This is basically my favourite local pub, especially since the other local pubs really don't have…read moreany decent beers available, on tap or in the fridge. However, this one isn't just a craft beer bar, but it also brews their own beers as well, and their beers are honestly pretty awesome. They also have a decent beer garden, but unfortunately it isn't covered, meaning that you can't really sit in it when it is raining. However, I have to say that I certainly love this place.

Some days you just have to follow the sunshine, get off the beaten track and see where you land…read more Hopefully you find yourself here at The Daylesford Cidery's The Tavern. What started off as "we'll stop for 1 drink and then go climb a mountain' turned into a lazy 3hr Sunday session. Which only ended because we really had to get home. The staff here are amazingly friendly and helpful. They really know their cider and have a delicious range of locally sourced produce available. Start off with a tasting before you buy a bottle or two. With four distinct varieties it's best to try before you buy. The Tavern area itself is a quaint barn/church hall style building. Big comfy couches, warming rugs and a lot of blue stone. The outdoor area has half a dozen tables and a pizza oven. As well as two very friendly dogs. We'll be back again in winter to sit by the wood fire and drink our cares away.

Perfect spot for a chilled out cider by the fire. Met the new owners, British Claire and her Aussie…read moreboyfriend Macky who makes the cider. The surrounds remind me of many English pubs I've visited in the Cotswolds. Claire served us simple but fresh, tasty and local soups she made (spiced pumpkin and chicken&leek), coupled with handmade soughdough bread. Macky built us a fire and chatted about the 18 different varieties of apples used in the 4 different ciders they produce on site. Just brilliant - go!!!

The headline read "Tantalized by Trumpy" -Brought to you by…read morea drinking Yelper. If you walk by on High Street, you can easily miss it as you stroll by. But pay quick attention, there's a neon sign, and a creepy dark entrance. You look and there's nothing to tell you what's on the other side. You proceed with caution as you go up the ramp, open the heavy door and enter into Trumpy. Once you settle down, the world is again at ease. Arm yourself with their thick bible of drinks. You'll be pouring over choices as the bartenders gear you one way or the other. Sip on a Pococktail by Nick Darling. The description reads "charming and brutal, effective and mesmerizing, sweet and hard, all at once." This is followed by The Millionaire, and then some other yet-to-be-named delicious drinks. The bartenders get the gist of what you like, and they will look after you as if you are a regular. Set in dim lighting, the staff is bright and all knowing drink wise. They bring character, and the record player brings personality that all but make up Trumpy. The only thing missing, is you.

Destined to be one of my fave locals. Even though it was packed to the brim with bearded hipsters…read moreon the night of my visit. Nice selection of beers, wines & spirits. Great service. Tasty food designed for sharing.

This was my breakfast choice. I'm more of a muffin gal than Husband who is more of a donut guy. I…read morechose the orange poppyseed muffin. It was good. Tasted fresh. I also had a hot latte with it which was good. We ate in the restaurant. Lots of big tables to choose from. It was nice eating at a table than trying to balance on a chair at the gate. Good stop.

This brewery was right near my gate (3) at the airport! I wanted to go to the one in Collingsworth…read moreduring my stay but I didn't have the time. Talk about luck. It may have been 7am local time...but that didn't stop me from a local brew. I had their house lager which was crisp and delicious. For breakfast I had a fried egg and bacon sandwich on a milk roll with brown sauce. Being American I wasn't sure what a milk roll or brown sauce was...but why not? The sandwich was absolutely delicious! All the flavors of everything had a wonderful marriage together. I'm still not sure what brown sauce is...but it kinda tasted like a bbq sauce. The milk roll was like a regular roll that I'm used to in the states. It was also nicely toasted. Definitely had a delicious breakfast! An egg sandwich and a beer? You can't go wrong. Truly is the breakfast of champions!

