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Dans Le Noir?
91/100 (786 ratings)
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"It was a little unsettling at first as your eyes get used to the dark but I absolutely loved it. The food was delicious and our host Callan was..."
Elizabeth Johnston
"The vegetarian and vegan option dishes were amazing! I couldn't have guessed any of the food but everything was delicious and the waitstaff were..."
Harriet Moffat
"Absolutely incredible experience. We had an amazing time and very good fun with the guides. The whole experience IIs amazing and the food delicious,..."
Joel Imbert
"Unforgettable experience! Food was amazing and our guide Husna was so friendly and funny and guided us through the darkness and served us so well...."
Amanda Chen
"I highly recommend dining at Dans le Noir. It was such an eye opener (no pun intended). Our host Margaret was excellent and such a beautiful person...."
Claudia Shifa
"What a lovely place! We had a great time and an exciting experience “dans le noir”. Lovely people running the place - very welcoming and keen on..."
Johannes Meichsner
"Unique moment and amazing dining experience. Food was delicious and innovative, our guide was friendly, competent and guide us through the dark room...."
Carole Zouzou
"What an amazing experience that I the pleasure of sharing with Jacqui, Roza and Elisha. Thanks to our wonderful waiter Gift. It was and incredible ..."
Judy Binder
"Amazing experience! Really makes you appreciate being able to see the light! And even just day to day things we take for granted! Was great to escape..."
Stephanie Diaz
"Really awesome experience. Highly recommend. Georgina was a rock star and took great care of our table. Thank..."
Kelly Bannister
"This was a truley unique experience recommended to all. Our waitress Kassie was wonderful. The food was amazing and was fun deciding what you were..."
Kerrie Gane
"Never will you experience a dinner quiet like this. The whole evening was spectacular the food was incredible, the company of our fellow table guests..."
Jessie Thomsen
"Dining in the dark is an amazing experience and a thoroughly enjoyable way to get in touch with your senses. The sensation of taste is something..."
Christine Fisher
"Incredible experience, would definitely do it again!!! Food and wine......"
Miguel Jimenez Torres
"Can you imagine eating a 5 course meal in complete darkness? Your remaining senses are heightened, the food is delicious and the interactions with..."
Aisling Quinn
"Had such an unique amazing experience from the beginning till the end, loved every minute of..."
Joëlle Maria
"Received a gift voucher for this restaurant and we were very apprehensive, feeling this would be a useless waste of time. How wrong we could have..."
Aaditey Bains
"I’ve heard of Dans Le Noir for a while and haven’t had an opportunity to visit yet but when I finally found some fellow friends that wanted to..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"A group of us went to Dans Le Noir last weekend.  No real idea what it would be like.  We knew we would be eating in the dark .. but don’t think..."
LovetoflyLovetoeat
"Very interesting experience, dine in the dark, you won't know what you had till the end, the waitress was great, very friendly service. The food can..."
FoodieInMel
"Bucket List Experience! Now I’m a big foodie! And this of course has been on my bucket list for some time. And now it’s been ticked..."
KITCHFIT
"A great experience. We loved it. Our host Margaret did an amazing job and it was really interesting hearing about her life and her experiences. The..."
Sara Handley
"Dans le noir provided such an amazing and unique experience. Getting to experience how the blinds feel for a few hours is really eye opening. See..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Just one word to describe the experience: AMAZING!!!!. Will definitely do it again. Delicious food, incredible wine and exquisite desserts are some..."
Miguel Eduardo Jimenez Torres
"Amazing sensory experience! The food is delicious and the staff is absolutely wonderful! The conversations you can have with the people around you..."
Clau De Alba
"Absolutely incredible experience. We had an amazing time and very good fun with the guides. The whole experience is amazing and the food delicious, I..."
Jo Imbert
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Dans le Noir? and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Dans le Noir..."
The Fo0die
"Couldn't have asked for a more educating and unique experience so close to home.Literally pitch black room not even a spec of light,..."
Nicole Sullivan
"Dans le Noir ? translates to ‘In the Dark ?’. It’s a concept that was first brought to life in Paris, initially organised in conjunction with..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"They charge a lot of money compared with the food quality. At the end they show you photos of what you have eaten. It looks way more refined on the..."
Luke Smart
"Food was spot on & the experience was unbelievable. Massive thanks to Marg for being the best guide ever. So much fun cant wait to come back...."
Donna Rossello
"Exquisite food, incredible staff that take care of you all the way through the dinner and well before the day. You rely on the rest of your senses to..."
Amelia Iverson
"I had the pleasure of taking eight of my extended family to Dans le Noir and it was a fantastic and memorable experience. The staff are the highlight..."
darnell mcmillan
"My Fiance and I had such an amazing night dining in the dark for our Valentines Day date. The food was great and the experience as a whole was one we..."
Ashley Marion
"Words can't describe what an amazing experience this was, Marco was our waiter and I cannot express enough how amazing he was. He was so calm and..."
Harry Redwin
"Had a fantastic experience here. All of the food was delightful. The flat bread with the house dip was amazing. The service was also brilliant. When..."
Gomez Lee
"This was a surreal experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone keen :) I felt very comfortable and safe in the dark. We had the 3 course..."
Chris Jansen
The Lincoln
87/100 (1376 ratings)
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"Came here for dinner a few nights ago and had a fantastic meal! Excellent service, great food and a very extensive drinks list! Definitely..."
Paul Roberts
"Extremely nce traditional pub, with a hint of contemporary style. Bar tenders never too pushy, clever advices on ales. Pub food in the traditional..."
Davide Zucchi
"This is definitely at least a four star business, good value, good quality, good service, but it gets an extra point anyway for the publicans cheeky..."
Neil Hargreaves
"At Melbourne's second oldest pub built around 1850 and i gotta admit it's pretty impressive, i love the bar it looks like the original one for the..."
Alex Rayner
"Had my 50th there Saturday night , sensational old style pub venue, one of the best . Thanks for contributing to the celebration..."
Dean Wall
"Fantastic food. Fantastic wine. Bernaise was to die..."
Slimo Matschoss
"epic amount of food and "down to earth"-normal management! Love it, must go every time I am in..."
Stefan Ritt
"Great old historic pub. Spotlessly clean throughout particularly the toilets. Really good menu for an old pub. Had a good atmosphere. Will..."
Errol Lawrence
"Great little pub great beer . Friendly staff great..."
Mary Shanahan
"Brilliant night, great food with great friends in a vibrant friendly atmosphere. Staff are great old school going round talking to your punters! How..."
Julie Holland
"The food, the wine, the friendly smiles from behind the bar....what's not to love? You will appreciate all that is old in this "rumoured to be 2nd..."
Meagan Harper
"Great food the staff were very friendly, variety of boutique beers which come at a price..."
Cindy Ryan
"The homemade noodles were fantastic, very cute place, service was pretty nice the staff was friendly, great place to dine..."
FoodieInMel
"A cool little pub on a great corner location in Carlton that was absolutely buzzing on the Friday afternoon that we popped in for drinks. Inside and..."
Morgs71
"Nice venue, not too noisy at lunch time when we were there.Several lunch time specials for $18.Tempura fish with potato salad,..."
Affogato Addiction
"Saturday steak was really tasty and good price.. 35$ includes house wine 🍷.. will be back for sure! The sourdough with garlic herbs butter was..."
Kepikkecil
"Lo and behold— I stumbled upon this weird little pub on a random weekend. Atmosphere: 0. Service 10/10. Menu was limited but hot damn, everything..."
Jason Lim
"Fantastic place for drinks after work - friendly staff but it does get quite busy after 5pm, so if you have any birthdays/farewells/friday after work..."
Smilepichu
"Great local pub. We came here for a photo shot. Everything looked so good and very photogenic! Afterwards, we ate it all, it was so good. I..."
Split The Bill
"Now i won't review this place as a pub, because the dining room is set aside as a small restaurant. The prices are restaurant equivalent, and the..."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Always walking past this place and it's always full. So one Friday when we felt like pub food we thought why not?! Its pub food with a nice upgrade,..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"I absolutely love this pub. A great, relaxed feel, a great wine list and delicious food. Everything here is really great and they take bookings too...."
KnowingMelbourne
"The Lincoln was a delight. Awesome pub we just could not believe we hadn't visited before. Everyone behind the was knowledgeable and very nice. Good..."
Melbourne Epicure
"As part of a food photography course we were taken to the Lincoln to shoot some of their dishes (which we then ate). I was pleasantly surprised at..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"YUM! Really impressed with our visit to The Lincoln. Everything we ordered was delicious, great quality and super appetising to look at. Gotta love a..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Really fantastic food! We had the cheese and onion croquetta which were amazing and the house made prawn cracker with crab and the trumpet with..."
Paul Roberts
"Brought my parents for dinner. Mum can be a tightwad and often says things like "I could make this at home" (although she's often right) but she..."
Kate
"Came here for a Scarf dinner tonight on a coolish Melbourne evening. This was the best of the five Scarf dinners I'd been to previously and my..."
Two Sheds
"DO: The pork tonkatsu, fish, mussels and fried chicken starters. DON'T: Forget about the beers and wines. Pretty good selection...."
David Food Leasing
"Yummy beer and super yummy food too. I had a delicious cauliflower salad. There was a fun vibe. Good service, very friendly staff :) cute tunes..."
Mira Oo
"My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day, it was our second visit. Our first impression of the place was positive, so we thought we'd visit..."
Dee Ignacio
"Enjoyed a great lunch with a starter of cured meets, then a beautifully cooked rump steak medium rare cut in slivers. Then we had a cheeseboard for..."
Bob Sharon
"Came here last Monday for a long lunch with friends.The service throughout the day was great - super friendly and very knowledgeable by all of..."
Nat Mac
"Really nice food, just perfect week night dinner or friday drinks. We liked the ambience. Recommended for a group of friends seeking a casual jolly..."
TPD
"More of a gastropub than a corner drinking hole, the Lincoln does slightly more complex food, executed well. It's still not too fancy but is more..."
Fiona
"Came here for a mid-week boozy lunch and was pleasantly-well-more-than-usually-surprised. The menu here is somewhat eclectic, and the cultural origin..."
C
"Excellent well crafted fine dining dishes by The Lincoln team. Had the half Lincoln - chef's choice of 5 dishes $45pp and left w a big smile! Tasted..."
J88
"Came for a work lunch of over 10 people. Had the fish n chips. It was a decent sized portion. The fish was piping hot which was a pleasant suprise..."
Blueberrypie
"Surprised how good this place was. Lovely food, nice wine menu, you should definitely give this place a try. Friendly staff too. We'll be back...."
Steve Mackenzie
"Amazing food! Came here for a drink expecting bar food to be served. But the quality of food that just kept coming out of the kitchen was phenomenal...."
Ryan Teo
"Just had Sunday lunch at The Lincoln. Food was great, service friendly, only downside they were really quiet, undeservedly so! We had a selection of..."
DAVJ
"Winter is here. And it has hit with such a cold vengeance that I find myself with a constant craving for either piping hot noodles or a hearty,..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Second visit to the Lincoln and it was just a good as the first. Intimate pub that is really inviting and food that goes above and beyond pub..."
Dos Delish
"What makes a great pub? Is it great food? The warm atmosphere? The beer line up? The welcoming staff?. A trip to The Lincoln Hotel in Carlton had me..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Hotel Lincoln is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs. It's been on the same spot now for 162 years and some of the patrons have been going there literally..."
Food Lover
"MoVida Aqui’s ex-manager, Iain Ling has taken over historic Carlton pub, Hotel Lincoln. While the iconic pub’s architectural features have..."
Gastrology
"When you walk into The Lincoln it’s immediately got that beloved local pub vibe – brimming with regulars enjoying after work drinks at..."
Nic Cril
"We are so spoilt in Melbourne. Here "pub food™ usually means carefully prepared burgers, amazing steaks and locally sourced, fresh ingredients...."
Champagne And Chips
"Would I go back? Yes. Yes. Yes. The food was surprising and delicious, service was friendly, and both were enjoyed in a relaxed environment. I..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"Might be the best pub food I've ever had, my top 3 pubs being this, Builders Arms Hotel, and Marquis of Lorne. "The Lincoln" , an 8 course set menu..."
Simon Ck
"Hotel Lincoln (sometimes known as The Lincoln) in Carlton is one of the oldest pubs in Melbourne. Its most recent incarnation has turned it into a..."
MEL: HOT OR NOT
"Can you fall in love with a pub? I think I have. This has been our local for years however we went rarely in the past as the place was dull and..."
Graham
"Jury is out for me, wanted to love it, did enjoy elements of it, but as a whole it kinda left me wanting. Maybe the menu choices we had weren't quite..."
Stephen Raphael
"A great place very impressed loved..."
Food 2 Run
"After a recent late lunch at the Lincoln, I can state that it has made a deserved returned to my radar...The greatest change is in the kitchen and..."
DeOriginalOne
"...the service is top notch, the food is stellar - and they do the most amazing charcuterie and steaks you could ever hope for. The Head Chef is Ross..."
Dining Nirvana
"I don't think I have ever had a bad time at Hotel Lincoln and I have certainly never had a bad meal there. Around since the 1850′s Hotel Lincoln is..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Cute location away from bustle of Lygon. Fantastic food and professional service. Love..."
Ashley
"You can thank/blame the duck enabler for this one. I had heard through the twitters that Hotel Lincoln had a duck pie on the menu, so on a Friday..."
Cloudcontrol
"My brother and his wife just had their first child recently so weren't able to make it to my birthday dinner proper. Dad suggested having another (!)..."
Gem
"What a great place to visit, the food is fantastic, the atmosphere is friendly and the service is $&@$&..."
Chris Smid
"100% 10 out of 10. Absolutely brilliant. Best service, great atmosphere and the food ........... words will not do justice. Gnocchi was superb. We'll..."
Eastie
"Very good. Enjoyed eating here last night, all four of us had different dishes, all cooked very well and constructed from good..."
Lisa
"My local is a pub with history, tales to tell and a surprise that never fails to impress my friends when I invite them over for a meal. The..."
Peter Eerden
"Very pleasant - bit noisy - but staff are friendly - kitchen busy - but kept the standards very high. Popular and cheery - parking was better than..."
Eton's Mess
"Had the wagyu bresaola - amazing. Duck rilette - incredible. Wagyu eye fillet main - best steak I've ever had. The thrice cooked chips were perfectly..."
Timothy Roberts
"Often go here for lunch, varied menu- quite a big meal if you are only after something small! Always really good service and great for a drink after..."
Claire
"Great food, great service, shame about the music. Had a great meal here earlier this week. Can't fault the service - the waitress was on the ball and..."
Leanne Hallowell
"Lovely Experience. Lovely bar with lots of wood panels and a kind of art deco feel. Come here for the steaks! The cuts are very good quality and well..."
SweetFaces
"Pub food with finesse. Did not visit the restaurant this time, chose to eat some food at the bar instead. We were not disappointed. Restaurant menu..."
Vivien Simon
"Amazing. Could not fault this dining experience even a little bit. We had entrees of zucchini flowers, smoked salmon and field mushrooms, and all..."
Nickers
"Great food, great pub. For a number of reasons, the husband & I haven't been out much without toddler in tow lately, but we jumped at the chance of..."
Vee Visits
"One of Melbourne's best gastronomic pubs, fabulous food, great service, highly..."
Ian Macdonald
"The Hotel Lincoln is very unassuming from the outside but really something else from within. It has a very extensive wine list and impressive food..."
Iceman
"Love it. I have eaten in the formal dining area a number of times now, and it never fails to impress. Most recently, the dining room has been..."
Ambra
"Not what you'd expect from the outside. From the outside, the Hotel Lincoln looks like nothing much: one of those old-fashioned pubs found on almost..."
Bonnie
"Quality food, generous servings. A great all-rounder and, given the quality and huge servings, pretty good value too. The grilled tuna steak was..."
Nom Nom Nom
"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..."
Jamie
The Railway Club Hotel Steakhouse
87/100 (2886 ratings)
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"Ok so this was my second time here, but first for an actual dinner sitting. A close friend had her surprise birthday booked upstairs in an amazing..."
Tomi Aleksander Marcinczak
"So lucky to have this place so close to home. Always exceptional, both food & service. Had the eye fillet which was perfect, the chicken liver pate..."
Sarah Schembri
"This is my mine and my husbands favourite place to eat in the whole of Australia. The food is amazing, the service is impeccable and the pub has a..."
Kelly D-Aus
"We had the 750gram rib eye, I asked to have it cooked the way I like it, they smashed it out of the park, fantastic one of the best steaks I've ever..."
Richard Carrott
"Six of us had a meal to celebrate a friends birthday, steaks superb and meal overall excellent, service from our waitress excellent, can not remember..."
Stephen Ted Hall
"I've been to this venue a few times & without a doubt, it's the best steak place in Melbourne! The service is excellent & it's a very relaxing venue...."
Terry Gleeson
"Visited Saturday night and the place was packed for good reason. The menu is outstanding, the wine list superb and the service impeccable. This is..."
John Collyer
"I love this place, great steak, very attentive staff and quick service. Would highly recommend..."
Margaret Kolokithas
"Excellent steak esp the Wagyu Rump Steak. Among the best I have had in all my travels. Strongly..."
Jeffrey Sebastian
"The very best steaks in Melbourne. Great friendly service and lovely sides. We recommend The Railway Club Hotel to everyone we know who enjoys a..."
Jennifer Lilley Ball
"We booked the private dining area upstairs for our son's 21st luncheon; complete with it's own bar and waitresses, Phoebe & co. As soon as our family..."
Gabby Hou
"We are fan - Had the red eye for two with all sorts of delicious sides and it was perfect medium as we ordered. Our daughter had the burger and this..."
Lenda Nina Casmose
"Had the rib eye steak it was so tender I could have cut it with a spoon. Perfectly seasoned, didn't even need the sauce although it was delicious,..."
Danielle Nikolic
"The best steak in Melbourne with a relaxed atmosphere and the ability to impress me more every time I..."
Richard Knight
"nice place and friendly..."
Kael Zhao
"Railway Club has been on my list for too long and I’ve finally been able to snatch a table last minute (cos I’m that last minute booking kind of..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Excellent eye fillet cooked to perfectionI ordered the sweet potato fries, it turn out very..."
Cing Diana
"We enjoyed a lovely lunch here recently. Had the garlic bread, pate, porthouse steak special, my partner had rissoles and nephew had the burger...."
Teddys99
"Best steak in..."
Antoine Nguyen
"I can’t rave about the food and wine and service enough. I am very fussy with steak and this place was extraordinary. Not often I give a 5 rating,..."
BradAtLarge
"Super friendly staff. Steak was cooked to perfection. With a very large serving of mushroom gravy sauce on the side. Will be back..."
Heng Yew
"It was a nice and intimate place, we get the table pretty quick, the waitress were amazing, quick and attentive. We ordered Eye Fillet, Porterhouses..."
Mel's
"OK, I’ll start with the brickbat and end with the bouquets- the brussel sprouts were not so good. Why is it that some chefs still believe that..."
Gerd
"Steaks were great, well cooked and vegetables similarly met expectations. The fish was excellent and service was consistent prompt and attentive,..."
David Coe
"All steaks were well cooked, medium rare as as ordered ... 10/10 on the $15.00 Porterhouse special and 6/10 on the $30.00 Wagyu Rump ... Peppercorn..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Railway Club Hotel is a great Saturday afternoon location for a streak and a few drinks. Albeit, not a cheap eat, I think it’s worth the price...."
Carlo Boscia
"Wonderful food served by happy and smiling staff. Meat grilled exactly as described. Desserts are tasty and crafted like you want desserts to be...."
Robin
"We visited the Railway Club Hotel with a group of 10 people to celebrate my partner's birthday. The food and service was great and we thoroughly..."
Lizia
"Been here many times. One of the best steaks in town! Even the veggies are fantastic. Friendly service with attention to guests and food.Would..."
Slangy
"Took my family and fiancé sister here for some good Aussie steak and was left with a very satisfying meal. The service was really good and the..."
Ayapom
"Birthday request. Had dined previously some years ago and retained fond memories. The revised decor is great. Welcoming and comfortable. Not..."
Peter W
"This restaurant is located at a quite corner. Very stylish deco. Stuff are very help and nice. We ordered rib eyes 850gm. It was too much for two..."
Juerong Qiu
"The food at the Railway Club Hotel is amazingly exceptional. The steaks, the sides, and the deserts are all top notch, with a good environment and..."
Sesame Eats
"One of the best steakhouses in town! We always have such a great experience here - service is on point, good wine list and food is impeccable. There..."
Kris L
"If you love your steak and you’re in Melbourne then this is the place !!! A great pub in Port Melbourne that cooks to perfection your ultimate..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"I organized a large family group to dine in the upstairs private dining room for a Sunday lunch and we had a wonderful experience. Firstly organizing..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Can’t fault this place. had plenty of entrees, all of which were exceptional. the eye fillet was one of the best I’ve ever had. Service from out..."
Gina Falco
"Great steaks & plenty of other menu item on offer, nice environment and good old fashioned friendly service means this is a go to when we are wanting..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Great location with good selection of beers. I love their railway steak tartare. you can even built your own menu.I really enjoyed the House..."
James Tully
"We decided to celebrate Mother’s Day the week before to avoid the crowds and decided to lunch at Railway Club Hotel. I was a bit..."
Piggyeatalot
"The hotel is in the middle of a housing area. So unassuming and quiet when you are outside. However the moment you walk in... you’re hit by an..."
Mistletoe
"Excellent best meat dishs for some distance. I had a steak all three times I have been there just outstanding. Always great service. Try this place..."
Dennis
"The best restaurant ever! Booked a private room for 12 for the special occasion, staffs are very friendly, happy to accommodate your request. Food..."
Cherrygn87
"This place always a pleasure to visit. It can be very busy on weekends so booking is recommended. The steak is always so good. Loves the moist and..."
Freia Hu
"Amazing steak. I ordered the porterhouse and that was so delicious. Hand cut chips are damn good. Love it. Good server and nice staff. I think it’s..."
Zu Ning
"Great place for a date and good steak. The staff were very helpful in getting us the perfect wine to pair with our dinner to suit both our taste and..."
Niki LR
"Have eaten at The Railway Club on a number of occasions for work functions both day & night.Whether eating in the restaurant or in the pub the..."
Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago
"The setting of this restaurant is pretty nice, cozy inside and pub-like outside. We booked a table for Valentine and there were little chocolate..."
Kat Tran
"No. of Visit: 4Overall Verdict: You want great steak, plus some great entrees, plus great wine variety, plus heart-warming dessert, you need to..."
Lancelthebard
"Very good steak and atmosphere as usual.This place is one of the best steak houses in Melbourne with lots of food options and friendly..."
Ash
"Great Steaks !! Really surprised at how good this place was , very unassuming from the outside but once you get past the front bar , it is really..."
Nick The Greek
"I have never been to such a great restaurant. The 5/5 doesn’t do it justice. The steak is to die for but then, you try the dessert and you are..."
Millie
"The steaks of the Railway Club Hotel could be sliced with a butter knife if required (it wasn’t required of course, correct and comfortable cutlery..."
Victoria Morgan
"Ventured here last Friday night with hubby's work colleagues thinking it was going to be a random pub. To my surprise, the upstairs private dining..."
QP
"We came to Railway Club Hotel with pretty high expectations and were not disappointed. Good service, great entrees and amazing steak. We ordered..."
JM
"Outstanding selection of steak - I just love how they have a window for you to select your cut of meat ! The interior is a bit outdated but I found..."
Vivian
"For mains, had the wagyu rump, salmon fillet with the roasted carrots and creamy mash on the side.Rump was cooked to a good standard of..."
DJ
"Excellent place. Love it here. Steaks are awesome. The warm bread and butter and ribs are to die for. Would return over and over. Bit pricey but..."
Andy
"Hands down the best steak I’ve ever had! Very busy restaurant. You’ll need to book. Tip: upstairs dining is much nicer - newly renovated area..."
Teafo
"This place I've heard through the grapevine is meant to be known for its steak so I was looking forward to this meal when I caught up with a bunch of..."
Ash
"What can I say. The steaks just get better and better at the Railway Club Hotel! Even the bistro has amazing steaks. Great quality, decent serving..."
Marcus
"Consistently some of the best steaks I've ever eaten in my life. Fantastic sides and desserts too. Decent menu too, even for those who aren't steak..."
Nick X Thomson
"Had the steak on steak night at the bar. The steak was surprisingly pretty good. Only setback is that the portion is pretty small. And its seating at..."
Melissa Wong
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff, very busy when we visited for lunch. Steak was very good. Ordered medium rare and did not disappoint. Full of..."
Ryan French
"The pate is HEAVENLY!!!! My partner and I alway come here for the pate, it is so delicious.I recommend the steaks here as they have always been..."
Laura Kaziavin
"It's all about the steaks here!!!Cannot fault them. They are cooked to perfection with great flavour and a range of sauces/butters to choose..."
