Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hawthorn

The Resistance Bar & Cafe

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"The best burgers I have had in a very long time - Kona and Jay are the burger wizards of all Melbourne ruling of the land with their good vibes and..."

Anniemae Goldring

"Every time I come here staff are super friendly and accommodating just tonight I came down just as they were closing up. The staff were more than..."

Beau Arfi

"The greatest vibe, friendly staff but never imposing. The burger I had was an absolute banger too. I can't rate this place high enough, I just wish..."

Patrick Hamer

"The burgers, drinks & shisha were on point! Highly recommend this place if you're looking to chill out somewhere in the east! The staff are super..."

Hasantha Jayaweera

"I don't normally write reviews but as a vegetarian finding a good veggie burger is hard. This place has the best veggie burger I have ever tried. The..."

Tim Warner

"This would have to be my Favorite burger place in Hawthorne, love the decor/vibe of the place and the burgers are to die for (seriously). I work at..."

Justin Stewart

"By far the best burgers in Melbourne. The guys here are so friendly and really make you feel welcome. The burgers are so tasty and the chips are to..."

Damien Evans

"Amazing staff and atmosphere. It's a place I would strongly recommend for anyone that's looking for friendly and amazing food and..."

Matthew Anthony Tibbins

"Easily the best burger I've had in Melbourne! Great chips too and very friendly staff. Highly..."

Annie Bloomfield

"Awesome vibe and food, burgers are unreal and staff are the nicest. Definitely..."

Louis Manley

"Their Cheeky chicken burger is the best chicken burger I've ever had, cocktails were amazing especially if you like them strong! The place itself is..."

Tyson Marcou

"Super chilled place. Melbourne needs so many more places like this. Get a great burger, chill downstairs and have a Forrest juice and forget about..."

Sam Harrison

"One of the best burger joints in Melbourne, with excellent fries with the burgers as well. Jay (owner) is always friendly and nice to have a chat..."

Thomas

"The glossy pic in the window of their signature curry burger got me inI ordered the burger with the lot , cheesy loaded bacon fries and wanted..."

The Oracle

"Got to this place for a limited burger of theirs called "curry AF". A very cozy burger and shisha lounge in the walkway towards the Glenferrie..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"Love love love the Pablo Escobar Burger at this place. The buns are very good and the chicken juicy and full of flavour. Keep up the good..."

Parul Aggarwal

"I had the burger with the jalepeno and sauce because I thought I'd go for something properly South American. It was properly orgasmic. My eyes..."

Joan Bungar

"Such a cool little burger joint in the heart of Hawthorn. You wouldn’t even realise that it’s there - but definitely worth the stop for some..."

Eatdrinkmelbs

"The food here was simply awesome! The vibe had a real down to earth cool feel about it and the food matched it. Staff where lovely. Very keen to go..."

Chris Triantopoulos

"Came here on a Friday night having no idea what to expect! The place was welcoming, cosy and quiet. We loved that instead of traditional tables..."

ToFeedTwo

""THE CURRY AF" 🌶🍔Real Lankan Edition 🇱🇰.🍞 Homemade Brioche Bun🍗 Papadum Crumbed Fried Chicken🧀 Cheese..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"So far, I've tried the Chilli Cheese beef burger and the beer battered fries, and I have am yet to be disappointed by the food. The beef patty was..."

Alexander Leighton

"When I walked out of The Resistance with my takeaway order, a man dining in said to me ‘enjoy your burger, it’s worth the wait’.... he was..."

Nicole

"We were a bit wary heading in with a group of kids for some birthday burgers but I’m glad we did... well priced for what you get. we had..."

YummyMummy

"If youre anywhere near Hawthorn and you're a fan of Burgers, The Resistance is sure to become a staple of yours.The burgers here have the..."

Eldon River

"These burgers are next level. Their fried chicken has to be one of my favourites in Melbourne. Super chilled environment with a rasta reggae theme...."

Goodfoodpapi

"As soon as you walk in you are greeted by lovely people. The food and s delicious even if you take it home with you. I was really impressed. When you..."

Sebastian Bodnar

"Nice place for having chat, relax and shisha.It was busy during the dinner time, so probably you need to wait for a while.There is an..."

Miss_ZXC

"The limited special Curry AF burger is bloody amazing. Bursting of flavours from the pappadum crumbed chicken, mango chutney, coconut yoghurt slaw..."

Melb_Belly

"We came to the resistance the other night and loved the funky interior and the burgers. The patties were very juicy and loved the special sauce they..."

Vivian

"Finally checked out The Resistance after hearing amazing reviews about it. Of course had to try the special, "The Curry Af".This burger was..."

Thalia Cottis

"First visit after hearing about their burgers and WOW, a quiet lunch by myself became such an awesome feed. Absolutely fantastic burger, La..."

Justin

"I like a good burger, or two lolSo it was time to visit the resistance in Hawthorn! This place is in a walkway between Glenferrie Road and..."

Timinmelbourne

"This place took me by surprise. Situated down the side alley access to Glenferrie Station (along with several other cafes/bars), The Resistance..."

Keith Lawrence

"Resistance is absolutely awesome. Such great food and delicious cocktails. An awesome place to hang with friends and absolute legends work..."

Em Sist

"Such a cool vibe at this burger joint and bar!Not only can you get some of the best burgs in town here at The Resistance, but you can also chill..."

Teresa.active.foodie

"The Resistance is a cosy burger bar tucked away in the laneway connecting Glenferrie Station to Glenferrie Road.We had the BBQ bacon cheese..."

