Very cool... Great atmosphere and the menu was awesome. Cool “dude food” type dishes taken to to the next level.
5 stars for doing everything right! Despite having so many options in the city, this unexpectedly ended up being high up on the list. The staff were very courteous, and accommodated large groups. Also saw some good deals going on. Will return to try food.
A little expensive affair but really good ambience and vibe. I enjoyed the outdoor seating with a balcony. The crowd is usually young and the food is good. Found the beer a little expensive compared to other places offering similar services. Hence, 4 stars!
Funky bar x restaurant in QV.
The entrance is beside San Churros in QV, leading to the venue on 2nd floor. The place is pretty big, with dance floor and bar on one side and tables on the other. Staffs were friendly though food took some time. The music was tad bit loud though for some chats.
Had their cocktail which was enjoyable, just tad bit small.
Zucchini and macadamia vegan burger though was soo good, the flavors were just on point, love the patty and bun. Fries were thick and nicely fried. Definitely recommended.
Had some of my friend's sweet potato fries and they were quite good too.
Overall a great place for bar style eats, with a dance floor too!
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First, amazing prompt customer service. The lady who looked after me was absolutely wonderful and put up with some inane questions I had about the menu.
I decided on the Beef Pie for dinner and holy hell it was perfect. The mash was deliciously light and fluffy and the pie itself was perfect. Really appreciated the fact that the red wine ju was served separately as I decided to not have it this time around. It was so delicious and filling.
I'm already planning to head back tomorrow for lunch.
Great lunch for $15 plus any drink for your choice even including alchohol!!!!
Was thinking, what could u get for $15 but to my amaze the lunch was a pretty good decent size. The food was like Pub food to me and the ambiance was nice and bright. Loved the sofa booth's cause we could talk and have fun without eyes watching.
The service was good and friendly.
Definitely a place to go again, especially for their $15 lunch deal.
Came here on a Saturday night between 6:30-8:30. Great atmosphere and service. Good happy hour drink deals. Ordered the sharing platter for $30, which I’d recommend for 2 hungry people or 3-4 sharers. Arancini and spring rolls were good, the rest was VERY salty, but still nice. Good value.
Gluten free lunch and it comes w a drink either alcoholic or non alcoholic! The chips with herbs and spices are yummy. Monday to Wednesday, lunch set 15 bucks w a drink, so worth it. Will definitely visit again.
Had a few drinks here the other night- quite a good location and also price for the cocktails- especially during happy hour.
frozen pina colada was only $12 and it was quite strong too.
Oh my God. The best parma i’ve ever had. Perfect blend. The salad was refreshing. The staff was very friendly and organized. Beautiful place with a lot of upbeat vibe.
One of our favourites but may need to give restaurant a little spruce sometime soon. Great menus and location. Wonderful spot to bring visitors and friends from all over. 😋
Hospitality is 10/10 here at Father's Office - friendly is an understatement. The manager and his team were very attentive, always checking back if we had further requests. Ordered the humongous 350g Scotch Fillet, cooked perfectly and value for money at $30. The other main, fisherman's basket was a tad too oily but it didn't matter because the service from the staff was super. Special mention to Wayne who had excellent knowledge of beer, and after listening to our preferences, recommended the Lagunitas IPA Beer, which was spot-on.
Highly rate the $20 lunch menu! The range of food is really good so suits a large group! $20 gets you one main & one drink, really good value in the cbd! The interior is pretty old school & the staff are slightly run off their feet but albeit friendly! The food comes out quickly so suitable for a work lunch!
Very nice place to go for a catch up with friend on the weekend.
Spacious bar and they have the outdoor seatinfg that overlook melbourne central, state library.
definetely would be my hang out spot on the weekend
Father's Office is great. Overall this place has quite a few things going for it:
- Extensive bar menu
- Moderately priced
- Central location
- An extensive drinks menu with a fair bit of happy hour time
If you're looking for both a bite and a drink in the city and not sure where, Father's Office is a bloody good choice.
Attached is the crumbed lamb from my last visit (might have been a while ago now though). Overall it was a pretty yum meal, that filled me up and the happy hour drinks were great too.