AP
"We went Sunday night for dinner is was my daughters birthday & she wanted steak I got the rib eye with black garlic it was perfect & our waiter was..."
Piper
"Best oysters kilpatrick and Steak every time! Most consistently delicious restaurant we continue to keep eating at. Worth every cent! And very..."
Stacey Ashbee
"I came here for dinner last night and this place was pretty busy for a Wednesday night. The service was exceptional although it did take a long time..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Definitely deserves it's reputation for amazing steaks and incredible service. We ordered the Chicken Liver Pate and the Soft Shell Crab Roll (on the..."
Feast Meets West
"OMG .. i wish this place was next door to my house . random location ... amazeballs menu. the steak omg the steak.. went with a group of a friends..."
Christina
"Best steak in Melbourne? That's a big call but every time I come here I say "that was the best steak I've had"! The scotch I think is the best..."
Jae Papalia
"This is my favorite spot for steaks. Semi fine diner which also catered for family with kids as they have children menus ❤. The specials always..."
MrNomNom
"Excellent pub feed, always something great to try on specials as well. Vego partner always enjoys her meal too.Plenty on during week to mix..."
Jay Marios
""Family friendly venue", I gulped as I walked past the lively pub. Fortunately their bar was separate from the restaurant which was adorned with..."
Mustard
"Here is a busy place. Highly recommend you to book a table in advance. Lovely ladies provide great services. delicious food & fresh seafood. There..."
Xoxo_cindrella
"Great service from the moment we walked in the door, very attentive with refilling water etc. Super delicious and generous portion sizes. Highly..."
Munchkinmichie
"Came here for a work dinner with 5 of my colleagues. I had heard a lot of good stuff about this steak house and was excited to check it..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"Took the time to have this weeks Wednesday dinner at The Railway Club Hotel.  Made a booking for 2 at 7:45pm and was greeted by very friendly staff..."
Melissa Kate
"Really love this place. Been here 3 times over the last few months and love everything about it. Port Melbourne isn't close for me so this isn't..."
Mark Cusack
"This is one of the best steak restaurants in Melbourne. You cannot go past this place if you want a guaranteed good steak in a cosy atmosphere...."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"I hadn't been here in well over a year and I'm glad I've come back. I had the beef and reef and the steak was cooked to perfection. The chips were..."
Armin Muminovic
"Railway Club Hotel looks deceiving, from the outside it appears like it is a standard pub however if you're after fine dining, this is the place to..."
TheFitFoodie
"If you're looking for a delicious steak then look no further. I have never had a meal that I've been unhappy with. The service is friendly and..."
Justine Hackney
"A bit on the pricey side but worth every penny as it's not easy to find a decent steak in Melbourne. Sensational cuts and mouthwatering sides. A..."
Mobwife
"If you like steak this is the place! A friend and I shared the 850g cape grim rib eye with fried onion rings, seasonal vegetables and jus. This..."
Must Try Melbourne
"I have been to the Railway Club twice in the last 6 months for functions in there upstairs rooms, and I tell you what- I'd recommended it to..."
Jackson Morris
"There's a reason that Railway Club Hotel is always brought up when talking about the best steak in Melbourne, and they definitely did not..."
Must Be Hungry
"Hands down best steak I've ever had. Love the vibe and the service. There's not much to say because everything was just right for me. Recommend this..."
Goldentongue
"It was peak traffic at 5:30pm South side of CBD, we decided to eat something good near by.The hotel bar was already full of joy at 6pm and..."
Leena
"Thanks Went there for bar meal today with a friend. The place was warm and friendly and the the bar girl was great. We both had the porterhouse..."
John
"#1 on my list of Favourite restaurants! 😋 #1 on my list of Favourite restaurants! 😋 #1 on my list of Favourite restaurants! 😋 #1 on my..."
Lambshanks
"Hands down the best steak in town. Went there with a mate and had some scallops to start, followed by a reef and beef. The best meal I have had in a..."
Captain_Feed_Me
"First time here and I can confirm that this is one of the best steak houses I've been to. We went in a large group so we were able to try a lot of..."
Linda
"Went to this establishment last Saturday night. Service was solid if not spectacular, and the ambiance of being in a pub which looks quiet upper..."
Alex Simmons
"One of my favourites in Port. The steaks are to die for, and the sides are delicious. Adding to this, there is a superb wine list and the service is..."
Lou
"Way back in the early days of PD we paid a visit to South Melbourne's Hotel Albion for their "Grandeoso parma Wednesday" (You can read the review..."
Parma Daze
"Dined in here for a family birthday and this place did not disappoint. After hearing so many positive things about the Railway Club it was high on my..."
Face Feeder
"Fantastic steak cooked to perfection! Price is very reasonable compared to most of the steak houses.we had 850g rib eye to share which comes with..."
Ev
"True story: I ordered the giant rib eye cooked medium. Steak came but it was medium well. The lady who took order apologised but I said not to worry...."
Gerd Pranoto
"DO: Any of the pub classics. The Parma and steak special were an absolute hit. DON'T: Eat inside. Sit outside and enjoy the sunshine if..."
David Food Leasing
"Gone passed this place many time's, so tonight decided to stop in. Place was full booked but the waitress found us a spot. Pork belly was amazing,..."
Lorretta
"We booked a table for 13 and was welcomed by very polite and professional staff who promptly guided us to our table. Throughout the night, the..."
Eric&Lisa
"This is my favourite steak restaurant in the whole of Melbourne! The steak is always cooked exactly how I ask. Good atmosphere and ok customer..."
The Hangry One
"We had a group of 12. Food was spot on. Chips delish and steaks were superb. Only thing was out waitress was abrupt, rude and clearly unhappy to be..."
Hana Menezes
"The staff here are accommodating with changes we made to the menu and friendly. Steaks are ok but for the price not amazing. I found mine was quite..."
John
"Hands down the best steak I've ever had. I love this place everything on the menu is delicious! Every time we have guests from out of town we take..."
Sarah
"I was looking for somewhere to celebrate my birthday, upon reading the reviews, I decided to come here. I was not disappointed.Service was..."
Zubehyr
"Calling it perfect will be an almost. Had the Robbins porterhouse. Cooked to medium rare but felt a tag little medium side. My friend had the scotch..."
KH
"Lovely steak, beautiful meat clearly well sourced. Huge servings, you don't need too many sides; if any (only if you're feeling guilty for..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Been here for many times, had twice in the dining room, the steak is just perfect every time. The service is spot on, like the pub meals too, cheap..."
Baysidefoodie
"My absolute favourite place to visit for a great steak. My partner and I have returned several times, referring friends and family to the..."
Cherise
"I ordered the wagyu rump on the specials menu, which came with polenta chips, a medley of mushrooms, and I ordered bernaise sauce on the side. The..."
Ghan
"food was awesome. the steaks and sauce are all on parthe reasons I didn't give a higher score was due to the poor service or lack of. our waitress..."
Bella1
"Cozy and lovely place to dine out and enjoy quality steak from Cape Grim. We had the 850g rib eye steak which was cooked perfectly and had great..."
Food For Thought
"Excellent selection of steak cuts, cooked to perfection. Personal favourite was the Robbins Island Full Blood Tasmanian Wagyu 350g Rump (pictured),..."
Samuel Leong
"Love it!! Service always great, it's always busy and steaks spot on 👌🏼 parfait is a winner to start! Do yourself a favour, check it..."
Some Foodie.
"Outstanding in every way! Excellent service, ambience, delicious food and a great wine list. Two great steaks with sides and a fab bottle of red for..."
Rhonda Murray
"Lovey steak, cooked as requested. I loved the black garlic and truffle aioli. Enjoyed the Duck Creek Shiraz but wine list needs to have vintages on..."
Peter Cartledge
"My friends love their steak and so this turned out to be a perfect venue for one of their birthdays. This is exactly what a steakhouse should be - a..."
Meagan Tran
"The Railway Club Hotel serves exactly what it offers. Hearty food with generous servings, in a relaxed setting.I ate the 250gm eye fillet,..."
Sweetsbizznezz
"My first time at this Melbourne icon, but not the last! Great service, great food and great wine! The decor is pub like but the food is restaurant..."
Jools Of Melbourne
"We celebrated a friend's birthday here on a Friday night. The food was absolutely amazing. My steak was cooked to perfection and the black..."
Velanni Martins
"I've read many reviews about this place. It didn't disappoint at all. The steak was cooked perfectly. It came with thick wedge cut chips. Their..."
Hungry Caterpillar
"There is nothing I could fault about this place. Firstly the service was great. Very professional and attentive. Most importantly the food was..."
Haley
"Still so far the best steak house I have been in Melbourne. Quite consistent with their steaks and their side dishes are pretty good,..."
Takuya Kito
"I don't see how this place could improve. The food in particular the steaks are incredible. Started off with the share platter for two which..."
Birdman
"First time here and enjoyed it a lot!My partner and I both got eye fillet steaks cooked medium rare with red wine sauce and we were both..."
Anne
"Came in a large group for an office lunch. We had pre-ordered and everything was managed very efficiently. I'm impressed they'd call out our names..."
Miffy
"Did not fail, amazing food best steaks I have had in a long time entrees were nice also full of flavour and good service will be back..."
Bowen Law
"This place was amazing. The only downfall were the staff, don't get me wrong they were lovely when they were there but there was a number of..."
Kady
"My mouth is watering thinking about the steak I had at this place. I'm pretty particular when it come to meat and this place exceeded all my..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Once again the Railway Club did not fail to impress. The food was great the service was great and the atmosphere was perfect. I would have given the..."
Pradoboy67
"Have come here for dinner twice and had steak both times and really enjoyed it. Tender and cooked great, hand cut fries are delish too. Wouldnt..."
Jo N
"Greatest steak in Melbourne! Heard lots about this place, finally made it there on Saturday, was amazing! Friendly and helpful staff, awesome wine..."
GandR
"Absolutely loved the steaks here. I had the eyeful let and my husband the rib eye. Just fantastic and perfectly cooked. Can't wait to go back. Nice..."
Foodtingtons
"One of two best places for a steak in Melbourne (the other one is Station Hotel in Footscray). If you're our follower you know we don't give a 4/5..."
Luke And Hannah
"Always love coming here, beautifully cooked food, I am a big fan of their oysters kilpatrick. Well worth a visit (if they are not booked out!)..."
Thats The Way The Cookie Crumbles
"These cape grim steaks definitely give Rockpool and Steer a run for their money. Juicey, succulant and cooked to perfection! Highly reccommend..."
Rbcatran
"Steaks in the main restaurant are brilliant. No wonder they get the best pub steak awards. Burgers are awesome too. But don't try the curries in the..."
Hayden Stockdale
"After being recommended by a friend who has dined here several times I was extremely happy with the excellent friendly service and amazing steak. If..."
Darryl Peck
"Some food like steak you just need to pay that little bit extra. Not cheap but steak this good shouldn't be cheap. You can keep your cheap $15 cheap..."
Ghawk
"Yet another perfect steak in my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! As per usual.. the 750g Cape Grim Rib Eye medium rare, perfectly cooked with..."
Stephen
"HOW have I never been here before? The Railway Club Hotel, near the tram tracks of Port Melbourne is one hell of a jaunt! A good old pub with a very..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Been there last week with friends coming from overseas. Entre and drinks are good. Ordered three steaks but all were slightly overcooked. A little..."
Cathy
"Wow, this place is pure gold if you are a steak lover. The glass display showcasing the fabulous cuts of meat is worth the visit alone. Great pub..."
Conisseur
"Wow. The place to come for steak. Wort every cent. Been twice and both times had amazing steak. To come for the ultimate experience that delivers..."
Tony
"If your after the best steak in Melbourne, this will be one of your top contenders. Entering the restaurant side of the pub your greeted with..."
Matt
"Stunning steaks and warm atmosphere. Staff are quick and friendly while the prices are reflective of the quality of the cuts. Its our new go to place..."
TNT
"Choice destination for steak in Melbourne. Great quality steaks cooked perfectly without the wank. Well priced and a cheerful atmosphere..."
MelbToSyd
"Awesome steaks, a great wine list and quality relaxed service. What more could you want?We will be coming back to this Melbourne..."
Albert Morgan
"Totally underrated gastro pub! The steaks here are high quality (Cape Grim) and super tasty! We had a group of 13, so were seated upstairs...."
Linda
"I have eaten here at The Railway Club Hotel on numerous occasions. It is renowned for it's steaks. Always cooked to perfection depending on your..."
Ricco
"Fantastic all round. The food is spot on, the staff are wonderful, great with food and wine recommendations. There is a fantastic vibe on a Friday..."
Elizabeth Rose
"So I've been here many times and loved the place, in fact I was obsessed with it and once I heard it was sold and changed hands I was worried. And it..."
Stephen Raphael
"Warm inviting atmosphere, great place to catch up with friends in an unhurried setting. Salmon was brilliantly done, but king prawns were a little..."
Kein
"Beautiful steak dinner which in my opinion was better than what you'd find at Rockpool.  Can't wait to go back.  Good ambience, great food, great..."
Jupiter
"Friendly staff, quick food to table service. The rib eye steak was cooked medium rare perfectly and the chicken parmigiana was tender and..."
J122
"Lovely staff, happy to squeeze the two of us in for lunch. To our delight, we were seated in front of the meat display in the fridge. Kitchen were..."
Petitefat
"The steaks here give Rockpool a run for their money! Best steak I've ever had (sorry mum!) and I'm not one to order steak out either. The side of..."
The Hangry Chick
"Had porterhouse and black garlic and truffle aioli sauce, definitely the best steak I've tried so far. Superb quality, cooked very well, to the very..."
Lisa Wang
"Visited The Railway for lunch today. What a little gem this place is. Great traditional pub with brilliant food. Known for its steaks, the Railway..."
Emily Mac
"Thursday night dinner excellence! I'd been looking forward to coming here for a LONG time and it didn't disappoint! We booked an early table sitting,..."
Luke
"An institution. Lots of shipping industry people here. Old school steak and chips joint. Always done to a high standard. Great wait staff. Very..."
Phil Doyle
"best steak in melbourne. simple food done well. no unnecessary fitout budget, the money goes into quality products. i always visit when in..."
Dylan Brooke
"Nice steak and service but presentation can be improved especially with the price tag. The mashed potato can be creamer but the bread was delicious...."
JiTe
"Great service... Great..."
Aidion
"Popular place, nice staff. We had chilli mussels which was delicious, my husband had the lamb liver with mash and bacon which he said was nice...."
Foodie Gal
"Good food, good atmosphere. Didn't have to wait long either. Very friendly..."
Kaleisdb
"Steak was awesome, chips were over season though to much chicken salt. Would have prefer sprinkle of sea salt as the sauces that come with the steak..."
Bigt
"Great cosy pub Walked in wi.... Great cosy pubWalked in with no reservation but they squeezed us in although they were fully booked on a..."
Alison
"First time dining here and it was chosen to celebrate a birthday. Very pleased with the choice as our meals were well presented, delicious and the..."
Sue C
"I'd Steak This Place Out!. If you're after a great, tender piece of meat then this is the place to go! Thick, delicious cuts which are cooked to..."
Foodie.goddess
"Perfection! Such a cosy restaurant....amazing food,beautiful presentation and excellent service. Can't believe it took me so long to try this place..."
Fat_kid
"It was a nice and sunny, but lets be honest, still bitterly cold Melbourne afternoon that saw my food adventuring take me and a couple of mates to..."
Andrew
"Classy. We had a table of 15 on a busy Saturday night. Fantastic atmosphere, a combination of gastro pub with a traditional front bar...and a cosy..."
Melbfoodie
"Yummy! Definitely the place to be! Everything was consistently delicious, presented very nicely, staff were fantastic. Deff a favourite..."
Jess
"Food is good but a bit expansive. The meat here is amazing , the place is a bit old and very loud but i enjoyed my food very much..."
Veronica1761
"I had long awaited to visit the Railway Club and was certainly not disappointed when I took my fiancée and my brother there tonight. The food was..."
Mike Tzounis
"Steak done to..."
Clare
"Amazing Steak. We tried the railway club hotel after hearing they serve the best steaks in Melbourne, well the rumours weren't incorrect, the food..."
Paul
"Excellent from start to finish, we were seated upstairs which was really lovely, had ribs to start with, which were tender and delicious, would have..."
Courtney
"My lunchtime 250gram eye fillet steak was quite simply the best i have had anywhere in melb in 14 years. Service excellent. Great value. I can see..."
Dean
"Superb. Went last Friday night for dinner for two, based on the reviews i've read here. Was not disappointed at all. An old school type of pub, but..."
Paul Tucker
"Now I know why!. This place gets its name as a premier steak eatery, now I know why. Had a fab meal, it was a Saturday night, so glad we made a..."
Julie T.
"Great steaks and staff. Round table is always a plus, with a group as it's way more social. Restaurant had a good vibe. Staff are attentive and..."
Put The Kettle On
"Fantastic steak and wine. Good service and a very nice set..."
Adam Cooper
"Better steaks than any other "over rated" Steak house in Melbourne. Almost a regular at this place now - 1st time you'll think it is just another..."
Accounts
"Quality Barmen. I came into this pub in search of a delicious meal and ice cold beer.Unfortunately, neither were provided.However..."
Nick Page
"Great food. 6 males Sunday night 6pmEntree - Oysters with salmon roeMain - eye fillet with truffle sauceGreat bottle of 2011 Penfolds..."
Realrayman
"REally nice. Went here with friends, was impressed with the menu and the quality of food. Staff took a bit long to get around to take orders, but..."
Nbain34
"The railway club hotel never disappoints. Steaks are perfect. Service is great. A great selection of beer and wines. Truly one of the best. Highly..."
Foodie McFoodie
"Please update the decor. The food at railway is consistently excellent but the dated decor needs an update to do its food..."
Hueyboy
"Great Meal. Second visit, just as good as the first, great steak and parma. Excellent service. Will be back for a third..."
Sally Shaw
"Raising the Steaks. The Railway Club Hotel has been on my radar for some time given all the positive reports I’m continually hearing about their..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"Absolutely in love with this place. Celebrated birthday dinner here with 3 other guests and we all went home feeling money well-spent and stomach..."
Zaneta Vashti Clarinda Subrata
"Always a quality steak ... Best in Melbourne by far , I have been going there for more than 8 years and not once has the food been sub..."
E O S
"Had our daughters birthday here ! Daughter avid fan me frost time convert ! While not a big meat eater this place is fantastic ! The meat wonderful !..."
Mumma
"Satisfy your carnivorous urge. Easily my favourite place to go for a nice juicy steak. Both the bar and restaurant menus are great and the staff..."
Esther Williams
"Best. Steak...."
Marian
"Visiting Melbourne picked this off urban spoon just what dr ordered perfect eye fillet and chic Parma for kids brilliant will come again for..."
Tara Doyle
"Love it!. I dinned here last saturday afternoon with a group of friends. Although the restuarant was packed with people heading to the rugby that..."
Bensogreen
"Yaaaam!. Best steak in town, do make a booking 'cause it's always jam..."
Evarrr
"The best dining experience ever. We celebrated our wedding anniversary dinner recently at the Railway Club Hotel. After reading the tremendous..."
Anthony W
"Best steaks in Melbourne... For a person who isn't a big red meat eater, I absolutely love the steaks here. It's very hard to find a perfect steak-..."
Foodie
"Can't speak highly enough of our first experience here. We had a birthday dinner for 17 people. From the first phone call to book at late notice to..."
Monkeybusiness
"Great atmosphere , the steak was cooked to perfection , and the service was exceptional,highly..."
Jenny
"Brilliant steak. Don't often go out for a steak but had the pleasure of dining at The Railway Club last night.. Great quality and perfectly..."
JasonFood
"Great Steak. The menu at the Railway Club was exactly what I believe a good pub menu should be. There were quite a few items that tempted me away..."
Griffo
"Simply brilliant steaks. I have become a regular at the Railway, eating there at least once a fortnight for the last 3 years and I can say it simply..."
RB South Melb
"Great service. Came here for the first time, as partner is a big fan of steaks.Great choice, the steak was lovely and cooked to perfection...."
Kelly
"Amazing Parma. Love..."
Sally C
"Fantastic steak. Currently our favourite steak restaurant in Melbourne - requires 2 tram changes for us but worth it! Perfect steak everytime and the..."
Britishfoodie
"Quality Steaks. This is the place to go for Steak, full..."
Chocco
"Great food, good value, and place was full (which is always a good sign, and created a great atmosphere!). We'll be back- wish we had discovered this..."
Penny Harris
"Best steak I've ever had!! Everyone should try this place out. Trust me, you'll be back for..."
Meep
"Needless to say I am someone who enjoys a good meal. And over the years I have become more demanding in the quality of food that I enjoy...."
Mr. Worly
"This restaurant really does have the best steaks in Melbourne! After hearing advertisements, promotions on radio and reccomondation from friends I..."
Lunchalot
"Omg so good. Only heard about this steakhouse recently and feel like we've been missing out! You cant not go here and order a steak, just ridiculous,..."
Miss Stone
"Heard heaps about this place and the steaks, my husband and I were really looking forward to it and it didn't disappoint. Took my parents along as..."
Beerlover
"Best Steak in Melbourne. Could now be the best steak in Melbourne. I took some customers there for lunch and all Steaks were perfect. Service was..."
Mr Bill
"Have had great, also bad. I shall preface this with the fact that I am "catching up" on some reviews.I visited this place a couple of years ago..."
David Tomlinson
"Had the eye fillet , was a little dry and all 4 were cold. Atmosphere was nice & quite, would give one more..."
Tania Pierre
"Great steak but your staff are ordinary. We've been to this place 3 times now. The Eye Fillet Steak with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce is exceptionally..."
Geeps
"A great night out..... I have to say from the outside, this local pub is like the old saying "don't treat a book by it's cover". Confronted with a..."
David V
"The rail way club hotel was a great night out I had the fillet mignon and I recommend it to all one of the best steaks I have had in a wile the..."
Badoandfood
"All Good. Great steaks. Wife enjoyed some seaford. Friendly..."
Stm96
"Railway club hotel. Steak's on display in big fridge .........yep this place is a serious steak..."
Nutty
"Excellent quality in both service and food! Would highly recommend to those who love dining whilst keeping warm next to a..."
Leyla Kurtulus
"Great old pub. Went for a Friday bar meal, good value basic feed. Sat outside in the sunshine & enjoyed. Will be going..."
Breaky Lover
"What a Pub. Great Pub. Great Steaks, Great Pork and Great Beer........You must give it a..."
Joe
"Visited here today and had a lovely experience...really nice, warm friendly atmosphere. The entrees were all good, especially the prawns, and the..."
Miss K
"350ccs of prime steak......stat!!. Dropped in for a Monday night feed, and what a feed. A crisp cold beer, a fat juicy and perfectly cooked steak,..."
Skujam
"Not much I can add to the other comments. Just go. You can do it cheaper in the bar, they always have a $10 meal which is generally great. Also you..."
Luke Robinson
"Steak to die for. Have eaten at the railway mroe times than i can remember, fanastic steak!!! u must try it and callamari!! great service large..."
Coffee Addict
"The best steak I have ever eaten!!! When you order medium rare, you get it medium rare .. going up to the meat display and chatting to the chefs..."
Zae
"WHAT A GREAT STEAK!. This place it truly remarkable keeping it nice and simple quality steaks at a good price. I had a aged 350gm scotch fillet at..."
Annalise
"Don't be confused. Eat at this railway rather than the one in footscrayThe steaks you can choose from a window and overall the food and service..."
Damo Ran
"Best steaks in Melbourne. Having recently moved to the area this has quickly become my local of choice. Eat in the public bar a few times a week and..."
Sirlunchalot
"Iconic Steak Venue. Great Steak as always, quality at a good price in an old school pub that has a unique atmosphere. I can see why this pub has been..."
Jonwoolley
"Steak. If you want a good steak this is the place. At the top end of my price range but worth..."
Mike
"Awesome steak. Absolutely awesome. And for a steak place, the oysters were pretty damn good too. $200 for 3 of us (3 steaks, 2 sides, doz oysters,..."
Carts_
"Excellent!. Best steaks I have ever had, little pricey but so worth it. Highly..."
Jan
Milk The Cow
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"We were given a voucher by our daughter It was perfect Cheese and wine matching wqs spot on The staff especially Madeline were relaxed and attentive..."
Gerard Joss
"This place was recommended for us to try and we were definitely pleased we listened. Although small inside, and a little noisy on the Saturday softer..."
Adele Elsley
"First time visiting and thoroughly enjoyed it! There was so much to choose from. We both had a tasting platter (4 drinks paired with 4 cheeses). The..."
Natasha Eccles
"Enjoyed the cheese platter selection for $27 with the barossa valley Shiraz. Our waitress from Shropshire was very attentive & made our dining..."
Karen White
"We had such a great time here this evening. The choices are superb supported by the knowledgeable, efficient and enthusiastic staff. Great service..."
