6 of us came for the $25 bottomless dinner. Amazing deal. The food selection was very good, from small snack serves to larger plates and also burgers/ burritos. We ordered many of the smaller dishes and they were consistently good. Service was very attentive and there is a nice trendy vibe. If you like food and a chat, best to go early as it starts to get quite noisy after 8pm. Everyone enjoyed our night and will definitely be back.
I LOVE THEIR OKONOMIYAKI WAFFLE FRIES!
There. Let's start with that. I love waffle fries in general but adding okonomiyaki sauce is a great idea.
They also partner with Zomato Gold so you can get 2+2 Drinks and they do make a great cocktails. We went to a bar area this time so didn't get to try a lot of food but the one we had which was the fries and vs I was fantastic. Great atmosphere. The place is very cool. I will be back to try more.
We came here on a sunny afternoon looking for some drinks, and were lured in by Zomato Gold's 2 for 2 drinks. The venue itself is quite large, with a cool interior; but being an afternoon, everyone was out the back in the upstairs roof top beer garden. The vibe was buzzing, and we were lucky enough to get a table as the place soon became packed.
We ordered our drinks, settling on margheritas; and service was pretty quick and friendly. They brought the cocktails outside to us, and the waitress was lovely. The cocktails were very refreshing, and just how a margherita should be... nice and sharp.
Hoo Haa obviously gets popular later at night, and I can see why, as it's a fun venue. I found it to be a great spot for a few afternoon drinks, and judging by the crowd, so do a lot if other people.
Hoo Haa legit has the best happy hour in Melbourne. The 2 for 1 cocktails are so delicious! Also the new menu is amazing- the waffle fries are to die for đđ
Tip- make sure you book online prior to get a seat!
Great range of interesting cocktails. Food supplied from their kitchen Miss Kuku is also really good. Tried the chicken wings, cauliflower and okonomiyaki wedges which were all fantastic.
Hoo Haa bar was absolutely amazing! I went with a group of 25 friends for a graduation dinner and we got the $55 deal that included bottomless dinner and drinks. The waiters just kept on bringing out food, and the food was beautiful! Absolutely delicious! Whenever we wanted another drink, they didnât hesitate to bring us another one and didnât stinge on the amount of alcohol they put into the drinks. I couldnât recommend this restaurant enough! It was amazing.
Joanne | Melbournecitay
+4
Zomato gold brought this bar to my attention as I was in the chapel street area. Came upstairs and was quite impressed with the ambience. The place looked clean, pretty edgy and music was good (Rap music hooray!) we ordered beers and gin and soda water. Had a good time - I didnât have to shout and that was a big plus for me. Drinks were just okay. Beer portions were huge. Would be back - especially since I paid $20 for 4 drinks!
Recently celebrated my 30th at Hoo Haaâs and couldnât be happier with venue, food and overall service from the team. Venue manager Paul was an absolute legend to deal with - easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to help with food arrangements (which were all spot on! Guests loved the canapĂ©s!), space requirements and ensuring a seamless night. Staff were also super friendly and know how to make a killer espresso! Thanks for a great night Hoo Haa Bar! :)
I haven't eaten here, have only been here for drinks and a dance. I have been here many times and always have a great time. Mixed crowd and more of a younger age group but nevertheless still a good time.
I would give this a 3.5 star rating but now with the new star settings I am unable to do so.
Cocktails were really good, bar staff helpful and friendly. Interior of the bar is nice with a lot of seating area and a small dance floor. Good drinks menu too.
I really enjoy my visits to Hoo Haa Bar. The venue has a laid back vibe and the beer garden is good.
Happy hour is great value for money. The Cock of The Rock cocktail & Espresso Martinis are really nice. I highly recommend trying the Cheeseburger Dumplings - delicious.
Came here for a birthday and enjoyed a selection of canapés including arancini, rice paper rolls and sliders. We then sampled a variety of items from Kuku Mama (Hoo Ha's sister restaurant located in the same space) the best of which were the sushi, baos and tacos. Pretty good Asian flavours for such reasonable prices. Probably not somewhere I'd usually think to go (the name alone perturbed me) but I was pleasantly surprised with the cool interiors, excellent cocktails and delicious food. Wouldn't actually mind going back to check out the outdoor courtyard during the daytime.
Don't judge a book by its cover (or title)
With banginâ beats, an outdoor courtyard and free entry, Hoo Haa is one of my favourite dance floors south of the river. Cosy booths, good music and ok priced drinks sweeten the deal.
Happy Hour x2 - enough said!
