Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"This place is a burger and beer place. You'll get a nice flame grilled burger and a nice craft beer. The price is decent and the staff very friendly,..."

Wine And Food Lovers

Spaghetti Monster

"My cousin and I came here for dinner recently and were saddened to see it’s no longer in the entertainment book. Pricing is still reasonable though..."

Good Food Good Mood

"You guys broadcast a live fifa world cup feed at the ridiculous hour of 4am, had heaps of staff on and served us drinks in a quick and efficient..."

William Kwan

"Great menu, especially for those with dietary requirements. Had the barramundi and it was delicious. The food is consistently above average..."

Leanne D

"Friendly service, typical pub style menu.I had the Chicken Burger which was Southern style chicken, the chicken was crispy , bun was nice there..."

Linda

"I am yet to eat here but the rooftop bar is a great place to meet up with friends pre dinner. The view over Parliament House and the Gardens is..."

Brunny Girl

"The downstairs bar isn’t too much to look at but the rooftop bar is nice. If you are looking parma or steak, this place does the job. It’s in a..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"I had a tomato and lettuce burger with tomato relish and chips with mayo aioli and the meal was absolutely beautiful especially the burger which..."

Kristian Barker

"Big fan of the imperial for a casual pub style meal. The bar itself has a relaxed vibe and the food menu does the classics well. Being a hot day I..."

Kate Dougherty

"Pretty Sharp pub food. Had a Phenomenal lamb pizza but is also the best place in the CBD to catch your NFL/CFB/NHL/MLB fix. Will often be open..."

InnerWestWayne

"The Imperial Hotel was our date night choice after our initial venue, didn’t present a overly fulfilling menu. The pictures of our food..."

The Go Go Mumma

"Great for drinks on the rooftop in the sunshine! Had a really nice cocktail jug to share (gin and elderflower). Great views and comfy sofa type..."

April_eats

"Great pizza & drinks on the rooftop yesterday! It's a lovely atmosphere up there on a sunny day and we managed to get a table in the sun which was a..."

Jessica Orrey

"Gorgeous rooftop! The food however, not so good. The lamb was full of fats and the salad just wasn't as tasty as other places. The pizza dough tasted..."

Jean

"Went here for dinner last night and could not fault the experience at all! From the staff to the food, everything was top notch 👌My friend..."

Christian Rechichi

"Best valued Parma in Victoria. I consider myself a parmigiana enthusiast and this is the biggest - best value for money - Parma in Victoria, maybe..."

Kailee Hallam

"Fantastic place with the best Parmas in Melbourne! Incredible value for money.The rocket salad that accompanies the Parma is to die for. Highly..."

Renae Kleef

"I have A very very soft spot for the Imperial as I'm a Liverpool fan, not just a fan but one who would sell my first born in return for a first..."

Tomlovestoeat

"The Dear Luncher once walked the mighty halls of power in the buildings over the road from The Imperial and recalled fondly the pizzas that were..."

The Dear Luncher

"Went for a late lunch. Quiet but still a good atmosphere. A good variety of 'pub meals' to choose from. The meals were massive and came out quickly,..."

AnnMLou

"I always enjoy the roof top bar for afterwork drinks. A couple of G&Ts along with with some delicious sweet potato wedges which were delish. This..."

Split The Bill

"We came here for after work drinks and it was awesome! The rooftop is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and soak up some afternoon sun. The crinkle cut..."

Maddie Kingham

"Decent place for a night out. Very lively and lots of available seating. Rooftop bar was lovely but sadly I didn't find the service super friendly..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"Outstanding view. Great seating arrangement. Tantalising bar food. Is there a better rooftop bar in the city? Tough ask. If you have contenders do..."

Hungry Ronin

"Eaten at both the pub downstairs and the rooftop bar. Different menus for each. Had the chicken parma in the pub and it was huge but tasted pretty..."

Mrmaestro

"The Imperial Hotel is a quality pub with some classic favourites as far as pub meals go. They also have a great little rooftop bar, which seems to be..."

Jin & Jase

"THIS is how a Parma should be done. Apart from the size, which at first site suggests food sweats ahead, it is perfectly proportioned with Napoli,..."

Tim

"Really nice pub for a drink. I haven't tried their food, but it looks good. Nice selection of beers on tap. Good wine menu. Really nice atmosphere..."

Hanah Penrose

"SADISTS!They know they have a great rooftop terrace. But you have to get up to it.They probably giggle as they see you struggling up..."

Phoenix

"Great pub, especially during Comedy Festival season. The roof top bar had a decent view and was decked out well with blankets and heaters. We went on..."

Hailey

"Chicken Parma awesome! Large and quality, the chips I loved, they were thick and crunchy, also fluffy inside. Salads these days are crap, let down by..."

Troy Williams

"After 4 days in Melbourne desperate for an honest pub meal where you get exactly What you order. Had the parmy not as big as I expexted but thick..."

Facebook User

"Headed to the rooftop bar for a cocktail and some small plates. The nuggets and fried pickles were great! Great views over the city and good..."

Rachael

"Actually quite good pub food. Much higher standard than the average pub. I also quite like the atmosphere. I've been here many times and would highly..."

KEN

"Came here for a Friday lunch with thw workmates. Went for the traditional parma option and wasnt disappointed， as the parma was better than the..."

AaronN

"Butter Chicken Pie = AMAZING!!Great service too, awesome/friendly crew - didn't have to wait long for anything, they were all over..."

Shane Buzza

"When I read that the Imperial was gaining a rooftop bar, I was rather keen to see what it would be like. Downstairs, the pub is all about sports,..."

Melbourne Patron

"Went to the Rooftop for drinks and snacks. Prices were pretty standard for both, with fairly standard food offerings such as as burgers and chips...."

MelbourneFoodPaparazza

"The pub is nothing to write about but the new Roof Top is fantastic. A great use of space with a stunning view over the top end of town. There's an..."

Eat_drink_melbs

"Big bonus points for the view from the rooftop bar. The menu is middle of the road but once you settle in with a beer everything feels great about..."

ThePrestonProwler

"Popped over for lunch - great spot. Been here a few times. They have an awesome rooftop also. Cater to a large group for events. Food menu is..."

Abhinav Bidani

"Good place. The rooftop was filled and unavailable but the curbside tables out the front was fitting enough with good views of Parliament..."

gjcc73

"Rooftop was full, so we opted to dine in the outdoor setting along the footpath. It's fun to people watch here. Order is via QR code on the table;..."

Francesca Demaisip

"Had a good time here on the rooftopbar. Booked a table for 2 hours, thankful that we did as it was super busy both in the pub on the bottom aswell as..."

Melisa Ak

"Booked my team Christmas party here and was so fun! We only had 2 hour booking and the guy was a bit curt on kicking us off. But he redeemed himself..."

Andrew Ford

"Would have preferred the pizza to be a bit more crispy for 5 stars but that’s just me. I liked the curried lamb salad..."

Sahil Khanna

The Clare Castle Hotel

83/100 (1688 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The General Assembly

83/100 (2523 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We went to The General Assembly from Mildura for NYE on a whim. We had the best time! Being vegetarians we didn’t expect much of a food option but..."

Katy Buchecker

"A great place for a couple of drinks and a relaxing afternoon/evening with live acoustic music - cold beer, great wine & fun staff - we had a great..."

Bec Chandler

"The service was fantastic. Plus when the beer we wanted was not pulling properly, the head beer manager came and helped us to get things going again...."

Ramster Hamsster

"The staff are the best. We shared 5 entrees and all were delish. The desserts were also shared. Great place to eat after visiting the DFOs. Great..."

Cheryle Hoddy

"Terrific place to drop in and have endless beers and amazing food in South..."

Richard Chatfield

"Love it, good beer, good tunes and great views..... food was sooo good too. Cheers..."

Jamie Hughes

"What a fabulous atmosphere great service highly..."

Theresa Rudd

"It was absolutely fabulous. The salmon was fantastic. The service was great A.ways a great place to eat ..."

Margaret Pickering

"Good food, great venue, loved the live..."

Lole Lole Lole

"There are quite a few places to choose from around the General Assembly and we chose this place because there was some industrial works across the..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Only came here for drinks after a days shopping at the DFO south wharf. Ordered the lemon lime bitters and a friend ordered a beer. Atmosphere was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Met a friend for dinner here, and found it to be the perfect place for a catch up. Being a lovely day we opted to sit outside and enjoy watching the..."

Jamie

"The GA was an awesome place to hang out on a Sunday arvo.. they had a live band going and with the great sunny weather outside a couple of beers kept..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Good vibes, live music. A chilled placed to enjoy good food and drinks. The lamb racks and twiced cooked pork belly had some great flavours. Though..."

TweeVy Ngo

"The great thing about TGA is, they are that big that have tables all the time available. Great selection of small dishes and bears. My favourite is..."

Milad Talebian

"Stopped by last weekend for an early drink and a bit to eat and was very impressed! Service was friendly and efficient and the food was great too. We..."

Caz77

"A lovely place with a view of the Yarra River, just at the doorstep of the Melbourne Convention Center and the South Wharf DFO. We had the Seafood..."

Lil’MissNyonya

"We were lucky enough to attend the house warming of the general assembly and what a fabulous night it was. The venue itself is right by the riverside..."

Vivian

"It's a casual place with good food. I especially like their side dishes like the eggplant chips, mushrooms and cauliflower. Saturday night had live..."

Elonie

"On Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 January, The General Assembly will be celebrating the exquisite produce that comes from the Yarra Valley region by..."

Gastrology

"We dropped in for lunch and opted to eat at the bar rather than restaurant so no table service. I had two small plates, Calimari with fennel, orange,..."

LaunnieFoodLover

"The Dear Luncher does Xmas parties like a boss. The mob at The General Assembly do them reasonably well too. Not a bad location on the edge of the..."

The Dear Luncher

"Not bad, good flavours and fair price, good cold beers on tap and friendly service.the calamari entree was good, the steak frites also good, the..."

Izzfizz101

"Really enjoyed the food and ambience of this venue. Fantastic place to have a casual catch up with friends. Room for improvement with their music..."

Megan

"I have been here a few times for drinks and nibbles after work. Good place to chill out by the water. I have tried their beer paddles pretty decent..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Can't really make any complaints...stopped here for coffee and cake with my sister as we've been wanting to try out these places along south wharf..."

Eat Talk Laugh

"Next on the cocktail bar hop was The General Assembly. This has been the setting for many a work drink in the past because it has great views of the..."

Espy Eats

"I've been here a couple of times midweek for the lunchtime menu and I have to say I didn't find the portions filling. I do eat more than your average..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Curiosity often points me towards pathways that I may otherwise not trek on, being the unadventurous character that I am. A row of thirsty and hungry..."

Michelle Leong

"Tired from shopping in DFO, we made a pit stop at the General Assembly. Quite a nice bar with a stunning view of Melbourne's harbour. We decided to..."

Kaushik Sridhar

"We went to The General Assembly for lunch yesterday. Myself and my partner ordered mains, whilst my Mum and her partner ordered three small..."

