Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

268 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Emerald Hotel
Emerald Hotel
84/100 (1034 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Australian
Bar
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Bar
Australian
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Pub
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great Pub with very good food. Excellent feeling when entering as this Hotel has a real atmosphere of how a corner Pub should be. It has many areas..."
Mel McMillan
"One of the best pub meals that you could have in Melbourne. No. IT IS THE BEST. Great menu. It is a return to the times of a proud chef delivering..."
John Richardson
"The Emerald Hotel has the best hotel food in Melbourne. Went there last night for a birthday party and had delicious Corned Silverside. Great home..."
Jeff Gordon
"Fantastic service and food. Would definitely..."
Emily Burke
"The staff really looked after us cellabrating 40 years since our cricket premiership, particularly Denise our Irish waitress. We had a lovely table..."
David Broad
"I love the Emerald !! I'd love to be there every Wednesday, like so many others. I've taken many friends there, and they've all really enjoyed the..."
Willie Whytock
"Amazing place for lunch, few beers or watch the footy or races Good to see pubs like that exist still..."
John Curtin
Joe Taylor
Joe Taylor
84/100 (388 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
"I had been meaning to come here for a while, and was not disappointed.I loved the outside courtyard, and the vibe inside.Bar..."
Tess Presso
"Great cocktail bar i always wanted to try. Nice and cosy on the inside with a wide selection of drinks on offer. It was quite busy when we came in so..."
Talia
"Seem to end up here a bit on the way home from dinner. The bloke particularly likes the varieties of craft beer and I'm always ready for a..."
Brunny Girl
"Anyone living in North Melbourne would recommend giving this place a try if you're in search of a good cocktail. They've got an amazing range to..."
Melsy
"Popped in for the first time on the long weekend and had a couple of cocktails, wine and some food. Food took a while but they said that when..."
Tom Gilmour
"I popped in here with a friend to check it out as a party venue and was thrilled to find another little gem of a bar to add to the list of great..."
PoleDancer
"The service in here is second to none. Even if my partner and I don't make it in for a few months they still remember what we like to drink. The..."
LouisaHills
"Old fashioned. Beautiful little bar, great service amazing interior, cosy. nice place to sit and sip a Negroni.definitely..."
Joshua
"Super friendly, great drinks.. A nice little off-the-beaten-track bar, cosy and friendly with fab drinks! Great stop-by bar on your way into town,..."
Hazel
"Simply The Best. A super cool ambience befits the best margaritas we have tasted anywhere in the world- and margarita tasting is our passion. The..."
Kerry
"Just tried the full menu and have to say they have not put a foot wrong. Well done boys, stylish, contemporary food that is well priced. Partner this..."
David
"What a fab little bar. Very cosy, very Nortth Melbourne. The perfect place for an..."
Iceman
"Fairly quiet for a Friday but staff were attentive and as usual chatty and polite. We took our 4&5yo for the first time, we’ve been many times and..."
Simi Batterham
"An old favourite for me in Melbourne. European bistro style vibes. You get a cute well stocked wine shop with great wine options and amazing food..."
Dalena Pham (msdalena)
"Waiters with great wine knowledge - happytochat and share tips and suggestions. Great..."
Sotir Stojcevski
"only came in for wine, very friendly and attentive service, extensive wine selection reasonably priced. will definitely come..."
Angie
"Awesome seasonal food with extensive wine list. One can expect quality, attentiveness and a good time at this joint. I have visited this place for..."
Ayaan Ali
"Love this place to catch up with friends, business meetings or just yourself has everything you could want, staff are great and could tell you..."
Mark Marky
"I should have started this earlier...befoe I started eating. I had the European Steak Tartare (which was excellent)...."
Greg Clarke
The Travellers Bar
The Travellers Bar
84/100 (67 ratings)
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Australian
Bar
Australian
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Bar
Australian
Television
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"With soft leather lounges to relax in and staff that make you feel really welcome, this has been a great location to catch up with an old friend for..."
Evan Jones
"Interesting and well priced small bites menu. The sliders were great, pork belly a bit meh. Our food server was delightful. Bar service really slow -..."
Looking For The Perfect Bite
"Good drinks and food, however, it's the location that makes it worth..."
Homie
"Beautiful building and ambience, food and service were very good. Do yourself a favour ..."
Phillip Porter
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Megan Mooney
Young And Jacksons
Young And Jacksons
84/100 (1496 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Sports bars
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Iconic Melbourne pub ... great place to introduce interstate visitors to in the CBD ... lunch was delicious, my veggie burger very tasty and the..."
Susan Hamilton
"We had our work function at Y&J's on Friday night to celebrate Christmas in July. From beginning to end the staff were a real treat to deal with. ..."
Jodie Solomon
"Great food, great staff 100% recommend this place..."
Brian Handley
"Great place. Chloe is beautiful. Climb up to the roof top bar made the drink worth..."
Letitia Jackson
"Have visited here on many occasions over the years had lunch in ground floor dining area yesterday food and staff were..."
Roxarn Bishop
"Oh my gosh this place is amazing, the food is delicious and the staff are inviting and friendly. Love love..."
Angela Jerrick
"Great food and service from the staff recommend this to my..."
Don Luke
"Best steak sandwich and cheese burger we ha e ever..."
Sarah Beltrame
Spotswood Hotel
Spotswood Hotel
83/100 (586 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
Pub
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Seafood Platters
Lamb
Burger
Pesto
Pork
Sit down
Pub
Australian
Contemporary
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A cosy place which serves great good by friendly staff. We went on a friday night and the restaurant was quite busy, and yet service was very fast...."
Annie Leung
"I have a become a regular on Monday nights for their steak nights ($15 + a drink/house wine) portion size is generous for the amount you pay, however..."
Chris Muscat
"A local pub feel with a fancier-than-usual menu. The space is warm and inviting and the staff are really nice. We ordered from the specials menu -..."
EmLou86
"Ambience : open and bright thanks to West facing window.Service : Relaxed, but good. Table service and were able to split bill. Saved us a lot..."
Dieter
"Cant beat the favourite local. They are good at what they do, the manager is running the place extremely well. Food is always a top pub meal -be..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Suprised to see a bad rating for this place? Been here no less than 30 times, loved the atmosphere and the meal sizes are out of controll. Father..."
Justin Jervies
"Absolutely loved Spotswood hotel although the service was pretty average. Food was amazing though so it made up for it. Thank you for a wonderful..."
Alicia
"Went on Sunday 22nd January and had a few beers and the seafood platter for two. Wow! Was great.  Heaps of delicious fresh seafood. Some cooked and..."
Jessika Thorn
"Have been coming here for dinner and breakfast for the last year and a half. Service is always great and quick. Good atmosphere and location with..."
Dan
"Elisha Hodges, Isabella Pearman and I have been coming to the Spottiswoode Hotel for quite a while now. We are always greeted by fantastic staff..."
Claire Bakker
"Honestly it looks like a dirty old pub from the outside, but its absolutely lovely once inside. The beer courtyard is a definitely winner, although..."
Izzy Millwood
"My Mother, partner & myself had the parma here. The chicken was moist, not dry. The parma sauce had lovely flavour and the salad and chips were both..."
Bturnsta63
"Don't know what else they could do to make it better. Great price. Great quality. Great quantity. 140 characters 140 140 140 140 140 140 140..."
Jimma Norton
"The Spottiswoode is a pub with a … lets say “colourful” past. If you had’ve visited the Spotty five years ago you might not have made it out...."
Parma Daze
"My family had a lovely evening out, eating hearty pub food in the warmth of this local family venue. The space is huge, with traditional brick walls..."
Schnitzel Von Krumm
"Good Food .Huge meals. I has the fish and my partner the beef stroganoff .Great service. Very consistent My only begative is that is can be a little..."
Dani
"Yet another great experience @ Spottiswoode Hotel. The food as always, is consistent in its taste & presentation. Overall, Spottiswoode is a great..."
Peter Dang
"A great 'classic' pub with generous servings and pleasant atmosphere. The establishment is designed in an appealing way with modern decor and..."
Joshua Cordina
"Our favourite place to take visitors and even if we just want a tasty quick meal! Beware though, the meals are huge! My favourites are the duck salad..."
Gemma Blenkiron
"No issues with the crowd like other reviews. Found it very welcoming and family friendly. Chicken parma for under twenty bucks is an absolute..."
ZayC
"It takes a lot to get me onto a website to give feedback, absolutely outstanding customer service, all meals were quick and delicious, best Parma..."
Tracey Boulton
"My family and I really enjoy the Spottiswoode Hotel but last nights New Year's Eve dinner was very average. A party of 13, we ordered a variety of..."
Ingrid Formosa
"Have been here a few times now, food is delicious traditional pub style and specials are great value. Staff are all super friendly, great pub...."
Stacey
"Had a great time here yesterday for my birthday. The food portion sizes were huge and tasted real good! Not to mention the salted caramel..."
Grace Mammoliti
"This place is great, I've been to the Spottiswoode hotel a couple of time and always welcomed by friendly polite staff. The food is always tasty &..."
Fiona Allen
"There must be something wrong with me (when comparing to the other reviews) because I actually really like it here. Service is consistent, it's also..."
Alice In Wonderland
"I give this place my thumbs up!I was introduced to this pub by workmates and unfortunately did not have enough time to enjoy my steak as I..."
