British cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

P.j.o'brien's Irish Pub

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"PJ O’Briens is a good ol’ Irish pub in Melbourne. We pop in every now and then when we feel like a proper pub vibe and we’re never..."

MelbourneLops

"Sensational pub food, great service, great ambience, usually have the beef and Guinness pie, am going to try the bangers and mash next time,..."

Peter Emmerson

"An awesome place for not only drinks but food. We have been there many times and have never been disappointed ! Great atmosphere and the staff are..."

Molly Koorn

"3.5 🌟Lovely pub in the Southgate shopping centre, we originally just came for drinks but decided to stay for dinner as the food looked great..."

Nini Foodie

"If you enjoy great atmosphere & food, I highly recommend PJ O'Brien's. I've been many times for lunch, the cheesy chips with bacon is an absolute..."

Steven Gibson

"Located in the heart of Southgate, P.J.O'Brien's is one of Melbourne's favourite destinations for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy a couple of quiet..."

Robin

"Ordered a guiness and beef pie. Mouthwatering and delicious down to the last crumb! Portion is huge as well, could easily share between 2 people (and..."

MortalWombat

"3.5A solid pub dishing up hearty meals and excellent Irish beers. The accurately authentic interior (according to my dad) of the pub is..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Was here for a friend’s birthday do. Great ambience, dim lightings and cozy setting. Food was reasonable priced. Heggies botrytis reisling would be..."

Moieats

"The service provided by Oeifa (manager) was excellent when I went down on the 13th! She was so helpful, and even the staff that was serving my table..."

Rachel Lam

"Good hearty food and the pints of Guinness are lovely compared to most Irish bars around Melbourne. Good staff and vibe in the place. The Irish..."

Arron Conran

"It's seems in this world you are either a PJ's sort of person or you ain't. Not sure if it's true or not but I heard the interior of this venue was..."

Espy Eats

"I've eaten here many times and it's always tasty and predictable, hearty food. Friendly service and what you would expect from a pub meal! Southbank..."

Blueberry

"Went here twice as the beef & Guinness pie was very good, the mash potatoes and vegetables go very well with it. The serving sizes are very generous,..."

Shane

"This place has a great ambiance, the dim lighting with dark furnishings gives it a really European pub-y feel while also still being cozy. If you can..."

Om Nom Nom

"Close to work and an easy going favorite when the taste for great beer at an Irish pub.Aoife and Cian - managers - have come to know us and..."

Eric L

"Coming from the UK it's nice to find a pie like home. So many pies in Melbourne are only pots with pastry tops, this is the real deal. Mash was nice,..."

Allan Banks

"Service is good, but food is average. Portions are just right. Its a fancy chain with rich decor. Location is great, although its a bit too inside..."

The Gastronaut

"Passes easily with flying colours. PJs has been around for a long while and that itself is proof not only in the pudding, but for product they sell..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"Love love love their beef and guinness pie! So tasty and flavorful, tender and generous servings of beef and crispy puff pastry. The sauce was..."

We Nomz

"I've past this pub thousands of times but never eaten here, today I did so & certainly wasn't disappointed. I chose their Irish Sausages with..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Always good for a beer. I ordered wagu beef burger which came with chips and battered onion rings. Was good. My companion ordered the Parma he was..."

SusieQ

"Twice in 24 hours! First time was at midnight when this as the only joint open at that time in the area. Pint to drink but unfortunately there was..."

Gaurav Tamotia

"I like PJs for drinks. Average food, but overall a decent pub. Long wait for food is a bit annoying. I have tried their burgers, pie, soups, chicken..."

FoodHedonist

"Listed as Melbourne's best Irish Pub on both Yelp, Trip advisor etc.. PJ O'Brien's is indeed a great place to hang out w friends for a beer. I..."

J88

"A wonderful atmosphere and overall dining experience. I am always down at PJs during my lunch break with my workmates. I love their Guinness pie and..."

Daniel

"Great Irish pub at Southbank. Try the oysters by the dozen !! Good menu to pick from and huge servings ...you will not go away hungry and plenty of..."

Nick The Greek

"One of the better Irish Pubs in Melbourne in terms of consistent food. Guinness is nice and fresh as you would expect. Cheap meal deals is the best..."

Dessert Strike

"Went here for lunch on Wednesday with the family. Thought it was really friendly and perfect for a cold spring day. It was really cosy and the food..."

Happyfoodie

"Good food, good location and great atmosphere! Great Irish dishes and Magners to top it off. Can get very busy on weekends so I'd advise to get in..."

Nikki

"A nice pub but could do with a little bit more natural light. Meals are good and I have had the parma a few times and that's always been a good..."

LindaMelb

"First time dinning at PJs, and in typical Irish Pub fashion the atmosphere was great with live music and fantastic decor. Staff were very..."

Clint

"P.J. O’Brien’s is a really cool place for happy hour and if you are a Guinness® lover, you can be guaranteed a Perfect Pint here – they were..."

8ites Our Bites On Food

"Service with a smile!. Had a meal here on Saturday night and was extremely happy with it! Beef & Guinness pie was excellent and was great value, and..."