Rochelle

"Great spot near the water with city views without the city noise and crowds.We arrived on a Wednesday evening around 7.30. It took a while..."

Dr S

"This is a pub which is certainly got the Matilda Bay beers on tap, but don't be fooled.. This selection is on beer DeLuxe levels of competency. Come..."

MandyToorak

"I lunched today at 11:30 am at the General Assembly and ordered their Crumbed Lamb Ribs (with thick mint jelly/sauce) at $16, followed by their..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"The General Assembly is a pub that serves American food. I have heard ok reviews from Pigging out around the world and others on zomato. Here I was..."

Katherine Chiu

"Average but value for money pub food located conveniently at South Wharf. $15 lunch deal ( beef burger, fish and chips, schnitzel to choose from) is..."

J88

"I had a great steak here on Friday night with some friends. I tried the Hanger Steak - a first for me. There was a bit more to chew, but the flavour..."

Food Etc.

"Nice spot overlooking the water, I came here for a work function and it was busy with the Friday night crowd. Good atmosphere, outdoor seating to..."

Bopnbeep

"http://www.beerandbeefmelbourne.com.au/venues/dinner-25-the-general-assembly/We visited for beer and beef and it was great!Check..."

Matt Johns

"And it’s totally awesome. Being the great cook she is, she now finds great joy in getting a quick shot of what she’s made in the evening, or..."

Ashley

"Recently my good friend Nick and I had the pleasure of visiting The General Assembly for lunch. This place is conveniently located at the heart of..."

Peach-Water

"Not sure why Gasolina doesn't have it's own site, but is grouped. Had 3 sliders that was way too much for me and a lovely cool long drink which I..."

Krishna Brannigan

"The General Assembly South Wharf is one of those places that even we’ll admit we were sceptical about when we first heard about it by way of an..."

The City Lane

"We came here for after work drinks one night and it was great. We didn't get to try any food so this is a review that's based on just the drinks and..."

Occasionalist

"It’s Saturday night and you’re looking for somewhere to go for a classy affair. You’re not after the showy 12-course degustation with pint-size..."

The Modern Con

"It was nice spent my sunny day with my friends here. the staff are good and friendly. The food was ok and the view is beautiful. I love to be back..."

Ida Ayu Sasmitha Pradnyani

"Food too good for south wharf! Best steaks on the yarra, have been a few times now and every time my steak is cooked to perfection. My wife has had..."

Craig

"Unexpectedly stumbled upon this brewery-type pub, and what started as a quick drink relaxed into a long mid afternoon dunch (lunch-dinner). $15 pub..."

Eilish

"Went there last night for my birthday after the Ballet and we had a great experience. We made a booking and they were very kind in keeping the..."

Lauren Meikle

"Friendly service. We ventured out to South Wharf area for lunch & to check out a different area of Melbourne. The General Assembly has a pub..."

Esme Watson

"Excellent food, cracking tunes. Was drawn in here by the excellent music - this continued all afternoon so I was happy with my choice of venue! The..."

LisaM

"Cheeky Friday afternoon vino in the sun. Not busy for a Friday afternoon, which l loved! Sadly this is the exception to the rule.Friday..."

City Dweller

"Super service, good foor. Sitting outside on the water's edge is very pleasant in Melbourne and this end of the promenade is getting nicely..."

Sharyn Honey

"Handsome bar, tasty food. Had dinner here with a friend a few weeks ago. First thing you see when you walk in is the massive bar, they've got this..."

Mats.blaauboer

"We went here on a Friday night and had the best Pimms jug and the food was just as good! We had the grilled eggplant and truffle Mac n cheese along..."

Mia

"Loved this place!. Food was really good, better than we were expecting. Really good relaxed fun atmosphere in there. The staff were fantastic! Made..."

Razza

"Polenta Chips - Smoked Salt ($8)...."

Irene

"Saviours of South Wharf. While the new fitout is nice, it doesn't have the interior design gimmicks of Munich Brauhaus or Bangpop, but sweet baby..."

JPo

"It’s a huge restaurant/bar capable of catering for up to 600 people with plenty of sitting and standing room available – both inside and outside..."

De-brief Me

"Food is okay. Not bad but nothing special. Quite typical for a western food restaurant. Ordered the medium rare steak but it came out well done. The..."

Ivan Tj

"I’ve been to this bar/pub few times and each time I enjoyed the time. Amazing service make you go there as a regular customer. Also, beautiful and..."

Vahid Shahani

"Really nice place to dine for dinner! Friendly staff, live music and delicious food. Would recommend the Mac and Cheese Croquettes and, the sour..."

Kailey Mcmillan

"Very nice location on the riverside, spacious inside. Young staff offered friendly helpful service for a lunchtime trio. Enjoyable fish and chips,..."

Chris DBer

"Awesome food. If you are in the area please try GA out. 👍👍 (We just waited for over 30mins for our food to be served, perhaps because we didn't..."

Ian Virtudazo

"Chill breeze, perfectly seasoned chips and of course, mean cocktails. That's how I would summarise my many experiences at The General Assembly. This..."

Ryan Zhang

"Really appreciated the meal, lots of tasting plates for our family of 5. The chicken wings, loaded fries & croquettes were the most popular with the..."

Karl Cremen

The Sherlock Holmes

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

Stuart Fleming

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

Di Watto

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

Ali Henderson

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

Alex McFadden

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

Burgers Of Melbourne

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

Timinmelbourne

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

Wayne

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

Easyweekendeats

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

Enjoy It

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

Good Food, Good Mood

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

Elonie

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

Descartesmuse

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

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

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

Jdon1807

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

Foodie Ahlawat

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

Bella

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

Aashish Lokhande

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

Tomlovestoeat

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

YQ

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

Johnny :):)

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

Shaun Mitchell

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

The Dear Luncher

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

Too Hungry

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

Beez

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

Squirrel

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

Pradeep Rajkumar

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

Richard

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

Ashel Lehsa

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

Flissy Ross

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

ThePrestonProwler

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

Andrew

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

Saki

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

Clare

"Great food lovely staff and..."

Emceelegit

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

Adam

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

Rennie

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

Eckies

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

2 Little Pigs

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

Sarah

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

Sam

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

Sarah

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

Melissa

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

Peter

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

Frog

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

Daryl Bruce

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

Kate

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

The Hungry Badger

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

Tushar Kelkar

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

Steve King

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

Virain de Mel

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

Sionainne Costello

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

Ching Jin Tee

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

Avissa Suseno

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

Andy Wilk

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

Jamie

Rooftop At Qt

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Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of Melbourne's best highly recommend to visit when you do you will always go back again and again..."

Cathy Cavaleri

"Loved QT rooftop bar first time there yesterday staff very friendly great place guys well done..."

Suzanne Micallef

"Great venue, great atmosphere and the friendly staff are the cherry on the cocktail. Definitely will be..."

Angelo Moutzouris

"It was ok but I felt there was a young crowd And felt I was too old tonneau there but in saying that good..."

Franca Campbell

"Great, view, atmosphere, food, wine and service A must when in Melbourne..."

Jennifer Acton

"Great cocktails, service and view - passion fruit piano sour..."

Dwayne Good

"Sensational evening, great service and value for money! Best thing was to jump in the lift and go to our beautiful King..."

Darren Grayson

"Friends were staying at QT which gave us an excuse to head to the rooftop for drinks and pre tennis snacks. Fortunately QT was all about Aperol and..."

Espy Eats

"The Rooftop at QT is great for after work if you want a classy ish place to hang out. It can get very crowded but there is also another bar on ground..."

NotJenn

"Beautiful views and setting at the QT rooftop with plenty of cocktail and drink options. Could easily spend an entire day on the outside couches..."

MelbourneLops

"Lovely rooftop bar with a nice ambience. A good choice of drinks, we came on a busy friday night and it was..."

M3lissa____

"Fantastic selection of cocktails. I had the vanilla passion fruit pisco sour which was delicious and not overly sweet. I had the duck gnocchi for a..."

Karina J

"I went there with friends. Love their service! Floor staff quite friendly and attentive! Food is nice I would say atmosphere makes everything better!..."

Sweet_tooth_bo_boo

"Amazing and classy cozy vibes. Funky music and not too loud where you can’t hold a conversation. Friendly atmosphere too. Cocktails were delicious...."

Janna Beh

"A place that’ always packed. Great for after work drinks and networking. Brought my friends here and they all had a good time. Amazing city view..."

KEL

"Came to an event held in at QT Rooftop. The space was absolutely gorgeous - it’s very classy and spacious, and hip and modern. But the best part is..."

Stelly

"I came to the rooftop bar at QT on one of the first weekends it had opened - the venue is simply stunning with a beautiful open bar space which opens..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Very good atmosphere with such a view, tried several cocktails from the menu, my favourite was the signature gin and tonic ! Worth a try, a bit..."

Dickson Chong

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: always a treat to come here - there’s ample of space and even on Fridays it’s not too crowded...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Sophisticated and glamorous rooftop bar on the middle of the CBD. Serving all your classic cocktails and drinks, it is the place to be seen. Drinks..."

Sydney Food Lover

"Looking for a snazzy spot for drinks at any time day or night. Rooftop QT is a new spot in town with great overhead coverage as well as being a..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Amazing staff and view! Always been a nice environment and with the overall more fashionable crowd it makes it the perfect stop on a night..."

I Couldn't Help But Wonder...

"Beautifully decked out, QT Rooftop has both an outdoor and indoor area.With sweeping views of the city skyline, you could forgive the slightly..."

Flying Forward

"I came here with 10+ friends and this venue was perfect for the evening. The staff are lovely and music is excellent. I ordered the vanilla passion..."

The Darth Zader

"Nice and cozy bar, Absolutely love it !!! ♥︎ Bartenders are so helpful and friendly. I wish I can give it 4.5 stars only one thing not impressed..."

Breamjung

"The QT Hotel is truly fabulous and a wonderful addition to Melbourne! I love the 'uniforms' of the staff, and the mystery behind finding your way..."

Custardbun

"This bar is so perfect. You catch the lift upto the top and you get off into a busy bar so beautifully styled. The bar is busy but the barstaff still..."

Nay Nay

"Very busy bar, but great if you can get a seat. The cocktails are amazing and the service is good. Great for a catch-up after work or on the..."

Dumba

"Really opulent atmosphere, suitable background music, loooovely outdoor heaters. charcuterie (smaller option) was what I shared with my friend..."

Stephanie

"My first time in a roof top bar with friends from Sydney. Awesome bar and views. We had no issues with service; although in saying that, there were..."

The Gastronomist

"The QT rooftop is such a great venue. I love coming here for an after work drink (make sure you get there early though, as it can get hectic)! The..."

Oj_always_eating

"Love a good rooftop and QT is definitely one of them. Really good view up there and always crowded with business ppl. Make sure you check it out if..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"We were here for a girls night out!! Amazing Cocktails - Mistress, Passion fruit Vanilla Cocktails, Pineapple Cinnamon.. These were just sooo yumm....."

Remy Matthew

"Amazing vibe, great staff wonderful drinks!So loud that you can’t here your neighbours. This feels exclusive and trendy, dimly lit, yet..."