Good place for after hours catch-up. Good food and good service. Friday’s are busy and expected noisey, so plan accordingly. Location is right at city centre and closer to public transport.
A totally chilled place to go and have a few drinks and chill with your friends. They have amazing happy hours and good food as well. Music was good and the staff are good too.
Great Cheap drinks.
Good Pub food. One of the best pubs in Melbourne CBD.
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Ambiance 4/5
OVERALL 4/5
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Great cocktails in a cool atmosphere! We tried the cosmos and margaritas and both were extremely tasty and very strong. The drink service was lightning fast!
On a Friday night this place is nothing but booming out of its seams. Given how busy it was had a great vibe and good customer service offered
A must visit for the view of the bustling city, father's office is a great bar to go to at nights. I've also had their special $15 lunches (I had the fried burrito). Only wish it was fresh. They can definitely improve in the freshness of their food items.
The best nachos ever!! The chilli mince is delicious and full of flavour. I constantly crave these!! The polenta cubes are amazing...and the chicken wings are pretty good too. Food is always a stand out and reliable. Service good. Did I mention the chilli nachos??!! Best!
😱Lizzie’s first impression: A great bar with a good crowd no matter what time of day!
🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the tasting platter is delicious - the pork belly and calamari is worth noting. The chicken wings are amazing and I would go back just for it.
🍅Lizzie did not enjoy: the bar may take a while to get to you when it’s busy so make sure you come in earlier on a Friday or Saturday night.
🥇Lizzie rates overall: great place for a beer or a drink with friends. The meals are also very delicious so would also recommend eating by the menu.
amazing service and atmosphere - they absolutely stand out compared to other restaurants 💅 very enjoyable overall and extremely happy 👍 the parmas were $18 and although didn't have ham (this review would've been 5 stars if the parma had ham!) it was still tasty 😁 the chips were great too - i love that they were seasoned 😋 i also loved the little jars of sauce for the chips that came with our meal and i've never seen that before 😊 not great that the parma was on top of the chips but overall i will be back 😀😀😀😀😀😀
I need to start off by saying this place had great service! We had several non food requests for the waitress and she happily and attentively attended to them.
Now to the food. We ordered the buffalo wings which were tasty, the Miami jerk chicken salad which was cooked very well, chilli nachos which were great and the arancini balls which didn’t come out as hot as what I expected but still decent.
The one thing I will fault with this place is the noise level. I realise there is a bar segment however the noise is extremely loud and it feels like you’re having dinner in the middle of a loud bar. My wife and I had to shout at each other the entire time to try and understand what were saying.
Nice dining. Went there with some pals.
The restaurant is pretty and stylish, located at the corner of Q.V.. The entrance of the restaurant if facing the State Library, the dining area is on the second floor.
My dish tastes quite goof.
The vegetables on the steak is amazingly good, since it’s not the main character. The steak is juicy and thick.
The almonds on the top adds a little bit of crunchy taste.
Going to try out the chicken wings in the future. ;)
Really good drinks in happy hour. Also good time for happy hour. Really nice snack foods and a large variety of cocktails. Would recommend for a nice chilled night out or pre drinks as it has a nice sit down vibe. Cheap shots in happy hour and nice staff.
Friendly staff, good atmosphere. Food was great and moderately priced, lots to choose from. Make bookings beforehand though as it is almost always packed.
Father’s office has a nice atmosphere, a nice outdoor seating for the smokers and a great view of melbourne central.
The cocktails are really good, they have happy hour that does not break the bank which is cool. Overall the alcohols have a great deal and great serving. Spectacular.
The chicken salad I had was a great portion, good flavour and the chicken itself was juicy!
The waiters are very nice, I will be coming back.
I loved my visit to fathers office! It’s been awhile since I’ve had pub battered fish and chips, and the GF fish and chips did not disappoint!
Would have loved staff to be a bit more attentive, we had to approach them after trying to wave them done and then they asked where we were seated - we were one of three tables with patrons on it and were right in front of the bar.
The $20 lunch menu was great value. Menus on Zomato are out of date, as the fried chicken wasn’t GF and I was really looking forward to it. Can’t wait to come here again
The office is one of my favourites for a post work beer, mainly because $15 jugs are just too good to pass up. Good atmosphere, food & staff...one to add to your list if you work in the CBD.