Sandra Poon
"Great service. I went there not expecting a great deal, but happily it exceeded expectations. The decor looked like it couldn't quite figure out what..."
AG-S
"Pleasantly surprised. Came here with a friend after their suggestion and initially wasn't expecting much due to the Urbansppon rating and my general..."
Themkc
"Excellent & Consistent. Today was my second time visiting this wonderful restaurant. Greeted by a friendly staff member and was shortly seated within..."
Pete
"Pretty good. Popular with families and pack to the rafters last night. Meals, including kids meals, are generously portioned. Service was a bit slow,..."
Sean_hine
"Great service. Great good. Great Coopers. Lovely spot..."
A And R
"Huge portions great price. Great atmosphere, cheap food and huge portions and Sunday roast for $10 bargain, open fire as well will defo be going..."
Laura Swift
"Lovely place for a huge gastro-pub meal. The reviews about the large sized meals are correct ... they are huge. Went on a Thursday night and whilst..."
Love My Food From Melbourne
"Everything you want from a local. We happened upon the Spottiswoode Hotel only this week despite being locals to the West for a few years, and after..."
Natalie
"Wow what a steak! Great pub food at a reasonable price and through in a good atmosphere, what more could you ask for? Will go back for sure, they..."
Daniela
"Great pub meal. Really friendly staff and the food was spot on. Thanks..."
David
"Great venue but noisy. Have to agree, its a great place to eat, but can get a bit noise on a Friday/Saturday night. Not the best place for an..."
Klt
"Not bad, but.... Only one visit so far and found the staff and service to be excellent, BUT we waited 1hour and 20 minutes for our food to be..."
Wazza Bowen
"Was looking out for a good pub in the area and spotted some reviews for this and decided to check it out. I'm not much of a reviewer, but..."
Bron
"Huge food!. The food here is huge and good value. It is what you'd expect for the prices. Nothing spectacular and the menu is a little dated...."
Siby LaLa
"Always happy with the generous sized meals here!! Great value for $$ definitely is one of the top Gastro pubs in the..."
Maka Kereopa
"Fantastic. Food was sensational, staff were really friendly. A really enjoyable..."
John
"On the right track. The revamped Spottiswoode Hotel with it's former service as the local striptease establishment and villains drinker is a another..."
Professor Piehead
"WANT A GREAT PUB MEAL?. And not some fancy pants, over priced smear of rubbish on your plate? Then you must come here!We moved to the area..."
Kat
"Nice Pub. We went there on Sunday 130113 for lunch we had nachos and trio of dips for entrei. It was delicious really enjoyed it, we were pretty full..."
D
"Mixed Feelings. This pub has excellent service (today was outstanding by the mature man with glasses), and a great environment. It caters for groups..."
TC
"An awesome feed.prawn scewers were awesome for entree and mains were generous.get on board nom..."
Tim Watson
"Weekday lunch. Good seating arrangements and good menu variety. Friendly service, orders delivered to the table in fairly quick time. I ordered the..."
gjcc73
"I've driven past this place so many times and always thought it looked a bit run down and had low expectations but inside it's huge and very nice...."
Matthew Connolly
"Amazing pub, ripper meals at a good price, great atmosphere, lovely staff, can't go wrong. Emily was a great host. Highly recommend dropping..."
Zed Freeman
"Perfect, the food was delicious, prawn pizza. The service was better than good, the staff looked after us so well. Wine was really well priced and..."
Mary Conway
"Wow we went for lunch for my mum's birthday...great food, reasonable prices, fantastic customer service. My partner and l had the porterhouse..very..."
Janine Watson
Mentone Rsl
Mentone Rsl
83/100 (384 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Bar
Pub
American
American
Italian
Australian
Bar
Pub
Italian
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Italian
American
Australian
Mid-range
"Food and booze good. Alex Matthews very good tonight. Great fun Rock n Roll dancing to the music. Keep it going!!! Don't stop the..."
Roy Bunyan
"Biggest crowd I've seen in a long time obviously followers of the great The 4 Peace..."
Alara Boutique
"Great place for a gathering. Nice food and reasonably priced...Band on 3rd Friday of the month..."
Marion Hammond
"I go there to Paul and Anna's Latin dance lessons. Meals look great. Drink prices cheaper than most venues. Strongbow Cider stubble $6. Very..."
Graham King
"Wonderful venue. Friendly staff. Lovely meals and good covid..."
Jane Hickey
Robot Bar
Robot Bar
83/100 (620 ratings)
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Spanish
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Japanese
Bar
Spanish
Pub
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Spanish
Japanese
Dinner
Mid-range
"Came here for a quick drink after dinner with a friend whilst they were still open. Love the cool, funky vibe and the drinks were yummy. A great..."
Willtravelforfood17
"3.6 for mine. Very Melbourne place - a modern Japanese bar. Very Melbourne location - tucked away discretely down a narrow lane, Bligh Place. ..."
Two Sheds
"Great cozy bar tucked away in a typical Melbourne laneway. Have been many times and it never disappoints. Staff is great and plenty of drinks..."
ElCompass
"Love this cute little bar in a lane way in Melbourne. It’s tiny, so don’t expect it to be bustling, but it’s quiet and quaint and perfect for a..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Came for a quick after work cocktail with a friend who was visiting from overseas. I was impressed with the array of options of gin and vodka for my..."
Good Food Good Mood
"With a cool collection of sake and Japanese drinks I felt the izakaya vibe from my times travelling Tokyo, great place for a group of friends after..."
Flytonewyork
"Bar deep in a laneway, that's the Melbourne way. Only been here for pre-dinner drinks and while the venue's pretty quiet, it's still very enjoyable...."
RoamingEats
"We had drink Chichibunishiki was really nice Sake. Place was sooo great and comfortable, staff was great either.. good take care. Thank you so much..."
Piyarat Pinthong
"I brought my sister's visiting in-laws to have a meal at Robot Bar. We were keen to try the espresso martini which uses Liquid Black Coffee beans. It..."
Petal Loves Food
"If you like sake and retro little bars that are super snug with great ambience, not too loud (hard to find!), then totally need to pay a visit to..."
Pinna_is
"I remember coming here 14 years, so it's been open at least that long. I've been several times since and it's never disappointed. The quirky and..."
Ben To
"Contrary to the name, this place is actually quite cosy. I like the food options to go with drinks. However, flavor wise food is average, but over..."
FoodHedonist
"Comfy place. Nice and chill. Hardly ever crowded.Cocktail are tasty and the ramen restaurant across the road (Mugen) is run by the same..."
Oreo Ninja
"Nice quiet spot with a casual atmosphere. Nice selection of cocktails and sake. Very good place to wind down at night. The robot theme is quirky and..."
ReneeRainbows
"Be warned. The saki here is the full on real deal & it well get you well smashed before you even realise it! Lovely quirky bar. I always enjoy the..."
Happy Kath
"A hip little bar in the CBD. Found down an alley (where most of the more interesting bars are found in Melbourne). Best place for Japanese..."
DEX
"One of my favourite bars in Melb CBD. Amazing variety of drinks, especially Japanese beers.Enough food to keep you satisfied and cool as..."
Simon
"Awesome place!. Had a couple of drinks with a few friends Saturday night. Reasonable prices; good, quiet location; friendly staff; this place had it..."
Facebook User
"One of the best. Absolutely love this bar! Brilliant location, great drinks and lovely service from the staff. It's my go-to for first dates every..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). The good? Cute little bar with nice cocktails, and attentive service. The bad? A little on..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"These dudes are super knowledgable about all of the things. Had a super good chat with the bartender about Japanese whiskies...."
Old Mate
"I went to robot on the weekend. I found it to be a really interesting little place, captured the fun and quirkiness about Japan that captivates us..."
CanberraMD
"Laneway bar. Cute laneway style bar, that feels very melbourne. A small space with an upstairs, and seating outside. Good range of japanese and..."
Affogato Addiction
"Definitely my go to bar on a night out for pre-drinks. The chilled house sake represents good value at $18, you get about 7 shots worth. It's a nice..."
Stanley Ye
"Cool little bar, the couple cocktails we had were..."
Brad Ellis
"Great bartender/owner, makes excellent cocktails, with beer on offer as well as a quality array of sake. I can't claim to be a sake connoisseur but..."
James Dickson
"Went in here for a quick night cap, quickly turned into a lovely evening talking to the regulars and the owner. Highly recommend as a well priced,..."
Auri
"I love this place, such a chilled and cool bar. Anime on the projector and a range of Japanese beers to any cool cocktails. Bartenders are so down to..."
Kevin Nguyen
"It is really nice Japanese bar. You can find good Japanese..."
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Rockpool Bar & Grill
Rockpool Bar & Grill
83/100 (1801 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Grill
Bar
Pub
Grill
Bar
Pub
Grill
Fine Dining
"Service was fabulous from start to finish... we were greeted with a smile, we started with a nice Shiraz from Beechworth Simao & co and complimentary..."
Paul J Fisher
"service was outstanding but after our drinks, the bill hurt lol.. lovely..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Had my NY dinner with my girls earlier this year and it was splendid. Food was phenomenal but service was unfortunately very poor for such a..."
Tracey Loc
"I had a great experience dining here on March to celebrate my 2nd anniversary with my bf. We got to try lobster omelette, wagyu beef pasta, aged rib..."