Ananya Singhal

"Great atmosphere the newest rooftop bar to hit Melbourne. I would recommend you just to come for the view because the drinks list is quite mainstream..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"We attended 30th birthday drinks here which was a bit of a shambles as it's uber popular and as such half the birthday boys friends had to wait to be..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Nice place to get together for a drink and chat. We were here after dinner on sunday, since it was pouring and also too cold so we choose to stay..."

V3R0

"On our way out to dinner, though we would stop and have a drink at at, it was such a great idea! The atmosphere was great will definitely be back..."

Emma Barry

"DO: The drinks of course. DON'T: Be late and try and secure a seat outside. Great views of Melbourne with stools, tables, lounges and..."

David Food Leasing

"The rooftop bar at QT is simply stunning! Boasting elegant vibes and a beautiful fit out, the bar is a great place for a catch up drink, date or a..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Lovely cocktail with a smoking cinnamon. Service was very friendly however seemed to forget you were there for a while. Beautiful space nevertheless..."

Petal Loves Food

"Best rooftop in Melbourne, and for how swanky it is, the prices are still acceptable! Great decor and atmosphere and even better if you can snag a..."

Alevia Peterson

"QT rooftop felt like a prestige bar that only selective groups could get in. Very nice decor, love the gold upon entrance on ground..."

Split The Bill

"Everybody loves a Melbourne rooftop bar! We had such a fun night out last Saturday night, the service was great even though all the staff were so..."

Phoebe Aishay Ozgur

"Janurary 2017This is a great place to go with friends as you have the luxury to either sit down in the lounge, have dinner or dessert, and have..."

Anneliese

"Awesome rooftop bar obviously being new its pretty busy so they could use more staff behind the bar. Haven't tried any food as looks very limited but..."

Liam

"Cool looking establishment . Great city views from the rooftop. Service good. Older crowed mainly over 30s. Which is refreshing to see. When busy..."

Pippo

"New CBD rooftop bar on Russell St. The line was about 15 people deep at 5.30pm Friday, so we went to another bar first and returned at 6.40pm to no..."

Tardar Sauce

"Possibly, one of the nicest rooftops in the city. Service is good and cocktails are all reasonable at around $23. There’s an indoor and an..."

George Slavchev

"Attended an event there last Friday. What a great space. Haylee & Corbin were great organizers. Wait staff were always smiling as they provided food..."

Carlos Savage

"Great fun for an organised birthday party. Very loud but great view and awesome atmosphere. Staff were very attentive and..."

Rebecca Stroud

"Really cool rooftop area that is furnished really nicely! The drinks are definitely on the pricier side, but the serving sizes definitely means you..."

Gazielle

"What a fabulous venue loved it great views lots of seating options groovy music great bar and staff thoroughly enjoyed it highly..."

michael kirk

"Atmosphere is electric. Must see and do. Good is Asian inspired and..."

ClearedToLand7

"Nice rooftop bar with water mist sprinklers to keep everyone cool. The G&T is very..."

Richard Zhang

Highlander Bar

82/100 (1116 ratings)

"I’ve been past this fine establishment too many times and I haven’t had the opportunity to stop. Well when in the area my partner and I..."

Timinmelbourne

"I was there for a trivia night, it’s a very quiet pub with close to no one! I think it’s because of the location. It’s actually a little too..."

Charlotte Cooper

"A cosy Melbourne lane way bar with some great Happy Hour deals. It wasn't to much so it was nice and quiet to catch up for a drink with mates...."

Nay Nay

"Aye Blossom!The Highlander has that feel about it, where if you were in there at 3am back in 2001 you'd be a few pills deep and dancing..."

The Dear Luncher

"Highlander is a rustic venue down Highlander Lane and I have come here a few times over the years for an after work drink. They have some very good..."

Espy Eats

"Fish and chip with salad 😍 didnt expect this big portion. But totally recommended this dish~ really filling, the fish is so nice~ however the chip..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"In a nutshell it was a really pleasant experience.The staff, in our case, a Scottish (lass) lady behind the bar was super friendly and..."

Luke Farrugia

"Had a voucher so headed down with a mate. Best burger I've had! The big Bastard is just that, a lot of flavoursome succulent meat with a very..."

William

"Highlander Bar is a “wee taste of Scotland in the heart of the CBD”, serving a mixture of both classic & contemporary Scottish cuisine. They are..."

KT

"Fat bastard burger $19, haggis balls $13, Loch Ness-presso $18Had a cheeky lunchtime session here, a nice and quiet hideaway in the middle..."

Kathleen Doherty

"Cool little grungy bar in a side street in Melbourne. Doesn't look all that appealing from the outside but cosy on the inside. We found the food..."

Johnny Boy

"It's the second time we've been to Highlander and it's not been disappointing. Highlander is a bar/casual dining establishment, serving local and..."

LeanGuy

"Staff are friendly, service is quick, vibe is cool and a bit quirky and the food is indulgent and delicious. Everything is also very affordable...."

Jess Smith

"Came here on a Friday night. The atmosphere was great I loved the dimly lit cozy feel of the place. Huge drinks menu. We had a jug of sangria and it..."

Z A.

"This was the Swine's first visit to Highlander as part of a work lunch function. The place has a dark mysterious pub vibe with its various split..."

The Swine

"What an amazing birthday! They are so so friendly here and feel like being in a part of Scotland. Try the mixed platter! The girls are friendly with..."

Foodlover2

"Great atmosphere and the drinks are very nice! Great service and their burgers are to die for. Chips are salted very nicely too!Definitely..."

Bri

"Highlander has been my second home. A tiny pub with awesome food, cocktails and friendly staff members. The beef burger is literally finger licking..."

Tilottama Guha (Tee)

"Absolutely enjoyed the chicken popcorn, beef burgers and the Chef's share platter! Joined Highlander Clan and received $50 birthday voucher...."

J88

"I held a 60th at the highlander for my dad. It was such an amazing venue! The staff went above and beyond for us on the night. Kate was amazing and..."

Alyssa Wright

"Great burgers and drinks. Very reasonably priced and good service. The drinks are great with generous pours and a really good vibe and crowd...."

Big L

"Ordered croquettes, mac n cheese, hot wings + corn and slaw, fat bastard burger, highlander burger, chicken taco and fish taco. Tacos..."

Sandy Pok

"My partner & I ate there three times in the past year. Each time with a voucher. All in all we've had the popcorn chicken (yum), NYC wing (loved, the..."

Toby

"Top spot. Cozy, inviting space to chase away the winter chills. I actually used the venue above as a performance space which was flice(!) and..."

Northcote Reviews

"WOW EXPERIENCE!. OMG! This place made my Friday night. Went here and had so much awesome food, drinks and so much fun. Music was fantastic. Burgers..."

Thuan.pham

"Crispy Popcorn Chicken with Jalapeno Mayo Chicken was nice and crispy. Had some random bits of just skin/fat which wasn't great. Good sauce for..."

FOOD TRIP

"A cool place to hang out.. Hadn't been here in ages and now it could be a regular on our city list. A friendly welcome as soon as we got there from..."

Malbowker

"Went on a Thursday night for an early dinner and drink. We all had burgers and although mine wasn't delivered until after my two friends had already..."

Mel Wishart

"The Highlander Way. Want a friendly bar to sink a cold beer, tap your feet to good music and chomp on Melbourne's best burger? - try the Highlander -..."

Jandanjam

"Nice atmosphere and ambience but the food is way too oily. One skill for deep frying is to know when to change the fire in order to let the oil drip..."

Kimmy_desu

"Absolutely delicious!. We went on a Wednesday night with 4 of us and vouchers. The decor of the pub was nice and it had a cosy atmosphere. We..."

Love Eating Out

"Cool Bar great food. Cool place to have a few drinks and a bite to eat. All meals were high..."

Facebook User

"Came here a while back for a mid week dinner. Very cosy indeed. Nice ambience, almost a little too quiet. Worth a look when you're in that part of..."

Iceman

"Tasty business. Bluestone ambience with cosy booths looking out on the historic laneway, friendly staff who know their stuff and always up for a chat..."

Allan Keyes

"Recommend it!. I went to Highlander last weekend with some friends and really enjoyed it. It has a great atmosphere with a live band. The food was..."

Denise Klomp

"SATISFIED !!!. Location is perfect....Right near my work and centre of town. Staff knew exactly what they were doing, excellent menu knowledge...."

Levi.cross

"Great ambience with friends, food hit the spot and plenty of imported beers. Recommend..."

Matt Summers

"Great fun bar food, cool music and a funny bartender. What more could you want? Found a regular after work hangout and terrific place to forget the..."

Mickaroo

"Most awesome staff, and food, and vibe...."

Sarah Newland

"Not too sure what the bad reviews are about but seeing as they weren't specific we decided to try it out for their 2 for 1Taco Wednesday. Yep 2..."

Charlie Crothers

"Awesome place, great tacos, great atmosphere. A great idea for after work..."

Adrian

"Food and atmosphere were great! Had the croquettes, pop corn chicken and a fantastic burger. Great place for a date night or after work..."

Pooch

"Nice bar & vibe ! Had our work Chrissy party , lots of drinks including dirty martinis &..."

AbbeyFox

"Just when we think there are no more amazing bars in melbourne, where you can chill with great music and people.... We stumbled across this hidden..."

Matt Moss

"Came here especially for my first pint of T in over three years and was met by this sign. Very sad I never got to see the place and meet some fellow..."

Scott McCormick

"Such a good little find! Tried a few Scottish drinks that I've never even heard of and had a good yarn with the staff. Gotta reccomend the Tennents..."

Te Iriwhiro Jacobs

"Such an awesome place, neatly tucked away with the best, really friendly staff & incredible whiskey..."

Michael Whitmore

"Cozy bar with good range of Scotch and spirits 🥃 Amazing guy at the bar tho, loved his energy..."

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The Irish Times Pub

"There is not a lot,not to like about this pub ,great place for a feed and drink,beer nice but food excellent. Highly..."

Catherine Harrigan

"The Publican Julian was an absolute legend. We needed a table for three adults and three kids at late notice on a Friday night before the footy, and..."

Jamie Gaitskell

"I love this place! It was the first bar I ever drank in, in Australia back in 2008 and everytime I revisit Melbourne I always come to The Irish..."

Steve Moran

"Great food and staff were super friendly and helpful!! Definitely recommend and will be back!..."

Kirsty Ann Morgan

"Good atmosphere, great food and a well pulled Guinness! Not to mention the wonderful staff!! What more could you ask for in a..."

Willow Quinn

"Lovely Guinness....and had tayto...lovely atmosphere..truely Irish feels...with rugby..."

Prachi Kapdi

"Good spot to take a break for lunch and people watch. Serving all your favourite Irish pub food with a comfortable and easy atmosphere. Also – they..."

MelbourneLops

"The Irish Time never disappoints! Came here for Guinness and their signature dish, Beef and Guinness Pie! It was amazing! ORDERED:..."

Jenny’s Food Adventures

"Very traditional, casual and unassuming.The menu is old school pub favourites but the dishes are quite well executed – it really is..."