2 for 1 cocktails every night of the week - it's a budgeter's dream!!!!
The food is fab as well - in particular the cheeseburger dumplings are a great treat!!
I Like Food And Games
+3.5
Early dinner on Saturday night
COELIACS/GLUTEN/ALLERGIES - Menu is labeled, decent amount of GF options.
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TASTE/FOOD - Overall a bit on the bland side. Fat duck steamed bun tasty and worth getting. Deep south steamed buns were like dry KFC chicken without all the herbs and spices, the coleslaw and bun didn't add or meld together in the dish. Curries were very low on ingredients - more liek a chunky soup (they may have changed this since though as we did give friendly feedback about this to the friendly waiter when he asked)
VALUE- if you come in during happy hour you can also get cheap drinks with your dinner :). price was acceptable but on the expensive side for the food
SERVICE- Friendly staff. Getting drinks was a bit hit or miss - even though it was early being in a bar/club ordering drinks was a bit tough if you couldn't hail staff for table service
DECOR- Its Hoo Haa :) nice enough, keep in mind it is a bar/club so would be a bit noisy if you were wanting a quiet dinner etc. (no loud music but general people noise)
WORTH GOING BACK? - Maybe, would be a good place to have some food during happy hour to kick off a night out etc
Food here is yummy! Good drinks selection also. Cool vibe. Menu is cheap and delicious. I recommend this place for a night where you may not have the hugest budget but still want to get some share plates between friends and try a bit of a few things.
Liveeatdrinklovefood
+4.5
I love Kuku Mama at Hoo Haa. Bite size options so you can get all the food you want in the one place. We had Mac and Cheese squares, Cheeseburger dumplings, Teriyaki Chicken Dumplings with twisties, Fried Chicken Bao - Make them yourself 10/10! Soft and Hard shell tacos - fish and chicken. Not many places you can get your hands on a hard shell taco! Cheap and delicious. Definitely will be there again and again..
Had the chicken Bao and chicken ribs, both were delicious! All of us enjoyed everything we ordered. Food came out pretty fast and the service was great! Good for sharing and price was decent.
Im just amazed how I have never been to this place before! The coolest interior evaaa... They served us food even though it was after 10:30 .. One of the best crowds i have seen in melbourne ! Will be back soon
Tasty. Love the cocktails especially the Short Legged Ground Roller. Staff are great too!
Great food really friendly staff highly recommend going but f##k me was it over staffed. It's not often I go out to dinner and think a place has too many people working there. We had our plates taken away twice before we had finished out meal, they walk past literally every minute or so and make u feel so uncomfortable (we were in a booth). Still a cool place though
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
+4.5
Awesome place to dine and have a few drinks.. I've been coming here for about a year now and the new concept of their little sister food truck KukuMama serves up some really nice dishes that just are a treat to eat.
I love the staff and how friendly they all are as well as the decor and atmosphere.
I am introducing a friend to this place on Saturday night for him to have a great experience like I always do here.
Kudos to the chef on all the hard work and great food that is served up.
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My favourite local!!! Great service, great cocktails, great food.. I've been a regular at Hoo Haa since 2008, and visit at least once a week for drinks and dinner with my mates.
I have no interest in people who judge a place by visiting once and claim it's 'too busy' or the crowd is 'too gen-y', because they're not a serious regular like I am, and let's face it; crowds/patrons change all the time no matter where you go.
My friends and I always have courteous and attentive service, and are so well known by all the amazing staff, that they know our favourite drinks off by heart and how we like our steaks done ... to the point where we don't even have to say it anymore. Thursday night is steak night, and even now I am still amazed that every single Thursday we have different/interesting sides to go with our main.
On the very rare occasion that our cocktail order is delayed on a busy night (we are human after all), a member of the team will shout us a free round of shots or a discount on our bill with a big smile. They go above and beyond what is necessary, and that's why we always go back.
Hoo Haa seamlessly blends after work/casual drinks to a corporate dinner function to a club with DJ. It's an icon of the area, and I can't imagine a week without it. Love the brand spanking new couches too!!!
Nice place to eat, good atmosphere and service. Not a very good gluten free menu. The atmosphere is great, the booths and bench seating is comfortable and cozy. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The food was good but I was a bit disappointed with the lack of gluten free options. If there were more GF options available, I would not hesitate to come back. :)
Fantastic service!. Went here with a few girlfriends last night and was very impressed with the service, drink and food! We felt so welcome and relaxed, it was the perfect place to catch up over a few cocktails and meals. The bread they served us while we waited for our meal was amazing.. I'm pretty sure it was baked there!