FoodieQueen21
"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Ambience: 5Service: 5Value: 4.5My boyfriend took me out for my birthday and one word to describe..."
Munching With Mel
"Rockpool is beautifully elegant and classy in every way. From the professional service, to the menu and food options. I'd definitely recommend a..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Amazing service and a great meal. Gave me a complimentary birthday cake..."
Brady M
"Great service, lovely and friendly staff and perfectly seasoned food. My partner and I had dinner here a few weeks ago and we were really pleased...."
Queen Of Food
"Starters were good, nothing to boast about. The beef was so so so amazing! Great quality of meat, tender, juicy and was not overcooked.The..."
SAM TEOH
"Finally at last I made to Rockpool and the place did not disappoint! Atmosphere, service, knowledge, choice on menu , wine list, it was all there and..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"Went to Rockpool Perth for my bday and it was a great experience. So decided to try the Melbourne one for a week day lunch. It wasn't very busy, the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"A simple menu executed perfectly. A perfect setting during the day for a business lunch and as the sun sets, the ambience changes for a more intiment..."
Ben
"The steak are so good, the best I have ever had. Great service as well. The staffs are really friendly and know the menu well. The restaurant is..."
Jingwen Yu
"My partner and I had a lovely dinner at Rockpool. Attentive staff and delicious food. Some things a bit on the salty side but all-in-all a lovely..."
Katerina Poropat
"Food was spectacular, everything was fantastic.Service was very good! Food came out fairly quickly.Expensive but well..."
Cass Eats
"Rockpool is an iconic steakhouse in Melbourne. Nestled amongst the high end stores inside Crown Casino, Rockpool is well liked by locals and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We began with cocktails. The Italian Sour was deliciously zesty and wasn’t overly sweet. The complimentary bread was fresh with crisp crusts and a..."
Karina J
"Took my family there for dad's big 60th- service and food were impeccable. The photos below don't do it justice (got lazy after a few and was dying..."
Teeks
"Absolutely incredible service, ambience and food. Never ever disappoints! Would recommend for any occasion. Well worth the little extra dough!..."
Nanos
"This place doesnt accept booking between 7 to 8pm, but luckily there wasnt any trouble to get a table for 2 on weekday thursday night. We had a..."
Amanda H
"A name associated with great meat and it surely didn't disappoint. My steak was cooked beautifully, tender and juicy. Very satisfied. Sides were big..."
A Black Sheep
"Came here for a date night. Food is perfect. The steak was extremely juicy. The staff always check up on you to make sure everything is ok. It's..."
Melbourne Food Spotter
"Came here with 10ppl to celebrate my friends birthday and spent $99++ include card charge.The place so nice, well decor. We start..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We had an enjoyable meal at Rockpool for my partner’s birthday. For entrees we had the marinated grilled prawns and the wagyu sausages,..."
Lizia
"A very classy and interesting venue. Food was delicious. Highly recommend their steaks. I’ve been twice and every time they’ve been cooked to..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"Generally have loved this place over the years. Consistently excellent steak, delicious sides and alternatives if you wish with an extensive wine..."
Elle
"This restaurant was so good. It is upscale with white tablecloths & fancy waiters, but if you love good beef this place has it. They have a great..."
Srslyfoods
"🐚 MUSSELS OR MUSCLES? 💪🏽Portarlington Mussels steamed in White Wine, Jamon, Parsley and Chilli served with Bruschetta 🐚🌶..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"Great food, great atmosphere, excellent wine matching. Goats cheese tortellini with burnt butter sauce and prawns is a stand out, as is the four..."
David Malcolm
"Came here for my birthday and as you come thru the heavy door, you are welcomed with a dark interior which will then lead you to a big area full of..."
Xavian Ang
"Rockpool was faultless from start to finish. The staff were all just delightful from the moment we stepped inside and made us feel like we were so..."
Patsy
"Perfect from start to finish. Staff from greeters to serving staff on point. Food out of this world. The flavors kept dancing on my tongue. Ended on..."
Dee-Lila Sharp
"The steak was so tender and juicy. It was spot on with the taste and at medium rare. We ordered a few side dishes to share around and taste..."
Anthony
"The steak was spot on here. Omg it tasted succulent and tender. The service was exceptional. We ordered a dish to share and they spent the time to..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Last weekend was the first time that I have dined at Rockpool, it was a great Sunday afternoon. The food and service was excellent, I..."
Stephanie Yeoh
"We've been here quite a few times and this time round we ordered their their spanner crab noodles and slow cooked wagyu which was as good as their..."
Thelordlam
"Excellent restaurant on the river in Melbourne at Crown. The service and food were superb. Even the tomato in the salad was fantastic. Wine list was..."
Luke Robinson
"Oh My God. Tonight I came here with a friend in celebration of completing exams. Walking in, we were astounded at the decor of the..."
Dine And Dash
"Impeccable service and sophisticated ambience, food was good. Staff were nice, approachable and not over attentive, they are pretty knowledgeable..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"Rockpool is synonymous with Crown and Southbank, and is a classic establishment in Melbourne's CBD. If you haven't had a night out here before then..."
Flytonewyork
"I have heard a lot of good things about rockpool’s steak, and it did not disappoint me at all. The steak was amazing! We ordered a scotch fillet..."
Ivy Shen
"Give me service , give me steak 🥩 give me the bill yes I was overwhelmed by it all the meal was great , wine list on point , service sharp , I..."
Urban Cocktail
"Booked a family event for the significant others significant birthday! Were placed in the Private Terrace which comfortably accommodated the 17 of..."
CATD
"Rockpool is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne to offer beef from mature cows. Most people know what dry aging is and does, but meat from old..."
Kenny
"Was lucky enough to get in at the Sydney site just before it closed. Was a beautiful night with probably the best table waiting I’ve ever..."
Foodie McDoodie
"My partner and I usually go to Rockpool for birthdays every year and we absolutely love it. Food is amazing, I love the beef silverside and my..."
MH
"I think you know what you going for when you are going to Rockpool. Steak! And they do it perfectly. Great performance and great..."
MrJan
"Strong 4.5Second time here and still loving the steak.Service was much friendlier and more welcoming than our first visit, but..."
Nom Monster
"Incredible dinner had here. Ordered a few entrees with main meals be steaks and the meat was the best so tender and delicious. The sides were also..."
Phoebe Teevan
"First experience at rockpool you will notice upon entry it has it's own entrance door which makes it feel really sophisticated . All the staff look..."
Leesa Jane
"Consistently amazing food. Forget Rosetta, this is and always will be the place to go! Do yourself a favour, get the Mac and cheese and goats cheese..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Perfect place for a special occasion! Set inside the Crown Entertainment Complex, the restaurant has a lively after-dark atmosphere which created the..."
@esjaysam
"Came here today for lunch it was my first time dining here, it’s a really lovely restaurant and has such a nice vibe to it. There is a big..."
Nadia
"Place of choice for great steak, awesome service, special gatherings and just an intimate cosy dining experience to relax to with a glass of wine...."
PS91
"This place is expensive and fancy but it is the site of some of the best steaks I have ever had. All the food has been next level along with the..."
John Carver
"Rockpool is me and my boyfriend's anniversary celebration restaurant, because it has the best steak ever!!! It has never let us down on any food! 5..."
Caitlynn Zhou
"Worth a visit. Nice ambience, professional service and lovely food. Steak was exceptional. The main reason one would want to dine here. Everything..."
A Choong
"Absolutely unforgettable. My partner and I were here last week for dinner. The wagyu sausage we shared for starters was delectable. Loved the..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"I always love my steak cook to the perfection, here is one of the place you can have your meat cook to the way you prefer, paired with your juicy..."
Mags Lim
"BEST. STEAK. EVER.Rockpool is one of the select number of restaurants at Crown Melbourne that are actually exceptional and not purely based on..."
JW
"The sour mocktail is delicious. Steak was less cooked than I liked but really great after they redid it for a sec. Overall Rockpool feels like a..."
Chen Yingxuan
"We had Caviar with Toast and Creme Fraiche (Ars Italica Osietra 30g), Buratta with Eggplant Carpaccio and Grilled Bread, Whole Grilled King Prawns..."
Anishka Jayasinghe
"Has an old world 80’s charm and setting. Reminds me of these high end lunch places in India, my family used to take me to when I was a kid. The..."
Meera Batra
"An expensive yet excellent experience. The venue ooses comfortable class from the moment of entry. The table service was friendly and efficient. The..."
Geoff A
"I’ve been dining at Rockpool for many years . Consistent great food and professional service . I’m a huge fan of the comfortable seating always..."
WOLFIE WOLFIE
Belgian Beer Cafe
Belgian Beer Cafe
83/100 (1139 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
European
Belgian
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European
Belgian
Bar
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Bellevue Kriek
Sausages and Stoemp
Mussels
Wheat Beer
Belgian Steak Sandwich
Big Belgian Platter
Duvel
Hoegaarden
Cheese Plate
Schnitzel
Leffe Blonde
Croquettes
Belgian Beer
Cheese Croquettes
Mojito Cocktail
Fish
Bruschetta
Garlic bread
Porterhouse Steak
Chicken Schnitzel
Burger
Eggplant Chips
Pork knuckle
Pot of Mussels with Roquefort Sauce
The Belgian Beef Burger
Sit down
European
Belgian
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place is the greatest place in the world. The staff is friendly and personable. Plus, they have an incredible selection of beer. ��� I..."
