This bar is nothing short of awesome. Not only does it have one of those awesome vibes, and some…read moregreat craft beers on tap, but they also go out of their way to support some really good causes, something that you really don't see all that much. The other thing was that the service was absolutely magnificent, I simply could not fault the guy that served me. Honestly, if I was living in the area you literally could not keep me away from this place.

Okay, this place wasn't the easiest of places to get to, but once I managed to negotiate the maze…read morethat was the industrial estate I found myself at a place that was truly magnificent - a craft beer brewery. Actually, this was probably better than the bars because it is in here that you will discover beers that you simply will not find elsewhere, and that was certainly what happened to me. Yes, the beers were pretty awesome, though this place isn't all that big, and does get a little crowded. Still, I come here for the beers.

I'm so beyond happy that I finally made it to Hop Nation…read more This place is in a pickle to find, even with the help of Google Maps. The turn to get here is very sudden, leaving no room for error. It's a good thing that U-turns are an easy fix. Hop Nation is located in a very industrial plot. It's a quaint, little, chill, no fuss set-up. Set amongst the warehouses, there's an open roller door which leads way to a craft brewery. Hop Nation defines all of the indie expectations that come with craft beer and it's nestled into Footscray. There's a few standing cocktail tables with high seats, then your eyes meet a quaint little bar. They have a few beers on tap, and popcorn for the munchies. Load up with your choices and find a seat, I'm sure you won't be in a hurry to get out of this brew bar. The best thing is that Hop Nation welcome outside food. That's a huge plus for a venue. And you will want food, cause you will be snuggling yourself in, trying out their beers. You have the option of bringing your own, or getting UberEats delivered. It's a cool spot perfect for a midday session. And the beers are spot on too.

This is by far one of my favourite breweries in Melbourne, even if it is just because I simply love…read moretheir beer. In fact, I find myself regularly ordering their beers whenever I find it on tap because, well, it is nothing short of amazing. Sure, the place isn't all that large, and it isn't always open, but the thing is that as I mentioned, their beers are amazing, and they have a great selection available as well. Yeah, this is definitely a place to check out, though as I mentioned, it isn't always open. Oh, and they have a great beer garden out the front as well. Yeah, I love this place.

Temple wins for most schnazzy and smallest of all the Melbourne breweries that I've been to…read more Burgers on a black brioche bun? Yes please! The tasting wheel with beer is wine glasses, you guys are just too classy for me! I love the doors of this place. The venue is so nice on the eyes, it's very modern and chic. There is a peekaboo kitchen window, I even like the mirror wall and the glass window that separates your dining experience from the nuts and bolts of it, the brewery.

Amazing ambiance and service. The details of this bar are incredible. Definitely not a place to go…read moreoften, but a really cool spot to experience and take other people to. The menu is wildly inventive and requires a bit of explanation (in which the servers do exceptionally well). Definitely a must-stop-by spot if you're visiting Melbourne.

This used to be a night club, and honestly, I am totally over nightclubs, simply because they are…read moreloud, crowded, and can be impossible to enter at times. Well, this is no longer the case here. In fact, this place not only opens much earlier but it has an awesome atmosphere. Actually, I don't even think I can consider it to be a nightclub anymore, but rather a cocktail bar, and a pretty awesome one at that. Not surprisingly, there are references to books, and some pretty awesome books at that, all over the place. Oh, and not only do they also have beer available, and the service is also pretty awesome.

Came in for a group dinner and left with lots of full bellies and beer!…read more I've been to Hofbraühaus around the world and this was maybe my least favorite in terms of space wise (it's somewhat small) but the food and beer was great! The menu is different than the U.S. but I enjoyed my schnitzel and beer and we had a great time!

Great Bavarian food in Melbourne. Have tried all the Wurst and half the Schnitzels. Great service,…read morelarge portions and very good for medium sized groups though is gets busy pretty early. A little hard to find but not so bad. You need to try this place. Oh, and lets not forget the beers!!!

This place was nothing short of awesome. It is one of those bars that is a cross between a bottle…read moreshop and an actually bar (something that I have started seeing cropping up all over the place of late). The beer selection is huge, at least for the takeaway section, and even includes some international beers, such as Belgium trappist beers. There is also a rather comfortable upstairs area, though no alcohol is to be taken out onto the rooftop deck. Still, it is a pretty awesome bar to check out.

