Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in St Kilda East

3 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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The Dick Whittington Tavern
The Dick Whittington Tavern
84/100 (750 ratings)
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Accepts American Express
Street Parking
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"3.8The Dick Whittington - known as The Dick” by locals - is a classic local watering hole in Chapel St. Twosheds sauntered past here..."
Two Sheds
"Classy Tavern or Pub in a renovated Art Deco building.Not the most refined food from Entree (humongous shared platter) to Mains, however..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Dropped in with some friends whilst in the area. The venue is pretty nice and the service wasn't bad. Loved our drinks and the nibbles went down..."
DamoForce Food
"Go here a lot as it's pretty much across the road the meals in the sports bar section are well priced and fairly good.. the bistro is a little bit..."
Paul Delaney
"Okay, First thing's first. Yes, the Dick Whittington Tavern is colloquially known as "The Dick", and yes, their attached bottle shop trades under the..."
Parma Daze
"We've been so many times over the years and it hasn't faltered once. The service is genuine, the servings are huge, and the quality of the food is..."
Adam D
"Where I grew up pubs are a culture. My fondest memories of childhood are at the pub on a Friday afternoon putting all the dollar coins, I could..."
TillyEats
"Visiting to this place was amazing. Yeah I can say food was amazing. That's all we want . It's worth to go there . Defiantly should go..."
Marina
"As has been said, The Dick Whittington is a good old fashioned pub. The TAB area is unobtrusive unlike many similar venues, and a log-burning open..."
Phoenix
"This place may look like your typical bottle-o leaning on a pub but the food and the staff inside are fantastic! Nice touch with the crayons and..."
Toni Pepperoni
"This joint has been delivering hearty, honest pub food for many years. Love the wood fired chilli prawn pizzas and the Porterhouse steak with..."
Conisseur
"My favourite pub in the world. The food is not bad, the service, venue, furniture, not bad. But I don't go here for any of those things. I go because..."
Windsor Foodman
"Good pub. What's wrong with a menu of straight forward pub food? Nothing! Steak, parmas, fish and chips, pizza, plus a few surprising good dishes..."
Mdroc1
"Men's Night. Half price for one of the best parmas in Melbourne, definitely worth the time to check..."
PastryProducts
"Every experience I've ever had here was amazing.Half price men's night on Wed is a staple - $11 for one of Melbourne best..."
Ed Pitts
"Pretty good dining area for a local pub. Wednesday night is 'Blokes Night' so all meals bar a few are 1/2 price. The meals were pretty good but a..."
Fish
"Hidden Gem. What a find! Tucked away in a neglected part of Chapel St, the food and service was amazing. We were dining on a discount voucher which..."
Hand To Mouth
"Enjoyable evening. We had a lovely three course meal. We enjoyed the food and found the staff the most friendly we have ever come across in a..."
Elletee
"Went with my partner and had a wonderful meal of prawns duck lamb all washed down with a bottle of bubbly. Great staff who were attentive really..."
Guy Whelan
"Food, Service, Value. Went here with a groupon voucher, was treated like royalty, the price was very good, the wine that accompanied was surprisingly..."
Alex Coath
"I'm becoming somewhat of a regular at The Dick and this review is overdue. The food is consistently good, I've ordered half the menu over my various..."
Courtney
"My goodness, these guys do everything right! Ambiance - tick, friendly, attentive service - tick, incredible food - TICK. I have eaten there twice in..."
Karyn Reimann
"Awesome Sunday arvo pub for a Parma, few pots, footy and a couple of bets...."
Foodlover
"Good solid meal experience.. Started off with the Pumpkin, fetta & rosemary pizza bread, which is to DIE for...strangely addictive.Being a..."
M.T Wentz
"Pub grub, but a step up.... Went to 'The Dick' after a 5 year hiatus. It's a tale of two venues. There's the traditional pub/pokies/foxtel..."
James Ronoson
"Very much a regular consistantly good meals great service totaly recomend..."
Cathy Dean
"Tappas! Mushroom fetta awsome! Chilli prawn fab! Mongolian wraps nice. Calamari lovely. Plus a scallop risotto wow! Service is delightful and..."
Flissy Ross
"I'm a "dick" local and highly recommend bar meals Never had a bad experience there and good value. Wed night is blokes night at the moment so its buy..."
Jimmy Puffball
"Great pub fare. While not a 5 star restaurant, the dick is a decent cheap and cheerful place. great spot to have a counter type meal and watch the..."
Pousie
"Great selection of pub grub, very tasty and hearty meals with good..."
