This place has certainly changed a lot since I was last here. The pub is nothing short of awesome,…read moreif the bar at the back is anything to go by. The staff were super friendly, and quite chatty, and the beer selection was absolutely amazing. In a way I'm glad that I decided to go and revisit all of the pubs that I have visited the last time I was up in Bendigo because honestly, they have changed heaps - especially this one.

This place has a sports bar, pokies and a nice little restaurant. Good selection on the menu. Very…read morelarge servings. They even cater for kids. Food was good and came out fast. Staff are friendly.

I'm not quite sure if I have managed to visit every one of these hotels yet but I suspect that I am…read moregetting close to it. I have to admit that I am somewhat impressed with their evolution over time, namely in regards to the beers that are available, and the fact that they have raised the concept of a sports bar to a new level, namely that they feel much better to sit down with a drink, and a lot less sleazy, that others. Of course, one of the main things that sets them apart is the fact that they pretty much has no pokies.

It's a 3.2. Stopped for a quick drink after an appointment (and, before anyone starts drawing…read moreconclusions I have at least three AFDs a week. This is an interest not a lifestyle). The fitout of this sports bar didn't do a lot for me. A bit grey and dull, I reckon. The scotches on offer were a bit pedestrian. I chose a Glenfiddich which was ok but as always no standout performer. Service was just ok here without any real warmth or human interest. I actually prefer the pokies pub up the road - and I momentarily forget its name - despite the fact that I detest pokies. The atmosphere is better there. The staff have been lovely there when I've visited. Tim E's review encourages me to discount thoughts of ever eating at the Sporting Club. In the end the only thing I really liked was the name of the place although a person I trust likes this place. Such is life. PS - I later remembered the name of the pub up the road. It's called The Vine. The front bar is called The Vineyard. In all of Melbourne there's not a place that looks less like a vineyard.

I would suggest that this place is sort of a cross between a pub and a burger joint, but somebody…read moremight point out that that tends to be the case with most pubs anyway. Well, not quite because a pub burger and a burger joint burger tend to be vastly different, particularly since pub burgers tend to be much larger. Anyway, down stairs looks pretty much like your standard American Diner, while upstairs is more of a sportsbar, though a sports bar that actually has a bit of charm about it. Okay, while not a place I would put high on my lists, it still has some good things about it.

For a group of 60+ people pre booked. Customer service 1…read morestar staff were not attentive we had to find staff to ask what tables were ours. Guests were still sitting at tables when staff finally decided to clean up (8:30pm) and moved every on so they could set up for night club. They threw out drinks that were 1/2 full sitting beside personal belongs and guests still near by. Food 2 stars- medium rare steak was extremely well done. Others enjoyed their burgers. Bar and wait staff were not friendly. will never book a function at this venue again. However the lady on the food pass down stairs was friendly and helpful.

As a returning patron after a couple years travelling, I was pleasantly surprised at what the…read moreBallcourt has become. The main bar is pretty much the same, but they have redone the patio and have added another bar and pool table utilising previously unused space. The food was always good, but they have improved here as well. The downside to visiting the Ballcourt is the service. I have found myself doing a lot of waiting at an empty bar to have someone eventually saunter over to eventually grab me a beer or waiting 45 minutes for a garlic bread with cheese at lunch. There's just no urgency or personality. Pros: Good food, nice patio, pool tables, Cons: Slow unfriendly service

Very nice place for a drink and a delicious lunch. The food was reasonably priced, very hearty…read moreservings which I'm a big fan of, and freshly prepared in very good time. I won't hesitate to return. Clean premises, user friendly staff and lots of yummy food always has me coming back without hesitation.

Well, it would be unfair to call this a pokies pub, particularly since they also happen to have a…read morerestaurant, but honestly, I really don't like the place. I guess, when compared to all the other places along Brunswick street, this place simply doesn't compare one bit. In a way, it feels as if it really would be more suited to being in the outer suburbs as opposed to being here on Sydney Road, but then again I guess that the people that would frequent a place like this would need a place that aren't swarmed with the young and the hip, and blasting out live music. Oh, and don't expect a decent selection of tap beers either, there aren't any.

My friends and I decided to pay our respects to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, so we…read moretravelled to The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel in Brunswick for lunch. Great atmosphere and welcoming friendly staff... Typically I decided to have the Classic Chicken Parmigiana, highly recommend, and my friend had the Mexican Parmigiana, has jalapenos, also highly recommend. Reasonably priced, and I would recommend asking about accommodating children. If you knew me, I've had parmigiana at more than a few venues in Melbourne, Australia, the Classic Chicken Parmigiana lived up to the others I've had, the chicken was perfectly cooked. The venue I recommend to locals and tourists alike - FIVE STARS

Honestly, it was about time for a pub to be set up here, even though there already happens to be a…read moreshopping centre pub at Watergardens, except that that one happens to be on the other side of the shopping centre. This one, however, is much better, and much more convenient, namely because it happens to be halfway between the cinemas and the station. Oh, and they also have some pretty good beers on tap as well.

The food is ok but way too over priced, if the food was incredible then it would be understandable…read morebut the food is like a 5/10. Don't even get me started on the food wait, you go there buying like 2 meal and your wait a good 45 minutes, for the price and mediocre food its just not worth it. There is a couple good things about this place, their booths have little tvs were you can change the Chanel to what ever you want and if your not in a booth there are tvs everywhere playing different games. There is also a bar and pool tables. All around I wouldn't recommend.

Almost walked passed this place, but the pool table drew me in. Amazing decor with the copper and…read morefantastic selection of American beers. I tried the Golden State Burger and it went down a treat. I would definitely visit again and try some more of the food menu.

10/10 food and drinks, the service is very quick, and the ambiance is very good (it's a Ireland…read morebased place what do you expect)

Stopped here for lunch and wasn't disappointed. We both had the hamburger with fries and onion…read morerings. The burger was cooked perfectly at medium and the meat pattie was large. It was plenty of food and well worth the price. The service was good and the employees were helpful explaining the menu choices.

This restaurant is something that Bendigo has been lacking and needed. A fresh, modern Australian…read moretake on Asian dishes done really well. Beautiful decor, great food and cocktails. The stand out dishes on our table would have easily been the bao buns (served DIY style with the buns, crispy pork, bean shoots and coriander deconstructed for you to mix as you please, along with hoisin sauce), the vegetable spring rolls (quite large, served with greens to add on top to your liking) and sand mullet (served whole to your table to carve - be careful of the bones). We finished out the evening sitting outside, drinking espresso martinis and enjoying the warm summers night. A great experience.