Robyn Snow
"Awesome place! Had some kitchen drama so there were issues with our food but the staff were so lovely and shouted us some free food, which for a..."
Naomi K-p
"Great place n awesome stuff...perfect place we found to kill sometime b4 we all headed to the wedding reception!! Highly recommend it!! Cheers..."
Mel Calvi Triulcio
"Highly recommend Belgian Beer Cafe for a group function. Last week they hosted a drinks and finger-food function for over 100 guests in their large..."
Madeleine Kostanski
"Terrific service from EJ, we are visiting Melbourne he was chatty and helped us out with ideas, informed us with some history of Melbourne and even..."
Chris Taylor
"The food was delicious! We had a shared platter for two, but there was enough for 4. Luckily we are huge eaters...."
Pamela Banks
"Aiden is clearly the best barman I have had the pleasure of being served by over many years. His product knowledge, banter & personality make this..."
Andy Poole
"Just love it, friendly staff fabulous platters and great beers, especially my belle vue..."
Delia McAllister
"Excellent service. Mussels were delicious and the beer 🍺 was frosty..."
David Bowden
"Serving sizes here are generous, with a great atmosphere to boot. Our table got the pork to share which was quite nice, and I got the fish and chips..."
AaronN
"Excellent experience super delicious food. There were 9 of us and we ordered a whole lot of food including two mussel pots and it was surprisingly..."
Tong
"The name says it all. Good place for Belgian beer. Have been here a couple of times and the vibes always great. Quiet on weekdays so you can chill..."
@_@
"My experience here was great. The service was perfect, the mussels were good. And when I called to book and explained that I want to eat the mussels..."
Ralena
"If you love your beers this is the place and has everything on tap or bottle. Also other beverages. Delicious food and very friendly and attentive..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Accessible downstairs and outside. Bathroom availableWe booked on a Friday night with a group of 20 people with roughly 10 wheelchairs. We..."
Ramp It Up
"I come to this place for one beer, I end up drinking 5 different, all delicious. The not extremly oriented in plant based food, but they did take an..."
David Baldini
"Attended a birthday here a while back. The restaurant catered for a large group of us upstairs. Enjoyed the food, in particular the different..."
Bear Noms
"Excellent service, beautiful Belgium beer. We ordered the pork hock and mussels in white wine sauce. The pork hock was cooked beautifully, nice..."
Jitski
"Good good friendly and the potato fries really good. I love this. Whenever i visit here, always perfect. The atmosphere, tastes and flavour. I really..."
Joy Lee Yujin
"Thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ share platter! It was quite a generous serving size which we ordered as a mains for 2. Not usually a fan of mussels but..."
Lea
"Living literally five metres away from here for several years meant many a free drink in this venue. They actually do a very reasonably priced pimms..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Great little bar with an outstanding selection of beers from around the world. Food is quite scrumptious as well! Highly recommend trying Earl Pear..."
Black Cat In Melb'n
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Came here for a quick weekday work lunch. Got the lunch menu which was..."
Love At First Bite
"Nice place...glad to have chimay blue. Good dark heavy beer. We sat outside...weather was good...friendly staff. One hand beer...one hand smoke..life..."
Churia Prakash
"Impromptu gathering with some friends late one night. Friendly staff with a good sense of humour were very accomodating. Prices weren't too bad if..."
JC
"Good range of beers on tap. Expensive beer but that's expected as it's imported beer. Good vibe and a great meeting place. Good finger food as..."
TrevB
"I love Belgian beer and my favourite is Hoegaarden. The food here is cooked so well. The beer battered onion rings, beer battered fish and chips,..."
Jolene Lim
"When we reach there, it was 9+ and the kitchen already closed for main, so we could only ordered sides, so we decided to order chips and wings, the..."
MF
"Always been my go-to place when I crave for fresh yet tasty mussels and mayo frites. It is ideally located in the heary of Southbank cafe strips,..."
Carissa Tandjung
"The Belgian Beer Cafe is an old favourite of mine. We stopped in last night for a snack while on the way home and were not disappointed. We enjoyed a..."
Out And About
"This is my favourite place in Southbank! The menu is not to expensive with a wide range of options and the food is beautiful. I'm a huge beer fan,..."
James Raine
"Spent New Years Eve here and was pleasantly surprised. Cover charge aside, the drinks were amazingly varied and the bar staff were very..."
Tim
"Love the beer & love the mussels ! A very cozy & relaxing place to hang. Brought a few overseas friends here many times & all of them love this..."
JO
"Had the steak sandwich on the express lunch menu. Nice size and great tasting sandwich. The chips came out barely warm to my disappointment which..."
Adam Bosman
"I had a lunch here last week with colleagues as it was near our workplace. I ordered one of the $15 express lunch items- the veal schnitzel. Most of..."
Ilovetoomnom
"My favorite Friday night drinks spot. Great selection of international and Australian craft beers on tap. Food is always reliably and tasty, staff..."
Mark Thompson
"Have been here a few times with colleagues after work for a few drinks and some food.The beer range is large and covers a lot of foreign beers,..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"I love this place. Good beers. Yummy food. Awesome staff. Highly recommended. Wide range of beers to choose from. I've tried the mussels, meet plank..."
Faye
"Fantastic service! Went in for lunch on Sunday and was child friendly too. My toddler enjoyed just running around and the staff made sure she had a..."
Athena
"The mussel pots here are divine!!!! We ordered the roquefort and mariniere, I found the latter to be outstanding. The blue cheese was almost as good..."
Ellie K
"Good service, helpfull and attractive staff. The food was above the average. The sausages and stoemp was great other meals looked no so nice but all..."
Mike Horrod
"If you like Belgian beer, this is your spot. They have a large selection of beers with a nice outdoor area. Can't comment on their food as I only..."
Marcel S.
"If you're a beer person then this is one place you can't miss out on. The amazing tap beers, especially hoegarden and leffe will certainly blow you..."
Epicurious
"Great Mussels, beer and service. My mates and me ended up spending the whole day Sunday at the Belgian Beer Cafe watching the cricket final, drinking..."
Prattlebabbleblather
"The Belgian Beer Cafe is the perfect pick me up for reliably good food and a spot of alcohol. The large oak doors open to reveal a huge bar boasting..."
The Food Society
"With yellow lighting and wooden furniture, Belgian Beer Cafe gave me that cosy, relaxed feelings as soon as I entered the restaurant. Not visiting it..."
Angel Khong
"Great Beer!. Had a private work function here. It was great! The beer is awesome, loved the Leffe Brune. Especially loved the professionalism of the..."
ReneeRob
"Great day, a few beers with the boys really good... This place is..."
Food 2 Run
"Group of 6 ordered dinner still waiting on one meal. 11/2 hours later staff are arrogant . Will not go again . Did not get last..."
Trish Smith
"Can't fault the service or the vast selection of beers on offer. Great staff, informative & friendly made for a great evening. The food's enjoyable..."
Badabooma
"Love it. Just went to the Belgium beer cafe on Sunday where I had delicious half price mussels and chips. I think there had been a recent change in..."
Jay
"After reading a couple of less than positive reviews, I was a little hesitant but the 82% likes & range on the menu made me think it may be nice for..."
Gecko
"Excellent steak sandwich and perfectly matched with the..."
Jet Driver-O'Keefe
"Great food and beers. Crap cocktails. Guess I can't complain when I goto a beer cafe asking for a cocktail. Great night..."
Adam Coffin
"The bellevue kriek on tap is fantastic love that..."
Marty L
"Drink here.... Don't bother eating..."
Grumpy And Critical
"Not usually big on eating at pubs but have come here quite a few times for the sunday half price mussels. Good value and quite a nice place to relax..."
Tomn
"There's nothing fundamentally wrong with the BBC. The service and the food were both good, but there's just something missing, hard to put your..."
Iceman
"Great beer, okay food, soso service. I visited with scoopon. We had great time with good variety of beers - food was alright - dessert was bit..."
FreeGrapher
"Good value. Great beer, good service and easy comfort food, all make for a relaxed and welcoming place any..."
Kahvelover
"Good selection of beers, friendly service and the food isn't too bad for a pub. Have had the mussels and the schnitzel and both were pretty good...."
Chris Styduhar
"Fun when it's not packed. I've had some good times here and have really enjoyed the food and beer. Definitely a lot of choices and the food leaves..."
Ashecorven
"Classy!. If you don't want the casual crowd of the Beer Garden on St Kilda Rd but love the beer there, this place is just for you. Same great..."
Discostu
"Mussel's mania. For Mussel's Lovers,Sunday Mussels deals 1/2 price is a must!Call first to avoid..."
Connoisseur Apprentice
"An upperclass pub. .Pro's:- Get the pot of mussles - excellent eating- Get the tasting paddle of beer- Get someone to drive you..."
CMcP
"You Get what you expect.. What do you want when you go to a great Beer Cafe, GREAT food, Beer and company. Super friendly place to visit with friends..."
Dennis
"This place is a firm favourites and a regular drop-in spot with friends. A fantastic range of beers and perfectly matched snack foods. You really..."