Flying Forward

"My parents and I absolutely loved this place! The grub’s really rustic and is perfect #comfortfood. We dropped by on a Monday evening so it was..."

Miranda Rose

"Nice cozy place, good range of drinks and food was nice. I ordered lamb and beef pie, both were piping hot well cooked served with some delicious..."

Sushma

"Want to try the best Guinness in Australia? Then head to the Irish Times in Melbourne. Its now a tradition for our group to head over there or after..."

Kev Nguyen

"After dinner was looking for somewhere to have a drink and this was right next door to dinner. An Irish pub which had the footy on and was beaming. A..."

Nay Nay

"In my opinion, one of the top pubs in Melbourne. Brilliant staff, super helpful management, and delicious food - we're looking at you Shepherds..."

Kerry Hale

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I came here for a lunch on Friday and I was pleasantly surprised. We tried their "infamous" curry chips which..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"THE BEST CHIPS IN MELBOURNE!! Hands down the chips are unbeatable, they are the crunchiest and best seasoned chips I’ve had. I enjoyed that their..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Went there with friends and ordered the day’s special (bangers and mash), a chilled beer, buffalo wings and calamari rings. The food was fantastic..."

Kishore Mitra

"Came here for a quick bite It’s a very nice and chill pub, the decor is dark but splendid It was quite busy but we were lucky enough..."

Food Fanatic

"We came here for the Shepard’s pie and the signature Irish stew. The portion sizes were huge! The Shepard’s pie was tasty but was overpowered by..."

Helen Diep

"The Irish Times is a cosy little pub that serves up a reasonable pub meal. I've have come here with work colleagues for lunch in the past and..."

Espy Eats

"Excellent Guinness Pie, served with an extra shot of Guinness on the side. The pastry was crispy, and the meat was tender. The table service was..."

Daniel

"Irish pub in the city, lots a beers to choose from, upstairs and downstairs seating areas, also do Irish food such as stews and the serving sizes are..."

Mo

"One of the better pints of Guinness around. I've never had food here but it's a handy spot to cure my Guinness cravings when in the city...."

Tomlovestoeat

"I had no idea there was a great Irish pub hidden in the middle of the city. I had the potato skins and whilst ok, felt there was something missing..."

Elletee

"After a less than positive experience at the Groove Train, hubby and I walked down the road, and into The Irish Times. Greeted with big smiles shown..."

Cookitlikeyoumeanit

"Could not have imagined to come across a pub with great food! This is one of them. Had their famous Guinness pie and Irish stew for main, both were..."

KH

"Cassidy – I went to Irish Times for lunch this week; I got the salmon main and a lemon, lime bitters. Service was good, our orders were taken..."

Cassidy & Sneakers

"We got the Groupon voucher and booked it for lunch over the weekend. Walked into the bar on the quiet little lane and felt like walked into a..."

Cyn Li

"Great decor, the owner has put in a lot of effort to recreate an Irish pub, complete with the map on the ceiling. Loved the woodwork and the cozy..."

Aisha Handa

"Good value for money pub food. Great spot for lunch. The service was quick, and the food was all fresh, so all enjoyed the broad range they had to..."

Dean

"What an authentic Irish Pub experience! Forget your more well know Irish/English pubs this is the one. Better food and beer on tap. Also...not full..."

Hot & Spicy

"The Swine may be a dirty filthy pig of a man but he knows a great pub when he sees one. The Irish Times is the Swine's fave pub of any pub in the..."

The Swine

"This place was an absolute treasure to find. My review is two-tiered. The first of my double-stacked compliment sandwich is comprised of "sweet..."

Helen Ralston

"Such a wonderful place to go to. The drinks and food are fantastic! The staff are also super friendly. Such a wonderful vibe at this place..."

Kate

"Easily could've just walked past and never knew this place existed. Once inside, the place is dark, cosy and has all the decor of a typical pub..."

FOOD TRIP

"Great entre and mains. I went here for a lunch and tried to spicy buffalo wings with bleu cheese sauce and also loaded potato skins. Both were great...."

Brendanlee89

"The parma at The Irish Times isn’t particularly memorable but there’s nothing that offensive about it either – it’s middle of the road. They..."

Parma Daze

"Delicious!. We had a Groupon voucher for a Whiskey Tasting, amazing value! The food was delicious, as was the whiskey! Looking..."

Baconbaconbacon

"Friendly service and we were glad to see our table set up and ready to go after only making a booking one hour prior. It was a little busy but the..."

Kimmy_desu

"Visited the irish times on christmas for lunch , wasnt expecting the food to be that great but the food was really good . Amazing pork belly good..."

Kerry

"Fantastic friendly staff, quick, efficient, genuine. Best Guinness in town..... Good entertainment, good food :) Highly recommend here for a..."

Sarah Jess

"Wonderful place to eat and drink. I am so surprised to see such negative comments about this place - my husband and I have been on a number of..."

Erin

"Went for dinner on monday night great friendly staff , enjoyed the bbq pork ribs and guinness , a great place for pork rib..."

Jade

"Went on a deal. Open voucher, so choices were ours. Carefully read previous reviews, so felt armed with knowledge. I ordered the 'Tower Burger'. It..."

Rob

"Enjoyed a great Saturday night great food friendly..."

Caralyn

"Best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland I've ever had! Well done to Nathan and..."

Fionan Mc Donnell

"Great food , grilled prawns fantastic with..."

Roco

"New Menu New Vibe !!. Wow - you can really see the love spreading in this fantastic pub! Great new menu with friendly staff and a wicked vibe...."

Jaye Raykos

"Great high quality pub-grub, great prices, great..."

Scott

"Your Guinness is the best.... A quick note to appreciate a fine evening in Melbourne at the Irish Times...great ambience sitting next to the..."

Thetru Issac

"Great pub with a lot of character. Went for lunch on a packed out Friday and got our food served in less than 10 mins. Food and beer really good too..."

Lonnie Brunet

"Decked out as a traditional Irish pub, our interest was piqued from the beginning. Great ambience and eclectic finishes add to an atmosphere that..."

Carolyn Valka

"Highly recommend!! Homely comfortable pub with friendly service. Stopped in for lunch on Good Friday not expecting much and was completely blown away..."

John T

"Went for a quick drink with a friend. Gets filled very fast. We were seated upstairs near the kitchen and food looked good (unfortunately we didn’t..."

Uthpala Koralegedara

"Cute mini pub with an Irish atmosphere. It got loud/noisy when it was packed with people. Food was delicious and reasonable priced. I got the..."

Jessica H

"I had a long day and just wanted to grab a beer and relax🙌🏻. The environment is great, live music🎻, friendly service, and good prices. You..."

Zuri Molina

"Well.......step back in time walking into this place. You forget you're in Melbourne when you enter, well we did anyway. Pull up at the bar and order..."

Warren Hutt

"The Beef and Guinness pie was nice with chunky pieces of beef. But would have loved some pastry or thicker mashed potato. Onion rings were good...."

Fiona Zausa

"Very nice place to have a fish and chips and a..."

Emanuela Fiore

Woolshed

82/100 (1454 ratings)

"A huge venue with fabulous views across the pier at Docklands, Woolshed is a great place to stop for a drink with friends. With a fabulous ambience..."

Morgs71

"The Woolshed has come a long way in The Dear Luncher’s opinion. It would probably have to be the premier pub in the Docklands area. The ideal venue..."

The Dear Luncher

"We were having a double date night recently and looked to the old entertainment book to suggest a venue. We definitely found the value at Woolshed..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The only time I visit the Woolshed seems to be for farewell drinks and meals. Today was no different as I was invited along by my old workplace to..."

Espy Eats

"The food is delicoius and mouth watering, and the service is charming and attentive. Our waitress Jade was very cheerful, and attentive on a friday..."

Johnson Foodie

"Came in a Sunday evening and we were greeted with warm smiles. Loved the ambience of this restaurant. All the menu items were very..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Nice waiters. Beautiful water views. Very relax place for weekend catch up.nice food and desserts. I will come back another time with..."

Amandada_li

"The service was good, the cocktail list was fun and the food was delicious. By recommendation from the waiter, I ordered the duck for my main and I..."

LinLin ST

"Every last Sunday of the month can now be spent enjoying French champagne, tiers of delicate savoury and sweet canapes, freshly baked scones and pots..."

Olive Sundays

"Great place for a few drinks...but pretty disappointed they are serving all beers in disposable plastic cups. Not because I'm a beer wanker, but..."

Adam Smith

"Good quality food , a bit on the pricey side. We had oysters which were huge as well as a Salmon Fillet and the 300gm Aged Porterhouse. Good place..."

Nick The Greek

"Wonderful interior with a wooden texture and thoughtful light bulbs. Food menu had something for everybody! And it was pretty filling. So many nice..."

Nomnom

"In November last year, the historic Woolshed was devastated by a fire. It could have marked the end of the business, but as tragic as it was, the..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Great night! Good range of traditional pub meals and "gastro" pub meals. Everything we tried was delicious (a pasta, king fish (special) and beef..."

Ash Crimmins

"Woolshed is located opposite of the ethihad stadium making it an excellent place to have a drink after a game. While the food was nothing ..."

Yuiisama

"Been here for the steak special midweek. Cook medium rare and used a good cut of meat. Can't wait for them to reopen in the new year and see the new..."

Hbomb

"Pleasant place for a drink looking over the south wharf area. Big selection of what you are after here. I have visited on fri and sat nights and it's..."

MandyToorak

"Great views of the marina if you're looking for a nice pub to chill and have a few beverages. The menu contains a wide variety of bar food and drinks..."

Coby Boatman

"I had a lovely dinner, had the steak with chips with sauce that was very weird and bitter. The dessert was overpriced for a small piece of..."

Lauren

"Lovely pub to go to with a great vibe from patrons and environment. View perfect- right on the water and over looking the city. Prices are quite..."

Lauren Billings

"Came here for a hens lunch late last year, so it wasn't the proper dining experience. We had the whole undercover outer part booked out. The views..."

Gem

"Lovely atmosphere, even on a packed Friday night the friendly staff managed to find us a table tucked away for dinner. Very friendly and attentive..."

Georgiiia

"I had the beer. It changed my life. In 140 characters oh let me count the ways. Crisp. Clean. Cold. Not in a plastic tumbler. Not spewed from the..."

Hipster Douchebag

"Try the BBQ Brisket!!! So glad I ordered it :D .. the slight messiness (if you get your hands in and build your own tortilla) is definitely worth it..."

Winterchild87

"Amazing atmosphere, service and even better food! Went for dinner with my partner and our waitress was lovely, ordered an amazing Pinot Grigio, and..."

Ashlee

"Great food ,great service. Lunch with friends on a trip to docklands,great venue,great service. Pork belly is a winner. Cheers for a great..."

Gailandgrant

"It's not what you would call your traditional pub, more like a modern restaurant and bar. We were seated outside which was a bit hot, it would..."

Sarah Moral

"Woolshed Pub is an excellent option in Docklands. This pub offers one of the best outlooks in the city with the outside area great to enjoy water..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Nice joint. Whether it is dropping in for a drink in the casual front bar or moving through to the dining area, the Woolshed does a great job. It..."