Jonathan Plows
"We visited yesterday and had to wait for a call back to get a table. It was totally worth the wait. The staff were super friendly and knowledgable...."
Jacqui Mark
"Loved MTC , great service, knowledgeable friendly staff, cheese , meats /,terrines, wine all fantastic..."
Robyn Flanagan
"Had cheese and sake... so so sake but the cheese was yum and loretta had cheese and whisky... a much better choice! Definitely will..."
Cam Van Steel
"Great cheese,great wine, great service. Been here 3 or 4 times now and does not..."
Grant Wanless
"The cheese and wine flight was amazing and so were the staff. Great..."
Jessica Pruscino
"This is my version of heaven. Delicious cheese and wine with passionate..."
Liza Irish
"Went there yesterday and had a wine flight and the staff were nice and..."
Adeline Seah Ya Ya
"Great afternoon, knowledgeable and friendly staff, awesome food and..."
Donna Dorey
"Something different ! Like a wine and cheese tour without leaving the city! Give it a go if you like wine and cheese..."
Patrick Cranshaw
"We were a pretty cheeky and lively group of 5 at Milk the Cow on Saturday - the staff were brilliant! Knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We all..."
Ali Crowe
"Yummy cheese and accompaniments as always. Great to seem them supporting local businesses by buying their bread from a baker that's 130m away. Went..."
Andrew Weddle
"Thanks to Tibor we had an amazing dining experience he is a genuinely nice person ,He took the time to not only explain the process of the wine..."
Don Soon
"This was my first time as I was given a voucher. Fantastic pairings of wine and cheeses with wine flight. Will definitely return to try more..."
Micki Rathgen
"There is nothing not to love about Milk the Cow. Ollie and the team are fantastic, helpful and knowledgeable and food was great value for money. ..."
Roslyn Newbound
"Excellent cheese wine and the staff were unbelievably good. Highly..."
Brenda Southren
"Went yesterday & loved it. What we had from the menu was delicious �. Couldn't fault their staff or..."
Ngaere Ansell
"Nice and relaxing, place is amazing great cheese and coffee and atmosphere.... trying the wines next time for..."
Lynda Marie
"Amazing! Best cheese I have ever tried � and wines! Can't wait to return! Oh, and our waitress! She was just..."
Teele Prints Deka
"Service was fantastic as was the cheese and wine. Thanks for giving me blankets and turning the heater up on the cold..."
John Stevens
"Visited on a Monday evening with no booking. Cheerfully greeting and seated. Ordered selection to share Baked Brie, wine flight and a farmers..."
Heather Bee
"Delicious cheese. Delicious wine.... What more can a girl ask for? We love this place!! Highly..."
Keeley Warren
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-A well-known wine bar in Carlton. Very suspicious and love the decorations inside -great..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"If you’re looking for good cheese and good wine, this is the place. We love that both the cheese and wine are equally as thought out, and wait..."
Val86
"We came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. It was busy we had to wait over an hour for a table. Worth the wait though. The wine and cheese flight was..."
Nanas
"Finally managed to check this place out. Called in one afternoon with some friends before our dinner reservation. We tried various cheese flights...."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"We had the deep friend camembert and the mac n cheese - both were delicious and would highly recommend! Staff were very friendly (although it took a..."
Fatcat
"Fantastic place for some nice drink and cheese, love their deep fried camembert, it was sooo good, and their all type of different parings of cheese..."
FoodieInMel
"We loved 😍The variety of cheese and wines here is amazing!The fondue and baked Camembert were delicious. They serve complimentary breads..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Cheese lovers rejoice - there is a restaurant (well, there’s actually two of them) that has a menu completely focused on cheese - that’s right -..."
The New Fave
"If you are a cheese lover, this place would be great to catch up with friends or guests in town. They’ve got quite a few cheese selections. My..."
Priscillia
"Smelly socks... anytime...What could be a better place to spend your afternoon, especially Winter times... even if it's smell like your..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Cheese heaven. Not only good food but a fantastic experience. Every mouthful of cheese was exceptional! The wait staff were brilliant and..."
Therese Rowan
"I’m hard to please for cheese so this rating means a lot.One of the best cheese places I’ve been- and I say that as a huge cheese..."
Derek
"Lovely servers that serves amazing cheese plates. They’re always more than happy to answer your questions and it’s an fantastic place to hangout..."
Jelly9449
"Absolutely fantastic and unique experience. Was given the opportunity to go here through a Red Balloon voucher to experience the perfect pairing..."
LiamzlEats
"Incredible experience! Loved the cheeseboard, loved the wine, the staff were super efficient and super friendly. Would 100% recommend for a great..."
Leila
"Amazing selection of cheeses, friendly and knowledgeable staff, very reasonable prices. Atmosphere is also lovely, if a little on the dark and noisy..."
Bella
"I was fortunate enough to receive a Red Balloon voucher for a Wine and Cheese tasting and wasn’t sure if it was going to be a good fit for me. One..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"We were excited to try this cheese heaven! The fit out is really nice and they seem to host small functions. A hens party was due to kick off as we..."
Gee
"It's always a pleasure to enjoy the fine cheeses and beverages of Milk the Cow. Today we return to the Carlton store and were instantly greeted on..."
J0yy173
"Great cheese, great wine and a great place to have a Sunday lunch with mates! The staff were very patient and knowledgeable when we had questions..."
Rick Palumbo
"I was made to feel quite special here as the staff were amazing!We had a voucher for a cheese and cider flight (larger serving) which was quite..."
Ketzie
"Amazing wine and cheese - a spot where you can indulge in both and booze the afternoon away with friends. Great ambience, friendly and knowledgable..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Great wine, great cheese, what more can a girl ask for? The place also has really nice vibes! Also, the staff are genuinely friendly which made the..."
Kris L
"We recently went to a gin and cheese night which was great! We tried 4 different gins paired with cheeses and learnt a lot about each. The whole..."
EmLou86
"Hello cheese lover heaven! 😍😍😍 this is a must for anyone who loves cheese (and a wine or cocktail pairing). We came here to try bits and..."
Sarah Brancatisano
"Excellent customer service, waiters were very welcoming, knowledgeable on cheese (obviously) and had a great sense of humour. This is the place..."
Emilie
"Delicious cheese and wine!However got 2 crafts (not bottled) of sparkling water for the table and was charged $25 at the end of the night!..."
Wilbur
"Milk the cow is every cheese and wine lovers dream. Reasonably priced for good quality cheese. Perfect matching of wine or beer. Staff are..."
Ruth Cathcart
"We went here for a surprise Hens afternoon. The ambiance of the place is fetching, however due to the number of people in a small place it was..."
Soulful
"UPDATE:Came back again for lunch and the experience was even better the second time. The cocktails come with cheese and were amazing! I loved my..."
Nalia
"Twice visited, twice the fun and deliciousness! First visit included the wine flight (upgraded) plus a full platter featuring pork pie, olives,..."
Paulz
"If your a cheese fan like me this is the place, amazing selection of cheese, the cheese and drinking pairing a great fun and there is a great..."
Graham W
"I am obsessed with Cheese so of course this place is a 5/5 . I find any opportunity to visit milk the cow, whether it be dine in or just taking away..."
Vivian
"Milk the cow at Carlton. Located in the Lygon st and close to all the good restaurants. Great stopover for a quick cheese bite. Highly recommended..."
Steven Gu
"European vibe in the midst of picturesque Lygon.A lovely niche bar serving specialty cheese — the baked brie was divine. We look forward to..."
The Epicurean
"Dined here last Sunday and had an amazing time! For a group of 6, we ordered the 5 cheese cheesemonger's choice, baked camembert hot pot and..."
Chun Li
"Hands down my favourite fromagie in Melbourne with the best service and monthly changes in selection of cheese. Tried cheeses you can never get..."
Mi55Bee
"Quality spread and reasonable priced floats. Came for the ambiance and stayed for a bottle served by lovely and knowledgeable staff. Can't get much..."
ScoutyPie
"I met my friend at Brunetti's in Carlton, but couldn't get a table, so he suggested walking across the road to try Milk the Cow. This was my first..."
Peter Parsons
"Lovely ambience! The staff were friendly and helpful, despite the huge crowd! We did the wine paddle with the matching cheeses = delish! Will..."
Mrs West
"Exceptional venue. All the staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I’ve been twice now, with Codalicious, and we’ve tried the Cheese and..."
Codaholic
"Great cheeses paired with great beers, wines, gins, whisky' etc. Get a small or large flight and sit down and relax. It is a great post meal..."
Gursharan Chana
"DELICIOUS! And reasonably priced. I did the bubbles flight and tried awesome cheese all paired with a glass of sparling wine. My friend got a fondue..."
Anna
"Really nice. Been here a few times. Great cheeses on offer. Not super cheap or filling but cool thing to do. One time, there was 4 of us but everyone..."
Melbourne Epicure
"One of my favourite things to do in Melbourne is sit on Lygon St and watch the world go by with a Cheese Flight from Milk the Cow. Last time I went,..."
Oj_always_eating
"YUM! Second time to MTC and absolutely loved it. The service is amazing, cheese is mouthwatering and the wine is delicious - you really can’t go..."
Trenise
"After eyeing this place for months, we finally made it here!Was delighted when they could fit in our group of 5 without a reservation on a..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"So much fun! And such a classy way to get drunk with Mum and Dad. Matching a cheese to a wine (or beer/cider) 5 time over is probably my new..."
Elizabeth Lea
"Great service, lovely ambience outside, fine wines and the Baked Brie (see photo attached) was simply wonderful. We’ll certainly be returning..."
Dean Birznieks
"Absolutely loved this place. Great ambiance, professional and polite staff. Sophisticated alcohol and cheese at a reasonable price. Highly..."
Azsh
"Literally the most amazing cheese bar in Carlton! For your first time I would recommend ordering a flight as you get a good selection of wines and..."
Kevin
"Took a friend for her birthday as she is a cheese lover. It was Friday night and busy so put my name on a long waitlist and told it could be half an..."
Anita
"A lovely stop on your night out or a great idea for catching up with friends. The cheese flights are a fantastic idea and remove the stress of having..."
Alexandra
"I love it when the name of a restaurant hints at what it specialises in, and Milk the Cow is an excellent example of that. Yup, you guessed it,..."
Beini
"I've enjoyed eating here before but tonight was exceptional! It was busy and there was a small mix up with our order, so we had to rush to the..."
Melb Foodie
"If you like wine and cheese, you will absolutely adore this place. You don't come to this place for anything else really. MUST TRY! I have been here..."
Georgia
"Milk the Cow was great, the food was amazing and the wine pairing was fantastic and the quality of food was great.Service was borderline..."
CoutureChef
"It's one of my favorite place for winter afternoons. It's really cosy and offers a great range of cheeses & wines (we liked 3 out of the 4 cheeses on..."
Alice
"Excellent location for a light meal, or rather a hearty cheese meal of you please. The cheeses they offer are superb. They curate it by having..."
Affogato Addiction
"Came here for my friends birthday and it was lovely. The service staff were polite, knowledgeable and had lots of great recommendations on what we..."
Issy
"Came inside this place to get warm. They sell waffle with ice cream which turns out to be very sweet. We did not order anything elae so cannot say..."
Dian Octarina
"Milk the Cow is absolutely amazing if you're as crazy about cheese as we are. We have visited on multiple occasions and even celebrated an..."
The Lovely Fox
"Shocked the see the rating was not 4+. The staff are all really well informed and happy to answer any questions you have, sometimes a little tricky..."
Douzzzz
"The place has an awesome environment. The soft lighting is great for a Friday night dinner after work. The service was cheerful, relaxed, and..."
JohnF
"Had fondue and baked Brie, both delicious! Complementary mulled wine also very appreciated and just perfect! Service was impeccable- we will be back!..."
Valina Whites
"+ Open until late at night (1am)+ Low price (considering how much you get)+ Big portion size+ Great serviceWe went here..."
Jsfood
"So great concept and cute fit out but limited quality cheese offerings and service was ok. I ordered the fondue and have no idea what to do and..."
Stephen Raphael
"Came here for an anniversary dinner and it was excellent. Service was fast, attentive and knowledgeable. Good range of great cheeses for reasonable..."
Michelle
"Great vibe with fantastic customer service. Our waitress had excellent knowledge of the cheeses we ordered, also came very reasonably priced. Highly..."
Ldimm
"Had been wanting to come here for quite a while as I'm a cheese fiend. Lots to offer in the way of cheese variety and are flexible in their 3, 4 or..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"I couldn't speak higher of this restaurant and the wonderful, friendly and detailed manner our waitress had. The cheese and wine made me so happy!!!!..."
CCC
"Been to this venue twice now. Was here for a private event this time and it was much better than my first experience, which wasn't amazing as..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Went there on a Friday night. Waiters are attentive. The wine flight is good value for money with nice cheeses, although the matching wine is not too..."
Sarah Bear
"I had been longing to go to Milk the Cow for some time and after finally getting there I was happy to discover that it lived up to my..."
Tessa Eats
"Love this place! I like that you get good quality cheese for reasonable price. I've been back a few times and I like how they change the menu every..."
Hungry Koala
"Cheese and wine, what's not to love? Great ambiance and a great excuse to have a nibble before dining out in Carlton. Their flights make for an easy..."
Mustard
"What a fun experience I had - cheese and alcohol. What a marriage made in heaven! Great concept for those who isn't familiar with what drinks to pair..."
Lily
"Came here on a Saturday night. Really good vibes downstairs but we had to wait for a table. We had the option of sitting upstairs for a drink but it..."
Liv
"I've been to the Milk the Cow store in St Kilda but Saturday night was the first time I went to the Carlton store. I went with a meetup group and we..."
Caroline Beaney
"Phenomenal! A MUST for any cheese lover. The selections are extensive and the staff are extremely knowledgeable so trust their judgement. I'll be..."
Ro Can't Dance
"I've been here 4 times. I've been too immersed in the cheesy deliciousness to actually write a proper review. If you're a fellow Tasmanian cheese..."
Nani Eats Coffee World Tour
"Absolutely adore this place. We had our first date here and our 1st anniversary and we hope that bias doesn't bleed in this..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"Over from NZ we discovered this and loved it, what a great concept. Service was informative and prompt. Both started with the cheese and wine flight..."
Kevin Prestney
"Had the cheese and wine flight and it was really lovely.  The portions were ok, perhaps could of been a little more generous on the cheese but then..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Had a great time here with friends! Ordered the 5 cheese platter with some prosciutto,  the grundlegend  fondue and the baked camembert and really..."
Emily La
"Pretty great experience! Our first cheese platter tasting, if only we had the sophisticated taste and the enjoyment for wine as other people do so it..."
Ket
"Nice selection of wine and amazing cheeses, as far as food I tried the mac'n'cheese which was quite tasty but very different to the gooey american..."
Megan M
"Milk the Cow had an amazing variety of cheeses and wines. We ordered the 4 cheese cheeseboard which was customisable to our liking with the help of a..."
Angel Khong
"If you love cheese like I do then this place is the best. Wish I hadn't eaten before because I'd try order everything, it's incredible, friendly and..."
Dante Mariotto
"Love love both venues but always get drawn to the lygon street more so but both equally good. So much variety of cheeses and the wines to match are..."
Mark Marky
"Nice wine bar and def recommended. Wine selection was good, just not a big fan of the rosé and in a tasting mix. Cheese selection also tasty and..."
Nelly
"Seen reviews about the service, but they were really nice and quick with us, we sit outside because they were fully booked inside, but they quickly..."
Vanessa Silva
"Exceptionally fun and lovely place. Staffing levels are low at the moment (Afternoon visit, Saturday, May 22), so sit inside if you want reliable..."
Sarah Jamieson
"We ordered a degustation for one menu each. The meal started of with a sparkling flight. 3 cheese paired with sparkling wines. Starting of with a..."
Fz Chee
"Got the 5 cheese board, all of the cheese were delicious, waiters were very friendly! And they have a wide range of wines we got the sparkling wine..."
hnenoska
The Last Jar
86/100 (1120 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Irish
Bar
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
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Fish
Fish & chips
Salad
Oyster
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Bar
Irish
Pub
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Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
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Mid-range
"The staff and venue were great. I recently booked a table for 18 friends post COVID restrictions and they were very accommodating. They organised us..."
Jacinta Smyth
"I was waiting for a friend and decided to have a drink here while she was on her way.At first glance I didn't expect too much, however I was..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I have been coming to their Sunday roast dinner twice. Love the close proximity to home. Food is great and good value for money. Guinness on tap is..."
Inem
"Yum food and wonderful atmosphere!! Love the range of food and drink options, great for groups or just popping in for a cheeky pint, easy to get to,..."
Salma Hamid
"Excellent non-pretentious Irish pub. The staff are very friendly and certainly know how to pour a pint. The decor is what you'd expect from an Irish..."
April May
"I came here on a Thursday night and tried to ordered a steak or calamari meal but they had been sold out. I ordered steak sandwich instead and they..."
Hannah
"Áit sheascair, theolaí thíriúil a chuireanns béilí teochroíúla ar fáil. Roghanna an bhia luis, srl. ar fáil fosta. An dúchas Gaelach le..."
Lonán Ó Lorgnáin
"Back in the 90's when The Dear Luncher was a punk rocker, the site where The Last Jar is now used to be The Arthouse. If a great Melbourne..."
The Dear Luncher
"The Last Jar already has the reputation for serving up a quality pub meal, and they have once again smashed it with this parma. I highly recommend..."
Parma Daze
"The pub is a bit isolated from the dining precincts of inner Melbourne but it was a good find! Great atmosphere for after work drinks on a Friday but..."
The Gluten-Free Foodie
"Nice atmosphere and feels like your back in Ireland. Service was very good but the food was not anything special. My girlfriend had the mushroom..."
Cormac Fox
"Mussel Festival on this weekend @ The Last Jar in Melbourne CBD.We had the pleasure of taste testing the menu before hand, what a wonderful..."
Split The Bill
"Great, classic Irish pub with surprisingly good food. We visited for their Prawn Festival and enjoyed cracking live music & a great atmosphere...."
DaniB @eatmystreet.net
"2/12/17 UpdateThe Last Jar have just included a Saturday night $45 five course meal special and the food is AWESOME. It changes every week..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Pub food often gets a bad rap, but The Last Jar is an excellent pub venue, with excellent service and tasty food. With exceptionally fresh prawns..."
Penguineats
"A most important excellent meal! Everything we ordered was tasty. Our first plates were completely empty and we left very satisfied. Will definitely..."
Cee Cee
"Sometimes you don't want to go anywhere fancy for a drink with friends but you also don't want sticky floors or bad beer. That's where The Last Jar..."
Tomas
"Delicious fish and chips and pork sandwich . Good value . Fresh , tasty as .. delicious . Great staff and service . A real pub feeling . Loved it and..."
Love It Or Like It
"We have an Irish friend who raved about this place. Would've loved to have visited with him. But he has moved on to new things in Germany. However,..."
WALLFISH_
"Hearty Irish influenced meals. We ordered three main dishes, the salmon, mussels and beef cheeks. The portions were fairly generous and the quality..."
Seli Nas Ma
"Been twice, happy twice. Lovely rich meals with Irish influence. Great decadent pork belly, a good specials board. Big servings, you'll leave..."
Kotix
"The menu was small and wasn't really to our liking and because they had been busy, 2 of the few mains weren't available so all four of us stuck to..."
Sarah Marantelli
"We arrived at 12:45 and unfortunately didn't receive the three sides we ordered until 1:32pm. This was partly because they were busy but also..."
Stahrrtrail
"I've wanted to go here for as long as I've known, so I'm glad I finally trekked to that part of the city! I shared the pudding starter, which I..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"Took a group of 25 here today, and the service, food and friendliness of staff was excellent. Even with such a large group of people the quality of..."
Gursharan Chana
"I love this place. Cosy, delicious and a great selection of drinks. unfortunately the food has gone downhill a tad. Still good but not the 4.5 star..."
Cedric Dufour
"We had a really good time at the Last Jar. Food was really nice, especially the steak, perfectly cooked with amazing sauce, worth every bit. On the..."
Live_in_melbourne
"Great interesting hearty food and good wine list. Didn't think Irish could be so tasty . Doing the gastro pub thing right pretty noisy but good..."
Edward Schweitzer
"What an absolute delight!Fantastic steaks and the most lovely staff! The entrees are also to die for especially the stuffed mushrooms!..."
Sarah
"A true Irish pub from the food to the staff. Great food including the traditional Irish fare. Everything is made onsite, even the addictive soda..."
Jennie Bunney
"When I think of the Irish my mind used to think of four leaf clovers, leprechaun and stew. But now when I think Irish my mind instantly says The Last..."
Em Belden
"Had an amazing lunch experience here. Food is top quality and has an amazing concept with making as much as possible on site giving you a..."
Em Belden
"Went there for Lunch.. The place has a nice ambiance; it has an Irish Pub slash cozy dinning feel to it. The staff are very accommodating and..."
Jeanine Reyes
"Mr B does D. Anything mixed with Guiness must be a winner.. an open fire and mushy peas with hot 'fat chips'. Mr B shows his weakness! Well done the..."
Mr Breakfast
"Hidden gem. A non discrete pub on the corner in the dead end of the city lies a hidden gem.Finding this place was a benefit of social media..."
Martydavidrosenberg
"Food is gorgeous!. Went here after seeing a gig at the Drunken Poet. Ordered the scotch eggs, crumbed garlic mushrooms, fish and chips, the..."
Marby Villaceran
"Next was main course: the roasted skate wing with slippery jacks, pickled periwinkles, crispy kale and brown butter ($30) was a good choice. The..."
Decisive Cravings
"The tender ox tongue was almost melt-in-your-mouth and accompanied by garlic puree, sorrel, spring onions and tasty braised peas. It was a pleasure..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"I discovered The Last Jar during the Melbourne Festival in 2012. It was October and the nights were still chilly. After seeing a show at the..."
Champagne And Chips
"Yum yum yum! This is my second visit to the last jar but will not be my last. The quality of the ingredients used in this kitchen are second to none...."
Tex Texan
"Food is phenomenal, service better yet. Amazing place. Highly..."
Mark Lim
"Cool Irish Gastro Pub. I wasn't even aware of Irish food until I ate here, but I like it now!The kitchen makes their own bread here and it..."
Spieler2001au
"Great Irish food done properly. After visiting The Last Jar the other night, I must say it was a great experience. There aren't too many authentic..."
Eating Celt
"Good food with good hospitality. Enjoyed a really nice lunch and a coiple of craft beers here today. we cannot fault the food or service and the..."
Jason Hanley
"What more could you want?. Consistently great food (best steak sandwhich in Melbourne), wide range of beers on tap and by the bottle, great..."
Nathan Lyon
"Oh my god! Yummy bacon, best snag ever and the bread is to die for!! Thankyou thankyou thankyou. Well worth the..."
Lizzygirl
"We spent the greater part of our day at the RMH and were looking for a comfort meal at 8.30pm on a Saturday night. The Last Jar was our choice. It is..."
Hungry Little Caterpillar
"We left this place this evening planning our next visit. Loved, loved the food. The menu is a great mix of classic Irish and good pub fare - both..."
Vinny Magrath - WineRogue
"A little slice of home. Nuggets of amazing reminders of growing up in Ireland tossed throughout the restaurant and the menu.Nostalgia..."
HospoHead
"A wintertime favourite!. Last year we were looking on urbanspoon for a suitably warming cuisine on a freezing cold and rainy night (it is amazing how..."
Artemis
"Simply put, the most delicious food we've eaten in a long while. We travelled an hour to get here & I am so glad we did. The breads, entrees, steak,..."
Elizabeth Tucker
"Yum. Looking for a spot of lunch and came across this fabulous gastro pub they make their own bread and my warm potato and egg sandwich was so yummy..."
Cathy Dean
"Fabulous sandwiches! Home made bread, home cured bacon, home made brown sauce with hand cut chips! Simply indulgent meal of the finest quality!..."
Flissy Ross
"Great service, great food, great prices. Also the place to go when we visit..."
Dalena Lee
"Bless the Irish. Warm and friendly and nice and comfortable inside. Lots of timber and space. Food is a fabulous refreshing slant to the Irish..."
Snail
"The Last Jar thank you for providing the locals with a pub that has fabulous food. Service with a smile. What more do you need!! The Last Jar tickets..."
Ankica
"The Last Jar truly shows how delicious and imaginative Irish food is...ingredients can include nettles, sweetbreads and even sea vegetables. The soda..."
Lizzie
"One of my favourite places. Went with two friends and we were all impressed. Tasty food, generous portions and good value in terms of price. Warm,..."
Akungfoo
"Went there for the breakfast today as had heard good things. It didn't disappoint, lovely thick cut bacon, black pudding, white pudding and sausage...."
Bootsy
"Perfect winter warmer. For entrees we ordered the whiskey cured salmon, fried and crumbed pigs ear, and the mackerel pate. The whiskey cured..."