I came here specifically to play pool and unfortunately this wasn't an option due to there being a…read moreprivate function on upstairs. Fair enough, but they could have put up a sign or something. Instead, they waited until we paid $20 for two drinks (listening to us chat about wanting to play pool) and then informed us. Sorry, not really impressed. Yes, there is a huge selection of beers with funny labels to look at, so if that is your thing you should probably check it out. But the vibe is missing, the music was bad and they don't even bother putting an umbrella out over the table out front to deal with the rain. Everything is quite expensive, even the take aways. Try harder guys.

Brilliant yet again. The fine people at The Hof Downtown really make sure you have the best night…read more Food is brilliant and the beers, large and crisp. If you're looking for a fabulous German night out in Melbourne, look no further. Restaurant is spacious and the crew here really go all out to make sure you have a great time. This is the third time in a row I've had a birthday here and I really feel the need to recognise how good it is to eat and drink here. I usually go to a German place on my birthday and this is where I will keep going. After so many German meals, both here and in Germany, I think I'm well qualified to make the recommendation.

My team headed here for lunch on a Friday and this place was packed out! Luckily we got a table…read moreoutside (gotta enjoy those rare sunny Melbourne days!) and fairly common in pubs is the practice of ordering and paying at the bar, which is great for large groups as there is zero hassle of splitting a bill at the end. The lunch specials for $13.50 sounded pretty good, so I got a skewer of mixed sausages with potato salad and green salad (on the menu it's called Wurstlspiess). Waited at the bar for my beer and by the time I got back to the table, within 5 minutes of sitting down, my dish was served woo hoo! Considering how busy they were, I was stoked at the fast turnaround time (I was starving!!). Didn't seem like they were too consistent though, as half my colleagues got theirs quickly and the other half waited longer. Let's just say I was happy to be on the right half of the team :) The meal itself was A OK! It was a complete package of meat, carbs and greens. With mustard. Yum! The sausages didn't have that 'fresh off the bar-bee' taste, but can't complain, there was variety (4 different kinds), and I think compared to the other specials, this looked more appetizing. Serving size was just right for me. The venue itself is cool, decked out like a Bavarian beer hall with servers in traditional garb. Check it out for lunch if you're in the area!

This place caught my attention as I was wandering along Smith Street with my friend one Friday…read morenight. It caught my attention because there was this sign, in lights, with the word 'Beer' on it. Well, that certainly grabbed my attention, so we decided to check it out. I was going to do that anyway since nothing grabs my attention more than a sign that says 'Beer'. Well, it turn out that this place was pretty awesome, the atmosphere, the service, everything. So was the beer, but then again, it is Smith Street, so I certainly would hope that they would have good beer on tap, and this place certainly didn't disappoint. I definitely have to go back.

I didn't want to review this club, because I didn't want to share the best kept secret in…read moreMelbourne. But I will because it's just too awesome. It's hip, urban underground and smooth. Classy yet it doesn't even appear they are trying. Open from Wednesday through Sunday, each night the Mango Bar comes alive with different sounds and genres of music. They've certainly got their pulse on the hottest up and coming local acts, as well as playing host to a range of renowned international DJ's. Each night there's something diff; electro funk, deep house, jazz and blues - there's something for everyone at Mango. The drinks menu deserves a rave as well. Spirits, beer and wine, as well as a sensational selection of martini's, cocktails and the signature Mango Daiquiri. It's like an oasis away from home. Somewhere you feel totally comfortable, totally chilled out and completed entertained by the music and live acts. There. The secrets out. Now go and enjoy!

Another Hall st gem!…read more Great selection of drinks, from $5 Friday happy hour, to cocktails & top shelf whisky's Mango is the perfect amount of chilled tunes & chatty crowd, with a small dance floor to carve up listening to resident & guest DJ's later in the night if the mood so grabs you, or enjoy the outdoor seating & perhaps throw in a game of jenga. BYO food (pretzels / crisps / nuts onsite for sale), and drop in for a quiet one, or settle in for an awesome night with the staff, old friends & new! PS- word is the espresso martini is the bomb (I don't drink coffee myself. Yes, we do exist)