Fish

"Delish!. This is easily one of my favourite places to eat in Docklands. The Woolshed Pub is in great location, has wonderfully attentive staff and a..."

Kayjay

"Good service, friendly and did the three minute check that no one else seems to bother with these days! Nothing to complain about though as we had a..."

Jade

"Perfect after footy. Missed my mate Tommy Rando perform his solo gig . he is fantastic on a sunday arvo 3-6pm. awesome just to chill and enjoy some..."

Bertie Beetle

"GREAT FUNCTION!!!. FANTASTIC!! Had my work christmas party here on Saturday night and couldnt have asked for a better night. All our staff had..."

Caitlinb

"Ordered the beef salad, squid and pork belly all to share. Cool atmosphere, nice staff even on a cold wett Melbourne..."

Hannah

"Awesome food atmosphere and drinks. Great venue for a special occasion or casual drinks. The salted chilli squid is the bomb as is the pork..."

Vixmega

"Perfect spot for a wedding!. My husband and I recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Woolshed Pub.The staff were exceptional..."

Renee.speers

"Friendly staff. Beautiful piece of steak in the steak sandwich. Fries were very salty..."

Kim O.

"Very glad that we ended up having lunch in here. Contemporary type looking bar with a quite good restaurant. Staff very attentive and friendly from..."

Javier Gomez

"GOOD CHOICE FOR A CASUAL DINNER ON THE WATERFRONT The Woolshed is a large modern building on Harbour Esplanade just across from Marvel Stadium. Easy..."

Ian Woodruff

"Nice place for evening drinks. Big and modern. Bar staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Outside areas were good. Great views of the docks. Good for..."

hamish walker

"When we walked in the door greeter couldnt find our booking. It took one of our team members to help her find it to get a seat. Views and the..."

Adrian Fleming

"Awesome venue! After their relaunch the venue is bigger and even more stunning! Amazing food, drinks and service ! Perfect for functions, casual..."

Laroy Koloni

"Good fun pub. Live music, friendly welcoming staff, great location for a sunday session / after game pint. Yep they have guiness :) Probs visit..."

Andrew Higgins

"Great place for a drink with friends in the afternoon. The service is a touch slow but acceptable. Big screens great for watching the tennis. Easily..."

Nic B

Loop Roof

82/100 (1054 ratings)

"Stomp... Local dnb deejay Community Good location... Easy parking($12 all night)... cozy 100 people type venue... Good sound...friendly approachable..."

JaYmz LEvi

"Nice rooftop bar that's well..."

Daniel Waldron

"Awesome vibe at Lazer Highway, intimate floor, great DJ's Megahit rocked the joint..."

Aurora Australis

"Cool disco with a mix of old and new tunes. Friendly bartenders and security, clean..."

N C

"I have been popping in every now and then for a lot of years now, but I don't think I have ever had a bad experience here, regardless of what night..."

Deanne Smith

"Laser Highway events here are wonderful, such a cool..."

Keeva Leòmhann

"Razzmatazz Indie Disco nights are great here, but the sound system at this venue is poor. Bar staff are friendly and professional with a great..."

Gene Blackley

"Super cool space. Great beers. Awesome view and perfect for an afternoon day..."

Lorie Continelli

Insignia On Flinders

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"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 Mill House

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"Came here on a Friday night for an after dinner drink. It was super busy, with a mixed age group and everyone seemed to be having a great..."

Morgs71

"Been coming here for a while, the food is tasty and the vibe is good. Have never had any issues with the food, had the mushroom burger which was nice..."

Agreekable

"Came here for drinkBut found out the pizza was surprisingly tasty. Can’t remember other thing. Cause it was so packed and popular for..."

Echooooooo

"Great bar, i know it gets packed during the evenings but it's also worth visiting during the day as it's nice and spacious and less of a wait for..."

Jennie

"The accommodated well for a large group. The vibe inside the Mill house was great, the staff were friendly, the service was quick and the happy hour..."

Burgerman77

"We came to Millhouse for a pre Xmas party drink last night and were suitably impressed. This is a great space with a well stocked bar. Coincidentally..."

Good Food Good Mood

"the cocktails were really good n i had the cheese burger, its better than what i expected!! not too loud on a weekday night, quite..."

Tenforten

"Came here before a dinner reservation with a friend.The Mill House has an amazing vibe when you walk down the stairs - absolutely buzzing..."

Dine And Dash

"Was here for a friends birthday drinks. Pretty spacious so it’s just perfect for big groups of people to catch up over drinks and food. They have..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Cool atmosphere, good music and an excellent vibe. Chicken burger with beer battered fries and a pint of beer was a most excellent way to start the..."

Rathluba1860

"Gin & tonics at The Mill House! Ambiance good. Music is the right volume. Yummy Kumara fries! I like the vibe of this place and awesome Happy..."

Sadrina Yao

"What goes from being a white collar after work drinker become a chilled out place to take advantage of good meal specials during the week. Their..."

InnerWestWayne

"Love this new bar, suitable for after work drinks or to hear awesome artists play live music!! Happy hour specials are always a bonus, especially in..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"Pretty cool bar for Friday night drinks in the city. Booths line one side of the space, a big bar in the middle and a really large space too, which..."

KnowingMelbourne

"This place is absolutely buzzing, we visited on a wednesday night for dinner and the after work crowd limited vegetarian options but halloumi..."

Foodandwinefan

"The burgers and rolls were slightly too small for the price you pay, but it tasted amazing. The serving size of the main dishes were generous, with..."

Daniel

"The Mill House always provides a good atmosphere for upbeat conversation and good times with friends. The music there is always good, and it would be..."

Lena

"Interesting hidden underground bar with really good vibes and a well planned layout. Staff are friendly and service was fast. The menu, both food and..."

NorthMorris1

"This place is in the city and is uber cool. They just opened last year and already people love the entertainment. Here you order at the bar. As I had..."

Katherine Chiu

"Came here for a few drinks with friends. Really loved this place. There was an excellent selection of drinks which were all very tasty. It has..."

Chickenocave

"Was walking past this place and my sister in law saw the sign saying "$20 sangria" (by the way this was on a Saturday afternoon) and we were like YES..."

T

"The Mill House is located in a heritage building in Melbourne’s CBD dating back to 1851. The building has been through many incarnations over the..."

The City Lane

"We stumbled upon The Mill House by chance and we were really impressed by the knowledgeable staff and friendly service. We had the lamb salad and..."

Charlie Davine

"Came down here for a weekend at the recommendation of a friend in Melbourne and was not dissapointed. Great service, food and drink selection. Had..."

Ryan McDonough

"I have been here a few times and it is always packed and buzzing! The venue attracts nice clientele by delivering a good selection of drinks at..."

Schnitzel Von Krumm

"Came here for lunch on a Wednesday with the office. The space is warm and inviting, and much larger than what you'd expect. A really nice fitout and..."

Themkc

"Located on Flinders Lane, Mill House is the place to be on a Saturday night! Awesome vibe, decor and live DJ. If you looking for a place to hit..."

Sheemal Visun

"Found out about this venue after we were handed a promo card outside Flinder st station and decided to check it out.From the outside, then..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"What a lovely bar to find! Fantastic menu, great staff, lovely decor and lighting. This is a place for all different types. Sangria was also divine-..."

Kate

"Wanna listen to good music? Need an after work drink? Wanna get absolutely smashed for cheap? This is the place. Order the beer in a massive..."

Tom

"My recommendation is to come for a drink and maybe a snack. Not so much a sit down meal. Don't get me wrong though it's a great bar. Staff know how..."

Gino

"When someone says ‘basement bar’, I certainly don’t think of an elegant, lush space, with lots of wood and plush leather booths. Yet that’s..."

Ashley

"The Time Out Melbourne reviewers have spent the year searching for the hottest new bartender talents, the tastiest bar snacks, the most rocking..."

Trading Plates

"If you go and have a look at The Mill House Instagram you will see not so long ago this was a mere shell, a ripped out space with just the walls..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Went to The Mill House for after work drinks on Friday night and it was absolutely packed! Despite the crowds I really enjoyed the vibe. The music..."

Kate Dougherty

"We enjoyed the recent Time Out Melbourne Food Awards and now the nominees for the 2016 Time Out Melbourne Bar Awards have been announced...."

Trading Plates

"Came across this one upon leaving Zomp next door and decided it was time to stop for a drink. Looking at the drinks menu, there was a good range of..."

Melissa Provocateur

"Situated just down the road from City Library and popular cafe/bar Journel, The Mill House can be found by following a short set of stairs from..."

The City Lane

"The Mill House concept and interior is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Charles and William Degraves, thetwo Melbourne brothers who constructed Tomasetti..."

Gastrology

"Came here with my colleagues which was great - amazing food, decor/drinks all top notch. Would love to visit..."

Rachel Hy

"I visited this place several times, sometimes with my partner or friends, and even with my parents as well. I always feel nice atmosphere here,..."

Jihye Yoo

"Best experienced at lunch times before the after work crowd. Food and Gin have always been on point. Staff are always inviting during off peak..."

Winston Ng

"Came here with a small group of friends for Friday night drinks and I would absolutely go again. If you love gin, this is the place for you! Yummy..."

Ariana Zoe

"An awesome laneway bar in Little Flinders! Amazing cocktails and if you love gin, you are gonna love this place! More gin than god!! The food we all..."

Brtn13

"I liked the white rabbit dark ale(a naming contradiction). I also had the cheeseburger and added the sweet potato chips as well. Very tasty...."

Douglas Ramsay

Miss Katie's Crab Shack

82/100 (1057 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Ordered the crab boil 🦀 and fries 🍟. The chilli sauce is amazing, very recommended...."

Sekar Setyabrata

"There are alot of mixed reviews for this joint so here is my experience. We rocked up without a booking and were kindly greeted by the waitress and..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Visited Katie’s finally last night. I have been craving a crab boil for quite some time now. We went in thinking it was going to be crowded as it..."

Neha Patil

"What a great place for something of a change from a diet of noodles, rice, pho, pasta and roasts!Incredibly welcoming environment with the..."

Keith Lawrence

"The crab boil was excellent. Atmosphere bustling on a Monday night. Good service, prompt and professional! Will be back again!..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"I have been here a few times to fix my craving for cajun food. Not many restaurants in Melbourne serving quality cajun seafood dishes. The must-try..."

Kangaroo Blogger

"Love love love! The best corn I’ve ever had! So juicy and yum! Also the crab is amazing, love the garlic butter! I would definitely be..."

Kat

"So so good. I love New Orleans food and was shattered when Po Boy quarter closed so I am so happy to see another pop up on the same street. Had $15..."

Peanut Butter Cup

"A must try in Fitzroy regardless of whether you like crabs or not. The restaurant is famous for their crab boil which I'd highly recommend and it..."

Ryan Han

"Funky and fun place in Smith Street Collingwood. Although I'm not much of a seafood lover, that didn't mean I was left out. My friends had a prawn..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"4.5stars. The tacos were superb, the soft shell crab roll was really nice and the chips were generous. The crab boil was delicious! We loves the..."