Shitake
"Really tasty meal. Main of steak and thick, hand cut chips with the peppercorn sauce, so good! The fried chicken entree admittedly very average, but..."
Kevin Lee
"Delicious perfectly cooked minute steak, genuine medium rare. Hand cut chips were yummy, green peppercorn sauce was nice. Also tried the stew, which..."
Hippo
"Nice irish. Was looking for a irish pub with traditional irish fare,think we have found it,a good pub when visiting the viccy market,the staff were..."
Ian Paul
"*Updated April 2016. I've visited at least twice more since my first review and it just confirms what a sensational place this is. Food, service,..."
MelbourneMiss
"Been twice now and have enjoyed both visits. Very simple honest food priced reasonably. Great way to spend a day..."
John Smith
"Just like being back in Ireland!. I'm so so glad that I finally got around to booking a table at The Last Jar! It took me back to my travels through..."
Becels
"The chips, amazing - these are "proper" chips! Pie special, yum, home made soda bread, delicious. Great Irish bar with all the little extras that..."
Truffle Shuffle
"We had another great night at the last jar tonight for a Christmas catch up with friends. The steaks are always fantastic and the fish & chips..."
EatinMelb.
"Been twice - had steak. AMAZING! Only to have food envy of the pork belly my friends had off the specials board! Nice place, nice people, nice food,..."
Chris
"Great hearty gastro pub food in a friendly atmosphere. A great place to while away a Sunday afternoon. A good meaty menu with just he right size..."
Jenny
"Jarring impressions. Last week, I was looking for a North Melbourne restaurant for a night out. I chose here and booked. It was a Friday evening and..."
Michael
"Check this place out. its nice to support your friendly local pub owner especially this one. siobhan is lovely and remembers you from when you were..."
Marco
Lamaro's Hotel
85/100 (1062 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Tuna
Ribs
Burger
Curry
Schnitzel
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Sit down
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Cash Only
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is well run establishment with fantastic service, great food and beautiful wine list. Bought my now fiance here for our first meeting and..."
Ron Branch
"Beautiful food, great service and relaxed vibe. Geoff Lindsay brings the best of Pearl Restaurant back. Beyond..."
Mel Lechte
"The new menu is awesome guys... thank you!! We had the octopus salad and heirloom tomato salad, and both were delicious!! Lamaro's is back on my..."
Diana Good
"Great atmosphere, good crowd.. happy to recommend for drinks after work or a big night..."
Tanya Zammit
"So much more than a hotel. Modern takes and variations on boring menu items seen elsewhere yet moderately and fairly priced. Staff all acted like..."
Bill Varga
"Had a lovely quiet dinner here with a friend. The food was delicious and the wine was great. The staff are super friendly, attentive and polite...."
Johnny Szymanski
"What a fabulous lunch yesterday! Super service and amazing food and vino, we will be back, thank you Paul and your crew..."
Caroline Dunlevie
"Amazing Medium Eye Fillet and Bestest Ocean trout..."
Thomas Macaskill
"In these COVID-19 times it is a great pleasure to be welcomed by champion people at a champion venue. Take away food - great quality things to..."
Braydon Harriss
"Schnitzel veal Saturday lunch!!!!Love it Super delish We went to have lunch with a few friends Drinks are good too..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"Had our Christmas function in one of their private rooms. Great food and service, and plenty of parking outside made it an excellent evening. ..."
Ray Finck
"AFl Grand Final lunch at Lamaro’s. Definitely deserving of 5 stars. Friendly service on hand, good atmosphere and most importantly the food was..."
Carlo Boscia
"We went to Lamaro’s last night for the first time for the Crab Club night!! WOW!!! The food and service was excellent and to a very high..."
Muzz Sander
"This restaurant has been our standing place for a group get together for some time and after this evenings fabulous dining experience we agreed to..."
Espy Eats
"We went there o a Friday night for some nibbles and drinks. Had Pol Roger to start with. And had the sashimi plate, the scallops and the wild..."
Tabi Ei
"Iconic South Melbourne pub Lamaro’s Executive Chef Geoff Lindsay has recently launched a new Spring/Summer menu, which includes a few of his old..."
Gastrology
"Had dinner at Lamaro's last night, the place is a little gem of a higher-end pub / almost fine dining bistro in the heart of South Melbourne. The..."
Kimberly Peterson
"What a great place for a meal or social drink. Pub classics with a twist with a mix of chef “signature dishes”. All of our party were delighted..."
Hungry Catepillar
"Lamaro’s has become our ‘go to’ for special family occasions, and today was no exception. The main dining room has a lovely and warm ambience,..."
Annie C
"Gastropub food served in a plush modern venue. Having eaten here once before returned for another casual night out. Both times I’ve eaten here the..."
Freeo
"A mate recommended going there to catch up, to be honest I did not have high expectations when I saw the place, given that it's a local hotel with..."
Aier
"I can’t believe it’s taken us this long to visit Lamaro’s! This cosy hotel has the charm of a country pub but the sophistication of a Melbourne..."
Alana Paton
"Headed out for a spontaneous Sunday night dinner & vino with the lovely lady and was fortunate enough to stumble across Lamaro’s. First time that..."
Adam.t.hamilton
"I love this place ..happily eat the scallops every night for dinner..fantastic, clever combination. The bar staff are friendly and knowledgeable..."
Tanya Zammit
"All I can say is wow what a fantastic lunch we had. We came in for a table of 12 “feed me” menu and the food was just Devine! The service was..."
Melanie Dunstan
"Duck Curry is amazing!! Sensational food and even better service. The bar staff are out of this world!! Highly recommend ....."
Adriana Lark
"Popular local with bar menu and more expensive dining room menu. The bar menu could do with a couple of hot dishes (croquettes, hamburgers maybe?)..."
Ppcollectales44
"Exquisite is just one of the words that I'd use to describe South Melbourne's hidden treasure Lamaro's. Tucked away on Cecil Street, Lamaro's..."
The New Fave
"I had read so much about the this place and the exciting new change of management/chef, so was excited to have a meal there. Lamaro's a great place..."
Lisa Eat More
"A great venue with a friendly welcoming atmosphere. I've eaten in both the restaurant and the bar. In the restaurant the famous duck curry lives up..."
Peter Eves
"Recently visited from Sydney and had an awesome time. The staff were incredibly helpful, suggesting wine pairings with our meals etc. The food is a..."
Carmarlena Murdaca
"Went there recently on Sat night, great food the scallop are really excellent as well as the Yellow tuna. We all were happy with the meals we..."
Nathalie Galliot
"I'm not sure I'd rate this one as 'casual' dining. It seems to attract the more well-heeled citizens of Albert Park and surrounds. There was an air..."
Gin
"Celebrated our anniversary at this amazing gastro pub in South Melbourne, that has recently been taken over by chef Geoff Lindsay. Started our meal..."
Elizabeth Ho
"Fantastic atmosphere and service! The selection of beers is good, the food is great and the venue is warm, with open fire places, lively in the bar..."
123foood
"Was looking forward to dining here with a colleague since the Paul Dimattina / Geoff Lindsay take over.Firstly had a couple of drinks in..."
AnthonyMP
"DO: The pork belly scallop entree, the steak for Main and the salted caramel for dessert. DON'T: You dare leave without ordering the famous..."
David Food Leasing
"Excellent ambiance... great service. Tucked away in Cecil St ..Lamaro's is a must visit.. Start with a nice cold chilled Cider ... then make your way..."
Droidster
"Gone may be the Spanish share plates, but the new menu is far from “typical” when it comes to hotel fare. Owners Colonial Leisure Group have..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"This place is nice for all sorts of occasions- an intimate date for two, friends catch up or a family dinner. There are multiple areas to be seated..."
Manal Wish
"Lamaro’s Hotel is the newest incarnation of this classic South Melbourne watering hole, which has adopted its former name after a short stint as..."
The City Lane
"I had a work Christmas function at Lamaro's this past weekend. Like other reviews on here, the staff were incredibly welcoming, and took..."
James Blackwell
"I have heard about this place and had to give it a try. Warmly greeted and made to feel very welcome. The young lady that looked after us asked if..."
Dale Culpin
"Perfect winter night's food. The best lamb ribs, pork belly and beets then a perfect roast chicken with Jerusalem artichokes. Service was polite,..."
Angus McLeod
"Extremely helpful and accommodating staff. We popped by for a working lunch and while they didn't open till 12 on a weekday kindly let us in at 11am..."
J
"Just went to have lunch at Lamaro on Sunday. It was very quiet lunch. We had the bar menu, that was like tapas menu, it was a small menu, and not..."
Food Food Food
"Much better than your average pub lunch - but then priced accordingly. The schnitzel is the house specialty and well worth ordering. It comes with a..."
Dave Ansett
"Enjoyed a nice meal that organised a set menu thru a coupon . Service and meal was nice, roast chicken was very plain but steak was small but sauce..."
Foodiecritic
"If ever there was a new fad to hit the foodie market, ‘sustainable dining’ is it. And thank goodness it’s a trend that does some good for the..."
The Modern Con
"For 10 years this gastropub has been a favourite for locals and in its first face lift, has taken on a Spanish/South American vibe. The re-launched..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"The 'Paddock to plate' philosophy holds true for Lamaro's Bodega. Reinvigorated from a pub, the venue now serves as a Spanish-influenced restaurant..."
Hungrycookie
"A wonderful lunch at Lamaro’s Friday very busy couldn’t get inside but the outdoor marquee is set up well and warm with heating. Very popular..."
Vicki Pickett
"We went here impromptu Easter Sunday and are we glad we did! I had a craving for steak and I had been wanting to try this gastropub pit for a while..."
Annie B
"Delicious meal has here today! We had the lamb sliders, steak sandwich & dessert. Food was incredible and staff were so friendly, would definitely..."
Jessika Costa
"The food was amazing. I had the prawn and lobster tail pasta and it was one of the best I've ever eaten. My husband had the steak and it was cooked..."
Kirsten T
"Very nice dining experience. Robert our waiter was brilliant, very friendly and accomadating. Food was well presented and very tasty. The scallops..."
Binx Jetajobe
"We have eaten here a few times now and we also partook in their takeaway menu during Covid which was exceptional. The menu has great choices and the..."
V M
"Went here and ordered the burger and fries as my main followed by chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert. Had a lemon, lime and bitters to drink -..."
X. a. N. d. E. r.
"Had a great long lunch today with four patrons. Food was sensational, scallops and pork belly for entree are a must and we all had a steak for main..."
Ivan Filipovic
Courthouse Hotel
84/100 (614 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Contemporary
Australian
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Tapas
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had a pre dinner drink here and the pub was really busy. It’s fringe festival time.This is a nice pub on Errol Street, the range of..."
Timinmelbourne
"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night after walking past & deciding to give the place a go. The decor isn’t as ‘pretty’ as the pictures show..."
Let Laura Eat
"Tradition pub vibe with modern but relaxing rest twist. Understated from outside but inside the bar and lounge area are rather charming. Greeted and..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"-good take on pub classics .... Cathy and I like this joint as it has good takes on pub classics. It has a relaxed atmosphere that reminds us our..."
Spieler2001au
"Needless to say, I have returned quite regularly, sometimes sitting in the bar and sometimes in the adjacent room, which is less atmospheric but more..."
MelbourneStaycation.com
"Next was the Hargreaves Hill Brewery Admiral Nelson IPA teamed with Terrine of Pheasant, Cumquat, Port, and Smoked Game Chips by The Courthouse in..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"The chips were fantastic. When I think of great beer battered chips these are what I picture. Perfectly crunchy on the outside giving way to velvety..."
Parma Daze
"the classical panna..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"The duck and chorizo croquets were great, crunchy, light and delicately..."
Andrew Turner
"It's pretty much a match made in heaven: I know that when I've had a bit too much beer to drink, I start to crave cheese pretty badly. So when I read..."
Gem
"The BEST Chef in North Melbourne. This pub has transformed a typical pub meal into food that you would expect to see in a high end expensive..."
Thats Yummy
"Friendly service, great food and wine..."
Waughsl83
"Love it ! Favourite place to go for drinks. Have eaten here many times and food is wonderful. Highly..."
Claire Woodhouse
"Fantastic Service. A friend and I decided to to try out the Courthouse Hotel on Errol street in North Melbourne for dinner on a Tuesday night...."
Missy Berger
"Great food and location.Family friendly ,good prices and great..."
Phillip Liakoureas
"Great ambiance. Classy, lovely pub. The restaurant food was divine. A bit pricey. But worth..."
Veronica Jory-Beatty
"After a couple of terrible experiences in 2012, the new management have really revitalised what had become an overpriced horror show...."
James Huggett
"We've been here for lunch and dinner now, and there's a great choice of drinks to match the high-quality food and service. With some nice..."
Finn Maconachie
"Not a common place. Me and my girlfriend were a bit turned off at the entry, confused about the pub s looking, BUT, the actual restaurant was in..."
Brett
"Worth revisiting. I was initially put off by a somewhat shabby exterior and stiff interior, however, the food was amazing! The menu was surprisingly..."
Brunching Around
"Verdict : Guilty of being good. Always have such a blast here. Great boutique beers on tap. Friendly staff. Small but good bar..."
Chips_Dumplings
"Never disappoints. The Courthouse is a favourite of ours; we've been regulars since living around the corner. The wine list is well selected and..."
Linda M
"Dog food?. In response to Tom Carr's recent post and in defence of The Courthouse, as a regular punter I'd like to counter that The Courthouse often..."
DN
"Food fantastic. Great food, wine and service. Highly underrated as a restaurant while the little bar in the corner is somewhere I could spend a lot..."
James
"Classy pub food - nice beers. Had lunch here during the week and the food was absolutely lovely! It's a bit pricier than average pub food perhaps but..."
Wocksie
"Maybe we were lucky, but unlike a lot of reviewers here we had a beautiful dinner. It would be one of the best in a long time with very informative..."
Local
"Brilliant dinner and excellent service. Contrary to the other recent reviews, we had a great experience at the Courthouse and will be back. We had..."
Tanya
"Impressed. LovedThe Courthouse. Went Friday night for dinner with three friends. The food was great. The Wagu was cooked to perfection and all meals..."
Gastonimo
"I came here a few years ago and the food was nothing to write home about. Today though, for lunch, we had some of the best food we've had out in a..."
Shanks
"Front Bar humming... Tonight the front bar and the side room were absolutely full to capacity. Food was still awesome and, despite the full house -..."
Andrew
"Best on the street. Quality Food in a Quality establishment, you`ll pay top dollar but its nearly worth itWould recommend..."
Republic Of Hunger
"Never disappoints. The Courthouse never disappoints. The front bar is fabulous, great to catch up and enjoy a beer or wine. The menu selection is..."
NL
"Good tasty honest food. Great scallops and gnocchi , really tasty resh with great customer..."
Soph
"An old style pub in North Melbourne with a strange dining area for food. The food is typical pub style, large and heavy. My vegetarian burrito was..."
Jack McCardel
"Supremely friendly and helpful staff. It's worth booking the upstairs room for a function and coming early for dinner. Meals are competitively priced..."
Henrietta Farr
"Fine. Okish food. Nothing crazy awesome. Great beer. Good..."
Daniel Offer
"Great vibe, friendly staff and the food was great. It's very cozy on a winter's..."
Tommy Lewis
"very good menu with lots of interesting choices There are two eating areas, the front bar and the restaurant. The bar has bar stools and benches..."
Ian Woodruff
O'connell's
84/100 (1392 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Burger
Schnitzel
Arancini
Beef
Croquettes
Lamb
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Contemporary
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The pub has a different section for the restaurant and I love the classy decor. Service is fantastic and the food came out quick. I was a bit worried..."
Chey_ct
"Every single dish from the oysters to the salad and everything in between was amazing. Service was efficient and friendly. Wine list- good. Only..."
Kay Tee
"Had the lamb croquettes. Waited a bit long . Abt 15min? The dish was good. Beautiful.Liked the combination of lamb dill and mint and the sauce.the..."
Doris J.
"Sorry for the bad photos, I was too hungry. A beautiful ly d we cleared place. Wonderfully nice staff. We had great champagne and wine. The desert..."
Tabi Ei
"The menu has enough variety to please everyone. I had the pork belly which was divine. Service is professional without being stuffy. A great..."
Kate Havey
"Wow! Loved it, the salmon gravlax was especially melt-in-the-mouth. Quite busy, staff were under it but always lovely. Awesome, definitely..."
Pauly Corden
"We had the 1kg rib eye, I asked to have it cooked the way I like it, they smashed it out with someAmazing triple cocked chips. It was fantastic!..."
Jessica Vela Avery
"Booked in for a table of 2 over the phone on the 6/9/18, when I arrived at O'Connell's I was greeted by a gentleman called Alex McCrae, who was very..."
Alex
"Amazing service and outstanding modern take on classic food....family friendly and one of the best Sunday Roasts I've ever experienced...a must visit..."
Phil Pike
"Great menu! A bit of everything on there for everyone, from your pub classics, to more refined, sophisticated dishes. Will return again soon to try..."
Amber Cartwright
"The evening commenced on a high with a luxurious amuse bouche of egg and cauliflower veloute which was beautifully matched with the 2017 Sexton..."
Gastrology
"Popular gastro pub located towards the Port Melbourne side of South Melbourne. Warm modern upmarket fit out with a great outside area that..."
Freeo
"I absolutely love this place. The beef burger was the best burger I’ve had in years... and I’m a Melbournian! Yep it might be a ‘hotel’ aka..."
Joshua H
"I came here for a Jack’s Creek beef night and had a wonderful time. Our five-course meal featuring different cuts of beef all cooked to perfection..."
Adam Scarf
"O’Connell’s in South Melbourne is Melbourne’s oldest yet stylish gastronomic pub and has been home to some of the city’s best known chefs,..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"What a great space and an interesting menu to match. We three chose schnitzel, pork belly and the pie and we were all happy campers. The wine list..."
Check Please
"The O'Connell's Hotel is in South Melbourne and it's behind the South Melbourne Market. It took us a while to find and we did a run around it earlier..."
Katherine Chiu
"Celebrating 141 years in the industry, O’Connell’s Hotel is one of Melbourne’s dining institutions. Upon approach, this gastropub conveys a..."
The City Lane
"Yummy food with an extensive wine list and friendly un-pretentious service. They've struck the balance between pub grub and fine dining really..."
Alex McRae
"Thursday night dinner with a few colleagues. It’s a nice fine dining restaurant behind a pub. The ambience is relax and unpretentious...."
Food Junkie
"Consider this, this place is an institution and the reason it’s been here so long is because it’s consistent, consistently goodKeep up the..."
Short Black
"Food was fantastic - loved the oysters with peach granita, the gnocchi and the lemon meringue dessert. Service was really attentive and the..."
Genevieve
"Came along with family mid week , loved the ambience and styling of the restaurant . The wine list was great plenty to choose with staff very..."
Tom Brockbank
"Fantastic dining experience at this South Melbourne Institution. Its been a Fav for a long time and never dissappoints. Certainly not cheap, the Eye..."
Tony Mithen
"This upmarket pub institution will give you quick and simple pub grub in the crowded front bar while you watch the footy overhead, or out the back in..."
Gin
"Perfect service. So professional and warm. Food was great as well. This is the kind of place you bring your first date or a client you'd want to..."
Mistletoe
"Delightful cosy pub. Loved the bangers and mash for lunch as the rain poured down outside. Besides the good food and lovely atmosphere inside the..."
JC
"I had a great night out here over the weekend with 7 friends and highly recommend this restaurant for group dinners. Their service was friendly and..."
Msyc
"If you're looking for a great steak, this pub is one to try! Small selection to choose from, but they are always lovely. This pub is great for..."
Teafo
"Dined at the restaurant on a quiet Sunday evening and wasn't particularly impressed. The food was somewhat bland and uninspiring but it definitely..."
TheBearReview
"This is a fabulous pub style hotel with a warmth about it. The food,service and wine list is very good. We had a wonderful night and would definitely..."
Evelyn
"We were treated to a fine lunch with work partners over at O’Connell’s Hotel. The South Melbourne restaurant provides a surprisingly cosy setting..."
Donutsam
"I really loved O'Connell's if you're looking for a fancy pub this is the place to go. The food was delicious I ordered a steak it was very succulent...."
Mia
"Went for dinner last night for my husbands birthday. I booked a week in advance. Upon arrival we were placed right near the serving counter where the..."
Jas
"I was taken here by some work colleagues for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised. The decor inside is very nice, warm and inviting.In all..."
James Blackwell
"What an amazing meal! Loved the decor as soon as we walked in, very warm and cozy especially on a cold winter night. Food was absolutely delicious...."
David Hewitt
"Friendly neighbourhood bar with good wine and delicious food. Excellent atmosphere in the bar. Food is overpriced for what you get but it is..."
LoMac
"Love this hotel, amazing service and staff so attentive. We had oysters which were fresh and beautifully accompanied by a light sauce. I also had the..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Finding anything decent to eat that doesn't involve roast chicken, Yellow Glen sparkling and no set menu on the Melbourne Cup Day is akin to Mission..."
Alexis
"Love this place never disappoints, the staff are attentive and provide a great service. The food is absolutely delicious especially the steak 👌..."
Fiona Allen
"Voucher. What more can I say? There's no other way I'd be eating at this location with an overwhelmingly masculine wealthy older man set. Puke. My..."
Iris Myandowski
"Well looked after by front of house. Great upper end pub food. Can go classic food or the sexy style, both superb. The PDR has special appeal, love..."
JB
"Oh we love O’Connell’s Hotel, a long time resident of South Melbourne you can enjoy a lovely glass of wine, some damn good food and a friendly..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Can I just say the lunch today at O'Connells was outstanding and the funny thing was my friend and I were at the same table last time and it was a..."
Lucinda Marlow
"The service is something you can always count on at this place. They do a great job of being customer focused and the food is quite good as well. My..."
Joe
"Great pub, absolutely gorgeous inside!  A little on the pricey side. The freshly baked bread to begin with was super delicious. Great selection of..."
Manni Chahal
"Great pub. Warm on a cold night. Carpets and fireplaces. Nicely formal; not over the top. Easy parking. Food adequate but not rave worthy. Good..."
George
"O’Connell’s is comfortable, homely and just right for a weekend lunch. Recently refurbished by Melbourne architects, Techne, the design is both..."
Jrj
"A night at O'Connell's for a sustainable seafood dinner is a special treat, recently landed in the kitchen is Paul Cooper and teamed with Howard Park..."
FoodieAboutTown
"You'd struggle not to approv.... O'Connells is very much your high end Pub. It is a delightful venue with superior service & food.......but it really..."
Iceman
"Pre Melbourne cup night out. The two of us for dinner just flown in from Brissy. Jumped on Urban Spoon and thought this place looked good. It was..."
Leah
"I really love this pub and it want it to be great but the food is sub standard for the price you pay. Staff are wonderful and the setting is..."
Kristie Cronin
"Fav!. Favourite restaurant in Melb. The food, service and decor are perfect. This is where family and friends go to for our meat and wine..."
Greg Foulds
"I went to O'Connell's for dinner and it had a really nice atmosphere and the staff were all very nice and helpful. All the food that I saw come out..."
Emily
"Casual Sunday Lunch. We visited for a casual Sunday lunch & we were very impressed with this great pub. Well fitted out in a stylish manner in both..."
Phil Willis
"Enjoyable evening. I can highly recommend their eye fillet steak. It was done to perfection.The chips were edible but not memorable. I think..."
Natsu
"Great food & surrounds. Just returned from second visit to this great gastro pub / restaurant and was not disappointed. Great service, good menu..."
Samanthajsykes
"Solid. Unpretentious menu. Chicken liver pate tasty and a generous serving size. Cape Grim steaks cooked perfectly. Only let down was dessert-..."
Shitake
"Classic pub with good service & good food, Cape Grim scotch fillet cooked to perfection & a wine list that's most impressive. Well worth a..."
Aidion
"Yumtastic lunch! We came here for a Pre-Christmas lunch and had entree, main and dessert. The barramundi was perfectly cooked and my beetroot quinoa..."
J
"Excellent food. Catered for my food allergies. Staff very..."
Desiree
"Birthday dinner for two.. I came with my partner tonight for my birthday. The service was amazing. The kitchen were very accommodating for my dairy..."
Kristy Core
"" LOVE IT " Great food , fa.... " LOVE IT "Great food , fantastic service and love the reno's..."
Lunchalot
"Great service, we had the 1.4kg tomahawk steak between 3 people. MUST TRY! The steak was very well cooked and came with 4 sauces. Sauces could do..."
Tom Jiang
"Simply Superb! - Great food, great service all in a relaxed atmosphere. The cured salmon and the lamb belly were..."
Marc Denovan
"Nice Charcuterie board however it did need more bread/toast. service was good. checked the QR codes very nice Sunday afternoon..."