The Brunch Specialist

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: situated on the busy strips of Hawthorn station - this place is so convenient to get to. The staff are exceptionally..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Despite being so affordable, the burgers at La Resistance seemingly offer no compromise.Without towering outrageously tall with 50 patties and..."

Penguineats

"One of the best burgers in melbs! Really friendly staff and the ambience is so refreshing. Surely coming back again ! Keep up the good work guys!..."

Arbaaz Akbar

"Don't resist the resistance! They have great burgers and fries at reasonable prices, in a killer location and very friendly staff. The burger was..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"The beef burgers are out of this world! Juicy, meaty and very very reasonably priced - my favorite in Melbourne. Special shout out to their homemade..."

Leila

"Consistently delicious burgers! Service is great. The chips are super crispy with perfect flavour. Definitely one of the best burgers in Melbourne!..."

Saranya Radha

"Burgers like these are what the @cheesy.boys are all about. Simple ingredients executed to near perfection by the team at..."

Cheesy.boys

"BEST BURGERS!! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING THERE FOOD IS SO FRESH. THE BURGERS ARE TO DIE FOR, JUICY BEEF AND CRISPY DELICIOUS CHICKEN. ALL THEIR SAUCES..."

BEARDED BURGER BLOGGER

"Our favourite burger place for delivery and take away. Always fresh buns good quality burgers and hot crunchy chips with amazing sauce. Best one in..."

Khaledelkhawas

"Went to this place today, hidden in a lane to/from glenferrie station I believe. It has a very hipster lounge area down below.The burger I..."

Yuji D

"Have you ever gone somewhere for the first time yet felt as if it were your 50th? That's exactly how I felt when I stepped into..."

Aindog's Burgers

"Friendly staff with a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Worth the wait for your meal, the chips were perfect and the burger is honestly one of the best..."

Xavali

"Walked into this place looking for a sheesha bar in the area. Great ambience, music, food. The service received from the owner (Jai) was beyond..."

Sayan De

"This hidden gem is great for shisha and a relaxing environment The staff were super nice Got the classic burger with beer battered..."

YesNoMelbourne

"Yes! Go there today. Awesome food, amazing atmosphere, top service, crispy bacon. I took a mate to the Resistance today, I got the Double..."

Deanrmccormack

"Great burgers, good chips and exceptionally friendly staff. Prices were fair, menu was interesting, and the space was relaxed and comfortable; bean..."

Nick X Thomson

"Went here for lunch and absolutely loved the 'Supremo De Resistance' - a fantastic beef burger and the staff were so incredibly friendly. I work..."

Josh Parnham

"Been eyeing this place for a while and finally got the chance to check this lovely hidden joint. I ordered the ‘Resistance Jr’ and the beef..."

Bee

"The best burgers in Melbourne!!! Always cooked to perfection! The chips are amazing too :) very well priced, we got two burgers, chips each and a..."

Tahlzzzz

"Here I had their spicy buttermilk fried chicken burger. As I walk in I see trays of dough ready to rise and then ready for baking...HOME MADE BURGER..."

Shirley Truong

"Best burgers ever!!! I love coming to The Resistance Bar! The staff are awesome, the vibe and decor is great, the cocktails and drinks are excellent,..."

Zest_of_life

"The Resistance exudes relaxed vibes and serves juicy burgers. Came in as a small group of 5 for burger fix as a late lunch. The place was relatively..."

Sylvia's POV

"Truely said, one of the best burger joint in the city. Amazing burgers with tasty crispy fries will take you into different burger world. Must visit!..."

Gursimar Singh Madaan

"Came to this place on a Friday night for a night cap and ended up with some of the best drinks I've ever had! The bar tender is truly amazing guy...."

S Nugyen

"We came to this great little underground place for the first time with no booking and still got squeezed in whilst so busy..Burgers were..."

Ashleigh C

"There are plenty of burger restaurants in the city, but this place is a bit different. The meat is tender and well seasoned. The veggies are fresh..."

The Gastronaut

"Unreal burgers and service! Had the la resistance with chicken. Everything was cooked perfectly. Staff are characters as well. Will be back again to..."

Ryan Butler

"This is my new favourite bar in Melbourne. What a vibe! It's like being transported to another place. Also, I absolutely loved the burger! Friendly..."

Michael Diamond

"The Resistance is one of the best places in Glenferrie to get a bite, I highly recommend everything they have on the menu from the burgers to the..."

Devin O'Dowd

"been coming here for over a year - service couldn't be better and we're always greeted by kona personally. great atmosphere and vibes and the..."

Janet Szeto

"Really good location. Super comfy seats in the lounge down stairs. Most of all, the Burgers are on point. The bacon and the beef we're cooked to..."

Jack Forrest

"Hidden gem in Glen Ferrie/Hawthorn area...Hands down best burgers!!!!!!Love their chicken burger and pulled pork loaded fries!!!!!....definetely..."

BigBadBumz

"Fried chicken burgers are a favourite of mine and the Pollo Escobar burger did not disappoint! The brioche bun was lovely and soft and the chicken..."

Amy Sharma

"LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! The guys are always welcoming, food is ALWAYS great, and will continue to come back. The "La Resistance" is a 100% go to if..."

Liam Flynn

"The resistance no longer stocks their vegan-friendly options or the sweet potato fries, but I nevertheless feel very compelled to be here.The..."

Harold Mortimer

"Awesome place! Burger was amazing, bun was so soft and the sauce 10/10. The staff were super friendly from the second we walked up to the door (don't..."