The Hungry Badger
"Best beer in town and snacks to match.. Located at the base of Eureka tower, Belgian Beer Cafe hosts some of the best Belgian beers, and food in..."
Geordieb
"Bar beer in the heart of south bank. It’s a good plan coming here: first walking in the surroundings of the river side, vibrant colorful area. I..."
Ceci Arz
"I’ve been eating and drinking my way through the menu for years - and I always love the ambience, drinks and food! Top pics are muscles, pork..."
Ben Sorensen
"I just want to thank suzanne and all the staff for making my 40th such an awesome night! From the food to the service of drinks, you are all..."
Frano Pavlovic
"I have been a big fan of the BBC ever since I lived in Dubai, so I was happy to find out that they have a branch here. I expected to find Kriek..."
Jo SB
"This is a good place, on Southbank, for drinks and food. It has some nice outdoor tables and good space inside. The foods I have tried have all been..."
Lynn Hutchinson
"Very delicious food in a nice setting with very friendly people at the restaurant. We had the Pork Knuckle, the 1kg Mussel Pots Roquefort with blue..."
Daniel Tan
"Love Belgian Beer cafe, especially the mussels! Such delicious food and their range of Belgian Beer is..."
Louise J
"Being a homebrewer I was excited to try some Belgians. Was a bit disappointed with selection though to be honest - seemed to have a couple of..."
Brent Coker
The Carlton Yacht Club
The Carlton Yacht Club
83/100 (392 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Bar
Pub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Attentive staff and knowledgeable of their drinks. Happy to have something different mixed here! Outdoor and indoor options, caters for smokers too...."
Nathalie O'Toole
"Decent pizzas, and the kitchen is open late. Great selection of beers too. It's really just a late night bar, a touch seedy, with lots of ornaments..."
Stunsail
"Although thoroughly perplexed by the name, I love to grab a of Brunswick Bitter pint here.  The theme is not nautical, but posh and dark regardless...."
MandyToorak
"Great hidden gem in Carlton, this place has a great feel and looks warm and inviting, staff are switched on and made a round of drinks in record time..."
Sugar_licks
"Great ambience, quick and friendly bar service. Conveniently located on lygon street, so perfect for pre or post dinner plans. This place has great..."
Sbarba.1987
"Lygon street has very few bars. Lucky for the yacht club! Dark bar no matter what time of the day. Very enjoyable all the time. Worth going out of..."
Rock The Casba
"If you need to get fixed after a long day at work with a drink and you're in Carlton that's the place to be ! Make sure to try their martinis ,..."
Andy C
"Since you aren't flush for choice for nice drinking places on Lygon, this is a welcome addition. Dim, funky and kicks off later at night, always..."
Vee Johnson
"Best Southside cocktail. I really love this spot, it's easy to miss but once you are in it feels as though you've come to a really welcoming house..."
Maria
"Killer vibez. Favorite hang out, really great selection just had one of their fig cocktails.. nailed it! love the vibez here the people are always..."
Chunky
"Best bar in Carlton hands down. Good vibes, great music and a fantastic staff that are sure to make you feel right and home. A regular to many and a..."
Alice Taylor
"If you want rude bartenders then this is the place for..."
D
"Amazing cocktails. This discrete little place has a great atmosphere and some of the best cocktails in Melbourne. They also make a mighty fine pizza..."
Isnice
"Hmmm... it's OK. I don't mind this place. The ambiance will keep you coming back, not to mention the array of drinks for you to sample. My only..."
Mezzles
"Nice bar that has great well made cocktails...get a window seat or sit..."
Krackercat
"Love this place!! Great vibe and they really know how to mix a..."
Daniela
"Relaxed, nice place for a drink after work or a day of shopping. Pricey but what u expect got this part of lygon st. Good nibbles too- dips and..."
Loz
"Worth a visit. Easy to walk past on lygon but definitely worth a stop for a cocktail on the comfy sofas or bar..."
Marine Sparkle
"Sandwiched discreetly between pizza and pasta joints, it's easy to miss CYC, but looking for it is worth the effort for great cocktails and a relaxed..."
Val
"Amazing atmosphere and excellent bar staff. Come here for knock offs and random midweek drinks with an excellent soundtrack and fabulous cocktails...."
Kate Clarke
"This is a cool place. Staff are great. Decent beer selection (incl cans). Outdoor seating is nice. Indoor seating is intimate. Been before, again..."
Ben Vezina
"Requested a mocktail (which was not on the menu) and was delightfully surprised with a concoction of berries, lemon and egg white. Amazing service,..."
Ingrid Homburg
"The vib on the street. Busy, freindly, a good meeting place to catch up with friends. It has a mixture of locals and visitors as patrons. The staff..."
Ken Langdale
"Nice atmosphere. Great..."
Gayathri Arnold
"They only get four stars instead of five due to being out of the key ingredients for both drinks I tried to order first. This is an excellent Lygon..."
Shaye Harty
The Fair Trader Cafe Bar
The Fair Trader Cafe Bar
83/100 (458 ratings)
Quick Bites
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Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Australian
Bar
Pub
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Takeout
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"I came here for a quick bite at lunch. This place has a bit of everything, good choice of salads, sandwiches as well as hot meals. I ordered the..."
Rhonni
"I must have looked like death when I went into Fair Trader. I am coming down with something, probably a cold, and was feeling a bit weak but needing..."
Piggyeatalot
"Fair trader is such a great place for lunch. Such a big salad selection which is constantly changing. Available for eat in and takeaway. Also plenty..."
Oj_always_eating
"This place is one of my options at my lunch time almost justbeing under my company. Place has plenty of option from salads to sandwiches..."
Fatih Zeydanlı
"Quick, fresh, clean, modern, healthy, trendy! Gourmet salads, reasonable prices and efficient, friendly service. Top notch spot for a quick lunch..."
Bagelhutzy
"This cafe is a little like a Tardis... it looks little from the entrance but just keeps going and going and going. A heap of food cabinets and..."
Espy Eats
"Coffee is fantastic. I drink a magic and always get a good product here. Great barista - Raad, really friendly and outgoing, and you can see that he..."
Bill Ali
"Here's to another place I didn't know existed. I was taken here by a work colleague. I really liked my meal - a warm beetroot salad - which he..."
Two Sheds
"Had a lovely breakfast here. The staff were polite and friendly. They were happy to make something that wasn't on the menu for me. The chai latte was..."
Susannah
"Nicely decked out, plenty of room, good location, great (breakfast) food, great coffee. Let down slightly by some indifferent staff. Hopefully..."
Bruce Mason
"Has a pretty good menu of sandwiches, hot food and salads. Good for an occasional cbd lunch but nothing spectacular. Coffee is pretty good and..."
Kanchana Perera
"Took away a turkey, brie, and rocket sandwich. It was toasted nicely, but the person who served me spread butter on the outside after it was toasted,..."
TresHungry
"Divine. Absolutely divine. Most delicious, healthy salads. Looking at the menu, amazing breakfasts as well! Service is incredible. Will return again..."
Ged
"Yum. Great service, great food, good prices and good coffee. I'm a..."
Facebook User
"We stopped by for drinks but tried some chips and dessert. The chips were average nothing too yumtastic but not too bad either. Staff were super..."
J
"Lunch became dinner. What a feast! The steak sandwich (with egg and cheese) was absolutely huge, with home-made delicious chips. Certainly the best..."
Andrea Johnston
"This place not only delivers amazing coffee and sensational food but the service is second to none and with the owners making everyone that walks in..."
Mel Joan
"Simply the best. What can i say great coffee, great food.....OMG sensational nona style meatballs and of course pleasant,friendly service.I am..."
Cozzie 26
"Had the best wagu burger ever, this will be definitely my regular lunch..."
Mario Barbaro
"Awesome cafe. Cool decor,good coffee,delicious food and the staff very attentive and always have a chat with..."
Vish Domah
"Love it!. Wow! I went to this place as I work in the city, my coffee was fantastic there is so much food to choose from (salads are amazing!!) and..."
Luisa Barbaro
"Great lunches, awesome steak pies, fantastic shepherds pie and great range of salads and superfoods. You will find something to eat! Very reasonable..."
Facety Paul
"YUM! Amazing food & place!. I'm still drooling about the delicious selection of salads and food at The Fair Trader! The new owners have really picked..."
H-Town
"Give it a fair go. Salads are fantastic and full of flavour: the mediterranean, the Fig, Prosciutto & buffalo moz, the pumpkin and sweet potato...."
Chips_Dumplings
"Great coffee but sometimes a bit up and down depending on the barista (Annie is great). Delish salads and sandwiches, a tad pricey but you get what..."
Closet Foodie
"Coffee great. Love the look of this place, coffee was sensational once but only great the next. service is a touch on the slow side. will be back for..."
Joe G
"Great food and cofee. I go to Fair Trader quiet a lot just because they have the best food and cofee in the city. I love their salads (Super food..."
Jane
"Great Food but Expensive. The Fair Trader has lovely food, which I don't mind paying for. I really recommend a visit. The one thing I'd recommend..."
City Worker Cafe Lover
"Love it!. At last.......not just a "decent" coffee in the city, an exceptional one! At the bottom of Exhibition Street (Fair Work Australia..."
Anetta Miller
"This is a place to note!. I'm a city worker and literally been everywhere. The Fair Trader on each and every occasion I have graced it's doorway has..."