Naify
Grosvenor Hotel
Grosvenor Hotel
83/100 (3198 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Seafood
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The three-course feast fit for a king kicked off with a Grosvenor Tasting Board, complete with freshly sliced wagyu bresaola, San Daniele prosciutto,..."
Gastrology
"Last Sunday I ordered the Mother's Day special for two and wow what a treat. From start to finish it could not be faulted. A beautifully presented..."
Lorna Mauritzen
"The Grosvenor a high-end pub specialising in beef. You can choose your steak from a list of various cut and quality, whether regular or dry-aged. We..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"With such a motto as “The Meat Experts”, we expected nothing less at The Grosvenor, and it’s no surprise the highlight of our meal was the Rib..."
Penguineats
"The Grosvenor is a spacious, moderately upscale pub conveniently located between Balaclava and Saint Kilda East. The menu is extremely vegetarian..."
Quince And Cheese
"A nice local spot for a great steak. Is my go to when in the mood for some red meat. Prices are a little high but is expected when the quality is..."
Nicole Wamba
"Amazing pizzas, expensive but worth paying..."
J Mon
"I love this place! I would definitely recommend for everyone to stop by and have some unique deli sweets.Most of them are my favourite, but the..."
Dee Beat
"Cozy place, good food and lovely staff with family friendly.I ordered mostly seafood, they taste quite fresh and dessert was exceptional but I..."
Little Miss Adventure
"The food is great. One of the best parmas I have ever had. Ordered Diet Coke off the tap and it turns out a bit sour and flat. It’s actually really..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Good value for your money!We came for the $20 steak special and the Grosvenor did not disappoint. It surely was not the best steak I’ve..."
Svenja Grabo
"Summary: 4.6. We had a superb time here. The bistro is terrific, the new menu great and the food fabulous. The dishes are well presented using..."
Two Sheds
"Grosvenor (pronounced as “Grovner”) Hotel situated in the busy Brighton Road, Balaclava. You hardly miss this hotel because the spacious building..."
Jeffry
"We were invited to the Grosvenor Hotel for a meal. We chose to go on a Monday night at 7pm. Upon arrival we were escorted to a cosy dining area and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"With a new head chef comes a new menu. Boasting an extensive menu with a handful of pub classics, wood fired pizzas and dry aged beef I was delighted..."
Mustard
"A place with great vibes and busy atmosphere. Loved the meat fridge as soon as you walk in. I would think that this place is more of a steak house..."
Must Be Hungry
"Grosvenor Hotel in Balaclava. Thanks for the invite from Grosvenor hotel and it was a nice experience to dine in at Saturday night. I will recommend..."
Steven Gu
"We dined at the Grosvenor last night choosing a later evening sitting. To our surprise the place was absolutely packed and we soon discovered why...."
Espy Eats
"I was lucky enough to dine as a guest of Grosvenor last night (pronounced Grovner) and was thoroughly impressed. It looked like an rsl from the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The Grosvenor Hotel is the embodiment of Australian pub-like vibe and food. Offering an array of dining options that will cater to almost anyone's..."
Kevin & Emily
"I have previously dined at Grosvenor Hotel during a friend's birthday function and was thoroughly blown away by the service and the food. Imagine..."
Hello. Imnikki
"My partner and I enjoyed our parma's we had here last night  On a Wednesday this great pub offers $15 of your choice parma.  We both..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"We stopped past here for quick feed & didn’t realise how bomb their woodfire pizzas were! Holy moley is this place underrated for pizza - fresh,..."
McFoodie Jones
"A pub grub menu of a slightly higher standard than your usual fare! Nice beer selection too but a little pricey overall. Try the..."
PedGetsFed
"Great Gluten Free Options Available! The wood fire pizza’s on offer are some of the best I’ve had! The thin crust is to die for!!! Friendly..."
Gina Larree Donovan
"With a a privilege location, The Grosvenor it’s a great place to be with friends, with separated dinner rooms! It’s ideal to make an informal..."
Ana M. Ribeiro
"Very good customer service, made our dinner a good one especially when we brought young kids, food came super fast. Pizzas and burgers were really..."
Gordon Yeong
"We went for dinner had a beautiful wood fire pizza to start then my mains was steak 300g scotch with garlic butter very nice but was cold & under..."
Piper
"There's always a good crowd at The Grosvenor anytime of the week. Their produce is fresh and it really shows in the quality of their food. Good..."
Sarah
"Me and my partner actually had our first date at the Grosvenor Hotel:) so for me this is a pretty memorable place. Before that and since the first..."
Nadia
"Good local pub with great food offering. Good place to go and watch the footy on the big screens. Cheap Parma's on Wednesday always a winner! Wood..."