Walking up the stairs off Chapel and into Hoo Haa, you're met with a seductive ambience unmatched by similar venues in the area. We took a table outside, where the Mediterranean feel is continued. My friends and I shared the Parma, calamari, ravioli, mussels and had a few fried bocconcini balls each. I kicked off festivities with a 'Musky Duck' cocktail recommended by one of the wait staff. Everyone who saw us or served us was attentive and cheerful (a welcome change from a lot of the snooty staff running similarly hip venues in the area!) I was thoroughly impressed. We left feeling satisfied and happy with our choice.
I didn't even mind or feel worried picking up the bill - regardless of price the experience was worthwhile.
Awesomely rare. I have found a little gem of Melbourne that not only has great food, but also displays world-class customer service. I certainly hope that everyone reading this will have the pleasure of meeting the fantastic staff and enjoys the chef's great achievements (especially the steak)!
Love this place! Friendly staff and a delightful atmosphere will greet you and the Parma night alone will have you going back for more (maybe even weekly!)
Great food, great drinks and terrific atmosphere :) definitely coming back
Regular Parma eater here and they are always amazing, but finally tried something different. The risotto was so amazing!
Great place for pre dinner cocktails. Wet at around 6:30 on a Saturday night for a few cocktails. 2 for 1, great value. The bar has an intimate atmosphere and there was plenty of comfy chairs to sit on. Didnt stay for dinner but will definitely do so next time!
Amazing customer service & delicious food. I just had dinner at Hoo Haa and given the events this could have been an awful review but is actually a great one! My partner & I both ordered the Thursday steak special, which after arriving over half an hour (at 6:30pm mind you, not a busy time) the steak was almost cold! We were starving so ate it up anyway. When asked how the meal was I told the truth not expecting much from it, but lo and behold the manager (or owner) came over to let us know that he wouldn't be charging us for the meals as that is not how they operate! The food was delicious despite the steak being luke warm so we were totally shocked and appreciative! I would have walked away probably vowing to never go there again, but instead due to this awesome example of great customer service we will be going back next Thursday for the same again (although hopefully hot haha!) :) Thanks Hoo Haa! See you next time.
MrFOOD says yes!!!. Me and MrsFOOD decided to venture into the hidden gem we now know as Hoo Haa Bar one Friday night. The best cooked steak I have had in a long time & I like my steak! Polenta chips + chilli jam = pure genius! Do yourself a favour and eat here! (very cheap for the high quality dished up) 5 STARS!
Amazing bar!. This place truly is wonderful, hidden away from Chapel Street with great service, great food and really friendly staff! Good music too, definitely recommend!
A hidden gem! Went for dinner on a Saturday night, were seated in a cute little booth. Appetizers were cheap and delicious, we had Parmas for main, fair to say they were the best Parmas we'd ever had. Drinks were also reasonably priced so we walked out of their satisfied, full and with a buzz. Highly recommended, definitely on the favorites list!
We waited 1hr for a main.
Love it!. Love this place, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Haven't yet been for food but plan to soon :)
Great place for every occassion. Hoo Haa never disappoints for me. Every time i'm in the Chapel street area I try and stop in for one of there super parma's or pizza and a beer. I've never found it stuffy or had issues on the door but find it's a nice relaxed atmosphere, especially on a week night :) For my Birthday a few years ago my partner even organized a surprise pizza party on the back deck in the afternoon. They were so great they even let us in a little early so we had the deck to ourselves for a while. Your staff are lovely and I really don't know what all the "hoo haa" is about. A BIG thanks from a happy customer!
Just went to Hoo haa to try their Wagyu beef pie YUMMY! I'm a big pie fan, and the fact that there was mash potatoes and smashed peas made it even more of a meal. I couldn't believe how much you get for the price Definitely value for money! You know I'll be coming back for more!
Best Night Out on Chapel Street. I have been eating and drinking (perhaps a little excessively at times!!) at this restaurant and bar for over five years and can say it is always a fantastic night out. There is not another place near Chapel Street that can boast tasteful ambience, fine food and delicious cocktails - my tip is always the Espresso Martini, but be on the look out for the knowledgeable staff's recommendations. It also swings easily from restaurant to bar to club of a Friday and Saturday night with good music and a packed dance floor.
I went to Hoo Haa's for dinner last night and really liked it. Great service, very attentive without being crowding. We had two mains , fish of the day (barramundi) and gnocchi. Both delicious and good size meals, and reasonably priced.. Will definitely go back again.