Stevenmc86

"Had a great xmas day yesterday in pjs. Food was great, staff were great, the "craic" was great. Cant wait to go..."

David O Conor

"Festivus - hearty food. This is a safe betGood pub food that’s nice and..."

Deanricho_1999

"Chicken Parm is good, get..."

Mike Harris

"Great service and food. Had the chance to eat here this week and couldn't fault the food or the service. We were attended to promptly and when we..."

Frankie

"Food was great! I'd heard the customer service was poor and food service was slow but we saw none of that. Friendly Irish staff ad quick, tasty..."

Lee-Riannan

"Bit of a wait. Ordered med/well done eye fillet. Was told it would be about 25 mins. That was ok but took around 40-45 mins to come out. Must say it..."

Coffeee Queeen

"Great value in southgate. Ate with a group of 4. We had Parma, pot pie, Irish stew and the lamb. All meals were good slur. The lamb was excellent...."

Chelseacincotta

"Nice setting. Can recommend the vibe in PJs and if your ordering food go with the beef and guinness pie..."

Spoongroove

"Great food, awesome music. We tried the Beef and Guinness Pie last night and we amazed at how good it was. A proper pie and not a soup in a bowl with..."

Not2hot2day

"Been coming here for years - doesn't disappoint. Clearly this place isn't fine dining - let's get this straight. Doesn't mean you won't get a good..."

M.T Wentz

"Sunday lunch. We go to this place... quite alot. It reminds my inlaws of a pub in England with its hidey holes to sit and eat in and beer in pint..."

The_d_rock

"Godda Love the Irish. If it's good, wholesome pub grub you're after, look no further than PJ OBrien's. Have been here on numerous occasions now and..."

Iceman

"Love this pub. PJ's is fantastic no matter what you go there for. Even if it's just for a drink, the service is great and the drinks aren't over..."

Kate

"Nice Irish flair. Good for after work drinks. The whiskey tasting nights are amazing too.Food and service could be better though. But is..."

Kri

"Not Bad. Fun Pub, but can get a bit rough at times! Magners on..."

Carley Ludlow

"Oysters and prawns. The best seafood I've ever had in a pub. Try 1/5 kg of prawns - freshest and beautifully presented on an ice platter. Or Friday..."

Hungry Brunette

"The food here was fantastic, some of the best pub food I've had for awhile! I had the BBQ chicken in a Irish whiskey & portobello mushroom sauce..."

Drena

The Sherlock Holmes

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"Great beer selection, friendly helpful staff. Great full menu too. Can recommend most meals, as I haven't had them all yet. New bar upstairs too,..."

Stuart Fleming

"It's the place to be! Friendly staff especially Shiralee! Awesome food. Great meeting..."

Di Watto

"Always a great night at the Sherlock. Good beer, great wine list and friendly stafd. More like a "local" than a cbd..."

Ali Henderson

"Fantastic old style English watering hole with great staff who make extra effort to make you feel welcome. Whether you prefer a chilled Sav Blanc or..."

Alex McFadden

"Proper pub, reminded us of cosy old English pubs. Great atmosphere, delicious food and good choice of..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"I was looking for a place to grab a beer so I dropped into this bar. Down a set of stairs is this bar serves a great range of beers.I tried..."

Timinmelbourne

"Great pub. Probably best real pub in Melbourne. Had the guiness pieGreat flavour (added extra gravy). Plenty of chips. Reasonably priced wine. Will..."

Wayne

"The only reason it gets a 4 and not a 5 is the chips come with gravy and not curry sauce.After a night of drinking very good English beers (the..."

Easyweekendeats

"As an ex pat I am course somewhat biased about the Sherlock. Cosy feeling to the pub not at all ‘chain’ like. Enjoyed a hearty bangers and mash..."

Enjoy It

"Neatly tucked away from Melbourne’s hustle and bustle, this English-style pub has an extensive menu and commendable service as well. I’d highly..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"The Sherlock Holmes pub downstairs has a very traditional English pub feel. The ground level Dr Watson's bar is quieter for dinner. The pie of the..."

Elonie

"When you're looking to escape the crazy from outside and be taken to a different time and place, then this is the place for you. With its charm and..."

Descartesmuse

"Very very interesting concept! Location- Right next to Miss Collins, easy to miss- so be sure to look hard.Drinks- well priced..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Really good roast at this place. I guess from the roast alone that all the food must be quite good. Great selection of English and Australian beers..."

Jdon1807

"Went for after work drinks and loved the tap beer selection and the perfect pour from the bartender. Unfortunately a lot of the pubs in the city are..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"Walked past this old haunt yesterday and noticed a brand new upstairs area. It’s light, bright and super inviting. Popped in for lunch, the staff..."

Bella

"Food and Service: After a rather light dinner on Friday evening, I was craving for some good beer. A quick search revealed this place on Collins St,..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Elementary my dear Watson!! Loved it. Great pie and chips with delicious gravy. My mates were also very happy. Was packed as we arrived at lunchtime..."

Tomlovestoeat

"Hearty British pub food with great choice of beer for most palettes. Staff are friendly and ready for a good conversation. Expect a proper pub and..."