Rachael Santuccione

"Great little burger joint in hawthorn, with some really friendly staff! They were so relaxed and welcoming. We ordered the bacon bit fries, which..."

Lisa Giles

"I love this place!! After reading such amazing reviews, I was really looking forward to going here. It certainly didn't disappoint! ^____^..."

Jen Edwards

"Let me tell you all a story. I was wandering the street, starved, just trying to get my hands on a good burger. Stumbled across this place. Boy was I..."

K_beere

"Little pocket of surprise near the station!Had the resistance burger and was really fresh tasting and big. Normally I'm not into greasy American..."

YiTian Hymself

"Hands down best burger in Melbourne. Bringing new people each time I come because everyone needs to know about this place. Amazing chips as..."

Andrew Rawlin

"Interesting venue but we were here to try the burgers! It was not a let down. The burgers are juicy and full of flavours Love the home made buns too...."

Suzysays

"Awesome food, recommend the crispy butter burger. Very friendly staff, chilled out shisha lounge downstairs with bean bags good food and good place..."

Joshi Rogue

"A hidden little Hawthorn gem. Connor and the team are the bomb, so friendly and prompt. The burgers are delicious (they cook them perfectly rare!),..."

Bec

"Fantasic venue and service. The burgers here are amazing! The meat was cooked reasonably well not too rare and bloody (as a lot of burger places seem..."

Samantha Cosgrove

"This would have to be my Favorite burger place in Hawthorne, love the decor/vibe of the place and the burgers are to die for (seriously). I work at..."

Justin Stewart

"Ordered the La Resistance and absolutely loved it. The burger was perfectly cooked and really juicy. The house made buns made all the difference in..."

Nabil Firoze Zaman

"BEST BURGERS IVE EVER HADBeen to resistance countless times, either to eat in, have a shish with a friend and a couple of drinks, or to take..."

Dave Serpell

"Loved the la resistance burger and the bun. The beer battered chips are different from the usual...light crispy and well seasoned. Some people here..."

Hanger Management

"By far one of my favourite places in Glenferrie. Customer service is fantastic and they always make you more welcome than you'd expect. Connor is a..."

Damon Marshall

"Great place!! Amazing atmosphere, food was delicious, great music, and service was wonderful. Could stay here for hours! A really relaxed chill..."

Gemma

"Such a hidden gem in hawthorn area for burger lovers! This place was so funky with wall graffiti and lower level cozy sitting area. The staff were..."

Jianierrrrrr

"I had the best experience at the resistance! The staff were helpful, the overall vibe was fantastic. Literally the best burger I've ever had YOU NEED..."

Beau Jangles

"A long time customer now and these guys consistently make very delicious, filling burgers and fries; but what I like best is their friendliness and..."

Moonstomper420

"UPDATE 22/04/2017Medium rare Butcher prepared patties are hard to beat.Large Brioche buns, easier to hold those filling together.Great..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"About time I visited given that I've been around the area. Didn't know Humburger and Le Grill were ~5mins away by walk yet I've not been here..."

I'm Batman

"Hands down my favourite spot in Hawthorn and quite possibly Melbourne. The boys always nail the burgers, drinks and service. Come back every time I'm..."

Alex Box

"The place is good. The basement area has a great comfortable ambience. Music isn't loud. Burgers are big and juicy. The place is worth a better..."

Harleen Kaur

"Great burgers, we had chili beef burger and la resistance. They were great. Nice place and service with good price too! Would really reccomend..."

Claudia Halim

"Not the typical sort of place I would visit but if the burger is good then I don't really care about the surroundings. Had a burger with bacon cheese..."

Birdman

"I’m all about the good vibes – good people, good food and a good life! As soon as you enter the humble dwelling that is The Resistance, you are..."

Food Comatose

"The best burger I have had in a very long time. The atmosphere is amazing, great service, and I could eat them forever. Thanks for the great..."

Brad Washburn

"Tasty burgers n chips! Enjoyed the fluffy buns..Reasonably priced and served us heaps of chips!! Recommend the chicken and supremo...Very..."

Yve Lim

"Great little place, came in a little late wanting some drinks and shisha and was blown away by the service. Got some amazing cocktails made for us,..."

A. Munro

"Stumbled across this cool little burger place last week with my friend and boy is it a hidden gem!I had the La Resistance and my friend had the..."

Rosie

"Ordered via uber eats. Really good burger and chips. Surprise, esp. since only $10 for a burger. And fries at $3. Now that those Silicon Valley nerds..."

Art

"This place is hands down the best burger joint I have been to. The chips are so crispy and the burgers are so delicious. They make their own buns and..."

Allison Montgomery

"Found this quirky little place with a friend for dinner. Low lighting and rustic Deco. The burgers are fantastic. There is no need for crazy..."

Kenny Khamly

"The Resistance is quaint and quirky with food that is to die for. Their burgers are amazing, as are their chips. The owner/manager is great and takes..."

Tai Smith-moir

"Great burgers made by filthy hippies. The resistance is all about communal atmosphere and encouraging its patrons to get to know each other. The..."

Kate

"Burgers & Chips are so good, you must try. Burgers a juicy and a good hunger buster. You can pair it with a Belgian beer. Downstairs area is a bit of..."

Josh Salway

"Super friendly staff, we were the first customers for lunch for the day. Great, simple menu and we ordered and were sent to the lounge. Gorgeous den..."

Nicci Foster

"Absolutely amazing service!! Everyone was very friendly and they went above and beyond to cater for one of my friends who is a vegetarian, offering..."

Tony

"Awesome atmosphere, great vibe, friendly service and delicious burgers. They make the incredible and fresh brioche buns in house. The coffee..."