Awesome x10. Ate here on the weekend with a group of friends. The food is suprisingly great. Never knew this place did food until now. I had the pie which is actually a pie(not a half arsed attempt of a bowl, filling and pastry on top) So damn good i will be back for sure. Everyone at the table was also impressed with the quality of there meals and the effiency of the wait staff and the kitchen getting all our meals to us.
The place was packed and the ambience was great.
10/10
Amazing all rounder!. What the hell! Why haven't I heard of this place.
I came here with a group of people a week ago and we had a sharing menu between the 15 of us. $29 a head and we were given some quality food. Amazed at the value and selection we got for the price we paid.
Came back again on thursday with my partner and had a steak which was there promo for the day. Seriously the cut of meat and the ingredients used were again amazing and for $15 was better value for money than 80% of the crappy over priced restaurants along chapel.. Don't understand how this place isn't on the map. GET ON IT!
The drinks and service were also top notch.
Such a nice night a Hoo Haa! Really nice atmosphere and super friendly staff. The food was yummy! Recommend booking, it got pretty busy! Would definitely go back to Hoo Haa!
A chaple fav. Good for a night out and some good food to go along. Friendly staff and a great outdoor area.
Highly Recommend!!. I have been here for both just drinks and for a birthday dinner. Hoo Har does both settings so well!!
They have a great selection of cocktails. But its the food that is to die for! Love the cauliflower salad. But my absolute favourite is the pistachio ice cream!!!
Simple + Well Executed.. I used to come here for the pizza's some time ago but hadn't been back until recently when i was walking past with a friend and decided to pop in randomly.
We were greeted by the friendly maitre' d who seated us at the bar whilst he got a table ready for us. 2 minutes later we had a booth and were ready to order. We ordered the Chicken parma + Gnocchi. The Parma was absolutely brilliant. No pre bottled generic sauces here. Instead I got a thick, reduced, full flavoured napoli sauce which is rare to find on any parma's these days. Good proportion of chicken, ham and cheese to with quality ingredients. Solid fries and salad to accompany to. The Gnocchi was also well executed and full of flavour.
Excellent service from the maitre 'd, wait staff and bartenders. Spot on food and a great funky location. Definitely helping keep the reputation of the better end of Chapel to dine (Windsor).
Haven't been here a while but went twice in the last few weeks and was really impressed! Nice food and lovely staff.
Totally Underrated. I went into hoo haa last week for birthday drinks and maybe... something to eat. After taking the waitresses opinion on cocktails- which were AMARRRZING- we decided to look at the menu. I had a cauliflower salad dish which left me wanting more and my friend had the gnocchi. She's had it a couple of times from hoo haa and cant seem to try anything else. This place is extremley Underrated. The best part was we had our own large private booth which allowed us to laugh and have a good time without worrying if we were disturbing anyone. The service was impeccable- and the food was to die for. I can't wait to try more. No typical hipsters in this joint. This is what Chapel Streets About.
Forgotten Favourite. I've been invited - and have attended - a few events (from cocktail parties to friends dinners) at Hoo haa recently and truth be told, I had forgotten how much I love this place!! Needless to say, I've been getting my fix pretty regularly lately. Love the food (especially $15 mid week dinners!), BEST cocktails (you can get 2 for 1 during happy hour - WIN!), the staff are all so lovely (and good looking!) and its up and away from the street level chaos of Chapel Street. There is a watermelon cocktail on the menu at the moment that we are obsessed with. We'll be drinking it regularly throughout the summer. Love this place.
Unreal cocktails and super tasty food, very cool and personable staff. The whole evening went off without a hitch and we all had a ball. Cannot reccomend highly enough - what a slick operation.
The food here is suprisingly good and the staff are exceptional... We loved it!
Hoo Haa - Prahrans hidden gem. When my friend suggested Hoo Haa for dinner wish a large group I was skeptical, isn't Hoo Haa just a bar? What an incredible find! I've eaten at Melbourne best restaurants & Hoo Haa is easily within the top 10 meals I've ever had. The steff were friendly & attentive & the food was amazing! We had a few people in our group with food allegies & they were very well looked after. Get down to Hoo Haa before the rest of Melbourne discovers this foodie heaven.
Delicious entree is entree size. Fantastic food although when you order entree size it really is entree size. I ordered the gnocchi and it was delicious! I went there for my birthday and the staff were highly accommodating in fitting us in (about 15 of us). I was delighted to find that happy hour was until seven o'clock on a Saturday night, definitely added bonus!