Damon Pillinger
"Great vibes, decent food. Good to be outdoors again especially without a mask. Staff was on point, ready to assist and serve. Nice long..."
Dan Le
"We dined here for lunch today. The staff were kind enough to let us change our booking from a set menu to seats in the bar, which was very..."
Emma V
"Good food and service. Steak a bit too much gristle for a steak this price..."
Matt Waye
"Scrumptious and wholesome steak night, all cooked to perfection; Bavette and Porterhouse, just missing those hand-cut chips as advertised..."
Jeffrie Trika
"Lovely gastro pub. Dining room had an old school vibe, with attentive staff and complimentary bread. Great place to take your parents and have an..."
Rachael Angley
Captain Melville
83/100 (2013 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Cheeseburger
Burger
Salad
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I’ve eaten at Captain Melville 4 or 5 times, and every time the food has been top quality with some of the friendliest service in the CBD. Today I..."
Catherine Lockstone
"Great range of beers - but always something affordable if you're a cheaparse like me, fantastic food for a pub, friendly staff. It started as 'the..."
Simon McWaters
"Was looking for somewhere to get some food and came across this place pretty much by accident. Great range of beer, the Meville burger was awesome..."
Ash Cockram
"My bf and I visited Captain Melville last night. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, a great range of beer and delicious food. We'll definitely be..."
Melissa McDonald
"We had our wedding reception a few weeks back at Captain Melville! We are so happy with everything at Captain Melville! The team at Captain Melville..."
Jess Mitchell
"Bloody awesome venue. There's a reason why I keep going back. Good beer. Good staff. Good..."
Andy Mai Mai
"Very fast service, very good food, reasonable priced. I would highly recommend it. I had the very best chicken parmi ever and my girlfriend had the..."
Stuart Watkin
"Their is no better food in Melbourne, if you are tourist or local Captain Melville is the place for you , with their amazing food and drink..."
Dan Hart
"Great place for a meal - food is great value and staff are..."
Helen Mitchell
"The Hotel Ned Kelly was held before his execution. It’s had a refit since then but hasn’t lost any of its charm. Great handcrafted beers on offer..."
Antony Ferrara Ritson
"Great beer, food and staff...."
Brooke Yule
"Fantastic, cosy place with great food and friendly staff... Thanks Juanita..."
Vanessa Connell
"Yeah nah these people are pretty good hey � good vibe and weird..."
Benjamin Metha
"Some of my girlfriends and i hosted a hens night at Captain Melvilles over the weekend in their private function room. We could not have been happier..."
Paula Le
"Great atmosphere. Food will make you thirsty for the epic amount of beer and booze on offer..."
Scott Thompson
"Spent a week in Melbourne was there every night best food i have ever eaten and the staff are very friendly. I wish it wasn't 5 hrs away so i could..."
Greg Nolte
"Visited for lunch with work colleagues.Nice and bright space. The place was packed on a Friday afternoonI had the pork tacos- the portion..."
DeeDee
"On the outskirts of the CBD, Captain Melville is a nice pub to relax in and watch the world go by. It has loads of space over several areas, but I..."
Morgs71
"The space is casual and laidback, the atmosphere full bright energy, and menu refined with Chef Mark’s fine dining background combined with his..."
@KeraBearEats
"Traditional pub on the edge of the cbd. Can be tricky to find a proper place but this certainly is. Good food, lots of Beatles music and cosy..."
Tvandenende
"What a lovely old pub nestled amongst the tall modern buildings at the north side of the CBD. Dinner here on our way to a jazz club, lovely craft..."
Neil The Foodie
"Stumbled across this gem while searching for an open bar on Labour Day to catch up with some friends. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by the..."
Abby Boniface
"Their burgers are quite delicious. The venue is quite nice at the back. Not at all what you would imagine from the entrance. Nice large tables for a..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Ordered the steak and was very happy with what I received. The sauce was delightful and steak cooked perfectly. We were a large group and the food..."
Stephanie Gomez
"Visiting Captain Melville was a last minute decision and a risky one, I'd never heard of it prior, but decided to go for the adventure. The..."
Robert Stephenson
"Went here for late Wednesday dinner, which turns out to be steak night. Had steak for $17, the chips and salad was really good 🤤. Been here a..."
Hungry Koala
"I have passed this bar so many times but never been inside until 2 days ago. My boss booked a table for dinner at this 150years old bar. Its a normal..."
Clarinna
"Loved the old menu and the Mac's burger was incredible. Recently changed it and food it still good but not the same. Do a great $15 steak dinner deal..."
Michael Dunne
"Ordered: Rump steak with a side chips and saladThe rump steak was cooked medium rare just how I ordered. The sauce was really fantastic and..."
Jennifer Gong
"Came here for work lunch, the menu is quite small but I guess it covers what most people would want in a pub meal, Parma, burger, steak, salads and a..."
DumplingDoll
"This place is great for their $15 steaks every Wednesday. The steaks are juicy and tender, and are always served with deliciously seasoned and crispy..."
Dimzib
"Such a quaint little place. Captain Melville is housed in a historic building and as such feels really warm and homely inside. It's a pub (although..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Earlier in the week, I asked my brother what he wanted for lunch when we see each other on the weekend. "Burgers," he said, "at my place." But once I..."
Occasionalist
"Came here for some drinks for friends and it was a large venue with plenty of space. We ended up going upstairs and had a few drinks up there. The..."
Dulicieux
"Came here after work for a catchup with old colleagues. We decided on this place as it had a very nice bar upstairs and downstairs had a cool..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"I came here for a group lunch and had the steak special on a Wednesday. It was a decent price and reasonable portion of meat, salad and chips that..."
T.Ly
"Lonely little old-school 160 year old building, nestled among a series of towering neighboring Sky Scrapers.They've tacked on a massive..."
David Abela
"Good value pub grub. We had the parma which was a bit dry but still good and the rump steak which was excellent for $25. The chips were particularly..."
Mrs Mark
"we rushed in here after work and the place was pretty busy for a Thursday night. Good sign! We sat and ordered the Melville cheeseburger and steak..."
Generous Serve
"The quinoa salad was awesome with fig and date. Had to ask chef for the menu it was that good! Great vibe, awesome, friendly service that was not..."
Sharon Brodie
"We love thanks place and our usual pit stop on our way home. Wednesday steak night is a favorite with a lovely cooked rump steak wth fries and salad..."
Rosie Posie
"Been here twice as part of a work lunch group. Love the ambience and decor - especially the dining hall inside. The food was pretty good - I had..."
Ms V
"It's a pretty huge place. Relaxed and a great vibe. It's got a restaurant at the back and a bar in front. I like such versatile places - gives you..."
FoodHedonist
"The Melville is 3 for 3 for me, great simple pub food, fantastic staff and a great location. I've had the steak a couple of times and its..."
Mj
"I had the Melville cheese burger. It was super good, the beef was really tender and juicy. Even just thinking about eating it makes my mouth watery..."
Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto
"Was a very nice burger and a lovely spot for a lunch. The food was good but not great but the service was great. Happy to recommend to..."
Matthew Brown
"Fabulous burgers, steak, chips and seemingly random entrees in a beautiful bar with a fabulous outdoor dining space. Definitely thumbs up for this..."
Fussy Eater
"Great venue and even better prices! Cheeseburger was amazing, staff were great and the decor is really cool. Don't let the small menu put you off;..."
Kate
"Great experience for dinner last night. Old pub with modern renovation, looks beautiful and the staff are friendly (and fun)! Food was delicious as..."
Sharna Lee
"Never knew this place existed! Hidden away on Franklin Street :p Anyways I ordered the peppercorn steak with salad which was yummy. My work colleague..."
Fiona
"What a gem! Perfect if you've a hankering for some basic pub food done beautifully. My Parma was delish, thick, juicy chicken, great Napoli sauce. It..."
Angela Wicks
"Came here for a Friday night feed with my missus It was the bestest food I've had in a long time! We had $5 spirits coz it was happy hour or..."
Jeff
"My Local Hangout after work (as it sits right next to my office), This place has got a Great Atmosphere on a Friday night for afterwork drinks and..."
Totto
"Hand down. Best Parma in Melbourne. Always tastes the same and the size is always consistent.Staff are always happy and are so easy going with..."
Dezza
"On Wednesday 2 of us were struck with some serious midweek parma cravings. We had heard some really good things about Captain Melville, so being..."
Parmasofmelbourne
"Staff make this place. Shout out to the bar staff for always being friendly and filling my glass, burgers are always juicy chips are always hot and..."
R M
"Captain Melville was a suggestion from a friend who is a fellow eating enthusiast, and what makes him even cooler, is his capacity to indulge my..."
Kit And Kafoodle
"I love the food here. I think the tofu, the sliders, the entree/share options are just..."
Jim Bob
"Great!. I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place looks amazing, and the music is interesting. The service was good and the waiter was..."
J91
"10 out of 10 and will most certainly be returning again. Best dining experience I have had in a while. Their food was to die for and their staff were..."
K.scerri
"Have been going here for a while. Always enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and the bar food was delicious. Came on Saturday night and had a full..."
Feckless
"Fish and chips was amazing, best to try it for yourselves but I'm rating this at the top. Great backroom dinning..."
Glutten
"Excellent venue! The food is absolutely brilliant and the wait staff are awesome! Highly recommend Captain..."
Wannabe Foodie
"Was surprised to read a few negative reviews on here recently. Have been in for dinner twice this week and I have to say, what a fantastic place. The..."
Nooph
"Really good food, not overpriced, great drinks list good place to go for drinks and food. Service was great, highly recommend..."
RH
"Amazing food and restaurant! The environment is enjoyable and the service is lovely! The prawn noodle salad is.. amazing! And the salted caramel..."
TessleAndPhilip
"Such a great find! The food was fantastic and the service was great. Didn't have to wait too long for a..."
Ty Krusen
"Glad to see that the teething problems of slow service we encountered on our first experience here have been ironed out. My fish and chips was..."
LePetitGastronome
"All Good ~except for Mr Pushy. Went to Melville's to celebrate a friends birthday. Everything was amazing, Parma's Burgers @ $17 on a Tuesday (great..."
Shaz LovesFood
"Amazing food, good prices, great atmosphere!. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family. I recently celebrated my birthday here and it..."
Lola
"Awesome food and amazing service. A group of 6 of us and our 5 month old enjoyed dinner here on a Friday night. Staff were lovely, attentitive and..."
Sonnyboy
"Great little pub! The chicken Parma is delicious, made with quality ingredients. Also love that they have women’s sanitary items available for free..."
Foodie Gal
"Very underrated F&B destination. Incredibly tasty burgers. Forget the rest hit up the best. Fast service too, but I can't stress enough the quality..."
Troy Barnett
"One of my fav places, can order on the phone app now so don't even need to leave the table. Staff attentive and fun. Good food, finish the night..."
Luke Williams
"Very quiet at lunchtime. Limited menu. Lots of craft beer on..."
Bill Mrozek
"Nice pub in central Melbourne with booth seating inside and an enclosed outdoor dining area further back. Food was great with a range of choices and..."
Caz OR
"A hidden gem in the CBD! Absolutely delicious cocktails and good food! The dining hall is outside but feels so cosy and warm, even on a cold winters..."
Eva Iemmola
"Great space with some outdoor seating. Barrel aged negroni was very nice. I thought they served food, but excellent beer selection for a quick..."
Steve Griegoliet
"Wonderful food (yes, a little pricey, but for quality and location I think the pricing is fair), great drinks and lovely wait service! The only way..."
Tahlia Whitten
The Clare Castle Hotel
83/100 (1688 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Seafood
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
Pub
Australian
Gastropub
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great local! We live across the road and have really enjoyed popping over for our mid week dinner. Since new management has taken over it’s been..."
Michelle Eden
"Took some friends for lunch.. Friendly ,happy service.. not rushed and not slow either.  Good menu choices for starters ,mains and desert .. Steaks..."
Andrew Guild
"I came across the Clare Castle Hotel when I heard someone refer to it as "Port Melbourne's best kept secret for the past 100 years". Best kept secret..."
Parma Daze
"A really great venue that's amongst some of the finest pubs in the south Melbourne cluster, the rump steak I had here was really tasty and I most..."
George David Michaelides
"Came here for a few drinks after work! Will be back!! Great food and service! I had the beef sliders which had so much flavor and for $12 it was..."
S.
"Great local pub. In particular the make a Fantastic chicken Parma - Probably the best in the area. Friendly staff and always reliable with their..."
John K
"Good local pub food , tucked away in the back streets of Port Melbourne. No complaints , plenty of choice on the menu and good portion sizes...."
Nick The Greek
"Great food, good service, great atmosphere. First time going there, the live music was a nice surprise and the porterhouse steak I ordered was big..."
Hank Clarke
"Great place to unwind. Great food and drinks available. Services is excellent. Highly recommended. Definitely a venue to eat at regularly. Function..."
Jordan Belfore
"GREAT FOOD - GREAT VALUE. My family have been going to the Clare castle for the past few years and you cannot fault it - especially value for money...."
Balmport-1
"Its my go to place!. Great food and great service. Everyone of the staff are really friendly and the food is quality.Can't go past this..."
Danieljonesx123
"This place is a little gem. Awesome food, unpretentious and definitely under rated! We went there for the first time about 2 months ago and have been..."
D_wat
"Underrated place. Without the frills it probably doesnt fit the pt melb demographic, and it is usually near empty in the bistro. Great serves,..."
Timo
"Hit the spot!. A class little place for some good food and good company. Owner seems like a genuinely nice guy who looks after his..."
Braddduffxx
"Great food and wait staff.. Came here last week and enjoyed a great dinner.Had one of their burgers which are new to the menu apparently..."
Aminahyokis
"Certaintly worth a visit at least once!. Really pleased with my visit to this restaurant. I visited this bistro with few friends of mine recently and..."
Bory Boy
"Love this place!. The food here is always amazing! Highly..."
Theoneluga
"Pub food as it should be!. When I came across the Clare Castle Hotel I was pleasantly surprised and prompted to make an urbanspoon profile to express..."
Ryan
"Always a pleasure to come to the clare castle. Has to be one of my favorite places to go to a good..."
Rhonda
"Have been here many times over many years. The food is always good, soul food really and reasonably priced. The hotel is tucked away and bistro has a..."
Linda Norman
"5 stars out of..."
Daz
"Much enjoyed - great steaks.. Came here last weekend and ordered a steak.Steak was beautiful and tender - cooked exactly as I had asked...."
Shaundalli
"Awesome food, fresh ingredients and fantastic taste. Customer service: really great! Everyone was really nice and even though it was quite..."
Foodie
"Great food. The meals are of good size and are great quality meals. The chicken parmas are..."
Bradley
"I like the Clare Castle Hotel, Port Melbourne. So close for a local and venue is always nice/clean, meals are really..."
Dbouckler
"Always a favourite place to relax with friends over a quiet beer. We always have a great time at the clare castle. the food is very good for the..."
Arishguptier
"Great place to unwind!. Great to come here on Sundays, I have been a regular on this day for quite some time. When you want to have a nice relaxing..."
Jessyjaner
"The clare castle hotel. Really enjoyed my meal. steak was very well prepared and the place doesn't look too bad..."
Tony Antic
"Cheap Yummy Feed!. My partner and I went to the Clare Castle Hotel last saturday night for dinner. A friend of ours had recommended it - you can't..."
Rebecca B
"Great food!!. Decided to give this bistro a try. The steak was beautifully cooked, nice and tender and the wait staff were quite young and..."
Robynn Almas
"Family friendly pub food. A great little pub/ bistro with (currently) $15 local's night every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. On the menu is a great..."
Lucy
"Tuesday $10 parma day. Earlier today, I dropped past the Clare Castle looking for a chicken parma for under $12 and thankfully for me I found 5..."
Rport
"Really well thought out menu utilising the best of land and sea! Ordered the lamb shank which fell off the bone and passed the test. Also got the..."
Abhinav Bidani
"Dined in the fantastic private room on Saturday night, easily seating 14 of us. The entrées and mains through to dessert were delicious! My 1/2 a..."
R.L.C.D
"I had a great night and the staff were so polite and friendly. Loved the Moreton Bay Bugs with jasmine..."
Domina Alikakos
"This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, scrumptious food, excellent service and some very good gluten free..."
Anna T
"Loved it. Great staff. Awesome food. Lovely ambience. Beat pub going for any..."
Frank York
"Good local pub. Front bar is fairly standard with mostly bar tables and a small TAB section, which may put off some. Food was nice and reasonable..."
Jake Ellis
"Great food! From the entree to the mains. Will definitely be back while in town. One place you should not miss! Prawn spring rolls, moretón bay..."
Louie Tenazas
Insignia On Flinders
82/100 (513 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Fun casual inviting bar to hangout with a large group friends. Drinks and food are decently priced. I recommend their chips and 9.50$ cocktails. ..."
The Darth Zader
"I ordered a parma & my partner chicken skews Both meals were enormous and tasted amazing the parma went down a treat with a pint of furphys. The..."
Todd Gregory
"Love it! Cheap, tasty, great sized parma and chips! . . . ..."
Clare
"Great place, nice and quite and perfect for a drink and meal. Coming from Perth (where everything is expensive!) the $12.50 parma special was..."
Gunners714
"Would I recommend Insignia, absolutely. I walked in with the intention of having a chicken parmy schnitzel and a cold beer to wash it down. Well..."
Martin Winters
"Just in Melbourne for 4 days and this place is right near our hotel. The staff are friendly and happy to have a chat, food is value for money and..."
Tayla Hinrichs
"Highly recommend this place! Excellent service, cheap food and beers. I had the chicken skewers with chips and salad. The chicken was well cooked and..."
Matty
"Great atmosphere, lovely bar staff, and great food. Always a good idea for a Sunday afternoon chill. Would recommend the Parma good size and so..."
Joe
"Great atmosphere and lovely friendly staff. Meals are very tasty and for the cheap prices couldnt ask for more. Marinated chicken skewers were my..."
Karen Shorrock
"Great food. Good beer. Great price. Nice friendly staff. Great atmosphere! Really recommend it to anyone in the area. I'm not at 140 characters yet...."
Adam Boyss
"Mum and I visited on a Saturday afternoon. Both went for the Parma and it was fantastic for only $13.50. Chicken cooked to perfection and melted..."
Philby Ruready
"I love this place. Cheap meals all day and all day drink specials. One of the best Parmas i have had in Melbourne and its massive :) The staff..."
Andy Kingston
"Staff are super friendly, the atmosphere is chilled & the food is super tasty & you get value for your money. I love this place! Will definitely be..."
Christina Kingston
"I drink here every weekend and always eat here, really good service, friendly and the staff are good to talk to. Cant get enough of the..."
Ryan Davies
"I love coming here. Service and atmosphere are always great, and the food and drinks are delicious. 10/10 would recommend. I've never been..."
Abbey Pawsey
"Had a great chicken Parma fresh salad. Previous time I love love love the Aranchini balls with blue cheese sauce. The onion rings with Bbq sauce are..."
James Rainier
"Came in with some friends just for a snack and a drink but ended up ordering more. Very impressed with the food. Fresh and delicious. Notably the..."
Gastronomical
"Good cheap food, great atmosphere and friendly staff what more could you want from a pub. I had the Parma decent size and value for money definitely..."
Matt
"Family with child. We stumbled across Insignia on Flinders while looking for a place with no fuss meals that wouldn't cost us a bomb. We have a 7yo..."
Glen_Family
"Good food, not ear-destroying. I go to pubs more for eating than drinking (because now the turps tend to make me tired.) I was drawn to Insignia by..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"I love Insignia! The service is so welcoming, you feel like your going to a friends place! And that is so hard to find! This place is a gem! You have..."
Amanda
"Surprisingly tasty! Me mum .... Surprisingly tasty!Me mum n nan stopped in for a bite before the aquarium - didn't look much but it was! Great..."
Anna
"I love Insignia! Unpretentious, cheap food, cold Coopers Pale Ale and friendly service. They have a small menu which to me is a good sign. They can't..."
JoJo
"Insignia is a great bar located at the corner of flinders street. My husband and I went there one evening and ate some of the most delicious food...."
Sahin Aydin
"Great..."
Stephen Drennan
"Fantastic and friendly little bar right in the city. We went there for lunch one day and liked it so much we went back for dinner and drinks later in..."
Michael
"Lovely space, high ceilings, wood floors, eclectic seating. Settle in on a leather couch on a rainy day, order a bottle of sparkling wine and a..."
Madame Bubbles
"Cosy little Pub!. Great little bar, cosy feel, well priced cocktails and Pimms Jugs full of..."
Carley Ludlow
"Love this unique little bar on Flinders St (opposite aquarium) the staff are always friendly and ready to help advice on different beers or my fave..."
Craig Wa
"The staff were super kind. Great to have a little chat with. There's a pool table so that's winning.. all up great food great prices great staff..."
Belle Fuller
"The kids were excited to be able to see some real life animals that they can only see in National Geographic Channel - Emperor Penguin, Saltie or..."
Boon Loong Leo
"I'm glad we decided to walk instead of taking the tram otherwise we would have missed this little jewel in town. Just in front of the sea life..."
Eva Lin
"Amazing food and very reasonably priced. Staff were all very friendly and the fit out of the restaurant is beautiful. Prosciutto pizza was unique..."
Chloe Frost
"Reasonable pub food and decor, although it was quite quite and laid back on my Wednesday evening here. Food and drinks were all reasonably price and..."
Michael McRoberts
"Nice pub with some great beers! ..."
Mervyn Robbins
"This nice corner pub is opposite of the Melbourne Aquarium and a short distance from Crown which you can have lunch with your friends, family or kids..."
Michael Li
The Windsor Alehouse
82/100 (939 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great pub. Super friendly staff and delicious meals. I had the special slowed cooked pork with vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. My partner had the..."
Comfy Chairs
"Probably one of the best fish and chips we had. The herb wings were amazing too. We really liked the ambiance and service as well. A great place to..."
Food Monkey
"3.9The Windsor Alehouse has come ahead in leaps and bounds. This used to be “Pint on Punt” before an overhaul. The renovation is a..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent food and GREAT Beer. Never been disappointed from this place! Always great service from the good looking bar tenders and the food is fast..."
Stephanie
"just back from there after having dinner had a parma and chips it was yummy the service was great the venue was great would go back for sure 10/10..."
Russ
"Love this place, the bar is cosy and fresh, the staff are friendly and their daily special meals are great value (and delicious!). Im a big fan of..."
Whittyworth768
"Came here for dinner and some drinks. Great place, great food and great service. Loved the decor and had a really chill theme. Our meals were..."
Teakle95
"Great chicken parma topped with a slice of Christmas leg ham, napoli sauce and cheese. Have had this twice on a recent visit to Melbourne. Great..."
Stuart Duff
"Great atmosphere, small Melbourne corner pub with friendly staff and great live entertainment. I've eaten here a few times now and the food has..."
Mel
"The Windsor Alehouse is the revamped reincarnation of former Irish pub, Pint on Punt. Walk inside and the bones of the old venue are there, including..."
The City Lane
"Delicious! This place has been given a make over and it looks so much better! I had the black pudding starter which was really lovely. From looking..."
Melbourne Food
"We had a sensational dinner at the Windsor Alehouse. Generous portions, great value and excellent service.  4 adults and a teenager all had..."
Elizabeth Haverfield
"Nothing beats burgers, beer, and good camaraderie on a Friday night. Lucky for us south-siders, The Windsor Alehouse delivers the first two. The..."
The Plus Ones
"I went here for a mates birthday a couple of days ago. They have a great selection of craft beers here. Food wise we had some share plates..."
Timinmelbourne
"Gotta Love The Windsor Alehouse! Such a good Pub! The Beer is always cold! The staff are a pack of legends and the food is outstanding! Don't..."
Chris Vesty
"Great food, great music, great beer, great staff and the company not bad either!. So if you’re in the area - pop in you won’t be..."
Robyn van Yzendoorn
"I mean if you stayed at the Hostel above then you need to review the Bar below. ABSOLUTELY love the Windsor Alehouse... This has become my new..."
Kirban Sparrowhawk
"Best Chicken wings in Melbourne!! So many great options of beers on tap including Stone & Wood and always great..."
Josh Ebert
"Excellent staff, food, beer and wine. Looking forward to getting back and trying what else is on..."
John Leabeater
"Thank you so much for hosting my birthday party the staff were so lovely and accommodating. Security worked hard to make sure only my guests were in..."
Kelly Nicholls
"Held a function in the Brewroom last night. Fantastic experience from the very first look at the room right through the booking and planning process..."
Lockie Monstar
The Wharf Hotel
80/100 (997 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Salad
Calamari
Fish & Chips
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Fish & chips
Pasta
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Location, location, location! Fantastic views and outside section. Have only had drinks at the wharf but if I had to vote on the food everyone around..."
MelbourneLops
"We went to The Wharf Hotel for their igloo dinner experience. It was a fun, intimate dinner where you shared snack/food platters and drinks with..."
