I was going to suggest that this pub wasn't too fancy, but in fact it is actually quite fancy, but…read morethen again it does happen to be located in one of the fancier parts of Melbourne. I didn't mind it, but it didn't really stand out in the way that some other pubs have stood out in my mind. There were some good beers available on tap, and the service wasn't too bad either. Still, I can't really say that this was one of my favourites, but it still does have some charm, and I have to admit that I sort of liked it, but not too much.

This place has a great vibe and is an excellent place to bring business guests over for a bite to…read moreeat. The service staff were attentive and the barramundi was delicious. Will definitely repeat.

Our tour group recent enjoyed a team dinner upstairs at Young & Jackson. To get to our table, we…read moreall passed "Chloe", with a couple of men not noticing. "Chloé" is a famous 1875 oil painting by French artist Jules Joseph Lefebvre that has been a Melbourne cultural icon for over a century. During World War I and II, the painting became a mascot for Australian soldiers. Many soldiers would visit "Chloé" for a drink before departing or upon their return, and some even sent letters to her from the front lines. Pat (our tour guide) was full of Australian historical information, and this was definitely a highlight. The meal was good as well, and even more so within this cultural context.

(Drank/Shopped 12/16/24 MO @ 3:00pm): I'm sorry Ms. Jackson, but you're not so young having been…read morearound since 1861! A friend and I were on Day 3 of our 12-Day Southern Australia Explorer cruise with Princess Cruises, we took the local train into town, and after a brief stop at nearby Beer DeLuxe, we made our way to Young & Jackson for yet another drink. As we slowly headed back towards the cruise ship, this place just looked awesome, old, and I loved a pub. So, this was perfect timing to grab a drink and snack as we checked it out. Established in 1861 and named after Irish cousins and businessmen Henry Figsby Young and Thomas Jackson, Young & Jackson was Melbourne's most iconic hotel, located opposite the landmark steps of Flinders Street Railway Station, in the busiest part of Melbourne's commercial business district (CBD), and looked over nearby Federation Square. A heritage listed building, Young & Jackson stood today as a blend of boutique bar and a traditional pub, a hotel, and a bottle shop that drew visitors from all around. How was our time spent with locals - young and old - while I dropped almost the equivalency of a USD Jackson bill!? PURCHASE Braeside Brewing Co. Governor Pale Ale Beer 5.3% ABV 16floz Draft ($15.10AUD x2): Golden amber color, hoppy malty aroma, light body, hoppy malty flavor, smooth finish, and light hoppy malty aftertaste. I decided to treat my friend to the same beer. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=RiPd_7acLfM3nj0IRsSjIA Smith's Chicken Flavored Potato Chips 90g Bag ($8.00AUD): If you knew me, I loved these salty snacks, and I made it a point to try odd potato chip flavors on my travels. Guess what... it tasted like chicken! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=kAyZ27SpYi5M0f_teGc92g 2023 Hesketh Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc White Wine 750ml Bottle ($30.00AUD): Clear color, tropical aroma, light body, spicy tropical flavor, crisp drying finish, spicy tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=DQC_4HcWszPTQO-7kFaBBQ 2020 Pirramimma McLaren Vale Petit Verdot Red Wine 750ml Bottle ($35.00AUD): Dark red color, earthy aroma, medium body, dark berries earthy mineral flavor, chalky dry finish, dark berries earthy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=1qQFqSRLtvt_cDDnFOYKLQ SERVICE We walked into a somewhat busy pub as there was a match on the television, so one of us quickly grabbed a standing table while I went to the bar to order some beers. Moments later, I had two beers, a bag of chips, I settled the tab, and off I went to kick back as we took in the scene with our drafts. All was easy-peasy - cheers! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) There was an ample onsite parking lot at nearby Federation Square at various rates ($8.00AUD - $64.00AUD) based on day, event, reason, and time. However, there appeared to be a decent amount of parking on all surrounding streets (please note any posted signs), and of course the wonderful public transportation such as the tram system which we conveniently took and then walked the rest of the way - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A large street corner building with an aged comfortable pub https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=KQTvnTnCSuk7iEF5C-GLrQ to relax in, a basic simple bottle shop https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=webXwbNTRqjGFO0xxjk0Cw next door, and we didn't have time to explore any of the other onsite elements such as the hotel itself. The decor was very much the period when the building was built with some noticeable remodeling. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the large glass windows while minimal electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs in the pub but no background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=xxkhMmtAUk1ucWthW7YRFA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Young & Jackson was a nice respite as we moseyed our way back to the cruise ship and wished we had more time to explore it, from the actual hotel, the restaurant, and the rooftop bar. I mean, it was a historic iconic place! The pub was cool, but I was disappointed in the lack of local beers and snacks. And, the bottle shop was low on inventory (apparently, they had a recent distribution issue). Otherwise, it was still a place to check out. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $103.00AUD / $66.00USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Okay, since I don't live down this way I rarely, if ever, get to step foot in this pub, however if…read morethere is one thing that I can say about it and that is that it is massive. In fact I wouldn't call it a pub because that is a bit of a misnomer - it's an enterainment complex. Okay, you have your sports bar and pokies room, but that is underneath the main part of the pub, and it also has a separate entrance (wow, a pub that doesn't have a entrance to the gaming lounge straight from the family restaurant - that's definitely a novelty). Anyway, the family restaurant is more than just a place where you can eat because it also has a bowling alley, and as the kitchens begin close it suddenly turns into a night club. While it isn't one of my favourite places to visit, it certainly is impressive.