State of Grace was one of the highlights of our Melbourne trip -- an incredible dining experience…read morefrom start to finish. The atmosphere is vibrant, stylish, and full of character. From the moment you walk in, there's a buzz that makes the place feel alive without being overwhelming. It strikes a great balance between upscale and relaxed, making it perfect for a date night or a fun evening out. The warm lighting and eclectic design add to the charm and make you want to linger. Service was friendly, attentive, and well-paced throughout the night. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, checked in on us at the right moments, and made the whole experience feel effortless and welcoming. Every dish we ordered was excellent -- not a single miss. We started with the Cauliflower & Mozzarella Croquettes, which were crispy on the outside and perfectly creamy inside. The Grilled King Prawns were flavorful and cooked just right, while the Kingfish Ceviche was fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. The Stracciatella & Heirloom Tomatoes was simple yet outstanding, letting the quality of the ingredients shine. For mains, the Duck Breast was cooked perfectly and full of rich flavor, and the Lamb Backstrap was tender and well-seasoned. The Pecorino & Ricotta Ravioli was comforting and delicate, while the Seafood Linguine stood out with generous portions of seafood and a beautifully balanced sauce. The Honey Glaze Carrots were the perfect side -- sweet, savory, and executed flawlessly. Overall, State of Grace delivers on every level -- ambience, service, and food. An exceptional spot that lives up to the hype, and one we'd absolutely return to on our next visit to Melbourne.

State of Grace has a positive vibe. Even before your first drink you will think oh what a cool…read moreplace. It's the decor from extravagant chandeliers to deer heads with pearl necklaces; it's beautifully eclectic. I had an old fashion and it had the right mix of orange and bitters. I also ordered the burger which was decent and the fries were hot and crispy. The night I visited there was a live singer playing tunes. Service was quick and friendly. Even the ordering is eclectic as you order electronically (QR) pasted to a library book. This place is worth a visit.

Had a Parma here the other day and it was delicious. I asked for it to be served with Mash &…read moreVeggies and everything was great. One of the better Parma's I have had in a while. Service is typical of a tavern, you go up and order, nothing fancy. Footy playing on a few TV's, newspapers to read, pokies etc. Not a bad little place for a pub meal :)

I'd really like to give them a 3.5 out of 5 - the steaks were perfectly cooked to order - doesn't…read morehappen often, and especially not at a pub.. or not the pubs I've been to.. "...HISTORIC VICTORIAN HOTEL.. SHOCKING REVIEWS..!! HONESTLY.. NOT THAT BAD ~ WOULDN'T TAKE MUCH TO MAKE IT A 'BLOODY GOOD' BISTRO..." Tonight, we met friends, for dinner at the historic WESTMEADOWS TAVERN in Ardlie Street, Westmeadows.. POSITIVES: - Original building - still got the pressed metal ceilings - Comfortable venue - 3 bars - Outdoor area - Good air-conditioning - Heaps o' parking - Seniors discounts - Weekly specials including a Monday $15 Parma night and a Wednesday $19 Steak night - Heaps o' staff - Nice and clean - Drive-thru bottle shop - 2 TV's in the dining area - they had a movie going on one - Pokies TONIGHT'S F & B: 2 x LLB's - Good ones, 1 x Lime Soda - Nice and limey, 1 x Carlton Draught - Cold pint COST: $22 2 x 300gm Porterhouse Steak [1 medium rare and 1 medium], Mushroom Sauce, Steakhouse Chips, Dressed Salad in side dish - Both Steaks cooked to perfection but it was a Mushroom Gravy, definitely not a Mushroom Sauce; Just a handful of chips, and they were a bit of a rough batch - broken and some had blackened ends; Nice dressing on the salad, but such a tiny little serving COST: $31 each 1 x Golden Ale Battered Flathead Tails, Bowl Tartare Sauce, same Chips, same Salad - Nice fresh tasty fish; Batter not too thick; Nice tasting Tartare COST: $22 1 x Chicken Parmigiana, same Chips, same Salad - The parma was delish - Beautifully cooked, thick, juicy, just the right amount of sauce and melted mozzarella COST: $23.50 NEGATIVES: - Whilst proteins were TASTY and WELL COOKED, meal presentation could have been so, so much better... - Meals could be a little larger - I think people out in the burbs expect a more GENEROUS serving - they tend to get a bit disappointed when it's not the case... - Meals could be a little less expensive - they're definitely a bit on the pricey side considering it's just kinda basic pub bistro fare - Hey, I love well cooked basic pub bistro fare, but not really at these prices... - They're not open till late enough - at just prior to 9pm, whilst we were finishing up eating our mains, two sets of people came in and seated themselves, both lots were told the chef had knocked off for the night, and they wouldn't be served a meal - VERY, VERY UNPROFESSIONAL - surely, out of all those staff members, someone should'v been able to step in, as some sort o' basic short order cook, or any sort of cook, for that matter..? Anyway, we were going to order some more drinks, dessert and coffee, but seeing and hearing this.. stopped us dead in our tracks..!! THREE LOTS OF LOST REVENUE ALL WITHIN THE SAME FIVE MINUTES...!!! Anyway, I suppose I'd be willing to go by there again, but Gee Wizz..!!, if they improved themselves..!!, just a little bit.. I'd WANNA GO there again...!!! Visited on Saturday 9 January for dinner with friends.