Angel Khong
"The staff at wharf hotel were friendly, and the igloo events was pretty awesome. The food/drink that came with the booking was definitely worth the..."
W
"Once again we chose this venue due to its value proposition being in the entertainment book. Great place for after work drinks but with volumes..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We tried the winter igloos this weekend and it was pretty awesome. We loved the atmosphere and the food for what it was worth was pretty fair. I..."
The_littlehungrylife
"🔸Environment 4/5Came for the Igloo wonderland but it was a little disappointed! Not very well decorated inside the igloo and a bit cool..."
Ella Wang
"Went there with the family. Honestly speaking, i Would prefer if they Had Maybe soft music playing in the background so we can get more of the Feel...."
Jess_foodie
"Wharf hotel hosts the Docklands version of the igloos - which is a nice (and closer!) alternative to Flinders St. Ordered:🍱 The..."
Jasmine
"We had a private room because The Wharf Hotel forgot to book us in. It turned out pretty well as there was 15 of us, so it wasn’t too loud and we..."
Melb_favs
"Had lunch here during our lunch break.Nice food with nice views. Close to South Wharf DFO for some retail therapy after.Generous..."
Lina's Music House
"Had a great afternoon here at The Wharf hotel in Melbourne. The igloo concept is a great one and although it was cold and rainy outside it was..."
Srslyfoods
"Yesterday we had the perfect evening celebrating with friends at The Wharf hotel’s latest popup riverside beach! Fully decked with our very own..."
Melbourne With Kidz
"Awesome father's day lunch today! Service was friendly and food was really good. Nice buzzy ambiance. Venue catered dietary requirements no problem..."
Sparklesloth
"Don’t you love it when it’s freezing outside but you are warm inside during winter? Even better when it’s inside an ‘igloo’! We shared some..."
Hungry For Chips
"After work drinks at its finest.. great service, quick & friendly. Happy hour on a Friday makes it the perfect meetimg spot after work. The..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Great attentive service today as part of our Red Balloon experience. Lovely cocktails and meals. Will certainly be back! What a find :) Thanks..."
Paulz
"Go here quite often and it's always full and now they have these igloo things. Well I don't think I'll sit in them as the missus might want a ring on..."
Tim Skewes
"Came in with family for a birthday the place was popping. Had no idea the pub was even here till Saturday and now I know it's there I'll frequent it...."
Brad Hall
"Came here on Thursday 29th March with a Red Balloon voucher. Food was average. However the gentleman who served us absolutely made our night. He..."
Rangardner.mail
"The Wharf Hotel was the last stop we made on our post work Friday night cocktail crawl. This venue was packed when we arrived. A lot of people were..."
Espy Eats
"Very nice. We had been gifted a Red Balloon experience - Riverside 3 course Meal, cocktails & a bottle of wine. The food was good, as was the..."
Manmar
"Details: my boyfriend bought me the Red Balloon experience here for my birthday present which included 2 cocktails, a bottle of wine and a 3 course..."
T
"We used a red balloon booking that included a 3 course meal with a bottle of wine to share and a cocktail each. The cocktails were nice but the..."
Mark Hall
"Great place for a nice lunch. Lots of beer choices and a great menu. The singer/guitarist (Connor) was great. Very entertaining. Thanks. ..."
Tigerman
"Came here with a bunch from work for lunch. I enjoyed the $15 express lunch special which was a burger and a drink (other options pasta, pizza,..."
Themkc
"Love the atmosphere here! Nice inside and had the heaters going outside so it was nice! $20 off when you sign up as a member! Can earn points by..."
Chrissiee Hughes
"$20 steak night on a Tuesday with a glass of wine or pot of beer. Steak was cooked to my kind of medium rare!!! Chips cooked well, oil goodness...."
Cray
"Came here on a quiet Wednesday night with colleagues in preparation for a late night working session. I ordered fish and chips and it was pretty..."
Ching
"Went for dinner in a Sunday night and found it quite enjoyable. Did not have to wait to long to be served. Waiter was pleasant and explained the..."
Alan Williams
"I came to the restaurant last week and ordered pizza which tastes delicious. Great location with beautiful view of Yarra River. Fast and friendly..."
Linh Nguyen
"What a great pub to have discovered.  We found this place through the entertainment book and have been back 6 times since.  Can be noisy at usual..."
Sharrelle
"Wonderful ambiance along the Yarra River. Great service and friendly staff. Hard to find via GPS, but go along the river on the aquarium side and..."
Megha Koppa
"Great Food & Service extraordinaire at The Wharf Restaurant, Melbourne. Visited the The Wharf Hotel Restaurant today where I was cordially greeted by..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
" The express lunch menu are designed for the quickie weekday lunch but in a much nicer setting that your average office break out area.  And in my..."
Thequestfornoms
"The Wharf Hotel is close to my work and has quickly become the place of choice for a quick lunch time coffee, an after work drink or a delicious..."
Piecey Num Nums
"Great place for summer but food not great. Booked this place for a sunny Friday lunch.Menu looked great, a little different and with the awesome..."
OrionsRuby
"The Wharf is a very pleasant spot to spend an afternoon. Reasonably good food & service so you could do worse than the..."
Iceman
"Excellent service and food. If your prebooking make sure you ask for Jayden and you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended. Ps the Gnocchi is..."
Nelson S
"Great Service, Food and Atmosphere!. I had a birthday sit down dinner with 28 of my good friends on a friday evening. The staff were very attentive..."
Felicity
"Cute little place along the Yarra River. Nice views, well protected from Melbourne's temperamental weather. Staff seem fairly friendly &..."
Michael
"Great venue with service to match. Food in line with surroundings and better than pub..."
David Dyer
"The service is absolutely AMAZING. I booked a table for 30 guests: the staff were all great. Entree haloumi & couscous was a stand out. Generous..."
Jessegan
"Nice location, good service. Had a corporate Christmas lunch here today. The wait staff were extremely good; quick, attentive and friendly...."
Daniel O'Donoghue
"Great atmosphere, good service, good food. Good pub... Enough..."
Denno
"Just what I want in a pub. The Wharf is by far my favourite pub/hotel in Melbourne. The ambience is warming and cosy, yet still trendy. The food is..."
ACulinaryTreat
"Wednesday - $10 Pizzas! Can't go wrong!. Great value & tasty pizzas of a Wednesday night. Friendly staff and I loved the decor and..."
Jan Alexander
"My junior partner and I went for lunch at the Wharf Hotel on Saturday. It was very quiet with the exception of a BBQ cooking class that was taking..."
Satiety Society
"All Good. Lunched at the Wharf a couple of times. The food is comes quickly, which is a bonus & is of excellent quality. The staff are very friendly..."
Rachy
"Great riverside food. I've been here 3 or 4 times now and have never been disappointed. I've always found the food to be of excellent quality and..."
Sian Bo
"Just had lunch at the Wharf, great outdoor location on the Yarra, good pizzas and parma. Staff were friendly and service was..."
Ian71
"This is a great place for meals and light entertainment. The food / drinks are really good and the staff are very..."
Chris
"The Wharf Hotel is an affordable pub / restaurant with quality food and a v good selection of drinks. Also, the service is..."
Dan K
"Great view of the Yarra!. Found this hidden gem on Tuesday while attending an exhibition at the Melbourne Convention Centre. It is only a short walk..."
Adelaide Gardiner
"Great location with stunning views of the Yarra and South Bank. Staff was very nice and service was quick. They have daily specials, at reasonable..."
Jay A
"We went to The Wharf Hotel for their igloo dinner experience. It was a fun, intimate dinner where you shared snack/food platters and drinks with..."
Angel Khong
"Came here for the Winter Wonderland experience on a Saturday afternoon. It was fifty something dollars a head and comes with 2 drinks per person and..."
Thomas Lim
"The igloo experience was amazing. It was a beautiful atmosphere and the food was not just delicious, but there was a ridiculously large amount. The..."
Renny Jones
"We loved our igloo experience. The food was fabulous, the service was excellent and we were cozy warm. Great view over the yarra. Thanks to Chris and..."
Wendy Kemp
"Had a friends get together and I absolutely loved everything about here. Amazing service, location also food was great. Prawn pizza was too good...."
Pooja R
Golden Gate Hotel
80/100 (1198 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Pasta
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Australian
Pub
Gastropub
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We visited for post work farewell drinks for a departing colleague on the eve of the latest lockdown, if I knew we were going to be extended with..."
Good Food Good Mood
"This is a great pub for an after work drink, or an early afternoon stop on a sunny day. Even though there is plenty of room inside, I enjoy sitting..."
Morgs71
"This is nice local pub. They have a good range of craft beers and this place was full of locals just enjoying the night. It’s a relaxed..."
Timinmelbourne
"Went for the $10 steak on a Sunday night. Can’t go wrong. Got a good piece. Felt a little hungry still after I finished but for $10 If..."
Revolver
"3.5I grabbed a glass of sparkling from here on a bustling Friday night while I waited for others to arrive for dinner somewhere else. The crowd..."
Espy Eats
"One of the best Sunday’s roast!!I’ve just been here Sundays , but the food is amazing, especially the roast!!The wait staff are..."
Pablo Andrés Romero Ormazábal
"The $10 steak special is hands down one of the best value deals going around this side of Melbourne. I've been going back for years. The quality..."
Mavy
"What a great pub! I have dined in the bar area and restaurant a couple of times and always enjoyed the food, friendly service and atmosphere...."
Amazon
"It’s a cool mid week mid January evening at the Golden Gate where the food is good at a good price, the staff are welcoming and the vibe is..."
Martin C
"Good deal on their $10 steak- the cut of meat itself is quite chewy but at least the chef cooks it in the best way possible to make it palatable...."
Jayde
"Hard to rate this one really, especially the $10 steaks. They’re basically the cheapest steak money can buy at a restaurant, but you do get what..."
Chris
"Had the parma here and it was delicious. Cheap price and its bound to get you full. Staff here were super friendly as well. Will be back to try more..."
Danny Nguyen
"We had a really lovely group dinner at Golden Gate last night- they accommodated 15 of us very comfortably, and the food was speedy and delicious! A..."
Amy Vee
"A great pub for a quick lunch and is family friendly. The grazing platter was a standout for me and Miss 9 loves the lamb ribs. Comfy dining area and..."
Elena Boughen
"Great deal on their $10 steak. Great chips and salad for sides, steak was good for its price. A good place to enjoy the night with beer and..."
We Nomz
"It seems there's been hardly any reviews recently at this place and not sure why...My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night for a catch up..."
Alana Trevorrow
"Great steak deal for $10 bucks always hits the spot after gym. Generous serves for their wedges, sweet potato chips and beer battered onion rings...."
Z Winter
"One thing that stands out from this pub is their $10 steak. it is also my main reason of keep coming back to this place. The steak itself was..."
Don Djoe
"I typically abhor pub food as find it unsophisticated and unclean but that’s not to say I’ve had some solid pub eating over the years. Naturally..."
Donutsam
"Nothing like a good bit of pub grub and we are all big fans of a good steak night and parma night but at the Golden Gate EVERY night is steak night..."
FoodieAboutTown
"I love this place, good food and not too expenssive, happy hour every sunday 5$ / pint very good for enjoy the sun outdoor with friends. My favorite..."
Chef Samy
"We came in with a group of people last Saturday. Had some lovely food and delicious cocktails for only $10 each! The girls behind the bar were very..."
Brook
"$10 steak everyday anytime.. How good is that? Been wanting to try as it was recommended on HeraldSun. Loved their chips and steak was also coked..."
J88
"Good pub fare ,good location not far from the CBD and a number of good restaurants. Great happy hour prices and cheap steak night. Good range of..."
Nick The Greek
"Great service, food came out relatively quickly for a pub and was hot, fresh and delicious. We had the parma and calamari salad. Both generous..."
Pee Tee
"$10 port house steak everyday. Nice vibe inside good place to hangout having a drink with mates watching footy or chat. Tasty pizza and staff are..."
Gina
"Parmasofmelbourne. Monday night had arrived so it was time to scout a parma to review. We thought this week we would head down to The Golden Gate..."
Parmasofmelbourne
"Best of the best in south Melbourne!. Awesome staff great food and the happy hour is unbelievable! Great place will definitely be..."
Pezz3000
"Went today for lunch with my sisters and it was beautiful! The $10 steaks were such good value for the price, chips were beautiful and steaks were..."
Zoe Teear
" Still being thirsty, we ventured to the Golden Gate Hotel which proved to be quite the find. They were advertising a steak lunch special for $14 and..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Finally we journeyed to Golden Gate & Dutchess pop up bar for a final cocktail and more cuisine. Brought to market goers by two of Melbourne's..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"The Golden Gate really kicked it. Very good food, very good service. It's in a lovely old hotel in South Melbourne, and has a certain charm that some..."
Mic Cullen
"...this week, coming fresh of a fun long weekend and really hating having to go back to work, I bit the bullet and queued up one of the remaining..."
Parma Daze
"When in need of a good feed and a beer you can pop in here! Ok less of the poetry, more of the food! The bar is spacious and there are some good..."
FoodieAboutTown
"$10 Steaks!. Saw the $10 steak sign at the front and asked the waitress if it would be honoured (it was a weekend) and she said yes. For $10 I was..."
Just Another Foodie
"Good food and excellent service. We had lunch here today and love the selection for starters/small plates. We had the trio of dips, lamb cutlets and..."
Percy C
"A favourite. I love this place. It's my after-work local, with $10 steak all day everyday and amazing drink specials and a kitchen open earlier than..."
Monica.marinov
"You get what you pay for with the $10 steak. There aren't may bargains in Australia when it comes to restaurant food, but the Golden Gate has one...."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Fantastic. Had a function here for my boyfriend's birthday a few months ago. We had the whole dining room to ourselves which was nice, and the staff..."
Rubee Dano
"Golden atmosphere. Great place to sit outside and people watch on Clarendon St on a nice day. Service is friendly but pub meals are average and not..."
J
"We often pop I. On a Saturday for the $5 drinks from 4pm-6pm followed by the Rump Steak with Fries & salad for $10. What a treat the steak is..."
Mac
"Rustic Pub Food!. When its cold outside.. get your self into gear and check out the Golden Gate Hotel! Its cozy and warm and great for a catch up..."
Tihara
"Came for dinner tonight, staff were so lovely! Had a chat with both staff members on, one interesting international guy and a helpful young girl....."
Amy Ilana
"Really enjoyed the food. Went there for dinner with my husband and father in law on one of those Living Social coupons. The share entree was..."
Hegsy
"Ok, but trying too hard. The service was excellent.The food was ok, but I felt they were trying too hard. the dining room atmostphere was great,..."
Alicia
"Pork Belly nom nom nom!. Our little party of four dined here using two $39 Scoopon vouchers on a Friday night- the vouchers gave us a comfortable..."
LK
"Thanks Scoopon. $40 voucher for $100 worth of food and drink. Renovations look great. Really nice bar with really nice food and..."
Jemima
"Pleasantly surprised. Went here for a birthday lunch. Was surprised at the great standard of meals, the barramundi specials being the..."
Gavin Haak
"We had purchased a coupon to dine here for $40 for 2 ppl up to the value of $100. The deal was too good to pass up so we gave it a go. The website..."
YKL
"Good night?. Based on the comments you'd think the place was rubbish, but I quite liked it. My salmon was very well cooked and the beans and mash..."
Dan
"Dinner 23/06/22 Food was pretty good pub food, the salad dressing worked really well but during winter would be good if they offered a vegetable only..."
Tristan Trotter
"We had my husband‘s 50th birthday here. They have a fabulous room upstairs which is for hire and the prices were really excellent the room has a..."
V M
"Hubby wanted pub meal after eating almost three weeks of Chinese food in Brisbane, so we decided to venture out to a nearby pub for a feed. Maybe I..."
Piggy Eatalot
"Celebrated here with my friends for my birthday, The staff were very accommodating and we had a lovely table for the night perfectly suited to our..."
Almarca The Architect
"This pub was fantastic. Went here on a quiet Tuesday night, and everything was perfect. The staff were lovely. The drinks were good. The food was so..."
F M
"My Friend and I had a joint 21st party here recently and were shocked at how easy it was to organise events with! We had never done anything like..."
Tj Clarkson
"Get the haloumi. It's the best I've ever had. Came with little watermelon squares and nuts. Also fried on this crunchy batter. Steaks are cooked as..."
Derwin Or
Toast Kitchen Cafe
80/100 (700 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Cafe
Cafe
Gastropub
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Burger
Australian
Café
Gastropub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Julie and Frank are friendly and very accommodating. Food was delicious and large portions, very generous. Tableware and plating makes you want to..."
Nat Magg
"Lovely place to have breakfast. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Such good prices for the size of the meals and quality! Had the big..."
Salty
"Staff: 4.5/5Food: 4/5Decor: 3.5/5Price: 4/5Will return? Yes if in the area Lovely staff and tasty good portioned food...."
Miki Glat
"Service was a little slow to start off but definitely finished on a good note. The pulled lamb was a little oily which made the toast underneath..."
Eviej
"My girlfriend and I are vegetarian and vegan respectively. The waiter happily advised on options/substitutions for the big breakfast and avocado..."
Dougal
"I liked the atmosphere and the lady serving was friendly. Ordered the lamb souvlaki which came with salad and tzatziki which was delicious but some..."
Helen
"Best service of any cafe or restaurant in Melbourne. Each time I have been the service has been absolutely outstanding. Previously had the steak..."
Adam Spiteri
"Great place! Simple but fantastic food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Diner / cafe vibe. Came for breakfast and will be back to try lunch at some..."
Andrew Moore
"A clean, warm and welcoming cafe located in North Melbourne with friendly staff members.We had their bacon and egg roll with cheese and optional..."
Melbourneats
"Really nice feel to this cafe with a nice large and open space but still a sense of the cosy. Genuinely friendly staff, good coffee and ambience had..."
Martin C
"Atmosphere is great, friendly and inviting staff. The food was amazing, would have loved to finish my meal, however, they were really big. Definitely..."
Kaitlyn Muirhead
"Outstanding breakfast. Somewhat hungover, I went for the big breakfast option and was rewarded with an excellent array of items in big portions...."
PaulaMc
"Lovely coffee, even comes with a choccie treat and they also have lactose free milk for the bloke!  The smashed avocado, feta, poached eggs..."
Brunny Girl
"Quite  a lovely cafe at North Melbourne. It is not as busy as Auction Room down the same street, so we decided to give it a try. Their Vittoria..."
Jolene Lim
"Always a reliably good cafe. Some stand-outs: • most people rave about the pulled pork breakfast, but one of my favs is the smashed avocado, feta,..."
Tanya
"Great little cosy place. Fast and friendly service. Food is great. The pulled pork is absolutely amazing! Good coffee too. We like to come here to..."
Yumyum
"A local favourite for my boyfriend and I. A great local cafe that holds its head up high against the North Melbourne brunch giants but I say drop by..."
Snuffed_Pankake
"Let me begin by saying that the staff here are amazing. So optimistic and attentive. The food was delicious, however I would have liked my eggs a bit..."
Angela Eats
"Beautiful welcoming atmosphere with complimenting staff. Coffee was not only stunning to look at, but the taste matched. Was even more..."
The Kats Meow
"Great food, and excellent service, had friends over from New Zealand they loved the quality of food and service also. The Specials are always on..."
Eddie Callahb
"I was with a friend strolling along Errol Street looking for a late lunch when I came across Toast. Really good ambience and customer service. The..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Very nice food that comes with friendly customer service, it has always been a good experience when I've dropped into Toast along Errol..."
Facebook User
"Have had a few lovely breakies come brunches here. Always a nice standard. No one at the table has ever had a complaint about the food. Cheery,..."
Lloyd Murphy
"So, last Sunday, me and my friend went out for a late morning brekkie. So we decided to go all green and healthy, Greek salad and Chick pea salad was..."
Tanya Yadav
"Very nice place, cool layout and interior. Food was good, not amazing but satisfying. I would come back again. Didn't try the coffee. I'd like to..."
Steph Aldridge
"Had a lovely breakfast at Toast this morning.... met all expectations of a Melbourne cafe, staff might need the usual little rev-up but all-in-all..."
Tony Rogalsky
"Went to the launch of this funky cafe on the weekend.New layout, new staff, new menu. Very impressive.Was very welcomed on arrival and the..."
Joey_77
"Great brekkie spot; Friendly, quick service, good value for money, salsa eggs were very tasty. The only downer was my girlfriend's smoothie was..."
Leo Hogan
"We went there on Groupon. Absolutely Love it! Generous serving of food. Simple but great food :) And coffee was good too. Will go back..."
Lydachan
"Loved the big breaky, the smashed avocado was my favourite. I couldn't finish all of it because there was just way too much food. Absolutely great..."
Kimmythefoodlover
"Great Caffe!. Well priced and delicious food with generous servings. Who doesn't love an all day breakfast?? Great service as well! We have..."
Okgranata
"Very friendly staff and a great cheap breaky. I had the salsa eggs which were amazing and my partner had the big breaky which he also loved. The..."
Heidi Hoe
"Great food, friendly warm atmosphere! I would recommend Toast Cafe to anyone looking for a great place to eat in north melbourne!!..."
Brendan
"Big breaky no lunch required. My Family and I had Breaky at toast The Staff are awesome as well as the breakfast and coffee. The Portion sizes are..."
Rosevear.doug
"Yummy Breakfast. Having our car windows tinted at 'Tint-a-car', early morning, Saturday, 8am (Arden st, North Melb) decided to walk to a nearby cafe,..."
Sam
"That was great!. Really lovely staff in a charming cafe. They actually gave me a decent amount of butter for my toast and the coffee was delicious...."
Bpuppygrrl
"Very relaxing atmosphere at Toast. Great for a late Sunday breakfast. The staff are friendly, easy going and always smiling. The food is fantastic,..."
Nathan Gell
"One of my favorite places for breakfast and lunch. The staff are great and full of character- the place is well managed and has a great atmosphere...."
Sushi-Sue
"Awesome cafe! I love eve.... Awesome cafe! I love everything about this cafe the coffee is always perfect and the food is always on the..."
Elisha Roebuck
"Great place for breakfast. Dropped in for a late breakfast. The decor is a bit shabby but the service was good and the coffee was excellent. My..."
Jayne Jackson
"Grabbed some takeaway breakfast. Prompt friendly service and the pancakes were great the family loved them. Cheers..."
Razor
"Simply nice!. Great staff! The Barista is a true delight, brings a smile each time I visit!!! Food was quite good and quite good value for money...."
Anuj Anand
"Good coffee. Coffee at Toast is well presented, and I like the little choco bird on the top. Very cute and..."
Foodie
"Great food + servcie. Bought this voucher from living social a while ago, a bit worried by the mixed comments. Went there this morning for brunch, we..."
Ming Shu
"Nah toast is sick tho! Go thur fer..."
Ziggy Britten
"For the price it was nothing short of fantastic. Service was great, location is excellent with a vibrant atmosphere. Will be frequenting for those $8..."
Tyler
"Some of our regular spots were closed between Xmas-nye so tried Toast. Pleasantly surprised for this end of Errol. Wait staff seemed a bit..."
Jeff
"Exceptional Breakfast. My friend and I sat in the big red booth with comfy bench seats, while we enjoyed the morning sun shining through the front..."
Sarah
"Great value, good food, coffee and huge meal! Friendly service too..."
Katrina
"Have eaten here many times, food is always perfect, as is the coffee. Reasonable pricing and friendly prompt service. Highly..."
Getinmybelly
"Grerat Brekkie. Well priced & delicious...good coffee..."
Dani
"Food great, service average, it took 40 mins to arrive, the coffee order was wrong & they forgot some of the order. A shame because the food was..."
Avia Swan-Brown
"My favorite eatery. Good food, good service, reasonable prices, and a nice laid- back atmosphere. Please ignore the negative review from the idiot..."
Tee EffDruid
"Love this place, great staff, great coffee great seevice and fantastic food. Definely be back with friends and..."
Louie Chu
"Good. This place has nice food, good coffee and freindly staff. Plus they have no minimum on using a credit..."
Craig Mercer
"Not surprised at their high rating, nice little cosy place with wonderful..."
ErrolforLunch
"Nice and simple like all cafes should..."
The Fish Man
"The last cafe in North Melbourne. This place is a nice traditional cafe, no attitude from hipster staff, and mostly common people hang out here for a..."
Torgo Babbs
"Best in north melbourne. Friendly staff, delicious coffee and very reasonably priced food (especially compared to other errol st..."
Bronny Zigmond
"Fantastic cafe - great service, food & coffee!! One of the best on Errol..."
Brodie
"Perfect breakfast!. Over my Christmas and New Years holidays I ate breakfast out a lot! And considering all of my favorite foods are found on the..."
Rochelle
"Nice service. Nice coffee. Helpful..."