Goodfoodguideguy
"Lovely little place. Although this cafe is somewhat pricey, the food is what they say "Quality, not Quantity". I was somewhat reserved to..."
Indi
"This would have to be the best place in the whole CBD for coffee. I have tried almost everywhere and these guys truly know their stuff. They're using..."
Keen4beanz
"I work across the road in 8 Exhibition and although there are some good coffee shops around the place, Fair Trader is by far the best! Keep up the..."
Stasia_a
"Great atmosphere coffee staff are great for a chat and always say hi when I walk in as well as pull some Stella St Ali's coffee. Brioch is 6..."
Coffee Fanatic
"Good coffee- shame about the service though.. It's nice to see a decent coffee being offered at this end of the city. I've been quite a number of..."
TheEarthWanderer
"The Fair Trader has made a big impact in a short time with its fabulous coffee, spacious cafe and culinary delights. Having being used to cafes that..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Fair Trader is one of my favourites. Serving really good coffee, many healthy food options as well as more decadent choices, it's a favourite for..."
Melbourne Glutton
"A surprise at the bottom of Exhibition street and part of the Fair Work building. What a selection of meals - focaccia’s, wraps, salads and hot..."
Warren Tate Speaker Coach
"Probably my favourite chai right now. Has a really good ginger kick which I like. Always goes well with a muffin or pastry like a Portuguese..."
Dom Piet
"Great coffee, great food, fast service. Glad I dropped in for..."
Darren Chapman
"As an essential worker, it can be difficult to find a decent place to eat at the moment. Highly recommend the burger here though! Absolutely..."
Madison Clarke
"Great coffee awesome food. (Hope your hungry 😁) fantastic..."
Mathew Mccrickard
"Really really fresh food and great coffee .. must have one meal here, when in..."
Sunil PP
"Great atmosphere and fantastic..."
Travis Mckinnon
The Long Room
The Long Room
83/100 (672 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Mediterranean
Sushi
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Tapas
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
Asian
Mediterranean
Japanese
Bar
Pub
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere. (Although, it can get a little too noisey once the crowds arrive after 8pm). Great service. Great array of drinks and the 'feed me'..."
Rajesh Marfatia
"FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE AMBIENCE AND GREAT COCKTAILS The Long Room is in the basement of the George on Collins building (the Old George's Department..."
Ian Woodruff
"so delicious!!! everything was super fresh and tasty - some must haves for me were the pork belly, cauliflower roti, king fish ceviche + pork spring..."
led y
"If anyone likes good cocktails, amazing food service and great vibe, this is the place to be. My first time here was January 2021 and have been back..."
Diana Narith
"Oof. This place - was super good. Excellent service, great ambience and awesome food! Stand out dish: Dumplings. Possibly THE BEST dumplings I’ve..."
Hannah Lee
"They serve two feed me menus for $40 and $50, but we opted to go small. Cassava Cracker which was fresh, cool and tasty. Kingfish Ceviche which was..."
Bill Mrozek
"Visiting Melbourne from Sydney. Came to the George not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. The cocktails and the team there are..."
TheoCleary
"Fomo Feed Me. Ensure you're ready and starving. $$ good price for 10 menu. Food was very nice and tasty, service was excellent and the cocktails was..."
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Metropolitan Hotel
Metropolitan Hotel
83/100 (772 ratings)
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Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fish & chips
Pasta
Salad
Fish & Chips
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Stopped by for lunch. We had the market fish and the chicken curry. Both well prepared and priced. ..."
Bill Mrozek
"Quality Pub at the top of William Street. Right in the heart of the legal district, it's nice building that's chasing a professional clientele. Good..."
Anthony Scundi
"Could not fault it today. Haven't been to this pub for about ten years and had lunch here which was darn fine. Had the chicken parmy(saying Parma is..."
Drew Bacca
"FRIENDLY CASUAL PUB ON BUSY CBD CORNER Nice place to drop in for a drink or a bite. Casual with several different areas. Food is quite good for a..."
Ian Woodruff
"Lovely pizza, and good service. They have a good happy hour deal..."
Patrick Palmer
"Great venue, on the edge of CBD. Great food, friendly staff. Well lit and airconditioned rooms available for work functions or..."
Birchland Design
"Great beer, perfect food, warm service..."
Andras Bubics
Captain Melville
Captain Melville
83/100 (2013 ratings)
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Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chardonnay
Whisky Sour
Steak Day
Sidecar
Salad
Steak Sandwich
Nachos V GF
Dark N Stormy
Fish
Melville Cheeseburger
Caipirinha
Beer Battered Flat Head & Chips
Steak special
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"I’ve eaten at Captain Melville 4 or 5 times, and every time the food has been top quality with some of the friendliest service in the CBD. Today I..."
Catherine Lockstone
"Great range of beers - but always something affordable if you're a cheaparse like me, fantastic food for a pub, friendly staff. It started as 'the..."
Simon McWaters
"Was looking for somewhere to get some food and came across this place pretty much by accident. Great range of beer, the Meville burger was awesome..."
Ash Cockram
"My bf and I visited Captain Melville last night. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, a great range of beer and delicious food. We'll definitely be..."
Melissa McDonald
"We had our wedding reception a few weeks back at Captain Melville! We are so happy with everything at Captain Melville! The team at Captain Melville..."
Jess Mitchell
"Bloody awesome venue. There's a reason why I keep going back. Good beer. Good staff. Good..."
Andy Mai Mai
"Very fast service, very good food, reasonable priced. I would highly recommend it. I had the very best chicken parmi ever and my girlfriend had the..."
Stuart Watkin
"Their is no better food in Melbourne, if you are tourist or local Captain Melville is the place for you , with their amazing food and drink..."
Dan Hart
"Great place for a meal - food is great value and staff are..."
Helen Mitchell
"The Hotel Ned Kelly was held before his execution. It’s had a refit since then but hasn’t lost any of its charm. Great handcrafted beers on offer..."
Antony Ferrara Ritson
"Great beer, food and staff...."
Brooke Yule
"Fantastic, cosy place with great food and friendly staff... Thanks Juanita..."
Vanessa Connell
"Yeah nah these people are pretty good hey � good vibe and weird..."
Benjamin Metha
"Some of my girlfriends and i hosted a hens night at Captain Melvilles over the weekend in their private function room. We could not have been happier..."
Paula Le
"Great atmosphere. Food will make you thirsty for the epic amount of beer and booze on offer..."
Scott Thompson
"Spent a week in Melbourne was there every night best food i have ever eaten and the staff are very friendly. I wish it wasn't 5 hrs away so i could..."
Greg Nolte
"Visited for lunch with work colleagues.Nice and bright space. The place was packed on a Friday afternoonI had the pork tacos- the portion..."
DeeDee
"On the outskirts of the CBD, Captain Melville is a nice pub to relax in and watch the world go by. It has loads of space over several areas, but I..."
Morgs71
"The space is casual and laidback, the atmosphere full bright energy, and menu refined with Chef Mark’s fine dining background combined with his..."
@KeraBearEats
"Traditional pub on the edge of the cbd. Can be tricky to find a proper place but this certainly is. Good food, lots of Beatles music and cosy..."
Tvandenende
"What a lovely old pub nestled amongst the tall modern buildings at the north side of the CBD. Dinner here on our way to a jazz club, lovely craft..."
Neil The Foodie
"Stumbled across this gem while searching for an open bar on Labour Day to catch up with some friends. Upon entering, we were greeted warmly by the..."
Abby Boniface
"Their burgers are quite delicious. The venue is quite nice at the back. Not at all what you would imagine from the entrance. Nice large tables for a..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Ordered the steak and was very happy with what I received. The sauce was delightful and steak cooked perfectly. We were a large group and the food..."
Stephanie Gomez
"Visiting Captain Melville was a last minute decision and a risky one, I'd never heard of it prior, but decided to go for the adventure. The..."
Robert Stephenson
"Went here for late Wednesday dinner, which turns out to be steak night. Had steak for $17, the chips and salad was really good 🤤. Been here a..."
Hungry Koala
"I have passed this bar so many times but never been inside until 2 days ago. My boss booked a table for dinner at this 150years old bar. Its a normal..."
Clarinna
"Loved the old menu and the Mac's burger was incredible. Recently changed it and food it still good but not the same. Do a great $15 steak dinner deal..."
Michael Dunne
"Ordered: Rump steak with a side chips and saladThe rump steak was cooked medium rare just how I ordered. The sauce was really fantastic and..."
Jennifer Gong
"Came here for work lunch, the menu is quite small but I guess it covers what most people would want in a pub meal, Parma, burger, steak, salads and a..."
DumplingDoll
"This place is great for their $15 steaks every Wednesday. The steaks are juicy and tender, and are always served with deliciously seasoned and crispy..."
Dimzib
"Such a quaint little place. Captain Melville is housed in a historic building and as such feels really warm and homely inside. It's a pub (although..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Earlier in the week, I asked my brother what he wanted for lunch when we see each other on the weekend. "Burgers," he said, "at my place." But once I..."
Occasionalist
"Came here for some drinks for friends and it was a large venue with plenty of space. We ended up going upstairs and had a few drinks up there. The..."
Dulicieux
"Came here after work for a catchup with old colleagues. We decided on this place as it had a very nice bar upstairs and downstairs had a cool..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"I came here for a group lunch and had the steak special on a Wednesday. It was a decent price and reasonable portion of meat, salad and chips that..."