YQ

"The old Sherlock homes, a fascinating and luxurious icon. You could call it the crown jewel of melbourne's city. Shining brightly amongst the stars...."

Johnny :):)

"Very delicious food and and range of drinks to choose from . Always very friendly and happy staff. Good to see attentive customer service. They are..."

Shaun Mitchell

"Have eaten here many times with work colleagues. Food here is good pub grub - nothing too extravagent or amazing - just English pub classics. Extra..."

The Dear Luncher

"The name itself impressed us a lot and we wanted to check it out just to experience the "Sherlock theme" 😄 and we were not disappointed!! From the..."

Too Hungry

"Old English style pub serving a massive range of pub grub that includes roast of the day and a list of different flavors of chicken parmigiana. Nice..."

Beez

"We come here most weeks for the trivia. Friendly staff, good selection of beers and the food is pretty good too. But this week, the roast of the day..."

Squirrel

"I felt the British kind of Ambiance in the pub. I had been there twice last year in this pub with my Aussie friend who loves and lamb with Cabernet..."

Pradeep Rajkumar

"Perennial favourite. Thanks Gaz and Mel for making this place so welcoming.The beer is always good but the food can be variable. It's just hard..."

Richard

"5/5 for the service because the staff are all so friendly and made me feel very welcome. 3/5 for the food. Good value for money in terms of..."

Ashel Lehsa

"What a wonderful evening. Female staff amazing. Booking made and kept despite crazy busy evening. Food wonderful. Ambience lovely. Only issue was the..."

Flissy Ross

"What it says on the can. A good old English pub. Felt like I could have been in London. Pretty good selection of Aussie beers on tap plus a selection..."

ThePrestonProwler

"Great food on a cold winter night warm and toastie the corned beef, the bangers, the ribs, the open souvlaki and the Parma were sampled and found to..."

Andrew

"...Chicken is crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Just what a parma should..."

Saki

"Good vibe, tasty food, toasty and warm inside but very slow on bringing out the food. Think it was a problem in the kitchen tho - would go back..."

Clare

"Great food lovely staff and..."

Emceelegit

"Went here today for lunch with a colleague. What incredible and attentive service from one of the ladies there. You dont get that very often. Food..."

Adam

"Enter the front door and head down stairs to a great looking old English styled pub. It's not huge inside but that's what makes it all the more..."

Rennie

"Awesome pub, great beer tap selection. HANDS DOWN BEST BRITISH FISH AND CHIPS!! love..."

Eckies

"Cosy. When our usual pub haunt was full for dinner we moved along to the Sherlock Holmes. Had been here before a few times for a beer but never eaten..."

2 Little Pigs

"That extra mile. So we came in quite late and the place was quite busy on a weekend night, the chef asked us directly if we were after food(after the..."

Sarah

"PUB_FECT!. The food was so Pub! Exactly as it seems! Everything as you would want it to be, everytime! FOOD, DRINKS & ATMOSPHERE! New..."

Sam

"Impressive. I went there to eat consistantly for the last year and was not impressed over and over again so I stopped showing for the sake of wasting..."

Sarah

"Went for a Friday lunch, was pleasantly surprised by the cosy and welcoming atmosphere, service was good & food was lovely especially for a..."

Melissa

"A place of character. Close quarter dining, great basement character. Friendly and prompt staff. Good meals and good prices considering CBD location...."

Peter

"Wednesday Parma Day. Excellent unpretentious old style pub, the Wednesday $20 chicken parma + drink is excellent value for the quality. Good size..."

Frog

"Quality Pub. Went to the Sherlock last night with a group of 5, just looking for a nice pub meal and a couple of quiet drinks. This was exactly what..."

Daryl Bruce

"Fantastic. I love coming to the Sherlock Holmes. The steak is absolutely fantastic with a great salad and fantastic sauce. Place is always busy -..."

Kate

"A good little downstairs pub that's great to spend some time in regardless of the season. A small (but very good) selection of beers and ciders on..."

The Hungry Badger

"Wonderful little pub with oodles of character and old taste. A good selection tasty beers on tap & hearty pub meals (won’t go in for the Barra..."

Tushar Kelkar

"Service was really good, food was the type my mum use to cook back in the UK. Only downside was the UK draft beer was way to cold. Brits love there..."

Steve King

"Amazing place with an amazing atmosphere. They have a great selection of beers and even better food. I had the Sherlock Holmes Pork Ribs and it was..."

Virain de Mel

"Fantastic food with great prices and huge portions! Friendly accommodating staff, cute interior decor and nice selection of drinks on..."

Sionainne Costello

"Consistently good and cozy English pub. Can't ask for more; good food, good beer and good service. Lady was cheerfully checking everybody's Vax cert..."

Ching Jin Tee

"I got myself Scotch Fillet Steak 🥩 served with chips, salad and mash potato 🥔 Friendly service, tasty..."

Avissa Suseno

"Great British Pub with delicious food and drinks . The daily roasts are always fantastic and the Parma as great too. They have some great British..."

Andy Wilk

"After going down the stairs below street level you will feel transported to a old London pub. It's warm and welcoming, the staff are bright and..."

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