Tina Salameh

"No. of Visit: 4Overall Rating: 4-4.2Will definitely return coz great seafood-boil is hard to find in Melbourne. I love how buttery the..."

Lancelthebard

"First experience was via delivery so this time we came to the store and tried the exact same order which were the chicken and waffles and crab boil...."

Melb_Belly

"Absolutely love this place. I had the seafood boil both times and it was amazing! We put our bibs on and dug right into the plate. The soft shell..."

Food Fairy

"AMAZING is all I can say, From the service to the decor of restaurant & food I have nothing else to say but amazing! Will defiantly be back. HIGHLY..."

Sarah

"Been to this place a few times. The bloody Mary’s are amazing and great value for money (they come with an olive pickle and a prawn!) the seafood..."

Natasha Sonsini

"Very cool venue, we loved how it was decorated in the seaside theme which made the experience very delightful! We of course ordered the crab and me..."

Agreekable

"Have been wanting to try this place for a while. Cocktails were delicious, great start. We didnt want to order the signature Crab dish, will have to..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I've been wanting to come here for so long after hearing so much hype about it. The crab boil is a MUST !! Absolutley amazing. The soft shell crab..."

@lukebMelb

"3.5. Had one of the feed me menu option - tide over. Comes with mini prawn cocktail, fried green tomato, chicken ribs, fries, cornbread, fried..."

Streaky Eats

"Cute little cozy seafood place. I have been wanting to go to Miss Katie’s Crab shack for a while. Finally made it last weekend and I must say it..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Miss Katie’s Crab Shack is a nice restaurant with nice decor and friendly staff. We ordered the crab boil with an extra crab, home baked cornbread..."

Jiji

"The crab was delicious! We ordered the spicy crab option, which was one of the specials. Its a lot of work eating a crab, but i think that is part of..."

Thuaners

"The crab was delicious, it was in a really nice butter sauce. Had nice sides with it that were also really good - the chorizo was a stand..."

Marlo Gardiner

"Got crabs? Need crabs? I’m so glad Miss Katie’s has moved into my neighbourhood permanently. When they were in the city it was just a bit hard to..."

Alan Tse

"Food is delicious! Looks large and you might think that you can’t finish it all but really,it is a medium-sized serving. Bib is provided so you..."

Ardeth

"My friend Lisa suggested we have Miss Katie’s Crab Shack for lunch on a hungover Sunday and I jumped at the idea. As a bonus it was just up the..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Have followed Miss Katie's ever since I first found them at the Rochester, love the soft shell crab burgers and the crispy school prawns are the..."

Ricky Jackson

"Big fan of the old bay seasoned chips and soft shell crab burger. Both were fried well. Tacos a bit meh but that's due to the taco shell itself...."

JJ

"This is a fun place to go for a meal. I liked the vibe, it was busy, but they still had time to look after us. Crab was delicious as where the spicy..."

Cafe Cathy

"I don't eat crab (the vegan tacos are fine, the cheesy fries aren't what I ordered but sure, why not) but those who do were thrilled with the whole..."

Iris Myandowski

"A different dinning experience for Melbourne. Crabs aren't something you usually find on a menu let alone base the whole restaurant around them!..."

George David Michaelides

"Great taste, small portions but still worth while. The negronis were pretty good. Lacks a bit on service but given that it’s a cocktail bar, it..."

MIKE HOFFMANN

"Chicken and waffles, absolutely amazing. I never really understood how these dishes compliment each other so well but this place absolutely nailed..."

Danny Nguyen

"As we leave the crap winter weather, we unfortunately also leave the crab season!! The Build your Own Boil is an absolute must try..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Chicken and waffles? They may seem like a weird combination but after trying this for the first time, I loved it. The sauce complimented well with..."

Danielle Nguyen

"They're located at Ding Dong Lounge - so it was up the stairs to a quirky, funky nautically themed bar. We easily got a table at 5:30pm and ordered..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Fam bam at this nice old school styled bar/pub, loved the set up and decorations. Was really looking forward to the crab boil, but unfortunately I..."

Sylv

"The place is split into two strangely enough. One place is a bar and the other a restaurant. You can only order food from one, then order drinks from..."

The Taco Cat

"If you're lazy like me, skip the lines and order via ubereats/foodora and then you can have ALL THE CRAB delivered to your house! Always ends up at..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"Get the fried chicken with waffles. Absolutely delicious and even good when cold. Love the sauce that comes with it. Also tried the crab boil but..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Enjoyed myself greatly here. Dining experience was fun, great ambience to the venue. Blue swimmer crabs were perfection with sweet butter. Enjoyed..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Obsessed with this place, I could eat here every day if I could. The nicest workers served me so I was so happy with their serve. Got the popcorn..."

Unknown

"Quite tasty crabs boil, comes with a couple of small potatoes, cuts of chorizo and corn. Portion was quite small, maybe feeds 1-1.5 people per boil...."

Edgar Darmawan

"Hahaha what an experience! So messy but lots of fun. Crab was pretty good. Worth going at least once, even if you're not a fan of seafood. Good..."

Bkelly

"We celebrated Mother's day dinner here, it was quiet tonight and we had no live music. But we didn't mind we could enjoy the crabs even better...."

Megan

"Came for dinner after my friend made a booking. Really liked the atmosphere of this place, the decor was really cool. You order the food at the..."

Stephanie Papazois

"My friends wanted to try this the other day so we decided to give it a go on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated in a booth by the window and greeted..."

Couchfoodie

"We had a delicious lunch at Miss Katie's on a wet Saturday afternoon. We were greeted at the door by 2 friendly staff and the service remained..."

Gemma

"Came here for a staff farewell party and the food was great! Everyone loved the crabs and oysters 🦀️ also had the Cobb salad with blue cheese..."

Melody.mt.tang

"LIT!: such a unique experience as you can eat crab though I did initially think.. just crab?but it was seasoned so well. The chips WITH the cheese..."

Jennitals

"Katie's Fried Chicken with fresh slawBuild your own boil with added crab and king prawnLocation: Nice vibes with stage for a live..."

Rev&Kach

"Staff were really friendly and food came out pretty quick. The crab itself was boiled well but flavours were not amazing or strong enough, would have..."

Denise Koh

"I know Katie's all about the crabs - they look DELICIOUS, and the friends I went with who ordered the crab boils said they tasted just as good - but..."

Sean Romero

"Had coconut crab which is on special that day. More of a place to have some fun using the mini hammer, but tbh personally speaking chicken&waffle are..."

Demi Wang

"Fresh is the best!Went to miss Katie's on the weekend for some lunch and let me tell you it was AMAZING! I have read previous complaints about..."

Jackie

"I've been a long time fan of the Shack since their days up in North Melbourne. Taste-wise I have absolutely no complaints. The seafood is fresh and..."

Fiona

"Wow! I saw the photos of this place and instantly had to go. Boy it was worth it! Crab was flavoured well, fried chicken was amazing and holy crap..."

Stefan

"Our food didn't take too long at all to arrive. I got the Katie's Fried Chicken. You could add French fries or Belgian waffles with real Canadian..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"the food 🦀️ 🦀️🌽🥔is very tasty and the ambience is lovely and nostalgic with great music🎵and lighting🕯️，the staff are all..."

Caroline J

"True Fitzroy gem! Came here for lunch and really loved the decor & theme. Most importantly though, the food was really really good. We ordered the..."

Fitzroy Forager

"Quality of food was great, portion size was a little small. Staff were friendly and polite. Was sitting inside at the back where there was a cold..."

Greg Tippett

"I came here with some friends on the weekend for lunch and left very happy. We had the crab boil, prawns, sliders and some chicken. All was fresh,..."

Indie

Trunk

82/100 (4403 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been coming here in the mornings for breakfast regularly. Never disappointed. I had the most delicious eggs benny this morning. Perfectly cooked..."

Elly

"We had an event at Trunk and it was a huge success thanks to the amazing staff and delicious food. Everyone was super impressed with the attention to..."

Mjloco

"An awesome place for an American style menu, Trunk Diner is a fun place to visit, especially with a group. With a warm and inviting indoor area with..."

Morgs71

"Awesome place for lunch had the Rod Swainson which was a really nice hotdog very quick and friendly service they serve beer and cocktails #drunklife...."

Doc

"Consistent, flavoursome and good price point. I ordered a pepperoni pizza here last night and there was plenty of toppings, nice crisp base and rich..."

Linda

"I had a really enjoyable breakfast here, the baked eggs were really yummy. The coffee was also good, and I liked the courtyard atmosphere. The only..."

AH

"Breakfast here on a Sunday morning, seated quickly, water and menus brought over and coffee order taken. Coffee was very good and came out in quick..."

Neil The Foodie

"Cool and buzzing atmosphere. There was a wedding in one section of the venue. The coffee was well balanced and smooth. The only downside was that the..."

Karina J

"Great burger joint, has excellent burgers, great fries and shakes, great vibe and friendly staff. Have been here many times and will continue to come..."

Peter Vu

"I’ve been here many times, so i though I should write a review. I really enjoy coming here, especially in summer. It has a great vibe, the food is..."

Sarah

"Second time going to this great cafe. Our coffee and food were both delicious. Our service and food delivery were both prompt. I will be going back a..."

Matt O'Brien

"What a pleasant American diner. We were welcomed warmly onto the premises and the service remained attentive throughout our time there...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations since I thought Trunk was more of a restaurant than a brunch cafe. The pancakes turned out to be..."

Daisy

"Good food, not too expensive. Conveniently open early Sunday mornings and is a nice place to sit around and chill at with someone. However gets..."

Garry Huang

"Trunk is a great spot in the CBD with one of the best beer gardens in Melbourne. Best combo for a weekend afternoon? A pint of Furphy on tap and..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Trunk Diner is one of my favourite ‘go-to’ drinking/eatery holes in Melbourne for a drink after work or a tasty lunch. Having been there more..."

Cocktails&Chocolate

"Having cuban and tuna o’melt + 3 mini corn dogs on Sunday lunch with my cousin. (+) The tuna o’melt is amazing! The combination of tuna..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Crumbed pepperjack cheese to die for! Love their nachos and mac&cheese croquettes not to mention the burgers and corn cob! Reccomendation for jug..."

Mi55Bee

"I'm currently in Melbourne, and decided to give Trunk Diner a visit. Had the Trunk burger, which was very nice, and filling. My sister had the..."

Jim

"We came into Trunk Diner for a pre theatre drink and snacks. I love the more relaxed Diner feel and we chose to eat inside as it was a little cool..."

Espy Eats

"Got a burger, a Golden Gaytime spiked milkshake, and a coffee. The coffee was a little bitter and needed some sugar but everything else was..."

Madeleine Kendrick

"I initially had booked the restaurant, but 2 days before we were due they called & apologised saying we could only use the diner as they had a..."

Junnay

"The Diner seared section is a bit run down but the service and food was great! Very reasonably priced meals and you don’t have to book. OlJalepeno..."

Mistermister

"Trunk is probably one of my go to places on a warm/nice day when I am meeting someone for lunch or coffee around work. I enjoy eating at the diner..."