T.Ly
"Lonely little old-school 160 year old building, nestled among a series of towering neighboring Sky Scrapers.They've tacked on a massive..."
David Abela
"Good value pub grub. We had the parma which was a bit dry but still good and the rump steak which was excellent for $25. The chips were particularly..."
Mrs Mark
"we rushed in here after work and the place was pretty busy for a Thursday night. Good sign! We sat and ordered the Melville cheeseburger and steak..."
Generous Serve
"The quinoa salad was awesome with fig and date. Had to ask chef for the menu it was that good! Great vibe, awesome, friendly service that was not..."
Sharon Brodie
"We love thanks place and our usual pit stop on our way home. Wednesday steak night is a favorite with a lovely cooked rump steak wth fries and salad..."
Rosie Posie
"Been here twice as part of a work lunch group. Love the ambience and decor - especially the dining hall inside. The food was pretty good - I had..."
Ms V
"It's a pretty huge place. Relaxed and a great vibe. It's got a restaurant at the back and a bar in front. I like such versatile places - gives you..."
FoodHedonist
"The Melville is 3 for 3 for me, great simple pub food, fantastic staff and a great location. I've had the steak a couple of times and its..."
Mj
"I had the Melville cheese burger. It was super good, the beef was really tender and juicy. Even just thinking about eating it makes my mouth watery..."
Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto
"Was a very nice burger and a lovely spot for a lunch. The food was good but not great but the service was great. Happy to recommend to..."
Matthew Brown
"Fabulous burgers, steak, chips and seemingly random entrees in a beautiful bar with a fabulous outdoor dining space. Definitely thumbs up for this..."
Fussy Eater
"Great venue and even better prices! Cheeseburger was amazing, staff were great and the decor is really cool. Don't let the small menu put you off;..."
Kate
"Great experience for dinner last night. Old pub with modern renovation, looks beautiful and the staff are friendly (and fun)! Food was delicious as..."
Sharna Lee
"Never knew this place existed! Hidden away on Franklin Street :p Anyways I ordered the peppercorn steak with salad which was yummy. My work colleague..."
Fiona
"What a gem! Perfect if you've a hankering for some basic pub food done beautifully. My Parma was delish, thick, juicy chicken, great Napoli sauce. It..."
Angela Wicks
"Came here for a Friday night feed with my missus It was the bestest food I've had in a long time! We had $5 spirits coz it was happy hour or..."
Jeff
"My Local Hangout after work (as it sits right next to my office), This place has got a Great Atmosphere on a Friday night for afterwork drinks and..."
Totto
"Hand down. Best Parma in Melbourne. Always tastes the same and the size is always consistent.Staff are always happy and are so easy going with..."
Dezza
"On Wednesday 2 of us were struck with some serious midweek parma cravings. We had heard some really good things about Captain Melville, so being..."
Parmasofmelbourne
"Staff make this place. Shout out to the bar staff for always being friendly and filling my glass, burgers are always juicy chips are always hot and..."
R M
"Captain Melville was a suggestion from a friend who is a fellow eating enthusiast, and what makes him even cooler, is his capacity to indulge my..."
Kit And Kafoodle
"I love the food here. I think the tofu, the sliders, the entree/share options are just..."
Jim Bob
"Great!. I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place looks amazing, and the music is interesting. The service was good and the waiter was..."
J91
"10 out of 10 and will most certainly be returning again. Best dining experience I have had in a while. Their food was to die for and their staff were..."
K.scerri
"Have been going here for a while. Always enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and the bar food was delicious. Came on Saturday night and had a full..."
Feckless
"Fish and chips was amazing, best to try it for yourselves but I'm rating this at the top. Great backroom dinning..."
Glutten
"Excellent venue! The food is absolutely brilliant and the wait staff are awesome! Highly recommend Captain..."
Wannabe Foodie
"Was surprised to read a few negative reviews on here recently. Have been in for dinner twice this week and I have to say, what a fantastic place. The..."
Nooph
"Really good food, not overpriced, great drinks list good place to go for drinks and food. Service was great, highly recommend..."
RH
"Amazing food and restaurant! The environment is enjoyable and the service is lovely! The prawn noodle salad is.. amazing! And the salted caramel..."
TessleAndPhilip
"Such a great find! The food was fantastic and the service was great. Didn't have to wait too long for a..."
Ty Krusen
"Glad to see that the teething problems of slow service we encountered on our first experience here have been ironed out. My fish and chips was..."
LePetitGastronome
"All Good ~except for Mr Pushy. Went to Melville's to celebrate a friends birthday. Everything was amazing, Parma's Burgers @ $17 on a Tuesday (great..."
Shaz LovesFood
"Amazing food, good prices, great atmosphere!. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family. I recently celebrated my birthday here and it..."
Lola
"Awesome food and amazing service. A group of 6 of us and our 5 month old enjoyed dinner here on a Friday night. Staff were lovely, attentitive and..."
Sonnyboy
"Great little pub! The chicken Parma is delicious, made with quality ingredients. Also love that they have women’s sanitary items available for free..."
Foodie Gal
"Very underrated F&B destination. Incredibly tasty burgers. Forget the rest hit up the best. Fast service too, but I can't stress enough the quality..."
Troy Barnett
"One of my fav places, can order on the phone app now so don't even need to leave the table. Staff attentive and fun. Good food, finish the night..."
Luke Williams
"Very quiet at lunchtime. Limited menu. Lots of craft beer on..."
Bill Mrozek
"Nice pub in central Melbourne with booth seating inside and an enclosed outdoor dining area further back. Food was great with a range of choices and..."
Caz OR
"A hidden gem in the CBD! Absolutely delicious cocktails and good food! The dining hall is outside but feels so cosy and warm, even on a cold winters..."
Eva Iemmola
"Great space with some outdoor seating. Barrel aged negroni was very nice. I thought they served food, but excellent beer selection for a quick..."
Steve Griegoliet
"Wonderful food (yes, a little pricey, but for quality and location I think the pricing is fair), great drinks and lovely wait service! The only way..."
Tahlia Whitten
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Wolf's Lair Drinking Haus And Treetop
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Imperial Hotel
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"Came here for some drinks with friends. The service was friendly bad efficient. They still serve some good beers here and my white rabbit dark ale..."
Timinmelbourne
"Fantastic roof top bar and pub. Packed for footie games and summer days. Many a good night has been had at Imperial. Big plus is that it’s super..."
MelbourneLops
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I come here so often just because it has one of the best rooftop bars in Melbourne - the vibes are great and..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Always a good time at Imperial. The rooftop space makes it a great place to have drinks with friends on a hot summer's evening. It's a great vibe..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Friendly customer service. The pub is large and there are private dining rooms upstairs.Fish and chips is one of the best in the melb. Huge..."
Melb_Belly
"Best Parma in Melbourne. Love, love, love this place. We go here often for work lunches and birthdays. Their rooftop has good food too and great..."
Shiv
"The rooftop is one of my go-tos for drinks because of the space and atmosphere.Lots of tables and seating available, but I don't think they have..."
Flying Forward
"We went to the Imperial for their Harry Potter themed roof top....The service and food was amazing BUT the Harry Potter theme was lacking...."
Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago
"If your a huge Harry Potter fan, there’s now a pop up Vertic Alley on the rooftop of Imperial Bourke Hotel. The non alcoholic Buttah beer is..."
Melbourne With Kidz
"Organised a young professionals networking event here because of the lovely views and atmosphere.A nice variety of alcoholic and non..."
Lina's Music House
"Being a huge Harry Potter fan, how could I not embrace my inner-child at Vertic Alley (Diagon Alley’s boozey equivalent) while also indulging in a..."
M.
"The imperial hotel is very smartly putting on a Harry Potter theme due to the Cursed Child play showing next door. As with a lot of the other..."
MmmFood
"I’ve Sooo been here a few times, and I’ve always enjoyed the vibe and the food. Food is simple but it’s just what you need for a good night..."
Agreekable
"The “Harry Potter” set up was incredible! What a cool concept. I enjoyed the ceviche tacos and for $16 I thought they were a great size. I’d..."
Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
"It was our first visit to the Imperial Rooftop last night and this place was just going off. We arrived just after 8 and hadn’t anticipated the..."
Espy Eats
"I have been a long standing fan of this place as I support a team that has active engagement with them. Nice bar reasonable price and good staff...."
Amid
"We attended a social gathering here last weekend and enjoyed the relaxed ambience at the rooftop bar. It was not too crowded and the view of the..."
Bear Noms
"What a great spot! Came here for lunch with some colleagues as the sky finally cleared in melb and some sun peeped out!! So rooftop bar it..."
SueyLuey
"Drinks and service are reasonable for what they charge. They need to fix their elevators ASAP, I felt so sorry for few oldies struggling at the..."
LifeForFood
"How can you go past this view though.. one of the best rooftop in melbs big call but it is up there.Great for after work drinks, weekend drinks,..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Very popular spot, especially on a Friday night. Tucker is the usual pub fare but is always decent and brought out quickly. Very friendly staff which..."
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..."