AlGG
"Fabulous little family run cafe in West Melbourne. Features an all day menu with some very yummy breakfast options. Excellent hot coffee. Avocado..."
Patrick Phillips
"Wow.. from the delicious coffee to the pulled pork breakfast was amazing. Reasonable price also but at least it was worth it. The pulled pork was so..."
Dion Sanza
"got the tkc burger, regular eggs benny and cream of chicken soup! tkc burger - meat was super tender and bun was soft, the ingredients complimented..."
kristin tan
"My favourite North Melb Cafe. You always feel welcomed by the amazing staff. Food is fresh & flavourful, portions are generous & price is def..."
Hannah Anaraki
"Really pleasantly surprised. The food has greatly increased in quality and presentation since I last came here some years back. The soups are lovely..."
S M
"A must for breakfast, excellent food and coffee. Service fabulous and very..."
Lynne Collins
"Amazing brekkie! Wonderful staff, so welcoming. Definitely coming..."
Kristin Kifer
"Fantastic coffee, great burger with relish, amazing Shakshouka all with perfect ambiance and excellent service. It’s a North Melbourne highlight..."
Rod Turner
Yarra Hotel Abbotsford
80/100 (862 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Gastropub
Pub
Gastropub
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pub
Gastropub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Can’t complain. Delightful. Quick service... actually you know what the chef even delivered to my table with smile and when I asked for aioli they..."
Toby Mason
"Who doesn't like a good parma? This place certainly delivers a nice fresh breast with delicate crispy crumbs. Will return just for that. Everything..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Been there several times and tried the chicken, beef, and lamb burgers. The chicken burger is hands down the best! Comes with a thick chunky piece of..."
Bear Noms
"Dropped in here for a Friday afternoon tipple! I was met with the most friendliest greeting from a lovely bartender/lady. Great music..."
Timinmelbourne
"Warm, unpretentious pub. Good vibe, staff are friendly. Good hearty food. Half price locals veggie night Mon & Tues rock. The gnocchi is the BEST...."
Speccy
"Good old fashioned pub , nice beer garden area to enjoy. Plenty of options on ‘tap’ from local micro breweries to the mainstream. Good prices and..."
Nick The Greek
"Came here for drinks with friends who ordered the gnocchi, was apparently delicious! The drinks were very reasonably price and the service was..."
Amy Jobson
"The 1/2 price veggie meals on a Mon/Tues night were fantastic!Absolutely surprised at the high quality of the meals. The gnocchi was great..."
Eatenrun
"Holly Cow! This is some seriously good gnocchi! Who would believe that some of the freshest gnocchi is at a pub. Not the easiest pasta to pull off!..."
Too Much Cake
"Went here for a Sunday session in the beer garden and enjoyed some cheap drinks with friends. Ordered a mid-afternoon Parma (was initially hesitant..."
Jay Contor
"Really loved this place. The food was awesome with plenty of vego options and the beer garden was grouse with a HUGE open fireplace! Father..."
Stahrrtrail
"One of the best beer gardens in Melbourne.  Burgers were tasty & really hit the spot.  We looked in on the band that was playing and ended up..."
Gregory Lloyd
"The real draw card is the live music. If you live in the area (even if you don't) it's good to support local musicians. The only complaint I have..."
Bam!
"Fantastic venue that is a huge supporter of live music. Friendly staff. Great courtyard. If only they could pull their britches up to the same level..."
Kelly Belly
"Love love love!. Sweet potato chips don't sound that exciting but they are insane at the Yarra!! Love the food and atmosphere here. There are outdoor..."
Mjloco
"Bloody awesome!. Food was delicious! Staff are friendly and inviting, and a lovely country pub style outdoor area for meals and drinks. Definitely..."
Dean
"Great beer garden. Sitting with your back to a roaring fire on a cold wet winters day, whiskey in hand listening to the blues, what more can you..."
Don_draper
"The Yarra Hotel is a great little pub tucked away in Abbostsford. Staff are friendly and the venue has an assortment of beers on tap, great..."
Rocknrollangie
"Happy bday Yarra! Great pub, great food, great staff, great bands. Congrats to..."
Jo F
"Best pub in Melbourne?. Amazing pub with real character. Excellent eclectic menu, cosy and great-sounding band room, huge beer garden with a..."
Facebook User
"Fantastic, classic old-skool boozer with a delicious and interesting menu based around a retro pub food feel. Lovely bar staff who are more than..."
Miss Delicious
"Its a pub. An interesting layout with a great beer garden heated in winter, with many little rooms and halls in the pub.Many renovations i..."
The Oracle
"GREAT. As an Abbotsford local Im super excited to be able eat and drink at the Yarra. Food, service and atmosphere is EXCELLENT. Have recommended to..."
Abb Local
"Really great, old school pub. Staff were attentive and when we asked for recommendations we weren't disappointed. My veal schnitzel was big and..."
Lucy
"Wonderful experience. We came here on a Saturday night with a large group of people and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were very friendly..."
Nina
"First meal at The Yarra. And what a delightful experience it was. I went on saturday 27.4.13 with 2 friends and their two toddlers. The meals were..."
Mel
"I played a gig there with my band the other night and ordered a vegetarian gnocchi dish with zucchini and broccoli. It was honestly one of the most..."
Daniel “Dan” Weston-Green
"Who doesn't like a good parma? This place certainly delivers a nice fresh breast with delicate crispy crumbs. Will return just for that. Everything..."
Debi Slinger
"Old school pub with that same atmosphere. Young cliental. Pool table in front bar with a couple of tables if you going out to eat as well as a beer..."
Sonia Pretotto
"The menu is really good, something for everyone, great prices ($15 mains), good ol' fashioned pub inside, sweet beer garden outside. I keep coming..."
A A
"Was a really fun night good live music..."
Nelson Dore
"$15 meals all week. Delicious cider on tap. Friendly staff behind the bar. This is a forgotten about pub it seems, but for reasons unknown. Will..."
Jarrad Walker
Collins Quarter
80/100 (975 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Australian
Gastropub
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
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Mid-range
"Enjoyed a delightful meal here with a good friend. I used to visit when it was Doc Martens. Loved the delicious food, especially crayfish papadelle..."
Jennifer McDougall
"Had a wonderful meal at Collins Quarter. The food was excellent - Gnocchi and slow cooked Wagu brisket out of this world!!!! Fabulous atmosphere..."
Gina Galvin
"Came in for an early dinner before going to see Kinky Boots. I had the most delicious porterhouse steak! My mum and sister loved their burgers, both..."
Kate Marshall
"Was a nice little venue and great place for a private party. Food was lovely and very gourmet...staff were friendly and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I..."
Lidia Kannemeyer
"My boyfriend and I went for birthday dinner and had a wonderful meal.I was impressed by the wait staffs because they are so friendly and lovely(:.I..."
PawaIris Psk
"Great setting for a key business luncheon, fabulous waitress (though 457 limited :( ), excellent food / chef & very well matched wine (Pinot Gris);..."
Wayne William Snelson
"Excellent service from all the staff here, impeccable food and super..."
Alina Schilly
"Came here for birthday drinks on a Saturday night. Prebooked a table for approx 15 people, little did I know I pretty much had a whole bar for all my..."
Elizabeth Paligora
"Excellent service and very high quality good at a good price - thanks..."
Annie Harris
"Always a great experience at Collins Quarter we awesome staff. They were very accommodating and I had two birthdays here..."
Andrew Lim
"My work Christmas party was held there last night, i was extremely impressed with the food, service and aesthetic of the place. I wish i new about..."
Owen Mitchell
"Best place for drinks in the city!! Amazing wine list, comfortable space ! Stunning..."
Irene Crispino
"I like twilight in the quarter....Bally and Hermes are my fav shops as is Bvlgari ....the windows are simply exquisitely merchandised ...turning left..."
Melwitz Folino
"Great place for a catch up. Lovely..."
Kanthi Jayarajah
"Amazing food, great environment 10/10 Would eat here..."
Adam Matejka
"Very trendy restaurant with great food. There were interesting menu options and everything was fresh. We were a little disappointed with the..."
Clinton Kurtz
"Very friendly staff and excellent food. Great service with meal presented very well. Stopped here for a light lunch, beetroot tart with feta and a..."
Rebecca Williams
"Espresso martinis to the T!!! Waiter had awesome attitude and was part of the good vibes here. Swave outdoor..."
Jordan Poretti
"Nice restaurant with tasty food, friendly staff, and a good..."
Stefan Heaton
"Great brunch place with outdoor seatings. Plenty of yummy options of non and alcoholic beverages and brunch. Great southern hospitality..."
Norbert Wangsa-Wirawan
"Great place to catch up with the crew for drinks. Wide variety and although a little on the high side its worth..."
Andrew Taylor
Golden Fleece Hotel
79/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Pub
Mediterranean
Greek
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Calamares
Meatballs
Salad
Calamari
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place for the perfect weekend..."
Sanz
"Went there with my wife last night, we have the spicy lamb with bread to share; I have steak with peppercorn sauce for main, cooked perfectly, and..."
Victor J Chung
"Went here on a Groupon and partner and I loved the food! I got the chicken Kiev which was amazing, juicy and tender and asked to swap the side..."
Anne Dimitriadis
"A local gem for sure. Huge serving sizes, and vegan friendly upon request. I ordered the eggplant chips as a starter (the bucket of chips was..."
The Hungry Vegan
"Another pub review after another good feed! Firstly, I was introduced to “eggplant fries” today. I didn’t know they existed and certainly..."
Linda
"Our second time to the Golden Fleece, and it was just as impressive as the first. Dani and the crew do a wonderful job. The GF comes highly..."
Iceman
"On a balmy night with wide open doors and dim lights complemented with candles created a lovely ambience. The chicken Palma and the steak were..."
Rohan25
"This is classic pub food that caters to most, if not all. Burgers, Steaks, Fish and Chips; all of quality. There are some great specials too. The..."
Mullsy
"Held a function here for 30ppl, ordered off their main menu. Everyone in my party mentioned how great the food was. Major standouts were the duck,..."
Simon
"Have had 20+ lunches here over last year and always well looked after. More recently have noticed that prices have creeped up approx 20%, but that's..."
Jay Marios
"I'd happily pay another $24 for this parma for the quality of the schnitzel alone. The Golden Fleece runs a few special nights including a $15 parma..."
Parma Daze
"Recently had dinner here after a 10 year absence and we were delightfully surprised at the improved quality of the food!! Service and bar staff were..."
Annie Babie
"Good quality pub fare , plenty of specials to pick from. We shared olives and the salt and pepper Calamari to start and then moved on to the Salmon..."
Nick The Greek
"great cheap lunch specials, and good specials all through the week. great value and good atmosphere for a pub. the steaks have a charred grilled..."
D
"Good quality food and not just your standard Pub Fare. Inviting Decor and friendly staff.Hand cut fries with a deliciously just charred juicy..."
Morris
"A quick work day pub lunch. Chef's platter hit the spot with beef skewers, calamari, garlic bread and some tempura mushrooms.Fleece never..."
Jacinta
"Surprisingly nice steak for a pub!Plenty of specials during the week to try and its newly renovated so it looks beautiful inside, you can..."
Cristian
"This place is amazing! Their food and service is unreal. They have options for every dietary requirement and their drinks and cocktail list is very..."
Patrycja Huczek
"Beautiful place to catch up with friends for a sunny afternoon. The moment when you walking in to the restaurant you will feel the strong 🇬🇷..."
JMelb C
"Five of us came to the Golden Fleece Hotel for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night. We ordered a different selection of entrees, pastas, drinks and..."
Emily May
"A really nice bar in South Melbourne with a fabulous roof top bar. I saw it on a travel show (Postcards) and decided to give it a try. Very..."
Andrew McCready
"Such an awesome venue/pub, felt like I was back in the Greek Islands. Food was spot on - especially the pizza bases. Service by super friendly staff..."
dean sunshine
The Shaw Davey Slum
79/100 (1078 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Australian
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Australian
Bar
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Burger
Pasta
Salad
Café
Australian
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Staffs are friendly and attentive. Love the vibe not the music though. This place is also very clean and their bar food is on another level!..."
Quinn
"The renovated pub is a great venue and large enough to accommodate big groups. Our group of three arrived in the early evening on a Saturday to an..."
The Gluten-Free Foodie
"Came here on a public holiday and it was dead! Felt really bad for the staff just hanging around at the bar. I love the separate vegan menu! I..."
Lauren Thayer
"My partner and I had a scoopon lunch deal here for $35, 3 course meal simple but delicious.The price included two drinks each (alcoholic or not)..."
Daniel Hill
"staff were friendly, prompt and professional - I must add it is simply awesome to see an actual Australian pub hiring multicultural staff for a..."
TimInMelb
"Got the scoopon deal.Great value food. But the steak was tough and very plain. The beef burger was good. The fish and chips at the other table..."
Denise Chau
"The Shaw Davey Slum has been there for a while now and they are featured in the Entertainment book. They are a student pub in Carlton which has cheap..."
Katherine Chiu
"Good service. Delicious food. Loved the ambience there. It's welcoming with an eager energy, boosted by keen waiters. Peanut cheese cake is soooo..."
Hesh Auradhi
"Been here a few times and I’m never disappointed. Drinks are cheap, the meals are reasonably priced but always amazing. Highly rate the zucchini..."
Sarah Zerafa
"$5 pizza, $8 jugs, $6 house spirits, $7 cocktails, Wednesdayieces wing platters with chips. Can it get any better than that for a poor college..."
Hideki
"Went on a week night, not a lot of guests so service was super fast. We received the wrong toppings for a pizza and staff happily changed it over for..."
M. T.
"Such yummy food, so affordable, a great place to go with friends. The drink prices and the happy hour are also top notch. Delicious cocktail jugs! A..."
Kingham Min
"I had plans to have dinner with a friend around Carlton and we both decided we were keen on a parmi. Scoping the area I found The Shaw Davey Slum was..."
Nina
"A good venue for drinks and honest food with friends. We felt everything is always reasonably priced and the venue isn't trying to be anything above..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"We bought a Scoopon voucher online and booked a certain time for our dinner. When we got there, our name was not listed but I had spoken to one of..."
Riri
"We "Slummed" it with friends , good deal 3 courses and two drinks each for only $35. Pleasant service and above average meals. Only downside , we..."
Nick The Greek
"Bought a scoopon voucher for dinner for two here and was amazing value! Found scoopon entree menu a little confusing but the waitress explained it...."
Sally
"We came due to having the entertainment book, but what a find, so cheap, so yummy, great funky decor, great friendly staff, yummy mojitos, best..."
Andrea
"Been here a couple of times now. The burgers are pretty awesome, onion rings are some of the best Ive had. Vibe is really chill and the staff have..."
Julie
"Great for big groups. Usually go herr with my work crew. No need for a reservation. Good price and good parmas & burgers. It's either not known about..."
Foodie Z
"Incredibly cool decor and friendly staff make this pub stand out. It's definitely aimed at the uni demo, of which I am not apart, but I will still..."
Nicholas Renwick
"All Indians from Delhi would understand if I say that The Shaw Davey Slum is the 'My Bar' of Melbourne. Cool place with so damn cheap rates ! You get..."
Tanya Yadav
"I used to go to Shaw Davey all the time as it was an affordable restaurant/pub with $10 jugs and $12 parmas up for offer. The serving size is decent..."
Food_fiend99
"I've heard of this place quite a few times & finally came here for a friend's birthday. The place looked really cool, kind of quirky & relaxed...."
LeixD
"Had a great Friday night here! We probably arrived around 9pm after having dinner and drinks else where, but didn't end up leaving until closing at..."
Bella Cameron
"Went there on a late Saturday afternoon as a group of 6 adults and 3 children. On weekends, 11am to 4pm, the kids eat free with a choice of either..."
Inner Suburbist
"Had dinner tonight at The Shaw Davey Slum and really enjoyed everything, the service was fantastic! The waiters were sharply dressed and very..."
Jennifer Midgley
"Walking into Shaw Davey Slum you feel like you have entered a high quality uni bar where everyone wants you to have a great time but doesn’t want..."
Thelazydiner
"Great pub! Very busy on a Fri night. Lucky to grab a small table upstairs. Really like the look of it. Its a little bit retro. Couches and stool..."
Carmen N
"This place is perfect for broke uni students with the need for a local watering hole; there are always great meal and drink deals and the vibe of the..."
Bianca Roberts
"Came with friends (8pax) for dinner.  Great value for money.  Had steaks, fish n chips, etc,.  Great food.  Drinks are cheap, esp during happy..."
KamChoon
"I tried their parma and burgers. The parma itself is a little bit plain. Therefore, parma served with pineapple and ham (Hawaiian) or avocado is..."
Aki
"Honest food at affordable prices. The waiters we're very friendly and the service was great. A great local venue in Carlton. The beers are cheap..."
Joekhoa Nguyen
"This place has honestly one of the best bargains I have ever seen, a $10 jug of beer and a $10 steak? Hell yes! The steak was however pretty..."
Dephialis
"Fantastic food, really friendly service. Loved the atmosphere and was really impressed with the quality of the food for the price. Locally sourced..."
Achtungbabyone
"Love this place, so affordable drinks and food. Came here with a lot friends for dinner, all the burgers were amazing, great potato skins and..."
Merryn Waldron
"Don't let the ridiculous decor deter you! Shaw Davey has good drinks, good drinks and good staff. The fact that everything is very reasonably priced..."
Indigo Malatt
"Pleasantly surprised. Came here for a quick dinner mid-week and were pleasantly surprised. Great improvement to Pugg Mahones.The food is very..."
Robanda
"Great addition to Carlton. Despite the open space and hard surfaces this place was fairly quiet on a midweek night. Great value with the $10 specials..."
Luke In Bundoora
"SERIOUSLY FANTASTIC PLACE. What is not to love about this quirky bar? The service, food, and drinks are for more expensive places, but the prices are..."
Marbylog
"Just amazing!. Amazing food, amazing drinks and amazing service! Who can go past a $10 Parma? Especially one basically the size of the..."
S3281957
"Cool beginnings. Tried this place last. Food was good, especially the 'extended lunch specials' price at 8pm! The main problem we had was that..."
Stevem05
"I recommend you try it out! .... I recommend you try it out!Great large venue. Really nice food! Fresh and reasonably priced! Drinks we're also..."
Katrina O’Shaughnessy
"Best barman ever! Thanks Brendan for making my birthday so memorable. Experimental, creative and generous. Go get a peanut-the-slum-dog-martini, one..."
Aimee Pearce
"The service was great - they really went above and beyond to ensure we had a good night. Cheap and tasty food and drinks, games available to play,..."
Iszzy Williamson
"Had my 21st here, such an incredible night here it won't be forgotten. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, food was great and the drinks..."
Rachel Rogers
"Love this place, awesome service, great drinks and nibbles! Bartenders are awesome, especially, Brendan, knows how to suggest a new drink! Keep up..."
Alena H
"We purchased a scoopon which made the meal very good value for money. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Entree was mixed platter with polenta..."
Mary Ha
"Giant venue, amazing staff, good selection of drinks, hearty food, fun vibes when it's busy, chill vibes when it's..."
Trystan J
Tap831
78/100 (1526 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Gastropub
Bar
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Tapas
Sit down
Bar
Gastropub
Australian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had lunch here yesterday with a friend. Really enjoyed the prawn spaghetti and my friend loved the beef burger. Service was relatively quick...."
James B
"Weekly Friday trips to this place to celebrate the start of the weekend are pretty standard at the office.Average food at a distinctly high..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"I hosted a function (50th) in their upstairs space. I could not fault the team in dealings leading up to and on the night. Jo, the events manager..."
Adrian Lacey
"Gorgeous venue with a higher class feel without the higher class prices. Food was cooked sensationally well, as well as the staff service was..."
EatPicLove
"Mint bar for drinks, the food also is very very tasty and good. I go here often and never had a bad meal. Looking for a place for meal and casual..."
Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke
"Went here with a large work group (~20) and had to pre-order. The food all came out exactly as ordered and was good. I had the grilled chicken burger..."
Spaghetti Monster
"The setting is quite nice, you can seat inside or outside. The outside drinking area is smoker friendly. In term of food, the restaurant is average...."
Kat Tran
"Salmon from this place is the best I've tried everywhere. Although the skin is too hard, the rest are quite tasty. Been there several times with..."
FoodRockMySoul
"The lobster sliders are amazing. A pair of sweet brioche bread sandwiching succulent lobster meat with horseradish aioli. Good ambience for a bar...."
Hungry Jeweller
"Had a very pleasant lunch here with work colleagues. All meals were served promptly and looked appetising. I had slight food envy of the fish n chips..."
Bopnbeep
"We went here for a team lunch, upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff who led us to a relaxing outdoor area with leather couches on the..."
Hungry Hieu
"When many places are shut during the night in Docklands, this is a "thank-God it's open" place! I love the sousvide lamb cutlets... cooked to..."
Petal Loves Food
"Live review:Got a nice sitting place on couch. Nice choices of beer. Was looking for Hoegaarden for long time. Nice options on tap..."
Abhinav Khandelwal
"•prompt service•staff had good knowledge of the menu and were otherwise proactive in checking requests with the kitchen•the menu has..."
Stephanie
"Normally I kick off a review with a little anecdote about how we discovered the week's pub in question, however I have no such story for TAP831 as I..."
Parma Daze
"Ive been here 3 times already with ma boyfriend and we've loved it everytime ! The food, service, decor and music are all on point!! Deffs order..."
Nataly
"Went for a friday arvo lunch. Omg their starters are so mouth-wateringly good! Esp the sliders! I had a parma for main - I really struggled to eat it..."
Biggiechee
"I had a work lunch here with about 10 other colleagues and I was pleasantly surprised with the meal I had here. For a relatively large venue for the..."
Ilovetoomnom
"Tap831 is a new addition to the docklands area. The first thing that catches your eye is the exterior with the multiple levels and excellent decor...."
The Domestic Traveller
"So we went here for lunch one weekday afternoon as it was really close to the office, Actually just outside the office. Ambinace : Pretty modern ,..."
Sonal Bhutani
"Really like this place. Price is what you expect in the docklands, food is great; Favourites would be the Pan Fried Barramundi and the Beef roll...."
Jesse Gent
"Edit: Revisited on a busy Friday night for dinner and drinks. Was seated upstairs where the service was attentive and friendly. I had the Parma,..."
Jessicaaaa
"We popped in for a quick dinner last night and were very pleasantly surprised. My chicken saltimbocca with truffle mash was spectacularly good;..."
Rose Mercer
"Tap831 is a new addition to the docklands area. The first thing that catches your eye is the exterior with the multiple levels and excellent decor...."
The Domestic Traveller
"My workmate and I went to the table service section upstairs after work. The steak was pretty decent but the lamb skewers were disappointing there..."
Ben5sydney
"Great location, fantastic ambiance and seating upstairs. Food was OK but nothing to rave about, with that said they did have a good selection of..."
Cheese Toastie
"Buzzing spot new in docklands really enjoyed the dirty martini, Manhattan but unfortunately the lobster rolls were sold out. We had drumsticks with a..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Great food and nice settings. Would recommend to food lover. Slightly pricey..."
HY Wang
"Good spot to go before the footy, only 5-10 walk to Marvel stadium. Nice venue. We went last Friday night and had a meal and drinks before the game...."
Mark & Norelle
"Went for a lunch with a few other colleagues. I pre- ordered a Wagyu beef burger. The food is good. The service is..."
Effendy
"If I could do 6/5 I would. Service was outstanding, food was amazing. Family of 5, all meals spot on (do yourself a favour & at least try the..."
Karl Cremen
"Had a great time. Food was so delicious. Thanks to our waiter Chris. He was amazing at his job. Loved his style and customer..."
Steven “Stevie Wonder” Carver
"We had a gig to attend to close by, so randomly booked a table for 2 at TAP831 and i must say, i am oddly impressed 😁 basic/simple menu, but was..."
Mish
The Hotel Albion
78/100 (616 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Australian
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love the fact that I can bring my dog along, have a few pots and hang out with the locals. The slight renovation has given the old “Albion”..."
Marc Davis
"This is a pub where locals join strangers and are made to feel welcome.The plates I have ordered and observed are generous in size and are..."
Helen Margaret Donnellan
"Friday Lunch saw the North Port Hotel’s Cubano sandwich stand out as something different to try on the menu. Very nice, with roast pork being one..."
Patrick Jackson
"Great value for money. Delicious parmas and a huge range to choose from. Their drinks are cheap.The atmosphere is a bit "cheap-pub". The..."
Frankie Tankie
"Last month saw the opening of the highly anticipated The Albion. A beautiful space boasting a heritage-listed façade which dates back to 1869, The..."
Gastrology
"Saganaki was amazing for entree. We really enjoyed the duck & the steak was really well cooked. Old school pub, serving good honest food...."
Speccy
"I love the good food there. It's very filling and delicious. It is a spacious pub with a great service. The bar serves good range of beer on tap too...."
