Sooki Lounge is nestled in Belgrave, providing a nice place to go and have some tapas, a drink or…read moretwo and catch some live music. The live room is a good size and is attracting some very good musicians from Melbourne. The food is unpretentious but well done. A good selection of drinks and the cocktails seem to be quite popular. The vibe is kind of faded European glory and it's very well done too. There are lots of places to sit and have a communal yet private feeling as well. If you live in the area you have to make Sooki Lounge a regular hangout.

A great place for dinner, nibbles, drinks while meeting up with friends or if you're having a…read moreparty. I wouldn't say it's the best food I've had, but the BBQ pork sliders and nachos are pretty good. It's a very family friendly place, heaps of young kids around while the music is playing. It's great to see all sorts here from teens to hippies to gothics to seniors all enjoying a drink and getting along. Nice place to hang out if you're away from the CBD and out in the 'mountains'....

Pretty nice, a great pub. Tasty food, epic drinks…read more good people and service too

This place is deffo worth a stop if in the area…read more The staff were friendly and the place looks great. The beer selection for a country pub was very good, including Old Speckle Hen, White Rabbit Dark Ale, Little Creature Pale Ale, James Squire's 150 lashes Pale Ale as well as the generic beers. The fish and chips was great, as was the Barra with chips. We all liked our dishes.

I thought I had missed this place, but is just seems to have been turned from one type of bar into…read moreanother. This means that I did get a chance to have a beer here, even though it technically isn't the same place. Still, it wasn't too bad, actually, come to think of it, it was actually pretty good. They have a nice area out the back, and a great selection of beers. Oh, and the service is pretty good as well. Also, it's close to the station too, which is definitely an added bonus.

Top venue. Highly recommended for drinks. There is also a great pizza place next door that food can…read morebe purchased at and brought in.

Yeah, this pub really didn't impress me all that much. Then again, it is a railway pub, sort on,…read moreprobably more like a bar that happens to be located in a shopping strip. It isn't particularly big, and the beer selection isn't particularly great either. Mind you, when I was here it was actually pretty crowded, though I did find a seat. However, yeah, I wasn't really impressed with it.

Food servings are large. Be prepared to eat when ordering…read moreup your favorites. I had the parmigiana which was not deep fried, vegetables and mashed potato. Sometimes a simple hearty meal hits the spot!

With Melbourne's love affair with microbreweries and good beer growing by the hour, Oscars Alehouse…read moreopened its doors to provide the hills folk and tourists alike with a bar that understands the importance of good beer. The premises are intimate and charming, with old wood and comfy seating adding to the overall charm. With a great range of beer on tap and in the bottle, Oscars is the perfect place to sample and discover your new favourite beer. Last I heard there wasn't a full kitchen so food is in the way of gourmet snacks, such as cheeses and olives. A small beer garden opens out from the back, and live music is hosted on a regular basis, with very decent acts choosing to stop by and play an acoustic set. (Check the Facebook page for what's on.)

Have been trying to get here for years but this was my first time in Belgrave so it would have been…read morerude not to visit. Only opens at 5 on Saturdays which surprised me but that is the only negative thing I can say about the place. Amazing selection of craft beers and even a good wine list. The place soon filled up after opening and the vibe was relaxed and friendly. I had an IPA from the US from the fridge and also sampled a Pirate Life Pale Ale on tap; both sensational. They do food too. Nice place. Shame it's so far from Brunswick :-)

This place turned out to be somewhat better than I expected, but then again I did end up here…read moresometime after my first visit. Yeah, since I happened to be down in Belgrave I thought that I'd give this place another shot, and it turned out to be quite worth the trip as well. Not only was the service actually pretty good, but they also have some nice beers on tap as well, something that is certainly going to be standing out where I am concerned. Yeah, this place was pretty cool, and I'd certainly be visiting it again if I land up in Belgrave.

The Bell Tavern is your staple pub and grub provider in Belgrave…read more With a music venue, Ale House, bar and plenty of cafes on the busy strip, The Bell sits proud on the hill providing locals with an 'Irish Pub' feel with an Aussie twist. With standards on tap, and beers by the bottle in the fridge, The Bell also has a full wine list and spirit selection. The food is basic pub fare, with pizza, chips and the usual grab you want when having a few beers on offer. No fancy stuff here, just a tried and tested range of favourites that never seem to go out of style. Although the odd night of live music is hosted here, The Bell Tavern caters for those who don't want to talk over a band and aren't after all the bells and whistles that sometimes come with pub dining.

We booked a table for 2 last night in the bistro. My partners meal was okay, nothing to rave about,…read morebut my meal (roast beef) was without doubt the worst meal l have ever had in a hotel in my life. (67 years) The vegetables were over cooked, soggy but at least were edible. However, the roast beef was paper thin, stringy & devoid of any flavour. I did not consume it as it was inedible. A very nice young man collected my plate & l explained the situation to him & asked him to alert the "chef"of my dilema. No response. I would have taken the matter further, but we had to go to the 1812 theatre for an 8pm start. Considering the meals were priced @ Restautant quality, it is no wonder the place was only quarter full on a Friday night. Something's got to change before we ever step foot inside this establishment again.

Sitting where it stands in Upper FernTree Gully for what must be 100 years now, The Royal Hotel, or…read more"The Royal" to its customers, is a pub, hotel, bistro, gaming, live music venue. Like others of its kind, its all flashing lights and open spaces here. With the front bar operating like a normal pub, and hosting live music a few nights a week, usually of the covers variety, The Royal is where you go if you want a bet, a meal or to play the pokies. With a bunch of good live music venues in the area, you wouldn't hit the Royal to catch a band. The fact that its pen until 3am also gives indication to the clientele. Late night staring at a poker machine isn't for everyone, but the Royal offers those who like this form of 'recreation' a place to go that also does good food and warm hospitality. If you took out the gaming machines, the Royal would stand as a good glimpse of a local iconic hotel that still operates pretty much as it always has. Another local watering hole unfortunately now tainted by gambling.