George

"Me and my friend are massive burger enthusiasts. The resistance isn't your typical burger joint, at first I was a little sceptical, but the burgers..."

Tekah Kisharn

"🍔🍔🍔The Resistance is one of the most interesting and amazing burger joints in the Hawthorn area. I love coming here due to its..."

Brooke & Nick

"A great local burger place with the fragrance of shisha in the air. Burgers are all fresh and made tasty with their own 'special sauce'. I had the..."

Goddesswhahaha

"There were six of us that sat on the single table upstairs which was comfortable since we had the whole floor to ourselves. There was a party going..."

AndySa

"Very yummy burgers, buns and sauces are house-made! Fresh ingredients, and the staff are very friendly. Left feeling full and satisfied, thank..."

Lauchi

"There’s no shortage of food on Glenferrie Road, and new eateries are popping up all the time. It only opened last year, but the burgers at The..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"This place is the absolute best burger place I've ever been to. Freshly cooked buns describes just how committed they obviously are to good food..."

James Dudley

"Great cafe, with tasty American themed food and a real atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and great for a chat or recommendations. A real friendly..."

Emily Webster

"Best burger of Melbourne ! First time and very good surprise. Buns home made and excellent meat. Good beer. And cool place with great staff !! I love..."

Vin's Chance

"Dropped in here at around 4pm in Saturday, we were the only ones in the shop, but the staff were quite busy with delivery orders and prepping for the..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"This is an excellent spot, every thing from the homemade buns to the atmosphere is both perfect and welcoming. Eating here is amazing.The..."

Alistar Fletcher

"Best burgers in Melbourne. As a chicken enthusiast I was blown away by the flavour and attention to detail in every process involved in crafting..."

Lawrence Oliaie

"Chilled out atmosphere with excellent customer service. This place is defiantly one I will visit again. Have visited many burger joints in my time..."

Andy Yon

"Everything in this place is handmade! The staff are very welcoming and the food is delicious! I would recommend you try the chilli burger if you like..."

Tom Roman

"A burger place in Hawthorn that definitely needs to be added to everyone’s burger list. The Resistance Bar and Café is very chilled out - serving..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Took my son after the footy tonight and we both enjoyed the mouth watering burgers. The sauces they used made my tastebuds think they were in..."

Steve Kotsidis

"Been wanting to check this place out for ages!! Wasn't disappointed at all!! Staff were awesome I Couldn't make my mind up! So connor the cook..."

Jeremy Rogger

"Loved the atmosphere and burgers!! They are the best .. Will definitely come back !!! So I will have the chance to try different kinds of burgers..."

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"Three of us ate at The Resistance tonight and had an excellent experience. The burgers took a little while but the staff were very courteous, the..."

Laura Bath

"A cute little bar and restaurant that is full of character. The burger is a must and easily one of the best in Melbourne. The bun is soft and..."

Tom Ward

"I had a Supreme De Resistance burger and it was the best burger I had a in a long time. What really got me was the bun - it had a very nice soft,..."

Marek

"This place is a total gem run by super friendly and wonderful guys. We had the BEST cocktails I have ever had and relaxed on comfy leather beanbags..."

Princess Pandji Sakti

"Stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant last night.... have to say that it was the best surprise! Love the bean bags downstairs and the feel..."

Laura Eady

"Been wanting to try this place for quite some time and I wasn't disappointed. The two legends running the show were great dudes who were friendly and..."

Jamie Brown

"Amazing staff that were a delight to talk to. The food was delicious and the lounge comfortable and spacious. Super friendly and very accommodating..."

Kate

"Feeling like some nice a$$ seats? How about some bomb a$$ beanbags? I know i felt like both of these things, not to mention a big ol craving for some..."

Ted Tsotsi Horn

"I've had a a lot of burgers but this is the best burger I've ever had. I relatively cheap beer and cider to accompany the home made buns, these guys..."

Andrew Jack

"Best burger I've had in Melbourne hands down. Girlfriend and I both agree. There is no dispute here. Get down there. The burger took a..."

Dimagershenzon

"Imagine the best burger you've ever had, The burger that gets you through the day, The one that makes ignore the food at home,..."

Luke Johns

"Definitely top 10 burger joints in Melbourne. Extremely friendly staff. And really good sheesha. Super impressed. I bring everyone that comes around..."

Isuru Medonza

"The best music and atmosphere out of any burger place I've ever been to.The chips were amazing.I'll be back to try the other..."

Niki Victoria

"Displace yourself from the material culture which encircles this den of gastronomic delight and take a trip with the tastiest, most succulent, sexy..."

Andy

"Friendly staff and $6 beer to wash down a yummy burger, what's not to love? My only concern is that my burger was slightly raw but I should have said..."

Yuiisama

"The tea was great, the ambience downstairs is great and a nice idea to kick back, I can see why there's so much hype about the burgers, it was..."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"Got there on a unusually quiet Friday night due to the crazy rain which was nice to chill out and check out the place + have a chat with the owners..."

Lee Salvemini

"Fantastic steak sandwich. My friend had the chicken burger, he said it was one of the best burgers he's had. Relaxing music, friendly staff. (4.5 and..."

Patrick Antar

"Really nice place with great atmosphere and friendly people, one of the best burgers I've ever eaten! The blue moon beer was also great, 10/10..."

Anne Coetzee

"Awesome burgers:) relaxing atmosphere. Everyone should try the milo shake its pretty awesome! Cool place to chill with all your mates with beanbags..."