Went on a Wednesday night for a sports trivia night, and was greeted with $15 parma night! Tick…read more There was also some semi-decent beers on tap! Tick. Staff too was very kind. Tick. Not sure it would be exactly the place I (thats me being a 22 yo) would want to be on a busy night, but i guess that's with all RSL's/hotel's, but it would defintely a good place for a easy night out with the family!

Lovely ambience and a fabulous menu. A very special pub indeed. Staff are a delight to encounter…read moreand the vibrance is second to none. Beautiful.

While I prefer Nevermind Bar, I have to admit that the Glenferrie Hotel is a pretty nice venue and…read moreisn't nearly as average as other venues along this strip. The Glenferrie has made a decent compromise between the old grandeur of the building and space and the need for a young crowd to reinvigorate the place. It looks old, but more often than not you'll find a youngish crowd here and the overall effect is a nice location with a fun atmosphere. Apart from drinks and cheer the Glenferrie Hotel also offers accommodation, an outdoor drinking area, food and a decent array of beer and cider. The Glenferrie has jumped on the Rekorderlig bandwagon and while it is fairly pricey, it is still nice to see that certain venues are offering a decent range in cider. It is comfy, calm and cosmopolitan. I like the mix between young and old, the past and future and it always seems to be friendly.

Like me, if you have ever driven down Dandenong road and seen a line of pink elephants walking on…read moretop of a green building and thought to yourself, I should not be driving at the moment, think again, it's real and worth looking at the map on how to find access to this mysterious place. Anytime of the year when you walk outside into their courtyard you get the feeling like you are on holiday at club med. There is bamboo everywhere and a little shack that serves alcoholic beverages all night. If you get there before the kitchen closes you are also in for a treat as the pub food that finds its way to your table will leave you very satisfied.

Alright this place is pretty fun! First time being here it was a cold, winters night and the inside…read morewas pretty drab with vibe of an old hotel. So nothing too special at all. My last visit; however, was a beautiful day and their outdoor seating area was like walking into a tropical beach party! Tiki huts, bamboo bar, colorful chairs and loud party music all came together for a vibrant, exciting beach party feel (with no beach). They have a decent selection of beer on draft - Furphy's is always a good choice, cider available and a few pale ale choices. $5 pots & $10 pints. The bar staff were all very friendly too! If you're hungry for a heavy snack, go for the cheese chips (crinkled fried) with gravy on the side. Yum!

Great to have this place as a local - bright, open dining room, great selection of wines and beers,…read morehearty food. A good handful of specials accompanying a decent menu. Some share plates and mains, as well as a few pub favourites. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. Quite a few pizzas on the menu too (optional GF base). Many Victorian beers and wines on showcase here. Service usually is pretty good - today was slightly off with a couple of order mix ups, but staff were very apologetic. All in all, pretty good value in a great setting.

Well this was a surprise - this pub was actually quite a fancy place, though in many ways it felt…read moreas if it was a restaurant, with the 'please wait to be seated' signs and all that (that usually gives a good indication that the place you have wandered into is a restaurant, though it could be a fancy bar that insists on sitting you where they want you to be seated). Well, once again I decided that I would just have a beer, and once again, true to form, they were more than happy to take my money in return for said beer, despite me not actually having anything further to eat. Well, they do happen to have an area with does pretty much look like the 'sit here if you are having a drink' sort of area, so I guess that works out well.

My daughter had her 21st at the rooftop bar and it was an amazing night. The venue itself was very…read morespecial with amazing views and beautiful decor. The staff (especially Sarah) could not have done anything more to make the night such a success. Would definitely recommend the venue for a special occasion.

If there is a zero star rating, I would give it 0 stars. Ordered the Parma today. They are on…read morespecial for $10. The parma tasted so off. It tasted sour as if it had been cooked a while ago and refried. I don't understand why they would still serve it. I am not sure if it is because I have a different ethnic background and so they have the chutzpah to serve it to me. I hope it is not. I did not complain because I am afraid it will just get me into trouble. So disappointing.

Been here a few times. It's fairly low key, but the food is alright and it's not too expensive…read more I usually go here to put on my bets for the Melbourne Cup, and since I've been doing it, I've won more often than not, so I'm going to keep going til I stop winning! Not that I've got a gambling addiction or anything! Sometimes I like to go here to play pool against my husband. He's pretty bad at it, which works out well because the loser buys the drinks. The meals are reasonably priced and the serving sizes are generous. It's pretty typical suburban pub food. They do a good parma, which is high on my list of priorities.

Probably the only thing that stood out for me with regards to this pub was the size of the beer…read moregarden, and also that it wasn't as loud as some of the local pubs. Yeah, I can't say that isn't place was one of my favourites, but I don't really want to knock it either because the staff were nice enough. Well, there wasn't much of a selection in the way of beer, but I've come to expect that from suburban pubs. Still, it was okay, but nothing spectacular.