Had my birthday dinner at Hoo Haa on Saturday night and everyone enjoyed it so much! Fantastic food, (try the lamb, it is delicious!) fantastic service and fantastic atmosphere. After dinner our group stuck around for some drinks at the bar. The party really got started later when the DJ came on and we danced all night! The bar staff were fantastic too. Never had to wait too long for a drink, which is a bonus! In a busy bar in melbourne it feels like you spend half the night waiting to be served - but not at hoo haa! Most of my friends who came to my birthday are thinking of booking dinner for their birthdays too. Had such a great night! Cant wait to go back :)
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Hoo haa's - delicioso. Thinking back on my meal(s), it could've been a dream, or an oasis of gourmand excitement. How could there be such good food, so well priced, on lets face it, wanker-ville chapel street? Chapel is the last place I think about for good food, but things it seems are changing. Hoo haa's smartly have recruited a Grossi-Florentino chef, Jess Barnes who is shaking up the street, and that can only be a good thing for us all.
Arancini, (wild mushroom and fontina) and croquettes (pumpkin and gorgonzola....criminally good) gave us our first insight into the balance of textures, flavours and .....joy. So crunchy, with heart felt textures inside. Following these, were frankly food of the gods. A crab omlette with sweet corn and lime, was light, fluffy and contrasted with the silky smooth eggs/crab with the tartness of a twist of lime and sour flavoured sauce. (drool.)
The gnocchi, was a triumph of textures, flavours and bounce. The walnuts creamy crunch, balanced the tartness of the radicchio and cut the richness of the pork sausage, harmonising with the sour dough gnocchi, rimmed to hold those flavours. Yes, those ones!
Dessert was the Marchese, so intricate in build and ridiculously cheap. $10 for chocolate marquis, fig and pistachio cake, salted caramel and mocha ice cream. I don' t even know what half of that means, but I know what it tastes like. Amazing.
Do yourself, your friends, and your new liberal friends a favour. Get down there, have a drink and order everything!
Awesome awesome food! highly recommend. Amazing food!! Recommend about everything on the menu. I saw a write up on the Vine boosting the new Chef Jess Barnes formally from Grossi Florintino. Check it out people. Prices and food quality are too good to be true.
What a find. Well what a find. Up we went with no expectation. On a value Tuesday I think it was. Best steak and they do an awesome Sangria in the Jug. Staff are very chatty. Just a great value good food night out. Awesome patrons to look at as well. Something for everyone.
Pizza was good, parma was massive (but a bit burnt). Drinks were reasonably priced and the staff were good.
This modern funky hidden restaurant is a great chapel st secret. The ambient dining room, awsome alcoves for small groups, the professional and attractive staff! Love this place
Came here a few times in the last month and have had a great experience both times. The cocktails are great, especially during the half price happy hour on Friday nights! Sadly, and I feel like this might be due to their location not having much of a street presence, they don't get particularly busy during their happy hour times, which means the vibes aren't as good as you might like. However, you make the most of it and enjoy the great $10/11 cocktails with your friends while they play good tunes over the speakers. Also, the edamame is awesome.
Did the bottomless dinner and drinks twice in the last 2 weeks! The only bottomless dinner I could find in Melbourne so it's rare find. So worth the $59, both times I couldn't finish all the food and the frozen margaritas are included in the package which makes it so even more worth it. The food is absolutely delicious, especially the chicken baos and Mac and Cheese squares . Definitely will be back
Had the bottomless yum cha, food was all amazing and cocktails were spot on. Happy hour went from 4-8pm so had great priced drinks. Highly recommend the Mac and cheese squares and chicken bao! Staff were also excellent.
Hosted a fantastic 40th Birthday Party at Hoo Haa. Paul and Mal were great to deal with and the night was a huge success. Would highly recommend for any type of event.
Daddy, dad, camo, otherwise known as Cameron. Good to the gals, good to the manager đ thank you for the incredible service and amazing happy hour. We will be back and we will achieve Kid Laroi on those speakers â€ïž
1st visit last week for dinner. Such a quaint little place on the 2nd floor with a cosy outdoor area. I love it! It's a perfect place to relax with a drink or 2 or 10.
The food was delicious (even though we targeted all the starters coz our small bellies wouldn't have fit in the mains)!
I will definitely go there again!
Love this rooftop bar in Windsor. Itâs colourful and fun and has an amazing vibe. Cocktails are delicious... paired with food from miss kuku = winner of a night.
Great little place hidden on top of a relatively concealed staircase. Once you climbed it you are faced with an incongruous sight on your right: the place known as Hoo Haa. Friendly and playful staff, quality wines and beer with good cocktail options and excellent atmosphere. There is also a dance floor and a DJ booth. Prices are reasonable.
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