Ann-Marie

"Trunk diner is has a nice casual atmosphere. Great place to stop for a coffee and a chat. I also had the corn fritters for brunch. It was delicious...."

Eliza Nguyen

"Points for: beautiful courtyard, American classics Dine Time: weekday lunchTrunk has a beautiful courtyard wrapping around the..."

Flying Forward

"Cookie in skillet dessert. All you need to know really. Delicious. Actually the rest of the food was great too- wings, hot dog, burger...."

Foodie AC

"I have been to Trunk the restaurant on many an occasion, the other night i tried Trunk diner, the more casual option of the two. The food was..."

Good Food Good Mood

"A delightful place for a light meal before a show. We ate here with the kids and they were happy with their meals and I was happy with the option of..."

Carmel

"Nice cozy restaurant in a great location. Food was tasty however not worth it for the price. As in burgers dont come with anything and are small so a..."

Dyl

"I stumbled across this place whilst roaming through the CBD and was impressed. The food was simple but it was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a..."

Mark Laughton

"My second time to Trunk Diner.Good American diner menu, very relaxed vibe. Ordered Animal Style Fries and The Ron Swanson Hotdog. Both..."

Tessa Eats

"Perfect coffee and delicious pastries! Coffee didn't even need sugar (and I always have sugar). Dark chocolate and pistachio biscotti was to die for..."

Sarah

"Very tasty burger! Pros:+Delicious juicy patty, good char on the outside +Soft, unobstructive bun+Overall very nice and..."

Takeshi Kaga

"Delicious food, way better than any Diner. The quality really comes through too with brunch. However serving sizes do vary dramatically for items of..."

Mildred

"Lovely spot to day drink and just chill out! The Animal Style Fried were excellent. I don't usually like Shoestrings but these were crunchy and..."

Vee

"Been here on a semi regular basis for the past 3 years. They make a nice wagu burger (I like mine well done) with a side of the chilli..."

Split The Bill

"Nice Sunday afternoon weather - perfect spot for lunch as Trunk had a fabulous outdoor area. Staff were great & attentive but the food -..."

Anna Yong

"Good for a coffee and some lunch (or any meal really). Their staff are friendly and approachable, the building looks cool and is a little quirky with..."

Tomas

"Love the ambience. But it would be very hot during the summer. I had the wagyu burger with blue cheese, it was mediocre. But the sausage taste quite..."

Meg

"This is a great place to go and unwind, especially with the summer months approaching. Despite arriving after the lunch rush, service was a tad poor...."

Abbey V

"A good place to eat and drink, without having to fight for a table. There's plenty of room! "The Business" hotdog is a sure fire winner..."

Jesskaar

"One of the Best burgers in Melbourne, always comes medium rare and quality meat. Negative starting to cater for the new gen... Veggie and green..."

Food For The Soul

"It's hard to do a review on an establishment such as Trunk (both the bar and the restaurant). However I will give it my best. To start with - the..."

Arijit Das

"This is great spot for brunch or a relaxed dinner after work. Especially great in the sun. The space is a little crammed, but service prompt and very..."

EpiCurious

"Been here quite a few times and have always been impressed.During the day they can accommodate for any age group and, with a booking, they'll..."

Alana C

"Ate two delicious breakfasts here on a weekday and weekend. Had the Mexican eggs & bacon tortilla with a side of gourmet sausage which was hearty and..."

Aaron O

"Been here a couple of times. Perfect diner feel. Great for drinks and food is decent too. Have tried their salads, burgers, coffee, egg bacon Mexican..."

FoodHedonist

"Nice place and environmentGreat food ( small portions, but delicious)Very good service and lovely staffAll good for dinner and..."

Zainab

"Place was amazing with all the trees around and a grape tree above partially covered, small birdies flying around chirping with the beautiful weather..."

Vivek Bala

"Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and the food came out quickly and was spot on. The menu isn't too expensive either. Ordered the uncut..."

Janelle Louisse Seriña

"Fantastic venue for a function. The staff are lovely, the vibe is lively and fun. Gorgeous courtyard with a 100yr old tree in the middle. Very..."

Dee

"Great burger although I would have liked it to be a bit larger. An extensive selection of additions to the burger but can make the burger a bit..."

Hungry Tum

"Trunk American Diner offers hearty breakfast in a bright and friendly environment. I wish I had stomach space for the milkshakes or breakfast..."

Cora Chen

"Cool diner with a nice atmosphere. The burgers are quite good and the "stupidly hot wings" are really really hot. Probably the hottest wings I've..."

Sandeep

"Lovely leafy location within the concrete jungle of the CBD. Wagyu beef burger was small but very tasty. Also tried the Richard Simmons salad and..."

Cristy

"My partner and I had a quick dinner here on a Thursday. Good atmosphere, we had to wait a little bit for our food but when it arrived it was actually..."

Cat Broadby

"I came here couple of months back because i had to open my big mouth for to try their spicy chicken wings its says on the menu that sauce they use..."

Tracker

"NY style diner with external dining space bringing to Melbourne simple and hearty street food. The design is spacious, simple and casual to match the..."

Mariposa

"It was actually a night out at pepe's.. Anyway! It was great, fantastic vibes and the food was solid. See pictures.. The 4 stars and not 5 is due to..."

Traco

"Great vibe for lunch, the place looks like a greenhouse. The chicken burger was good but nothing special and relatively small. Other portions of my..."

Ivan Kozlov

"Great little diner in a restored 1850s synagogue and a huge beer garden. The American diner style menu is great with a large selection of burgers,..."

Griff Macey

"Good place for late lunch/early dinner but as per other reviews nothing special. I had the Mac and cheese burger which was nice but a little greasy...."

Will Wood

"I was visiting Melbourne on a holiday and absolutely loved eating at Trunk Diner. The food is delicious, the staff are lovely and the diner is..."

Emma Cooper

The Vault Cafe

Clocks At Flinders

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Table Lamp Restaurant And Bar

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Whitehart Bar

82/100 (1786 ratings)

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"In a crowded bar scene, Whitehart stands out for it's cool vibe and friendly atmosphere. This place really goes off, and for very good reason. The..."

Morgs71

"Beautiful, hand crafted, unique cocktails in the heart of the city. A little bit tucked away which adds to its charm. Great vibe!..."

MelbourneLops

"Whether you're chasing a knock off beer or a couple of pre-drinks before a big night beyond, Whitehart can provide the energy for..."

Sian Mann

"The concept of this bar is quite cool and very Melbourne. The set out is cool and quite and sets a good vibe for a drink...."

Nay Nay

"Came here for drinks and the atmosphere was really buzzing Cos it was a Friday night. Service was brisk and we really had a good time. Drinks tasted..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"We stopped in this cool hidden bar with the dj pumping out music as we were early for our dinner reservation elsewhere. The atmosphere and music was..."

Espy Eats

"Why have I not been to this bar before? It's like Section 8 but less seedy old men and a wayyy better beer selection. The wines I tried (a Pinot..."

Quince And Cheese

"Located at the end of Whitehart Lane, Whitehart is a two story bar constructed from shipping containers and steel beams. It’s become one..."

The City Lane

"Cool bar and very convenient in the Melbourne CBD. Love the chilled music, grungy industrial vibes and greenery. There needs to be more of this!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Always have had an enjoyable night with friends at Whitehart. The only complaint -as it's winter- is that the outdoor heaters upstairs does a very..."

Tina

"Stumbled upon this place whilst walking down the street and really liked it! It was a Saturday night at about 9pm, once we walked in the place was..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Really fun bar made of shipping containers. It’s kind of an indoor outdoor space, with upstairs and downstairs areas. Very very loud music though,..."

Mo

"Came here for a drink before dinner. Really cool space, would be awesome after work drinks. Sparkling wine was nice. Could probably do with a few..."

Vege Eats

"One of my favourite bars in melbourne, awesome double storey setup and always producing great music and atmosphere. Drinks are a bit on the..."

Jimmy Kaing

"What a great bar down a secluded lane. Great layout with seating down by the bar, and an upstairs area to catch the sun’s rays and to smoke your..."

Bella

"You can't go wrong at Whitehart, the tunes are awesome, theres rotating food trucks so you'll probably have a fresh new menu every time you go. The..."

Chris Bresland

"Great little spot in the centre of the city, love the changing food trucks and beer list! Had an espresso infused lager and an imperial..."

Taylor Matthews

"Great spot for and after work drink and unload with an excellent selection of craft bars and yummy BBQ. Love the mulled cider. Love the Pinot Noir...."

Jessica Richardson-Brown

"Cheeky bevs in the city are always a win at this place. Def the new watering hole!! Bar staff are always pleasant, not stupidly loud but great..."

Olivia Mary

"What a funky bar, I came here with my sister because she read about it in a little book about Melbourne and this was a new happening..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"tucked away in the middle of the CBD this venue is definitely one of Melbourne's newest gems. with rotating food vendors and the most amazing..."

Justin

"This could be my new place to hang out… if it’s a nice night! Came here on Friday with a friend to check it out and it’s actually pretty cool...."

Couchfoodie

"To celebrate this uncompromising spirit and dedication to authenticity, The Wild Turkey Way event series will celebrate leading Aussie talent who..."

Gastrology

"Tucked away from street views, this is hardly a bar worth hiding! A chilled out vibe for your day venturers, the perfect place to unwind for those..."

Moyle Jak

"A former dreary car park space smack bang in the middle of Melbourne’s CBD has been revamped as the city’s newest Container Bar. In what’s sure..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"First time I went there. I genuinely believe that it's a hidden gem. The locations perfect, it's a very spacious Bar. They have plenty of house..."

Mahela Kurukulasooriya (Mike)

"this is such an amazing place, i’m here with friend on Saturday night, not surprisingly, they are busy, everyone just out for drink and having a..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"I had this place on my “have to go” list and I have to say that it doesn’t disappoint. No table service, cool casual vibes, great decor,..."

Vanessa Wingert

"Industrial city garden bar right off Lonsdale St. Great selection of gins and whiskies, with a few craft beers on tap. Friendly staff and plenty of..."

Damian Norton

"Good vibes and cool place! It’s excellent bar for meeting friends and enjoy your drinks! I discovered here by accident while guiding my friend to a..."

KK Kor

"Fantastic cocktails, amazing staff, great music and a luscious garden backdrop, what more could you want? Guaranteed good times at Whitehart..."

What's Good!

"Great bar, good vibes with live DJ music, The projections and plants make a great atmosphere. The roof top has a small bar, loved..."

Luisa Quintana

Golden Monkey Lounge Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

"A cosy bar had some comfy couches and some great cocktails. Its wasn't too loud so we could have a nice..."

Nay Nay

"Love the location- easy to find, and is alongside many restaurants. The ambience is romantic and cosy. Friendly staff. Would’ve loved to stay for..."

Liv Do

"It’s all about fine drinks and fun times. The drinks are designed for a night out with friends with refreshingly good cocktails. Good place..."

Sonam Jaiswal Anant

"This drinks and dining venue is fit out really nicely with cosy wooden seating that's split between their indoor and outdoor areas. If you want some..."