Priska Eugenia Kalista
"Friendly staff, and both my partner and I left satisfied and very full! Mexican parma was excellent for me, a great concept to flavour parmas in..."
Thunder8621
"Love coming here for locals nights (Monday and Tuesday), mains are only $15.50. Favourites of ours are the pork loin, barramundi, lamb shank and the..."
Ella Victoria
"Went on Friday night using Entertainment book voucher  for  a BOGOF meal.  Have to say was a  most enjoyable meal. The restaurant /bar area is..."
Nishas
"Came with a scoopon voucher. Had a porterhouse steak with mash potato and fried squid rings as entre. Ordered medium rare for the steak, came out..."
Ilovefood
"Had the ribs with coleslaw and chips. Meat was so tender. Sensational! Fantastic value. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Wine tasted pretty good..."
Pickycat
"Went there on a deal for lunch.  It was fantastic.  I had dips and calamari which was beautiful and fresh.  My partner had seafood pasta which she..."
Rooboy
"Didnt realize u had to g to the bar to order food. Kind of weird and an odd policy.4 of us dined dips and arancini got entree spot..."
Beachie111
"Nice pub to go for drinks. Atmosphere is welcoming and staff is friendly. We were a group of 10 for lunch and were served quite fast. I had a steak..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"What a gem this place is. .Friendly service and great food.Locals special on Mon and Tues means great grub for reasonable fixed prices of $15.50..."
Reiijoce
"Really enjoyed it here, lovely spacious pub, friendly staff and the food was reasonably priced and decent sized serves. I had the gnocchi which was..."
Thisisme
"I really liked the open plan setting at this pub, with the bar in the middle of it all.  Nice dips etc for entree.  Had the mixed grill for mains...."
Elletee
"Came in for a late lunch today and we practically had the whole place to ourselves as it's a weekday and well past normal lunch hour. We were greeted..."
Kimmy_desu
"This pub does feel like you are travelling back 4 decades style-wise but I quite like that. The food highlight was the duck springrolls ($13 for..."
Anna
"This local pub seems to have a big restaurant menu.We ordered a Peri Peri Chicken burger and an Albion Wagyu Burger along with some..."
Hungry Panda
"I have eaten here twice in the last month and I must say that both the food and service have been outstanding. Meal sizes are very generous with the..."
Dunross
"Second visit to the Albion must have got a new chef. Differen menu and food is not as good as is was. They have got rid of the chili cheese fries..."
Bobp3562
"What a fantastic little pub hidden in Port Melbourne. My boyfriend and I used a scoopon voucher just recently on out first visit to The Albion Hotel,..."
Emma
"My partner and i found this gem a little while ago Matt Black is fantastic and the staff are lovely. They 100% do the best parma BUT i question their..."
Kitty Mckenzie Johnson
"The Albion is one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had for some time. It's rugged exterior gives little away as to what awaits thee. The..."
Iceman
"Was at the Hotel Albion Saturday night. We don't live in the area but my friend had a Scoopon voucher so we thought we would give it a try. Although..."
Dina D
"Grandeoso Double Parma. I Took the challenge and nearly made it! It's the best parma going around! BEST IN..."
Mattsaward
"Parmaaa. Can confirm the parma is amazing, did the challenge and didn't want it to..."
Owen Thomas Chatelier
"Not your average pub an excellent dining experience, and I am fussy!. We went here for a change for dinner one week night. Had been here for a meal..."
DinnerCritic
"Went on Parma night, great value for money, quick fresh and very yummy food. The staff were friendly and nice, drink prices on the higher side. Would..."
Chlo
"Brilliant value. While the Parma specials and local nights are amazing value. Any night at this pub will deliver. Great food, fresh and plentiful...."
Diner Review
"PARMI POWER!. Hi,Went to the Albion last night for a friends birthday, and enjoyed a Spanish Parmi (which was a special with napoli sauce..."
Lee
"Will come back again. Went here on a wednesday night to tackle the double parma. Was a little disappointed the triple parma challenge had been..."
Eren Baskan
"Parma-a-rama. Quite simply the best Parma in Melbourne. Enough..."
Panny
"Mmmmmm Parma night wow , really big plate of yummy food sometimes slow service , but hey it's a busy pub and food is awesome another port Melbourne..."
Paul
"Great Food. Me and my partner have been going here ever since we moved to port melbourne. Monday and Tuesday is locals night with a wide selection of..."
James Duncan
"Value, Fresh and Good Service. Local night - Monday and Tuesday is really good value. We had an early dinner at 6pm and then caught the light rail..."
Christine
"Great pub, unfortunate location.. Albion has a great menu - all the pub favourites plus a few delicious surprises.Don't forget to book for the..."
Cassie O'Brien
"You can't go past Monday & Tuesday nights when everything on the menu is $15.50! Portions are big & food is..."
Kim Hauser
"The wine rack looks very cool! Like an old english dining room, very cosy, warm &Inviting. The Parma was huge & delicious, rivals the other local..."
More Vino
"Had the spicy one, the other night, full of yummy taste, clean, large, fresh, awesome chips, a few beers. The service was fun, no fuss.You..."
Five Star
"Come for the Parma on..."
Kessler
"Amazing quality food, friendly staff, spacious..."
Khoder Wassouf
"Really nice food, cosy and comfortable seating. They also have a great deal for happy hour and great weekly specials with meals. It’s nice to walk..."
Alyce Daniels
"Quick drink service by Shawn then an entree of the freshest salt & pepper Calamari that was not over-the-top seasoned, fresh crisp chips & a light..."
Ruth K
"A friendly atmosphere for social drinks. The staff are courteous, efficient and knowledgeable. Better still, the menu is well supported with top..."
David Eddy
Garden State Hotel
78/100 (2291 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Australian
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Oyster
Ribs
Toasts
Cheeseburger
Burger
Lamb Shoulder
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very impressive. Celebrated my birthday there on Saturday night & we felt like rock stars. Had our own private dining room...the food was delicious..."
Zarla Sloan
"Incredible modern and textural reincarnation of the old Rosettas. Such a great vibe, good service and great food with an extensive wine list! ...Hard..."
Greg Blain
"Had an amazing experience here this weekend at a function! Service was fantastic and so was the food! Would definitely..."
Michelle King
"Fantastic service and delicious food and drinks, we had our Xmas party there last night and we really enjoyed our night, the service was very..."
Rache Connors
"For a pub vibe it's excellent, nice seats and lighting and greenery. Standard good quality..."
James Mariano
"Came to dine at Garden State Hotel on a sweltering hot day - and it was worth me going out.Ordered:🍝 Mushroom Linguini with truffle..."
Jasmine
"I called into Garden State to help with a hangover from our Christmas party (elsewhere) the night before. One of the worst hangovers in years was..."
Espy Eats
"We had our work Christmas party in the downstairs area of Garden State last night and whilst the space probably wasn’t adequate for the number of..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Looovveeee the garden state hotel. It’s like stepping into another world. Smack bang in the middle of the city but when inside it feels like..."
MelbourneLops
"This is a fantastic spot located on Flinders lane right behind the 101 Collins St building. Its quite big inside but it's always buzzing with people...."
Rhonni
"4.3 out of 5. There’s much to like here. This is a well known Flinders Lane bar restaurant space. I recall it as the former Rosatis. It’s..."
Two Sheds
"We booked to visit here tonight, randomly my booking was cancelled, I called up and they booked me in again (very good service), for some reason no..."
Agreekable
"Great environment for a late afternoon meal, the steak sandwich lunch meal (+ drink) was yummy. Lots of places to settle down comfortably for a..."
Kylmh
"This end of Flinders Lane is a treasure trove of dining experiences, and the Garden State is right up there with them, even though it's essentially a..."
Morgs71
"Garden State Hotel is a hub often utilised as a Friday drinks venue and it isn't hard to see why. Beautiful ambience with fauna strewn across the..."
Kevin & Emily
"Called in here for a drink with friends. This pub is huge inside so don’t be concerned about the small entrance. There are 3 levels inside with a..."
Timinmelbourne
"I was lucky enough to attend a special “Pop Up Brunch” at the Garden State Hotel! 🌿🌼@gardenstatehotelIn collaboration with ST ALi..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Yeah so Trisha told me to write this review .. it’s a good place; what’s there to say. We went for her bday, she shouted chicken wings..:.. what..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I come here often for drinks but little did I know they have a basement for a restaurant style food...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Atmosphere and drinks were fantastic. Steak was very tasty, but a little over cooked for my liking. It was nice, but not delicious and i..."
Frankie Camilleri
"Different places within one bar/pub. Plenty of room and a variety of atmosphere, ambience and light. Great for after work drinks or a casual night..."
Dumba
"SSV: Super Sexy Venue. I've been here quite a few times just for drinks; great bar. Recently ate here and the food is excellent, we had antipasto and..."
JB
"Garden State Hotel is located on Flinders Lane in Melbourne. Right in the middle of the city, it’s a stunning venue, opening up to a huge space..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Absolutely beautiful place for Friday night drinks and gatherings. The interior is gorgeous and I would suggest trying to get there early or you may..."
Kris L
"It was my first time going to this place and honestly I was confused on how to get inside because there were so many areas. Anyway. The best lunch I..."
Honestly
"I’ve been up Garden State a couple of times and always enjoyed my experience. The first time was on New Years Eve where I purchased a ticket..."
Nicole
"Loved it, nice place to come for a drink or to watch the footy with mates! Great atmosphere my favourite was the beer garden, was just nice and warm..."
Sprinkles
"Saturday night drinks... love the atmosphere at the garden state, issue can be getting a table but we were lucky enough to get there on time to find..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"I'd visited Lot 7 which previously occupied the Flinders Lane site a few years ago. From the outside there werea limited changes, but inside the..."
Andrew Turner
"Garden State Hotel has a very lively and chic greenhouse atmosphere with its central atrium that gives an amazing view of all levels. We ordered..."
Tina
"This place is awesome!! Very nice architecture and great ambience. Only downside, it’s expensive. It’s the only place in melbourne that I’ve..."
Camila José Reyes
"Great service and the food was amazing! Really enjoyed the beef tartare, duck parfait and roast chicken! Highly recommend this place for dinner with..."
Isabella
"My first time at Garden State Hotel and my goodness it’s gorgeous! I had no idea what lay beyond it’s finders lane doors. Garden state can almost..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Walked in on Monday for Lunch, was pretty quite but its place that gets super packed. Very well planed and segregated venue. Great atmosphere, quite..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Always busy and always good. Great atmosphere, plenty of beers to choose from in the bar and if you are lucky enough to score a table booking, good..."
Magpie
"Shared a delicious meal before heading out for music last week with an interstate friend. Great service, friendly and competent! Quite rowdy in the..."
Meli76
"This place has become a regular spot. Love the vibe at Garden State wheather its Friday after work drinks or Saturday night its always vibing. The..."
Nay Nay
"Good place for a few drinks, very hard to get a table as it’s always busy. Have seen people with snacks but haven’t tried the food myself. The..."
April_eats
"We had a large party and the fixed 4 course menu, great service and able to cover dietary needs. Food was well done and with care, wine list is..."
Gavin Gusling
"Cool bar out the front but it gets really crowded. We ate in the back restaurant which had awesome service and delicious food. A must try is the beef..."
Anna
"Now you can actually get lost in this bar...with the multi level entertainment.We came here for post dinner drinks with whisky sours which..."
Split The Bill
"This is a cool split level bar in the heart of Melbourne. It gets very packed but this creates quite a good atmosphere. There is a dance floor..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had lunch there with some colleagues. Had to wait a while to be seated despite it not being busy. I ordered a gnocchi dish which was nice but the..."
George
"The interior is surprisingly large once you head past the front bar, and you'll find a lot of tables and booths available. The courtyard is pretty..."
Flying Forward
"Just had a work function here. The canapés were astonishingly good. I can honestly say I’ve never had better canapés. Wow. Keep it up guys...."
Marcus
"Many moons ago when The Dear Luncher walked the grand halls of 101 Collins St on a daily basis, this particular venue was an Italian restaurant of..."
The Dear Luncher
"Absolutely love this place. Garden state hotel is divided into sections, the first section is the public bar then you can walk through to the beer..."
Lianne
"I've been here previously for hectic Friday pre-dinner drinks but this time around I'm here for some grub. A little online research tells me there's..."
Mustard
"Huge, busy place! Took a while to get a table and ended up in the kiosk area (but ordered from the larger menu). Polenta chips were great, carrot..."
ThatGirlAlice
"How freakin’ big is this place? I swear to Jesus I’ve been lost in there at least twice. Bloody love it though. Front bar, cocktail area, beer..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Very nice spot. We’ve only visited the bar/beer garden section. A bit busy on a Friday night but not too crowded. Excellent choice of drinks, and..."
MsT
"My top cocktail: Gin Gin Mule! This place has an amazing fit out but watch busy periods - including Friday after-work because you may be waiting a..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Came in for a few cocktails and were absolutely mesmerised by the venue. So many levels. The decor is amazing. The venue is ridiculously..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Readers that have been with us a while (and have a ridiculously good memory) will remember that we tried to visit the Garden State Hotel once before,..."
Parma Daze
"Garden state hotel is a gorgeous bar with many rooms and settings/ambience. Their current feature menu of cocktails named after different staff..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Wow wow wow! My hubby and I spent a weekend on more or less a discovery trip. We ate at several places on Flinders Lane and the Garden Grill was by..."
AmyEats
"I’m not averse to lunch being my first meal of the day, especially on a Saturday, which is how I found myself at Garden State Hotel ordering a..."
Sonia Nair
"Tried out the theatre pre dinner meal deal...had delicious prawns with lime and pork main .. and wine to compliment the meal .. great fast service if..."
Rosie Raiti
"Garden State Hotel is a huge space in the CBD. It has a variety of spaces - cocktail bar, atrium, function area. The atrium in the middle is the star..."
4chillies
"A place with very good vibe, but sloppily made lousy cocktails. If you look for the dance floor, head straight to the underground "Rose Garden". If..."
Aki
"I had lunch in garden grill recently. It was a Thursday lunch, reasonably busy, but far quieter than when I went in December. Still, there was a good..."
Sharpomake
"Came here tonight with two friends. The place is stylish but darkly lit.The service is excellent and I have no criticisms at all over the wait..."
Maddie Kingham
"Our CBD doesn't really have anything else quite like this. Garden State Hotel offers an oasis, its own village in the heart of the busy bar and..."
Sub Urban
"Trust me - practically all of the negative reviews are about THE WRONG PLACE! Don't be misled by some of the reviews!! The negative ones are..."
Vic
"Came here for drink and tho the crowd is very good be prepared to have long waits to order drinks! Very popular but a good place to dance chill and..."
Tee Tr
"Great service, very attentive. Lovely food and wine. I love coming here with my girlfriends before a night out! All of the food is prepared well and..."
Aneta N
"Loved this place. Built beautifully with a living tree in the middle. Meals amazing, bar staff amazing, only thing was waiter who seemed to be to..."
Fiona
"I never knew such a beautiful space exist in the city. Spacious and the decor is beautiful. There’s an Italian restaurant being opened up in a few..."
Saravanand Naiker
"Great service and atmosphere. Had a lovely lunch at TippyTay. Some things were more reasonably priced than others, but everything was tasty. The..."
Te A
"We had our Christmas party here where we reserved the top section which had a small balcony. The space was perfect for a group size for upto 90 ppl..."
Pragya Gupta
"Lovely place, full of natural light, friendly service and great food, in fact maybe the best steak sandwich..."
Richard Hastings
"Not a bad pub and service was good. Food was only fair. Gets very busy. The toilets need..."
Garth Rudlin
"Good atmosphere. Drink service is slow oh a buddy night. But food was very quite still. The cheese burger is VERY good. As a lover of rum, I am..."
Andries van Wyk (GenDemo)
The Water Rat Hotel
78/100 (713 ratings)
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"Went here on Wednesday steak night which is great value at $20 with a glass of wine.Just take a look at the photo to see how perfectly cooked..."
Nick Epstein
"We came for their parma and pot night (I think it’s a Tuesday?). It’s great value and the parma is good. It’s of decent size, the chicken is..."
An Antelope
"What a cute place right next to my place that I hadn’t discover yet. I went there on a Thursday night when they had an amazing live Jazz band. I..."
Tabi Ei
"The Water Rat has a great local pub feel but with the menu of a proper restaurant. Amazing burgers, some great Mediterranean and a wine and bar list..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Great deal on the Parma tonight - $20 with a glass of wine, and a fabulous steak. Really enjoyed our cavolo Nero side and cheesy garlic bread to..."
Ben Turner
"I've had a question in my mind for a while, I have posed it on Twitter a few times but never got a suitable response, and that question is "Where..."
Parma Daze
"Really clean and nice looking venue, we went in for the Wednesday steak night the steak was delicious. I was also really happy with the friendly..."
Claire L
"Pub is recently renovated and looks classy. Friendly staff. About 6-7 local beers on tap. Had the beef burger. Tasty and cooked to your liking...."
Majora1987
"I really enjoy this pub! The staff are legends and always beyond friendly. Their lunch menu is a great price point and their food is delicious. Love..."
Ashley S.
"This is my local. Rain, hail or shine, I can get there easily and enjoy a nice meal and drink. The bar menu is Ok but for Nancy and I, the..."
John Isaac
"We had a small private function upstairs. It was some of the best hospitality customer service I have ever experienced. The food was also beautiful...."
NomNomNom
"Love this place. Your local for after work drinks or dinner. Love their little section at the back with their fireplace. Food is very hearty at this..."
Nancy
"The atmosphere is much improved. $20 Lunch Menu much more attuned to the local office worker market. Had the fish and chips. Good serving well..."
Elitebiz
"Great food and exceptional service!! Nothing was too much of a hassle. The atmosphere is really nice in the restaurant part of the pub because it's..."
Manal Wish
"We were keen to try the Water Rat post renovations and feel we have found our new local. The venue has a very warm feeling and the staff were..."
Ilovemelbourne
"Came into the Water Rat tonight, food and service was amazing! Could not be happier! The staff were exceptional and the food was fantastic!..."
Sarah Jane Douglas
"We came into the water rat South Melbourne tonight and couldn't have been happier with the service and the food. We had the ribeye for two and it was..."
Michael Delton
"Food is amazing and I definitely would recommend for a warm summers with afternoon drinks. I personally have hosted an event upstairs on their deck..."
Barneyhere_123
"Service is second to none, I have 2 pubs closer to my place and prefer to go to the water rat everytime. I have never had a bad meal here, the food..."
Tarynwilson27
"Great food. I have eaten here a number of times, each time trying something different from the menu and each time being more impressed than the last...."
Dunross
"Best steak!!. My parents were over visiting from Tasmania on Weds 18 March 2015 and I wanted to take them somewhere for a nice steak. I randomly..."
Natters
"Amazing Food!. Come here! Food was incredible - lamb was some of the best we've ever tasted, steak was absolutely superb and the mussels were..."
Facebook User
"Ignore the old reviews - this is a new place and the food was divine and impeccably..."
Carolyn Francis
"They are onto a good thing!. Have been to the Rat a couple of times now since it has reopened, once just at the bar and the other with a group of 8...."
Amanda Parker Jones
"Water rat hotel cnr park and moray sts south melbourne. Wow how the water rat has changed sensational makeover this place has gone from a pub to a..."
Garry Roberts
"Great meal all round. Reasonably priced. Good attentive and friendly service. Scotch fillet was a good cut and was cooked perfectly. Calamari entree..."
Julian Paynter
"Rebirth. Looked forward to a new lease of life on my corner pub. Service a little shaky but friendly, so that makes up for a lot. Have tried the..."
Charlie Balisong
"Festivus - Yes Please!. New management know what there doinggood staff, good food, great beers and finally some specialsTry the $12..."
Deanricho_1999
"Beautiful food and venu. We had a large function here on Friday night, and the Chef was able to provide high quality meals to all guests in a short..."
Julie Brown
"Wonderful. A few weeks ago I had my engagement party here, straight away we knew this was the place to be. Alex, who assisted with our big event..."
T.green22
"Friendly staff, delicious food and beautiful wines. A great gastro pub..."
Laura Wells
"The food and service is fantastic. Will definitely..."
Felicity Cogan
"Straight away greeted by a young good looking gentleman, I think his name was Allan, or Alex? Was looked after every step of our fine dining..."
Janefritz
"I had a wonderful experience a couple of weeks ago while at The Water Rat Hotel, we were greeted by a young girl (Alice or Alex?) who knew the answer..."
Georgia Fennell
"Great food, great staff.. This is definitely a fine dining experience! welcomed with smiles and service straight away. The staff are so friendly and..."
Foodfan
"I find the Water Rat Hotel a hidden gem in the South Melbourne area.Fantastic selection of boutique beers and bar snacks as good as any place in..."
Billy
"Wedding review. Our experience of the water rat spanned over 11 months planning our wedding. Unfortunately there was a turnover of staff last year..."
Lynette Ee
"Great steaks on..."
Geoff
"Solid pub feed. This yet another of Melbourne's pubs that has been done up and improved their menu. For a monday lunch there was no one in the place..."
Fish
"Yummy. Friday night, walked in & easy enough to get a booth, we both ordered the chicken parmie, best I've ever had, not to mention the..."
Lisabell65
"I loved the feel of this place as soon as I walked in. The decor is warm and cosy, yet spacious. The menu had many inviting choices but find it hard..."
Billi G
"I really liked the chilli penne pasta although I had to ask for the food to be reheated. The place is nice, service friendly and the happy hours..."
Andrea
"Hidden gem in the heart of Melbourne.. Do not be fooled with the exterior image of the water rat. It is not just a pub nestled in the quiet back..."
Tona Le
"Great job to all staff!. I would like to thank DP for his comment. We do appreciate all feedback and do take it seriously- after all this is..."
Functions Manager
"Pretty good place for drinks and catch ups. We came for Parma night. Serving was generous and tasty. I also had the panna cotta. Pretty good for the..."
Armina
"Great pub. We went here for an event. Relaxed and casual atmosphere. The staff were..."
Gin Nguyen
"Good food and friendly service. Come on Wednesdays because you can pay $20 for a 250g porterhouse steak, chips, salad and a glass of wine. They have..."
Haydn
"Made a booking online only to get there and there was none helping out in the restaurant. Finally someone just told us to grab a seat and there was..."
Kim Flowers
"Classic pub. Food was great, try the wagyu..."
Marc Busoli
"Wow we had a brilliant night here last night. Sensational food- I had brined and flame roasted chicken. My partner's steak was something else...."
Michael Nelson
Hardimans Hotel
74/100 (883 ratings)
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"We ordered take away (because of Covid restrictions) chicken parma, Delicious! the meal was that large, it was enough for 2..."
Anne Heyes
"It all started with a call to Plough Hotel in Footscray for an extra large group booking over the long weekend (with ample notice). Because we had..."
John Customer
"Hardiman's has been there in its new reincarnation for a while now, and I find it a family friendly place to go and have some reasonably priced food..."
Dunning Kruger
"I called in here for a pre dinner drink w my partner. The set was friendly and attentive.This pub has some excellent craft beers on tap and..."
Timinmelbourne
"We dined at Hardimans Hotel on a Monday night. Have visited here before maybe a year ago for drinks and it was much quieter than tonight probably..."
Espy Eats
"Up market pub with good food and a couple of great beers. They are also making efforts to reconnect with the local community after a long closure for..."
Graeme Dobson
"i like this place... the convenience of being at the end of my road helps! love their wine list and service always friendly. outside area is also dog..."
Shazzamataz
"Best chicken parma in Melbourne.This newly pub is our new favourite for parmas, been here twice now in the last 3 weeks. Also tried the..."
Melbfoodexplorer
"Having visited Hardimans Hotel in two of its previous lives, it was an absolute pleasure to dine here a couple of times recently after its..."
Magpie
"The pizzas and the chips were great. Staff friendly and helpful! Extensive drinks menu and very reasonable in pricing too. Lots of sections to host..."
Nellerichal Sreeju
"Food definetely solid, good quality ingredients and well prepared - only reason it gets four stars is because of the price , $25 for this..."
Sam Curtis
"This use to be my little local back in the olden days with such great partial memories 🤫 came back a couple years later (last week) for lunch and..."
samuel crowley
"Fantastic place. Friendly staff, great food and good prices. Trivia on Tuesdays. Pet..."
Kylie Simpson
"Hardimans is a great looking pub with plenty of options for seating. Sit inside in a comfy booth or take the doggo and enjoy the beer garden and..."
Deana Eddington
"Good vegan options, craft beer on tap, great service, lovely beer garden for a summers afternoon, what more could you want? Pictured is the eggplant..."
Clare Middlemas
"Classy fit out My first time. Very impressive great wine selection and our dinner of steak sandwich and I had the gnocci only compliant was Luke warm..."
steven stevo
"Good range of beers on tap with specials. They had local and beers from other states plus a bar fridge with a good range. Also a good range of wines..."
Gemma C