Rasika

"The burger was top notch. Patty was juicy and flavoursome. The sauce had a bit of a spicy kick, which separated it from other bland burgers. The vibe..."

Oliver Lloyd

"Hands down the best burger I have ever had! Buns and meat (the most important parts) were amazing. Owners are super nice guys too. Definitely a spot..."

Meg Torney

"Great Ultimate Summer burger with the lot- beef patty, crispy chicken and pulled pork- wow. Highly recommended. Blue Moon beer very good..."

Foodie AC

"Literally the greatest burger place in Melbourne. They make the softest buns which a actually like incredible and then even the simple cheeseburger..."

Joseph Osamu Colwell

"Best burgers i've had in Melbourne at very reasonable prices. Run by two of the best guys who make you feel at home in their humble establishment..."

John Ryan

"Had the la resistonce and it was unreal! Quality beef with all the right toppings 👌 definitely try it! the boys are always up for a chat and are..."

Jordan King

"The burgers here are sensational, easily the best in Hawthorn. High quality meat (they recently switched to certified Angus beef), home baked..."

Michael Kelso

"Found this little joint on Zomato, and only managed to pop in on my last day in Melbourne. As far as last suppers go, this was definitely up there...."

Daze

"Wow, what a burger!! Loved their resistance junior burger- juicy, flavorsome and what makes it stand out from lot of other burger joints is its..."

Little.miss

"Delicious! Had The Cubano with a couple of beers, it was all delicious! Really relaxed feel downstairs, great place to sit and chill and read a..."

Jacob Eats

"The awesomeness of the burgers is only surpassed by the staffs awesome attitudes, great place. Many late nights will be spent here! The burgers have..."

Elizabeth Wain

"Third time I've been here. Absolutely incredible every time. The home made buns are soft and perfect, the patties cooked perfectly with some pink in..."

Harrison Yardney

"Food absolutely on point. That aside, guys running the place are as easy going as they come. Enjoy a top feed in a super chilled environment..."

Shimi Braude

"Amazing food, Amazing Service, Amazing Atmosphere, great chill out spot as well.All their food is fresh none of it apart from the chips are..."

Anand Chandra

" The best burgers in town for sure! Buns are a lovely brioche made from scratch in the store. The paddys are always perfectly cooked, very generous..."

John Alip

"This seems to be a very under appreciated restaurant. Great burgers along with a very friendly staff. If you're hankering for the type of burger..."

Noah Daniel Cantele

"These guys make proper American style burgers loaded with all kinds of yummy condiments like pico de gallo and avocados. Definitely recommend...."

Matthew Federighi

"Just fed my wife, daughter and her friend. Great burgers, great service and just really nice guys. 23 years since I left the states and by far my..."

David Rosenbloom

"If you're a vegetarian this place has the best vegie burger I've ever had. Staff are also super friendly. Come here for the food, stay for the..."

Isobel

"Simply the best burger in the area in such a unique friendly environment. I love this this place. Perfect place for chilling and have a beautiful..."

Ali Tahouri

"This place is amazing. The people are great, the food is amazing. They serve a great selection of hand food and burgers that are amazing. The drinks..."

Jonathan Ganther

"Def coming back for the awesome friendly service and to try other burgers on the menu.... Soooo freaking tasty!!! We had the Classic burger and the..."

LindaDiosa

"Absolutely amazing burger, I'm going as far as saying the best on that side of the city. By walking by you would probably not think that you'll eat..."

Jo Thomas

"Always has awesome music playing and top customer service, highly recommend to anyone looking for a chill place to relax and unwind, right in the..."

Carl

"Very nice place, good atmosphere, really enjoy the drink. Actually is my first ever Mojito :D Last time tried burger with my bf, woooooooo, yum!!! We..."

Anna Doyle

"This place is straight up the best burger joint I've ever been too. I bought a mate of mine from the city to have this burger and after he finish his..."

Abel Thadi

"Came here to try one of their burgers as I have heard good stories about it. Although somehow I got pulled into the Cubano sandwich.I..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Easily some of the best burgers I've ever had and they keep coming up with even better creations. The staff are very friendly and the food is made..."

John Jolayemi

"Awesome chilled setup downstairs, burgers on point and staff as friendly as anything! Can't recommend enough! Got the resistance Jnr, nice juicy..."

Anthony Morse

"The best burgers you'll have (especially the resistance jr with bacon) and the best staff you will meet. Would recommend to anyone and the shisha..."

Cam Hunter

"This place has the most chilled out atmosphere, two of the nicest people serving behind the counter and absolutely amazing food! I will be..."

Louis Misuraca

"So my mate was telling me about this cool burger place and how it just shits on every other burger because its that good. I went there and the two..."

Facebook User

"This place is a great chill out spot with easy food, drinks and service. The cubano's are delicious and the cocktails, generous. I would reccomend..."

Lucy King

"The resistance is a chilled place with good beer, generous cocktails and very tasty food. If you don't know what to do with your free time check this..."

AndyRamsay

"Best burgers around! Very chill place! Great service and great vibes. I go there often and every time I'm there i enjoy myself. The beanbags are..."

Ted Liu

"Best burger I have ever tasted! I come here all the time with my uni friends and have never been disappointed. Awesome set-up down stairs to relax in..."

Alexandra Fraser

"the guys are super nice, were really friendly and the place felt comfortable. we had the supremo burger which was so amazing. i will definitely be..."

Jacqueline Filardo

"I've been around the world and tried different burgers. I've been all over Melbourne trying out different burgers. I honestly have got to say of all..."