Quince And Cheese

"Oldie but a goodie. First impression when I rocked up Friday night was that the place had died down from when I last visited but it got quite busy..."

Mustard

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I often come here for drinks and it really does go off on a Friday night. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Great music, chilled out place, lychee aloe smash cocktail was super delicious!! Would love it even more if they made it in a jug though. Would..."

Tina Salameh

"Lovely ambient atmosphere in this busy bar hidden away on Lonsdale street. The bartender here made her own concoction of a cocktail for me and it was..."

Kitakai

"Points for: intimate experience with good cocktailsGolden Monkey has gone through a number of rennovations, and is still alive and kicking..."

Flying Forward

"Did not know there was food here, I always come here to grab a few cocktails. I love the atmosphere here , the drinks always taste really good..."

Vivian

"Although I've never eaten here, my colleagues and I frequent this bar for any going-away drinks we have. There's always plenty of room, yummy and..."

Eatandbooze

"Always great cocktails and ambiance, hasn't changed much in 6 years which is testament to them. Red mood lighting and DJ spinning beats on a Friday..."

Nic D

"A cool bar with Asian inspired decor. They do a great cocktail and the drinks list in general will keep everyone happy: from sparkling wine to..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had a great time here after desperately trying to flee somewhere more chilled and less crowded. We arrived around 8pm and there was hardly any one..."

Madeline Agnes

"I come here nearly every week with my friends. We've made friends with the bartenders because we frequent so often. Pretty cool Asian bar with pretty..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Heading downstairs you are drawn into a rabbit hole of intimate lounge areas, dimly lit with tea light and silk lanterns... take you to Saigon. The..."

H

"Had never been here when I made a booking for my birthday. Found it online and looked pretty funky, plus liked the look of the drinks menu and bar..."

M. Y.

"Came to Golden Monkey for a work function and was impressed by the food served which was all off the tapas menu. Yummy spring rolls, salt and pepper..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I went to this cozy and cool underground bar on Saturday night. I like the performance of bartenders here. They are friendly and amused me! But..."

Chai

"Oriental layout with dim lighting. Upbeat, music. Mandarin Negroni was strong and mei li China doll was sweet. Asian tapas style so..."

Cookielessvee

"Went here for dinner and while the food is not amazing it is pretty decent. Service was excellent though and staff were very friendly. Atmosphere had..."

James Stephens

"I only came for one quick drink, and boy o boy was it a fast one, so I had another one. With poor lighting and sticky tables we all had a fabulous..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"Very chill, cozy and zen atmosphere, bar staff know their stuff, great place to hang out with friends on a casual week night! Felt like stayin there..."

Elodie Triton

"Stumbled along this place while walking down Hardware lane and decided to give it a go and we were pleasantly surprised! A really cool underground..."

Georgia Palladino

"Very cool opium den atmosphere in hidden underground location. Fantastic drinks and the food is just as good. Quite pricy but well worth it. Strongly..."

Shaun

"Stumbled on this gorgeous little bar on a Tuesday night so we had live jazz - so good! Drinks were nice and the bar tender friendly. Really nice..."

Lauren Green

"A bar with a cool vibe with interesting decor making it a good hang out spot. They do a good range of nice cocktails with some creative options...."

Binula

"Nice bar with a cool vibe. Three of us went in on a Friday night and got a table. The service wasn't great as we had to wait a while before asking if..."

Alisha McLean

"A cool little bar which is located down stairs. Wonderful atmosphere and can be very private for a romatic drink. The drinks were amazing (cocktails)..."

The Critic

"I've been coming to golden monkey every few weeks for the last 7 years. It's my favourite spot to relax and listen to great live soul rnb music. I am..."

Tabouli Salad

"We enjoyed stuffing our faces with their skewers, noodles, rice dishes and dumplings. The dumplings in particular are a notch above. The only..."

Gastrology

"Visited for the first time on a friday night to see a friend.Knew nothing going in and was very pleasantly surprised!From the..."

Kara Tippett

"RNB tunes while eating Fried Chicken. An institution on Thursday nights for drinks while the sounds of their amazing Soul/RnB band (Shaolin Funk)..."

Ag.gardon.ag

"Lamb Ribs. Was invited by a mate to this amazing bar on the long weekend and blew my mind off. Made me feel like i was in a Bruce Lee movie. Great..."

R_u_d_1

"Good food and cocktails. Not the friendliest of welcomes compared to other spots in..."

Lovetucker

"Golden Monkey still going strong.... It's hard to know where to begin writing this review for Golden Monkey. My first experience of Golden Monkey was..."

Einas

"Awesome atmosphere with great cocktails and music! Shanghai'd..."

Blossom

"Great date spot.. Used to be my favourite first-date haunt, as it makes you look mega sophisticated (even if you're not) and its dimly lit corners..."

The Truth

"Nice place. Come here on Sundays to escape the usual busy crowd and just relax. Peter behind the bar is somewhat of a wizard. As a bartender, it is..."

Melbournite

"Top Place. Having fought our way past the restaurant-pimps on the same street, promising us free drinks with our meal, blah blah blah, we decided to..."

Phoenix

"Has It ALL!. Golden Monkey has it all.The interior. The vibe. The music. The drinks.The vibe is obviously influenced by the..."

ChinaMan

"Great variety of cocktails and great Asian tapas!!! Music was good and atmosphere was..."

Cathy-Baldwin83

"I celebrated my birthday at Golden Monkey last weekend and couldn't have picked a better venue! I hired the two back rooms for the entire night at no..."

Spunkalicious

"Satisfied. After reading some of the reviews and the ease with which I could get a booking on a Saturday night, it was with trepidation we took on..."

Tscod

"What's chillin'?? cocktails + live music!. Thanks guys for a wonderful thursday night. beautiful voices and awesome band. brought along some first..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Golden Night. We recently held our team function at Golden Monkey. Jaye and his friendly crew looked after us and the night was a huge success. Great..."

BellaItalia

"A cute little spot! Super .... A cute little spot! Super friendly and helpful staff.Great place to go hang for a few cocktails with a..."

Happy Katherine

"Mid week city meal. Mid week is best for a meal and some..."

STeam

"You are Gold!!. Thank you Golden Monkey for making my Hens night such a memorable experience!! It was exactly what I wanted for my pre-wedding..."

Sonia

"Great late nights. I always end up at the Golden Monkey when I am out and about on a night in the city, it is never a let down, the service is ever..."

Lady

"Great atmosphere awesome food in a cool setting will be a regular place to chill and enjoy life..."

Hung Lo

"Golden monkey is my all time favourite bar! Great atmosphere, great drinks, great live band every Thursday nights. If you like stevie wonder or..."

JCF

"Very cool place... Friendly staff set the scene for this Chinese-opium-den-grungesque underground bar and tapas venue. Drinks are a little bit..."

Bites_and_Bites

"Great find. Wow what a great little place.. very cool.. just had drinks but we will be..."

Megan

"Everything you need. Errrm where to start. Rum anyone? There's a huge selection that could have you sitting back in a venue that oozes comfort and..."

John Doe

"Beautiful idea!. Lovely place. Beautifully design, lovely music and quite fast to get drinks even for a packed house.Went here for a..."

Fusan Nguyen

"Brilliant!. I went on a Tuesday night (730-10pm) with a friend, so whilst I'm not sure what the place is like on a Fri-Sat night, on a Tuesday it was..."

Gwynneth

"Great before the kids discovered it. For me, this was a Thursday night staple with the girls before it became too popular (and noisy) for words...."

Tubbymistress

"Awsome vibe, sligtly akward eating dinner on a couch but atmosphere made up for it. Dumplings were..."

Angela

"One word! A M A Z I N G!!! We judged the place by the entrance but when we got there it was such a vibe. Staff were amazing drinks were yum also..."

Kushi Perera

"We had such an amazing time visiting @goldenmonkeybar earlier this week. We were firstly treated by dome amazing baos and dumplings on the upper..."

Pragya Gupta

"Down Melbourne’s iconic bustling Hardware Lane you will find Golden Monkey, a hidden basement bar reminiscent of the 1920’s Shanghai opium dens...."

Stephanie Rose

"Hidden eccentric underground bar worth trying out. Such an amazing time - good music played by set DJs and the whole cocktail range are all..."

Mel B

"Great cocktails here! If you're looking for a bar that's a little more chilled out and the music is not crazy loud so you can actually hear what your..."

Jimmy H

"Nice place. Good cocktails, downstairs is more of a dance club vibe. More quiet at the ground..."

Benjamin MICHONNET

"Great food great drinks and a great..."

Shivan Patel

The Comic's Lounge

"Ordered nachoes and margherita pizza. Nachoes were great. Nice and crispy. Generous amount of chips, sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Margherita..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"A good place to laugh but a bad place to eat. Let’s be honest you don’t get the best food at a comedy joint and if you don’t know that you..."

HungryMonkey

"Didn’t know what to expect initially but the atmosphere was great. The MC was hilarious and they had 3 other comedians on the stage! Laughed so..."

Connie Ferreyra

"Have been here on many occasions, always a good time and laugh. The comedians last night were hilarious, pretty raw comedy that you don't see on TV..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I’ve been here a number of time before and to locals and visitors this place is a Melbourne institution.I love live comedy and this place..."

Timinmelbourne

"My friends and I were obviously not expecting much when we came here to eat before a show. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The menu is small..."

Kate

"A fabulous night of laughs with a line up of ridiculously funny comedians with friendly staff and exceptional food and service. Thanks for a great..."

Jacki Hartmann

MandyToorak

"Surprisingly good food. The standard pub style fare, but everything well cooked and yummy. ..."

Josephine Maguire-Rosier

"Enjoyed the meal. Enjoyed the show. I had the lamb casserole which was very nice. I'd happily pay for it at any bistro. My companions enjoyed..."

Two Sheds

"Always get what you expect. Stand up comedy, very good priced drinks and a good time.Wouldn't come for the meal though. just go for the shows...."

Tim Bydder

"Easy straight forward food, happy staff, drink specials and fun ! $25 gets you entree and main , But some drinks and laugh .. + order the..."

AbbeyFox

"Went to see Steve Hoffstetter last night and had a ball! Great act, great table setup, great food and great drinks! What a gem! Can’t wait to go to..."

Bec

"You can’t go wrong with whoever is up on stage. Whether it’s a speciality show like Crazy rich ethnics or pre-comedy festival comedians, you’re..."

Bella Xena

"I laughed so much it started hurting 🤣 couldn't recommend it highly enough, we came in early to have the 3 course meal (which to my surprised they..."

Steven Luong

"Great night out. Some good laughs. Do get some comedians that aren't great but there are some great ones as well. Food is average but nice and..."

Sean Otto

"Had a fantastic night, Ben Knight who was the MC for the night was hilarious I don't think I have laughed so much. All the acts were good but Ben..."

Merrin Stephenson

"Another brilliant night at Comic's Lounge last night. The line up and our MC for the night, Matt Elsby were very entertaining and hilarious! I must..."

A “Hellwoman”

"This was brilliant, an amazing night of entertainment. The comedians were hilarious and the mc was an act all in his own. Also the meals were..."

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