Love the happy hour specials, you can't go past $12 jugs of Improved Cosmo. They do a really good cheeseburger and the smoky BBQ wings are sensational. Great spot post work for a cocktail and a bite.
Had a wonderful experience at Fathers Office the other day! The mash potato in our lamb cutlets dish was divine, and the sweet pineapples in the salad were a perfect paring for the grilled halloumi. The buffalo wings were decent but not the best I’ve had. Still giving this place 5 stars for excellent customer service and an awesome playlist.
Father's Office just opposite Melbourne Central, close to the state library and inside-ish of QV was a delightful find.
We had a group event here on a Sunday evening and had booked the balcony area looking out onto the street.
Sundays mean drink and food specials and we were treated to a delightful spread of freshly fried onion rings (heart-healthy as can be as they were not oily), lightly battered calamari bursting with flavour and not requiring any tartare sauce, sweet chilli succulent chicken wings, mushrooms topped with pine nuts and feta (my favourite), large arancini balls with a tomatoey risotto rice filling and omg some fatty tasting pork belly.
Very reasonably priced. Quick service and beautifully outfitted.
Can get really crowded during peak after work hours but it's conveniently positioned near melb central station and has a lovely view of state library and swnaston street. Their chicken wings are to die for here! Overall, fun atmosphere with a hint of classy.
I really enjoyed our experience today. The decor is pretty cool - I can imagine it would rock on a Friday night after work. We were offered the lunch menu -$20 which includes a drink. Wine, cider, beer or soft drink. I went with the kimchi burger, wanting something a bit spicy. It was really lovely. The only problem was the juices that flowed from the kimchi. I couldn't put the burger back on the plate as it would've gotten soggy (but it was really good kimchi - If they make it in-house props to them). Luckily it was delicious enough not to need to put it down. My hubby's wings were well cooked, I just found them a little too sweet for my liking. Miss declared her cheeseburger sliders to be delicious as well. Smaller version of my burger without the kimchi. All topped of with some delicious homemade sorbet and ice cream. Not the cheap stuff that is usually given with kids menus. I was really impressed. Will be going back😋
Went here with my friend during the happy hour promo so the place is packed! Everyone seems to be enjoying the whole ambiance and the servers are nice. Didn't try anything from their food menu but will surely be back to do so.
Father's office is a sneaky winner in the barfood awards. They manage to do decent bar atmosphere, and very good quality food. Plus, how can you go. Past the all you can eat buffalo wings on Wednesdays.
My record was 40, fyi.
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+3.5
I was introduced to this place a couple of years back when it first opened and I was keen to check it out after it became more popular. After 2 years, I can definitely say – there have been fond memories over here. A quick catch up with the old crew, meant that I had to decide on the food before I got there. I settled on the Fried Chicken Burger. At $20 – I was a little stunned. The burger was good, but the chips weren’t all that flash.
Father's Office has been our go-to place since we moved to Melbourne. The food and the drinks are reasonably priced. The place has a good vibe on Saturday nights. Happy hour menu and Specials of the day are a great way to explore their options at a cheap price. The staff here are very amicable.
Out of all the night hangouts I would recommend this the most. It has an amazing ambience, good menu, and an awesome vibe. The prices are nominal. Also it's very accessible. Would love to visit again.
Great bar which looks onto Melbourne State library. Drinks are reasonably priced and service is fast. Another great little hide away my friend and I enjoyed our wine down catching up and watching the rain pour down outside.
Great place for a Friday night drink. Great nibbles, popcorn chicken is delicious. Always have some sort of special on food. You can't go wrong when there's a deal on sparkling!
Surf n turf was amazing! Steak was cooked perfectly, seasoned lightly and super tender! The mix of pork belly, chorizo and prawns on the plate was a great combo and perfect for someone that wants a bit of everything. I asked for no sauce and you really didn't need any extra sauce because the produce was fantastic on its own.
Will be dining here again when I'm back in Melbourne.
I haven't tried their food, but they have good collection of alcohol there. Service is very friendly, and quick. The ambiance is really cool. They have open area too.