Aakash Gopidi

"Ordered the Elixir of Fortify Health herbal tea and the Legendary 'Cubano'. In a word... Zen. The film Chef doesn't come close to portraying how good..."

Andrewrobertm11

"I must say, I haven't had burger this great for so long. Great flavors, and interesting combinations. The service was incredibly friendly. Overall,..."

Victor Wilhelm

"Had such a good experience at this place. The food was incredibly delicious (definitely try it) and very affordable. The atmosphere was very nice,..."

EatsByM

"Hands down the most welcoming and chill place, and the food is to die for, had the supremo and nachos and they were incredible. The whole atmosphere..."

Cale Maguire

"Top quality, tasting burger. Had a Texan with extra patty and extra cheese. Everything was on point, patties and buns made fresh in store, the two..."

Chris Rutkowski

"Really nice burgers, super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere. Good for a late night drink and snack or just a burger at lunch. I will be..."

Anthony Godfrey

"Delish food, great service and awesome vibes. Also, friendly guys. The Resistance Jr is the best!!!!!! I must know the secret sauce. 10/10 would..."

Sara John

"Unreal! The Texan burger was amazing, the pattie was cooked perfectly and was so juicy! Mad cocktails too! I'll be telling the boys about this..."

Josh Snell

"The best vegetarian burger I've had so far and the best place for burgers in hawthorn. Staff were very friendly. Cocktails were great as well...."

Elle Patterson

"Fantastic burgers, great service, good vibes. Great craft beers as well. Place seemed pretty popular, which is always a good sign. I'd say they are..."

Matthew 'Jensy' Jens

"Good food and cool atmosphere. Try them burgers, I find it one of the best in hawthorn for sure. The music is great and they have booze thats a..."

Mohd Zahir

"Such nice owners! made us feel like we were guests of their home and there burgers were sensational!definitely a good place to hang out with..."

Bijan Vizier

"I have become a regular at this place and ever since the beginning the people here have taken care of me and my friends. Being able to adapt and..."

Meg Baker

"Been there and wow what amazing burgers these guys have. I have never had such amazing burgers in my life. I was literally telling myself yummm after..."

Sonal Bhatia

"Went there for the first time today! Most amazing burgers ever the meat is really tender and falls apart in your mouth and the buns and as soft as..."

Joshua Newman

"Went there today for the first time. Had the resistance jr with an extra pattie, was the best burger I can recall to date. Really simple with a zangy..."

Bart Santamaria

"Great burgers. Loved the veggie burger! Definitely better than grilld or any other burger place around. Pretty chilled out vibe and Connor is really..."

Tasi Zafir

"Tried two burgers thus far, great quality produce that and great cooking that gives you a burger you won't forget. Service is beyond expectations,..."

Igor Veljovic

"Super chilled out place with some awesome burgers and chips.The people working there are super friendly and really chilled out. great place..."

Derek Bucoy

"One of the most chilled places in hawthorn to grab a bite to eat. The burgers are on point and the buns are to die for. Staff are super friendly and..."

Justin Ramsay

"It was my first and definitely not the last time here. Since the time I walked in, the vibes I felt reminded me of the 70s. I loved the music and the..."

Colin Charles

"Best burgers in town juicy and no grease at all ! Why they are rated top 50 in Melbourne love the guys too so genuine much love and hope to see them..."

Jackson G

"Coming from the USA I'm pretty spoiled when it comes to good burgers. That being said, every burger at The Resistance lands somewhere in my top ten..."

Julian Fricks

"Very chill place, good atmosphere, dope set up and great music . Possibly the best burgers I have tasted in my life as well. Highly recommend this..."

Sam P

"Absolutely great vibes when I entered this place. Owners are friendly and willing to help with anything. Best burgers in Melbourne without a doubt. I..."

15pahon

"Great environment, great staff, insane burgers, go there..."

Marcus Ieronimo

"This place is the best, awesome food, great chill vibes and the owners are top blokes.I got the supremo burger with a side of beer battered..."

Lewisrobilliard

"We had a great time here, the food was great - my cheeseburger was cooked PERFECTLY, most places over cook a meat pattie, this was a bit pink in the..."

J D

"Really good food, a great small business with awesome staff. Love the down stairs relaxed den! Great menu with creative and innovative food...."

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"Found this gem on Urbanspoon and thought we would give it a try, we first walked in and were warmly welcomed by I assume one of the owners and the..."

Zac

"I came here for some late night pancakes and a shisha and it was just the best mix.i am excited to come here again because the atmosphere is..."

Alison Turnbull

"A great experience. First time in, ordered pancakes and a burger. Freshly baked (finished just before our order) burger buns and a delicious meat..."

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"Tapioca Chips. Crispy and definitely, yum yum..."

Elfs1985

"The Cuban food is fantastic, ambiance great and service is perfect. Love the burgers and tapioca..."

Malu Ferrer

"Resistance is an interesting place. Bit of a stoner, Bob Marley/Cuban vibe going on. I can see how this is reflected on their menu – I mean come..."

Andrew

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"My partner and I went last night for our monthly date night. We wanted a pub, so we chose here. I appreciated the technology and signage put up to..."

Tofi

"We headed to the Auburn hotel today for some drinks in the sunny courtyard and several bowls of chips. There are distinctions here; they offer..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Really good vibe here! We enjoyed some drinks and shared a couple of dishes together on a sunny winters day! It’s got a great court yard and it’s..."

Agreekable

"Fantastic to spend sometime with friends in one of the gorgeous igloos, which was warm and comfortable despite of the cold winter nights. The food..."