I really don't get to this place as often as I would like, but I guess it's because it is a little…read morebit out of my way (though not a huge amount). The thing I love about this place is the huge beer garden out the back, which even has undercover areas for times when it is pelting down with rain. They even have a barbeque, but I doubt you can just come here with your own meat and start cooking it up. The inside is pretty cool as well, and they even have trivia nights (not that I have ever participated in one). Oh, I also recently discovered that they also have a happy hour, which is also pretty cool. I've got to come here more often.

Not quite the old school pokey local, not as fancy as a gastro pub…read more There are a few different sitting areas to choose from, we had a table of 12 and very comfortably sat together (albeit under the Telly with the footy going). Strong local presence to take advantage of the lunch specials on offer while chilling with the Sunday arvo game. Quite a few of us got the Parma, I had the torpedo calamari out of curiosity (so named of the shape! Felt a bit silly having to google it). The meals were generous in serving size, especially considering the price. A good section of craft beers, you can even buy a stein to take home. Not many wines on offer, but it is a beer establishment after all. Big beer garden out the back, also a pool table inside available. Serviceable and fit for purpose as a friendly local.

This great little blue stone pub takes me back to the English countryside. With a proper old school…read moremenu of classic comfort foods like lamb shanks, surf n turf, pie of the day just to name a few. This self described "haunted' pub spills tradition and a cosy welcoming feel. While my porterhouse was well done (I ordered medium) it was still of good size and grade but perhaps a little dry. The mushroom sauce was also ok but it was more of a cheap pub gravy with a few mushrooms rather than a real cream or butter based mushroom sauce. My friend had the lamb shanks and described the meal as really great. The open fires and big timer mantels made for a really nice place to stand and chat over a few too many post dinner glasses of the house / self branded Merlot at $6 a glass. Mains ranged from about $19 - $35 for the surf and turf. The staff and service is very unpretentious, welcoming and friendly. I'll be back there without question - A great spot for a hearty winter feed.

From the owner: Built in 1857 the hotel once served as the first Cobb and Co coaching stop outside Melbourne on the…read moreway to the gold fields.

Keilor Hotel - The Vinery function room: I organised a wake, what they call a celebration of life…read more Michelle, the events coordinator, oversaw the event on the day, with her fabulous team Danny, Tom and Josie. Michelle had excellent advice regarding the menu and catered to my requests. Extra tables, table cloths on all the tables and the open area closed off. I also requested to set up prior to the function, including a tribute table and I dropped off vases with flowers to be placed on tables. A fabulous grazing table under a tree inside the room, was ready upon arrival. Platters of food came out regularly. The event ran seamlessly. Everyone was impressed with the food, the service and the function room, the Vinery. We were fortunate to have lovely weather which really suits the Vinery with the atrium and grapevines adding to the atmosphere. Michelle, a special thank you to you for overseeing the event and catering to all my requests. Marija J R

Honestly, considering that Keilor happens to be one of those suburbs that are filled with new…read morehousing estates I didn't actually expect to find all that much here. Rather, I was expecting to just find one of those new, and rather boring, pubs. It turned out not to be the case, though their selection of beers were rather limited. It turns out that this place is a lot older than I expected, and even has a museum of sorts, suggesting that Keilor is more than just a new housing estate. Pretty cool actually.

I had been past this place a few times when I caught the bus to the airport, and one time, when I…read morehad a bit of time to kill, I decided to jump off and have a drink. Well, lugging a bunch of bags into the pub sort of confuses them because they thought I was after the motel (which I wasn't). Anyway, as a pub it's pretty ordinary, what you would expect from your typical suburban pub - pokie machines, bottle shop - you know what to expect. Okay, since it is a motel as well there are more than just the locals, but I'm unlikely to jump off the bus the next time I am heading down here.