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"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
The Clare Castle Hotel
83/100 (1688 ratings)
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"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
The General Assembly
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Fish & chips
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Burger
Schnitzel
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Grill
Contemporary
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
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Live Music
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Mid-range
"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
The Sherlock Holmes
83/100 (926 ratings)
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Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Australian
British
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Fish & chips
Nachos
Bangers And Mash
Schnitzel
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Australian
British
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Drinks
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Mid-range
"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
Highlander Bar
Highlander Bar
82/100 (1116 ratings)
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"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
The Irish Times Pub
82/100 (655 ratings)
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Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
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Irish
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Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
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Beef
Fish & chips
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Bangers And Mash
Burger
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Irish
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Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Television
Live Music
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Insignia On Flinders
Insignia On Flinders
82/100 (513 ratings)
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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
The Mill House
82/100 (526 ratings)
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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..."
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"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
The Vault Cafe
The Vault Cafe
82/100 (79 ratings)
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Whitehart Bar
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
The Comic's Lounge
The Comic's Lounge
82/100 (130 ratings)
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"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
"The popular Parma while you sit back in a diner like environment and take in your favourite comedians. The staff are super attentive. You have your..."
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..."
Adam Pegg
Dunord
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"I really liked the atmosphere here, possibly more enjoyable as met a bunch of yelp friends here. There is a great selection of beer etc. but comment..."
Dean
"Was here for a Swedish yabbie party. Swedish food is not haute cuisine but it is tasty and filling — the cheese pie is great. The atmosphere is..."
Mark Hassed
"We loved the food, the decor, the vibe, the location......it was a great eating experience. The bar was buzzing the night we were there, the staff..."
nunu bisogni
"Great cocktails, good wine list and friendly faces. Fantastic choice for after-work drinks. Oh and the cheese platter is a lovely way to break up the..."
Todd Lucas
"Had my 40th birthday here and felt well looked after and the cocktails were pretty special..."
Kye Bartel
"Terrific cocktails, good..."
Jeff Smith
The Windsor Alehouse
The Windsor Alehouse
82/100 (939 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great pub. Super friendly staff and delicious meals. I had the special slowed cooked pork with vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. My partner had the..."
Comfy Chairs
"Probably one of the best fish and chips we had. The herb wings were amazing too. We really liked the ambiance and service as well. A great place to..."
Food Monkey
"3.9The Windsor Alehouse has come ahead in leaps and bounds. This used to be “Pint on Punt” before an overhaul. The renovation is a..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent food and GREAT Beer. Never been disappointed from this place! Always great service from the good looking bar tenders and the food is fast..."
Stephanie
"just back from there after having dinner had a parma and chips it was yummy the service was great the venue was great would go back for sure 10/10..."
Russ
"Love this place, the bar is cosy and fresh, the staff are friendly and their daily special meals are great value (and delicious!). Im a big fan of..."
Whittyworth768
"Came here for dinner and some drinks. Great place, great food and great service. Loved the decor and had a really chill theme. Our meals were..."
Teakle95
"Great chicken parma topped with a slice of Christmas leg ham, napoli sauce and cheese. Have had this twice on a recent visit to Melbourne. Great..."
Stuart Duff
"Great atmosphere, small Melbourne corner pub with friendly staff and great live entertainment. I've eaten here a few times now and the food has..."
Mel
"The Windsor Alehouse is the revamped reincarnation of former Irish pub, Pint on Punt. Walk inside and the bones of the old venue are there, including..."
The City Lane
"Delicious! This place has been given a make over and it looks so much better! I had the black pudding starter which was really lovely. From looking..."
Melbourne Food
"We had a sensational dinner at the Windsor Alehouse. Generous portions, great value and excellent service.  4 adults and a teenager all had..."
Elizabeth Haverfield
"Nothing beats burgers, beer, and good camaraderie on a Friday night. Lucky for us south-siders, The Windsor Alehouse delivers the first two. The..."
The Plus Ones
"I went here for a mates birthday a couple of days ago. They have a great selection of craft beers here. Food wise we had some share plates..."
Timinmelbourne
"Gotta Love The Windsor Alehouse! Such a good Pub! The Beer is always cold! The staff are a pack of legends and the food is outstanding! Don't..."
Chris Vesty
"Great food, great music, great beer, great staff and the company not bad either!. So if you’re in the area - pop in you won’t be..."
Robyn van Yzendoorn
"I mean if you stayed at the Hostel above then you need to review the Bar below. ABSOLUTELY love the Windsor Alehouse... This has become my new..."
Kirban Sparrowhawk
"Best Chicken wings in Melbourne!! So many great options of beers on tap including Stone & Wood and always great..."
Josh Ebert
"Excellent staff, food, beer and wine. Looking forward to getting back and trying what else is on..."
John Leabeater
"Thank you so much for hosting my birthday party the staff were so lovely and accommodating. Security worked hard to make sure only my guests were in..."
Kelly Nicholls
"Held a function in the Brewroom last night. Fantastic experience from the very first look at the room right through the booking and planning process..."
Lockie Monstar
Natural History Public Bar
Natural History Public Bar
82/100 (885 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Steakhouse
Grill
Bar
Grill
Steakhouse
Bar
Cafe
Pub
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Burger
Bar
Grill
Steakhouse
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"This was a very cool bar to visit. On the night we went there was a fantastic pianist who really made it a fun night. Good drinks, good..."
4chillies
"Great range of drinks and a nice place to enjoy them. They have good daily specials. Staff are polite. An impressive range of whiskies for a..."
Georgia Marett
"Seriously a lovely place to hang out and chat with friends. Great set up with a really healthy positive vibe. We came for late lunch and all of us..."
Luke Purcell
"I went here when it first opened and they had some weird food and it was quiet. But now it’s a lot more busy and I like the pub style food. Need to..."
Hungry Koala
"Was on collins street meeting a client and stopped for a coffee at this lovely cafe/bar. Cool setup and a good coffee. Fast and efficient..."
Nay Nay
"Natural History Public Bar is a great place for a night out. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is unique and you kind of feel like you’ve..."
Olive Sundays
"The new menu features a diverse selection of casual pub fare. We loved tasting our way through the menu. To start the Whole Mozzarella was delicious..."
Gastrology
"I love a good steak on occasion and this is definitely one of my favorite spots. Though the menu is not as extensive but I think the quality of the..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"Went for their “raw” food special event. Perhaps they’ve sold too many tickets and we were slightly late. Which meant we ended up at the bar,..."
Alan Tse
"A great no expense fit out, with a cool rich vibe. The food & drinks are always excellent. The cheese plate is the best cheese plate I’ve ever..."
Annannann
"Great food, great atmosphere, loved the decor. Special mention to the amazing service of François and his digestif suggestion; it did indeed keep me..."
Hugh Linnane
"I was surprised to find such a warm inviting atmosphere at what I had assumed to be an American diner with burger and chips. My friend who has been..."
Dr S
"Love the atmosphere here and the gallery wall. it’s nice looking place to catch up with friends. We had the feed me menu which is reasonably price..."
Sarah Bear
"I went to this place because the restaurant and the atmosphere are amazing! This is the perfect place for go with your colleagues for a drinks! but..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"I cannot stress enough how amazing this place is. Walked into a nice environment with the most attentive and friendly staff. Food was excellent. In..."
ESTHERYO
"The Dear Luncher waddled into this establishment with guts and determination Teddy Whitten himself would have been proud of. There was an air of..."
The Dear Luncher
"Located in CBD Melbourne this fine dine place was recommended by a specialist from hospitality industry. From outside one doesnt get an idea of the..."
Food Expert Puru
"My partner and I had the best dinner here at Natural History. The ambience is on point and the staff there are friendly and accommodating. We had the..."
Lisa Do
"The chargrilled octopus is sublime....definitely the signature go to dish for Natural History. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The booth..."
Custardbun
"We had a evening meal with 4 people Service was very good and food very good the fish and and pork and lamb where tasty and good size portions also..."
Bruce Collins
"Pleasantly surprised by the food. Firstly, the restaurant is so unique with those dead stuff animals on the walls. Now onto the food.Crab..."
Tuan Ho
"We has such a lovely time here. Laura on the door was fantastic and very accommodating. served by Elliot who gave fantastic recommendations and..."
Epicure Hunter
"right from the time I walked in, the staff were friendly and happy to assist with a smile. the decor in this place is stunning. all the dishes that..."
Joan Lee
"Loved this new addition to the CBD dining scene. The restaurant design is phenomenal. You actually feel like you’re in a museum. Aside from that..."
Kate Dougherty
"Recommended this spot to a couple of friends and they loved this place as much as we did! Like everyone else who has reviewed this establishment,..."
Winnie Goh
"Super unique place that continues to surprise expectations. I regularly go here for the $20 steak night which is insane value and the quality of the..."
Michael Nguyen
"Very unique place, not too busy when we were there at 8.30pm on a Thursday. The dioramas were amazing. Very cool. And the service and food were..."
Ian Scotson
"Nice & decent restaurant, friendly service and tasty meals 😊I got myself Fish & Chips with salad..."
Avissa Suseno
"Food was good. We ordered both plates as in photos, just right for 2 people. Why 4 stars, place was cramped, which was expected on a Friday night...."
RL
"Ordered the steak. Pretty good. 250g for $39. Nice dinning atmosphere and polite..."
Lilian Yap
"Often pop in here after work or with friends visiting Melbourne. The quiz on a Wednesday is always fun too. All the staff are great, but would like..."
Joseph Murray