Food For Thought

"The Winter Igloos are sensational. We had an igloo for 2 people even though it can seat 8-10. It’s a great experience on a winters day/night. ..."

Dills

"Great place for parents and kids on a Sunday. I call it kid friendly Sunday sessions. Free face painting, balloons and petting zoo on Sundays...."

Mistermister

"The Auburn Hotel is at it again. Just when we thought they couldn’t top the botanical garden summer pop-up day beds, they’ve answered the call..."

The Next Rush

"Love this place - great staff, massive venue and the outdoor area has been one of my favourite spots during Summer this year. Their steak night on..."

Food Fiend Melbourne

"A great pub in Hawthorn. Its cosy with heaps of seating and screens with the cricket playing. Great happy hour deals and some damn good chicken..."

Nay Nay

"A grand old lady. This pub is big w lots of break out areas. The beers are James Squire, Carlton, Hahn, some craft beers such as white..."

Timinmelbourne

"The high rating is for the innovative and fun concept of the Winter Igloo. Five transparent tents with white frames and fairy lights transformed the..."

J0yy173

"One of my colleague at work booked this Igloo themed set up at Auburn hotel. We were all wondering how that would turn out and when we went there, it..."

Veena Balakrishnan

"The Auburn Hotel is an outstanding pub. Food here is excellent and maybe a bit classier than the average standard pub grub. There are different types..."

Inem

"Only ever been here for a drink a few times so cannot comment on the food. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. They had a number of Christmas parties..."

SC

"Ratio Decidendi: Still working my way through the menu, but the Auburn Hotel is quickly becoming my favourite go-to for a long and lazy Sunday lunch..."

Dimsumforone

"I have been to The Auburn Hotel a couple of times now. Service is always fairly quick. On my most recent trip my friends and I got a bowl of..."

Nicole

"What a grand old lady this pub is. Magnificent building, high roofs and period features galore, but at the same time not out of date. The outside..."

Elletee

"My very first Online review!! We hadn't booked last Friday evening, but were welcomed in as 'Walk ins' and seated by friendly staff. We live locally..."

Sharon

"First time to the Auburn, great old pub wonderful feeling, from the small sports bar to the formal dinning and wine bar. Spent the arvo in the beer..."

Batemanm75

"My review is solely based on the service of the Irish bearded fellow who treated me with absolute respect and great service tonight in the front..."

Jo B

"Soo good to have our local pub put on a decent happy hour! $8 drinks from 4-6, beer garden is so nice and is the perfect way to end the day. Food is..."

Louise Findlay

"Overpriced and underdelivering. Great venue, good beverage variety and great service. Meals are good, don't get me wrong - they are just too..."

Graeme Stephens

"I strongly suggest that you check out the new menu at the Auburn. This place is a wonderful local venue that provides excellent share plates and..."

Sometimeseasame

"Great place, and friendly service. We shared the Wagyu rump and although it was a very simple meal, it was most importantly delicious. We also..."

Ferrosity

"All I can say is awesome! Staff 👍👍Management 👍👍Food 👍👍I moved into Hawthorn from Sydney about 3 months ago, and every..."

Will

"Super nice atmosphere and the staff are ace! enjoy my chats while ordering the best chicken parma I've had in Melbourne...staff in the wine room..."

GMayRC

"Great beer garden and courtyard. Perfect for a Sunday session. There's even a small sandpit in the corner to entertain the kids. Although the..."

Mrs Mark

"Set within a beautiful heritage-style building complete with ornate Victorian décor, The Auburn Hotel is an iconic pub, restaurant and function..."

Gastrology

"Venue that has been proudly standing for almost 130 years. Renamed to its original "Auburn Hotel" name and a new courtyard to boot. Going to be a..."

Tom Chard

"The name might ring a bell for most as The Auburn Hotel has been around for more than a century. Although it has been known as The Geebung Polo Club..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Set within a beautiful heritage-style building complete with ornate Victorian décor, The Auburn Hotel is an iconic pub, restaurant and function..."

Gastrology

"Update: To the executive chef, charging $9 for a small bowl of iceberg lettuce is an absolute joke. How you can get away with a $30 steak served only..."

FancyCake

"THIS IS A REAL PUB. not a pretend one like many others in Melbourne. Great variety of beers both on tap and bottled. Great atmosphere that evolves..."

Dan

"After reading some mixed reviews of this venue before a friday evening out with friends, I ventured into the 'Geebung' with mixed expectations. I was..."

Kara Tippett

"Always been impressed by the excellent food, great atmosphere and super service. But it is not until I held a 18th birthday party for my daughter..."

Theresa Chiu

"Well Priced, Great Service, Awesome Menu. I'll start by saying I don't buy into the "foodwank" thing that heaps of pubs in the Hawthorn and inner..."

Rob.embury

"We had a recent function for our sons 21st at the Geebung and we couldn't be more delighted. The staff were AMAZING, nothing was too much trouble...."

Jill Cross

"Located opposite the Auburn train station in Auburn Village, the 19th century Geebung Polo Club pitches itself as one of the better local pubs with..."

Duncan Riley

"Great Joint. Surprised to read about bad service as I've been to the Geebung at least 10 times and have never experienced bad service, quite the..."

Kurt

"Great pub food. Fantastic restaurant to take teenage boys- they love the food! Caters for all the family though with generous kids meals. The service..."

Gep67

"Magnificent service. The Geebung is one of our favourite places to go~ food is consistantly delicious.We suggested and then booked it as a place..."

Sue

"Period charm and reasonable food but service is sorely wanting. Lovely old Victorian era pub nestled in the heart of the inner eastern suburbs -..."