Cajun wings, Love love! Food is great in general. Seating available inside and on the balcony as well. Not a fan of the cocktail range. Good beer selection. Music is always good and lively. Prefer to go here when in a mood to dance for hours.
Used my scoopon voucher. And spent my birthday here. 50$ worth spending for 2. Parade of flavours! Every bite was delightful. Happy tastebuds. I like the interiors too.. 1920s feel. Definitely coming back
Posh, great ambiance for meet ups. Food and drinks come in wonderful varieties. Location is very accessible, right in the heart of the CBD so no one can miss it!
Great vibes, DJ and music was on point. The food is ok if you are after fast food or deep fried meal. Has happy hour almost every day which is great for after work drinks
I bloody love this place. The cinnamon calamari really gets the party started but where it's really at is the desserts. Go the dessert box so you can have it all because what reasonable person could really be expected to chose between caramel Nutella pie and salted caramel popcorn panna cottta? You'll struggle to get a seat if you've dawdled on the way to after work drinks and the happy hour is in full swing so be mindful of that and get your skates on. The menu borrows heavily from Fitzroy Social and the space itself has similar kind of vibes in terms of cool decor but in more of a speakeasy way. Here you can get the best of America without having to set food in the dreaded land of Mr Trump
A cool place with interesting decorations. We booked a table on a Saturday night for dinner. Staff were friendly but not very attentive. It was a cold winter night and the dining area was freezing. Their heating system obviously needs an improvement. We ordered two mocktails and both were good. My husband was very satisfied with his chicken fried steak. Although my pulled beef taco platter looked interesting with the DIY idea, it tasted just average. The coleslaw side would be better with less salt. We will be back next time to try out their chicken wings.
I really like this bar and restaurant. It gets quite busy but has a cool vibe for Friday night drinks and the Food is really delicious. If you like American style food like slow cooked meats, sliders ect then check this place out. They have some good happy hour deals as well.
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I've been here a few times and it delivers decent grub, their lunch specials from Monday to Wednesday are great for $15 combined with a drink. The venue is spacious and thankfully most of the time it isn't too busy as I've witnessed on occassion (I'm talking about a few years back) the kitchen getting swamped with orders from large group bookings. Last thing you want to do is wait an hour for food during your lunch break.
Their lunch menu has also trimmed down sticking mostly with burgers and 'bits n bobs'. Their double fried chicken burger was okay, wasn't that crunchy despite being double fried and under seasoned. The chips however tasted great with its seasoning. They still retain their horrid mini jars for dipping (Asian Beer Cafe have the same thing), please just replace these with saucers!
Their beef, apple and beetroot burger is satisfying, however they really should change the batter on their fish n chips, it retained too much oil and was sickening.
It's a great venue for after work drinks also, lovely indoor ambience as well as balcony views overlooking the state library.
The food here is absolutely delicious! I wasn't expecting too much looking at the menu and it's fairly typical American food, but was blown away after one bite. The chicken in the burger was perfectly crispy and juicy, and along with the chips were well seasoned - you didn't need to rely on the sauces for flavour as it tasted like they were marinated beforehand already.
I also really liked the atmosphere of the place, especially with its two walls made of floor length glass. The restaurant is separated on one half of the venue and is classy but also relaxed, making it the perfect place for dinner and drinks. The only downside were that the cocktails were quite small, although they were delicious.
Despite a change of plans to our night, I'm really glad we went here instead and will definitely be back!
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Have been here several times for lunch and for drinks. A great lunch menu for a quick burger with a friend over lunch. The food also gets super cheap late at night so it's great for a midnight pit stop!
An awesome venue in QV with even better food! Always a busy place for drinks of Friday and Saturday, we came on a much more chilled Monday night. The music was spot on so props to whoever does the playlist! Pictured is the Double Chicken Burger, Mac & Cheese, Fried Burrito and Philly Cheese Steak.
The chicken burger and Fried Burrito were amazing, however the cheesesteak and Mac & cheese quite the opposite. I definitely recommend the chicken burger, one of the best I've had in Melbourne!
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I absolutely love what they done with the place. It's has that old school 50s 60s jive going for it. It felt a lot like your in the movie "The Great Gatsby". This wouldn't have come cheap or easy as the stuff members paid extreme attention to detail. Hats off to that part.