Dave
"It is THE place to be for family friendly gathering on a Sunday lunchtime! We wondered in at 12 ish and laughed that we had been recommended to make..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Good was absolutely excellent. Great pub food at a reasonable. Service was also terrific and food arrived promptly. We happened to head..."
Stelyios
"Great service -attentive staff! The Larry Parma was moist and delicious.Good Chicken to crumb ratio. Chips nice and crispy. We shared a tasty four..."
Tanya Perera
"Enjoyed a delicious lunch on Easter Sunday. We ordered the pork cutlet, Grosvenor hamburger, the Cheeseburger both with great fries. All so tasty...."
Sunshine
"Have been to the Grosvenor a few times now. After work function and family dinner. I was really impressed how versatile The Grosvenor is. We..."
Batemanm75
"Visited the Grosvenor for steak night last night and some footy action in the main bar. While I had every intention of ordering the steak, I settled..."
Lou
"I love this pub, the staff are incredible, the food is great and I love the atmosphere. Happy hour is a must, and steak night too, with beautiful dry..."
Gabby Pugh
"Have been here a couple times for Parma/Trivia night and once for a Steak night. Fully satisfying Parma, good cuts of steak, great thick cut fries...."
Tony
"What an awesome decision to try out the Grosvenor as we experienced nothing but faultless food, great service and good vibes. Every pub you go to..."
Lucy Jones
"The Grovesnor offers a good range of quality pub food. It's a large pub with plenty of seating and a separate restaurant and bar area. Atmosphere can..."
Suzie Scribbles
"My favorite pizza in Melbourne atm. Eating here once a week for nearly two years. Wood Fired perfectly. Go for the diablo pizza. Also a large..."
Rod Taubman
"Spent a lovely relaxing time at the Grosvenor with my thirty something year old, self proclaimed retiree/part time pirate, nephew! We lucked out as..."
Foodinfocusz
"Really good pub food......pizza from wood fired oven, parmas (about 6 varieties) and steak etc. Excellent service when we went (lunch Tues). Pleasant..."
Sally Wizard
"Came for the trivia and ended up ordering dinner. I had the caramelized cauliflower pizza and the beetroot and walnut salad. Friends had a steak and..."
MallyMelbs
"Ordered via Ubereats and unfortunately the food was cold. Contacted Ravi who suggested to call Uber and ask for a refund. Ravi was more than..."
KRS
"We came here for a family gathering on a Wednesday, which happened to be '$15 Parma + Trivia' night (yay - happy coincidence!) and were really quite..."
Yvette.b
"What a great pub on a Tuesday night . Pizza special delicious lots of choice . Chips and onion rings the best . Staff so delightful . Music guy had..."
Love It Or Like It
"The service here could do some work but the dining room is nice and the steaks amazing. If you like great steaks this place is a must, had the NY..."
Monte Olivo
"Have been here about 8 times. Burgers here are consistently delicious, top quality beef, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Nice bun, good chips and..."
Custard Queen
"We've booked the private function room a couple of times for family birthday lunches and other events. Service has always been excellent. Room is..."
DJK
"Came here for the first time today for the burgers - they absolutely lived up to the hype.. which brought me back here for woodfired pizzas for..."
Jessica Smith
"Grosvenor Hotel is a large place, with a decent selection of beers and good food available. The space is good for large groups of people. Food here..."
Brungiel
"Pleasant atmosphere in the dining area on NYE. Lovely and attentive staff.Food was reasonable. Great steaks!! The cheeseburger was dry and..."
Theclarklett
"I have been going to the Grosvenor Hotel on and off for many years, and the one thing that is consistent whether you  are in the restaurant or the..."
Stephen
"Had a really tasty pizza here the other day and it was made on a gluten free base at no extra cost! They also offered the gf options for their..."
Elise Mac
"Parma is spot on!! Had work Chrissy lunch there and everyone's meals were fantastic and super big portions! Lovely setting, the outside dining..."
Shae Hailey
"Late decision to go past the Grosvenor for a Parma from a recommendation from a friend who went on their $15 Parma night. Perfect size with a..."
Liveeatdrinklovefood
"I've had the cheese burger and the Public Enemy Burger. I would rate the beef quality 5/5, but the beef flavour/seasonings is missing. I'd rate the..."
Mona
"Here on a Saturday night and it was very friendly and attentive service, delicious entree with the popcorn chicken. Then onto the mains with the..."
Kim
"Came here not long ago with some friends. Friendly staff and good service. We all got burgers and they were very tasty! Coming to a pub you don't..."
Cheeseburger Anyone? "Where's The Sauce"?
"A pleasant pub on a sunny day. Good value and pretty good quality. This used to be a dive. An old pub showing its age. But now, with a..."
