. Hipster chic without the pretentiousness. The food is DELISH! All kinds of tender..."

Carli

"Sorry I have to do it u guys have mastered the ribs to die 4 if u r looking for ribs u got to come here .Friendly staff great food the ribs wow..."

Shrek Oh

"Up in Smoke is one of my favourite BBQ Places in Melbourne. Great food and quality food! Hate how it gets so busy and really hard to get a table. The..."

Leanne Dando

"My GOD!!!! The UP IN SMOKE Burger... "BRISKET BURNT ENDS, AMERICAN CHEDDAR, CHILLI MAYO SLAW, BBQ SAUCE" 😏 hands down the BEST burger I..."

Crystal

"Located in what seems like an old petrol station, and definitely popular with tradies in fluoro at lunchtime, this place is a winner! Great craft..."

Onara

"I LOVE UP IN SMOKE! I've eaten here twice already and will be coming back again without a doubt. It's a big, spacious venue with a easy-going..."

Tessa Eats

"Great food! Great bnt! Superb parv! I was blown away! The food was superb! The bnt complimented it! What more can I say?I am a huge fan of..."

AC

"Perfect time to arrive at Up in Smoke located off Dynon Road in Footscray, as the heavens opened up and down came the rain even if it was just for a..."

Our Foodie Finds

"That was amazing!!!!!Food was 15/10Service was awesome.Will most definitely be back.Well done to the management of arranging a..."

Vince Goosen

"Smoked meats, with a great beer selection and kickin' fit-out, what more do you need? Mac N Cheese and the Big Tray are the stand outs - get there..."

Shazmoo

"Great food and good beers on tap. We had lots of munchies and enjoyed the nicely blackened corn on the cob, light hush puppies (although prawns were..."

Frog

"My girlfriend wasnt really a fan of this place. I didnt mind it at all. We got the brisket, chicken taco and mac n cheese. Surprisingly i liked the..."

At Junior

"Good vibes, staff are lovely.Food wise were alright...Had the burgers and they weren't bad.The mac n cheese however tasted like..."

Melbourneats

"After a rough start I think that Up In Smoke has come into it's own. The reason for the 4 is I don't love the beer selection, but the BBQ is..."

Thomas Mclean

"Up in smoke is the perfect name for this new BBQ joint that has popped up in Footscray. Plenty of seating inside the restaurant as well as all around..."

FOOD TRIP

"Never disappoints! Super friendly staff and super good food. Recommend ordering the big tray to share, BBQ rub fries and the apple slaw! Oh and don't..."

Quyen

"Up In Smoke offered a great variety of bbq platters and drinks. The Texas-style bbq platters that we ordered were delicious; tender meat, flavourful..."

Angel Khong

"Beef short rib and jalapeño sausage was the highlight. Pull pork and burnt bit brisket was too dry for our liking. Pickles and milk buns were a..."

Trung

"Wow! Most amazing service and delicious food! What a find in watergardens! The meat is so tender and the pickles are AhMazing! We ordered The Rib..."

Zee Z

"Made my way to Up in Smoke today and man am I happy I did. From the time you arrive to the time you leave staff are friendly, courteous and..."

Kevin Davis

"Fantastic place! Everything's delicious, although the pork sausages are sometimes a bit hit and miss. Fast and friendly service with good portion..."

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Nick Galea

Belinda Hearne

Matt Baker

Emily Alexandra

Peter Whitefield

Gisela Kennett

Gerard Pollock

Sam LeRay

Madam E The Vegan

Yumyumfoodyum

Sophie Pearce

Anna J

Wraith_kabab

Ginhu77

Dumba

Bianca

José

Bec Patrick

St!nger

VwngF

Rhiannon

James Andersen

Moneta Tan

Full Puku

Yvonne Yu

Michelle Young

Woohoofood

Lucie

WestSlice

Dinnertime!

Sexyfoodscientist92

Gemma

Sarah

Gitcraker

LOPAN

Seng Quan

Ciarán Reid

Vegieface

Eat Like Ushi

Blue

Tigers_eye

SeraphimCoil

Kim

Maz

Madeleine Scerri

Not My Bread And Butter

Not My Bread And Butter

Nicole Power

Nina

Baarnacles

Khan Churchill

Unwantedsound

Jg

CheeseAndCrackers

Chef John Smith

Anon

Gerrytheman

Jesspo

Helena Webb

Get Your Eat On

Belinda

Joshua

Bassam Chakelli

Sarzparella

Cheralyn Lim

Coffee Maverick

Mampusti Clan

Ronan Ridewell