The service here was top-notch. The employees are very kind & caring towards everyone.
All the food here was well made. Very stylish and well decorated. What quite surprised me was the combinations they had made.
However this place is not completely flawless. The first problem I've experienced was the "Pan Seared Salmon" , the couscous being very dry, I think this was overlooked or not enough liquid was added because you'll definitely get the same results when your cooking either rice or couscous and you don't add enough liquid.
Another thing that I found annoying was trying to find this place. Like I think I walked passed this place I think about 5 times because all the GPS, whether your using Google Maps, Siri, Facebook, or even Uber etc; they all lead you to the wrong place. This really frustrated not only me but many people as well. I don't know why all mine GPS systems were leading me to the wrong address but I believe this should be investigated and dealt with very quickly.
All and all, it still is a very awesome place to visit there is a lot of stuff here to capture your eyes. Plus the view from the window is just breathtakingly good.
Everything at this place is rich and delicious.. full of flavor.. has the right crunch..
Tried their chicken burger, arancini balls and fries with special secret seasoning. Very pricey but worth the dollars.. this is one of the must trys in the city..
Great atmosphere and location. Friendly staff with great customer service.
Quality ingredients therefore great food. Event tastes fresh and flavoursome. Peanut butter cheesecake is amazing and the chips have a really nice spicy seasoning.
Looking forward to going back and trying other dishes.
Friendly staff but service was a little slow given place was only half full. Beef, Apple and Beetroot burger was nice and juicy. The patty was a bit thick which made it a little difficult to eat. Maybe consider wrapping it partially in foil so that people don't have to pick bits of burger off the table. Nicely cooked chips with tasty seasoning.
It can get a bit noisy and the red wine list is pretty basic. But, the spicy salmon salad is so moreish. Filled with crunchy peanuts, fried shallots and coriander. The pork ribs were popular and the bacon mac & cheese was pretty good.
Not sure about the previous reviews - we had full table service. Perhaps it depends if you sit at the bar or the dining area.
Always saw Fathers Office as a place where people come here for after work drinks, so never thought of coming here for food. It was when I got the Scoopon and came here for lunch that made me think how wrong I was. The food here is superb for the price (wife came here for their $20 lunch menu previously as well) and the service and environment is fantastic. I would definitely come back for their food. Paying full price. I had the chicken burger and apparently if half the size of the $20 menu; wife says you get two pieces of chicken and drink. Chips were awesome as well #winning
Used a scoopon. Very satisfying meal, the fries were the highlight of the meal. The entree were a mixture of calamari, apple sauced crispy pork belly, aracini tomato rice ball, polenta and buffalo wings. All were delicious, worth the scoopon value. Taking out 0.5 for their dessert ganache, a little sour side instead of sweet. I have a sweet tooth, so not to my likings.
Beautiful place, excellent vibe. Staff were amazing.
Good: Canadian club and ginger ale served in jug, loved it. Nice music. Good was excellent especially the Sliders and Spicy popcorn chicken
Bad: The Buffalo wings, Kansas City it was too saucy and I didn't like it.
Maybe not at night, but during lunch I think it is safe to come with kids. I would definitely bring my kids for lunch especially to try the sliders.
Loved this place! In my short Melbourne stay they were like family. So incredibly friendly we ended up having a ball together. Just ask for the Alex cocktail! Definitely a must stop by on any stay rain hail or shine.
Good experience! I had beer course with the bartender and the beer was great. The waitress was amazing, friendly, warm & funny. You will definitely see us again.
Great venue, with lovely staff, we ordered 3 x Gluten Free meals & the staff were very knowledgeable, even advising us there would be a small delay as they were changing out the oil for my sons Parmi to ensure no cross-contamination. Highly recommend!
I am an Ubereat food deliverer. She (staff, manager) is very friendly and how to say. She brought a glass of water for me for free.
Came here last week and forgot to leave a review. Had a great waiter today, sadly I didn't get his name but he was friendly and gave recommendations for drinks.
I got a steak with green beans for dinner, which was perfectly cooked and well presented. Good place for dinner and drinks with friends
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