Mike B
"STKBB has the best burgers in Balaclava! Impressed with the plugger along the side the peanut butter and jelly ice cream sandwich. Great quality..."
Crisb
"The St Kilda Burger Bar (STKBB) is Melbourne’s first of its kind to be launched in a pub drive-through, providing convenience and quality that..."
Nic Cril
"Great. Really good selection of beers, and they're always offering free tastings of the new ones on their menus. The food has been also spot on every..."
Drpepper
"Opening hours: Sun – Sat: Midday – late 7 days (bar), Bistro - Lunch only Sat & Sun Dinner 7 nights Coffee: “The pizza has a long and deep..."
Brunch Addict
"...chicken schnitzel was top notch. Tender and brimming with juice with crunchy crumbs (on top at least, there was a little sogging on the bottom,..."
Parma Daze
"...we were treated to some of the chef's hand cut chips. Oh my goodness. Thick, golden chunks of crispy potato goodness. These were, so delicious and..."
Ashley
"Third time here at the Grosvenor hotel, has been different food experience each time. All pretty good. This was our last visit. Layout of the venue..."
Peter Civitarese
"One of the best steaks I ever had! The chef told someone at my table that she definitely ordered the steak she would never order because she always..."
andrew westerbeek
"We visited on a Tuesday night to take advantage of the Tuesday $25 steak deal. Interestingly, there was no sign or mention of this special. If you..."
Brett Harris
"Hosted a private function there on the weekend. The room was lovely and the food was fantastic, we had multiple compliments from guests on the..."
Bianca
Inkerman Hotel
Inkerman Hotel
82/100 (1115 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Australian
Australian
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Pub
Australian
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I have been going to this local for a long time, I have never had any issues there regardless of what another person has stated, it's a great pub..."
Kelly Robertson
"Great atmosphere, staff, food everything. Loved the Parma and even the salad with its dressing is worth it..."
Andrew Johnson
"My band played there Saturday night , great venue, sound guy & staff more than helpful . Good crowd. Thanks Inkie ... Andy Fry - Suburban..."
Andy Fry
"Good local pub and great staff and good beers on..."
Steve Byrne
"The atmosphere was great well the meal was unreal and the staff were great we will go back again..."
Jenn Willo
"Ventured down last Thursday for the dart comp being new to the area they made me feel more than welcome. The 3 guys running it are great, one of them..."
Hayden Russell
"We love the Inkerman, great food, always a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff, patrons and music..."
John Bateman
"Very friendly staff and relaxed environment. I had a great..."
Alex Oliphant
"Hasn't changed in 35 years, still a great venue with great..."
Dave B-w
"3.8Continuing the Saturday afternoon pub crawl, The Inkerman was on the way home from The Dick (see previous review). So we thought “why..."
Two Sheds
"Recently had a steak at the Inkerman and it has to be one of the best I’d ever had, perfectly cooked, so tasty. And very reasonably priced at $15..."
Susan Carroll
"I remember coming here about 5 years ago and could have sworn the steaks were $10 on a Monday. Well now they are $15 on a Tuesday, inflation has hit..."
Good Food Good Mood
"3 of us visited here for an unplanned evening meal. We went for the roast but when we got there and saw the full menu ended up getting other things...."
Amy Jessica Walker
"The food was good, but the price was amazing.The whole place had a great country pub vibe!With no storage of thing to Do and see, with live..."
Regan Davies
"What a great pub. The parmas are really cheap and good quality. Sometimes you just can't beat a good parma and a cold beer. This is a good place for..."
Benji
"Excellent food and good prices. Brilliant atmosphere and if u manage to catch Dan Hall's set on a Friday, you're in for a treat! I got the salt n..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"Love the atmosphere that you almost get at a country pub. It has pool tables, darts and a nice simple menu. Nice little local venue to meet friends..."
Kelly F
"This hotel has a local & friendly atmosphere. A small menu, but we shared 2 starters; The chicken tenders & Lamb Quesadillas and that was..."
Sandy Legge
"Renovations really look good combined with the atmosphere and people make the place amazing. One of the last bastions left for some good hearty..."
Declan Enright
"Great new renovations, good quality pub food at an amazing price and there's always something fun and different to do each night. Stoked to be living..."
Luke.carlson07
"Chill place for chillin. Would chill again. Staff are chill. Drinks are chill. Chill af. ..."
Alexa Krist
"Have been going to different pubs over the past few weeks trying to find some decent pub grub, up until this evening it has been disappointing,..."
Graeme Callen
"Decent pub grub. I had Fri.... Decent pub grub. I had Friday's special, fish & chips ($10) was excellent , Carlton Draught was icy cold and..."
Antonio