Robert H

"Great meals and service at the Geebung.. A friend and I had a good feed which was complimented by great table side service at the Geebung Polo Club..."

Jason

"Great old pub with cosy dining room and covered outdoor area. We loved the meals, great Chicken Parma and smaller share plates. Would highly..."

Amazon

"Great food. Probably the best pub food in Hawthorn. They have great traditional pubfood- like a fairly sizable and delicious parma and awesome hand..."

Adaml25

"Great family lunch today in the dining room, kids menu was great. Sunday Roast great. Special mention to the friendly, efficient staff who made our..."

David Egan

"AMAZING. My dude and I were originally going to The Counter for some brunch for the first time, though we were 5 minutes off the Kitchen closing, we..."

Emily1234567

"Nice pasta! The food here is delicious. I ordered the pumpkin ravioli and it was one of the nicest pasta dishes I have had. The pumpkin puree went..."

Caroline Beaney

"Great Food. Being a local I often find myself wandering down to the Geebung on a lazy Tuesday night for a steak.I would almost say that..."

Ryanofinterest

"Very nice indeed. Booked for 20 but only 16 turned up. Just loved the place. Very pleasant staff, GREAT food, comfortable surroundings and a nice..."

Busy

"Great for families, staff are friendly. A favourite local..."

Hotcrossbun

"Simple and tasty. Wandered in on a Tuesday night (which we were informed is "Steak Night")I had the eye fillet wrapped in bacon (with..."

DJ

"My family and I visited the geebung on a Monday night and were very pleased to find it was "$14 local's night". They had an extensive range of mains..."

Lilly Platt

"Birthday Lunch. For a relaxed atmosphere, lunch on Tuesday was just perfect. Service was faultless and the food was superior to any pub food we..."

Kitcattwo

"Excellent pub grub. I had driven past this hotel a million times and had always wondered what it was like. I am disappointed to say, I wish we had..."

The Tastebud

"What a wonderful experience! Booked for Father's Day, and had to add an extra seat at short notice. Was informed they were booked out but that it was..."

OVizzle

"Went for dinner last night, $14 specials as its Locals night, fires were roaring and the service friendly, the food was amazing, which was surprising..."

Easygoing

"Went here on a Wednesday night without a booking and got a table without a hassel. Staff are friendly without being over baring. Rabbit ragu is a..."

Scott

"Myself and my family went to the Geebung on Good Friday, and was really impressed, they had a big range of seafood specials, service was attentive..."

L.J.

"I came here for a friend's birthday and sat in the dining room. The food was delicious (the chips were especially crunchy) but the prices are too..."

Mel

"Had a great dinner here on saturday night, good service, great pub food, sat outside where they had an accoustic guy playing. Would definitely go..."

Louise

"Beautiful!!!. What a beautiful building, great staff and the best food in Hawthorn! They looked after us so well including my 87yr old Mother and our..."

Joan May

"Went to the 'Bung' tonight for steak night. My friend had told me about it and to get a great sized Rump steak, big chips, salad and an awesome..."

Damo Ryan

"I was happily surprised at how classy yet comfortable it was at the Geebung, very warm and welcoming environment. Service was very good followed with..."

Spitty

"Great Meals. Had some of the best calamari of my life here the other day. Highly..."

Brett De Leijer

"Schnitzel night is awesome- best choc fondant in..."

Richmondlocal

"Geebung Polo Club Hawthorn. First visit to the Geebung Polo Club Saturday 18th Aug for dinner in the dining room - relaxed atmosphere in a lovely..."

Jilly

"Great menu and food - could improve on tap beers. Went to the Geebung for lunch the other day and ate in the front bar. Great menu with lots of nice..."

Wocksie

"Tuesday night dinner, was cozy & lovely spot. Tried their specials menu - seafood risotto & lamb shanks. Risotto was good though portion size was..."

Destie

"GOOD PUB FOOD. Went on a Sat night with family (incl 2 kids), made booking but hardly anyone there. Pretty good menu choices but the duck I ordered..."

Mrs AOM

"Loved the newly renovated dining room. The antique mismatched furniture along with the fireplaces create a fantastic atmosphere. Menu is well..."

Josh

"Had the "country beef pie" my friend had oxtail pasta. The food was ok, I think they may have tried too hard to make the food a little fancy..."

Frank K

"Fancy pub grub. Had a weekend lunch in the casual dining area at the back. Looked like they had a more formal dining area at the front of the pub...."

Ronny

"Went couple of months ago and ordered chicken Parma. Was good but little expensive for "pub food"! Will be going back though. Nice to sit outside and..."

Sarah

"Great food and atmosphere. Great Sat night out they usually have a band...."

Cathy

"Always thought of this place more as a bar than a restaurant. Used to have big Sunday sessions. Nice food, entrees and dessert was the stand out. Dad..."

Richard Paton

"Apon reading some mixed reviews I really didn’t know what to expect, well all I can say is GO and check it out, because our food and drinks were..."

April Mac

"Booked a igloo and got surprised with the quality of food. When I booked it, igloo seating is a set menu option so I thought I probably just paying..."

bibi wong

"We had a fantastic night dining at Auburn Hotel’s winter igloo experience as a group of 4. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality and volume..."

Hannah Ross

"Only came here for a beer so can’t speak for the food, but there’s a decent selection of beers here. It was disappointing to only find 2 or so..."

Thomas Lim

"We had an extended family lunch there today. Good food and lovely staff but like many at the moment obviously understaffed as food and drinks took..."

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