This place was awesome, and in fact, it was one of those places that I stumbled across as I was…read morewandering around looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. I'm not entirely sure whether it was a proper pub or bar, or simply just a burger joint, but the atmosphere certainly suggested that it is a bar. The service was pretty good, and the burgers, yeah, the burgers were great. Oh, and considering its location, the selection of beers was not surprising, and quite good at that as well. A definite place to check out.

Ahh, the B-East! You are what makes this pocket of Lygon Street so very awesome. With your…read moredelectable variety of tap beer and big bucket of weird and whacky tinnies, you've always looked after me on a warm, Sunday afternoon. On my most recent visit, The B.East were hosting a very awesome New Orleans themed party, which is wah-aaaaaay up my alley. (FYI they are doing this on the first Sunday of every month). They were serving up Hurricanes and Mimosas and I was in HEAVEN (while knee-deep in a Hurricane). Their burgers are pretty sweet too but I would recommend the sliders more. They just seem to... taste better. Like finding a good parking spot, if you happen to score a seat out the front, you should never leave because it will never happen again. Sit there and bask in the glory that is the Brunswick East hipster. P.S. It is called The B-East because it's in Brunswick East.

Had the double cheeseburger and shared the cookout box…read more Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

BURGERS! Ahem, pardon me, burgers. Sorry, couldn't contain my excitement for the deliciousness that…read moreunfolded last night at Juanita Peaches. I had been stalking their Instagram for a long time and had already partaken in one of their donuts (the incredible All Day Donuts) and last night, on a drizzly Thursday, I finally decided to stuff my face with one of their shiny burgers. It's a cute and cosy little place, with only a few tables and chairs. It is certainly not a pumping venue by any means, despite the rap music blaring and the hipster staff. We ordered the classic cheeseburger with fries and two margaritas, because why not? The margaritas are the only cocktail on the menu, with wines by Noisy Ritual and a small selection of local craft beers. The burger was perfection. Filled to the brim with pickles, drippy yellow cheese and a fresh-made patty. The bun was made in-house and had a glossy finish but was not too sweet. Served in a classic red american-style basket. If you're hunting for some of Melbourne's best burgers, Juanita Peaches should definitely be added to your list.

If my number came up and I had the chance to have one last meal to eat, it would be Ralph Burger…read morefrom Beatbox. So far, the only burger that can make a contest out of Beatbox is Fergburger from Fergburger, Queenstown. Anyway, coming back to Beatbox, Thursday night has got to be up there in terms of the highlight of my week. There's literally a spring in my step after work, knowing that Beatbox's gonna be outside my apartment from 6pm. Can you think of anything that can top a beer from Mr Wilkinson and a juicy Ralph? I certainly can't. The only downside I can think of is the inexistence of seating due to Beatbox being a meals on wheels deal although Mr Wilkinson allows you to sit inside provided you buy a drink of course so overall a good deal.

The Beatbox Kitchen is meals on wheels taken to the heights of gourmet burgerdom. It's a roving…read moreburger van that parks itself in a small car park by a green patch on Park St at the top of Rathdowne in Carlton North every Friday from 6pm till the burgers run out. If you don't see the van first upon pulling up at the location, which you'd have to be a bit blind to miss seeing that it's a van-sized beatbox stereo, you'll see half the neighbourhood lazing around on the grass with bottles of beer and wine waiting for their burger order. The other half of the neighbourhood make up the very long queue leading up to the Beatbox van. What is everyone queueing up for, they're just burgers? Well, they're not JUST burgers. The grass-fed beef burger is the best $11 you'll ever spend on a meat burger, and likewise with the 'shroom burger for $10. There aren't any fancy fillings, just the usual cheese, tomato, cos lettuce, onion and stereo sauce - simple and perfectly balanced to showcase the fine quality and excellent flavour of the beef/portobello mushroom. The fries at $5 a serve with a range of sauces (mayo, tomato or spicy tomato relish or stereo sauce) are crispy and fresh. The only downside is the long, long, long queue and up to an hour wait for your burger, but come expecting the long wait - bring friends and drinks - and it's actually a really pleasant wait. I still give it 5 stars based solely on the quality and flavour of the burgers. Stay up-to-date with the Beatbox's whereabouts by following them on Twitter. They also tweet as soon as the burgers run out (usually by 8.30pm), so you'll know when to give up on the dream and find something else to eat until the following Friday.

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.

This place is an absolute favourite among my friends. In fact we literally end up eating here on a…read moreweekly basis, probably because it is fairly close by, and least for some of them, and quite budget friendly as well. Honestly, I generally can't handle too many hamburgers though they have some great other options, such as the loaded fries - I tend to go for the chilli ones, though the HSP, which is twice the size as the other loaded fries, is also a pretty cool option. Oh, and I should mention the excellent customer service, but that probably has something to do with us being regulars now.

Amazing burgers and the staff are awesome. So accommodating. Can't wait to come back.read more

I'm not necessarily going to say that this is another random burger joint that I have visited…read morenamely because we didn't actually come here purely by chance. It was more because I wanted to try a new burger joint and my friends were more than happy with me doing that, so we decided to come here. There are a number of the scattered around Melbourne I have since discovered, but I have to admit that I did quite like this place, particularly the chips. Oh, and it wasn't all that pricey either.

TLDR; there be good burgers here!…read more So, they are new, but they are a copy of the store over on Mount Alexander Rd. The place is a little stark and empty but it is a burger joint, not your favourite late night hang out. Everything is nice and clean, this is not a greasy spoon and everyone is nice and polite. The burger list is impressive (there is both a vego and vegan option) but you must try the Manhattan Island Burger, it is just about perfect (more pickle perhaps) There are all of the standard drink fair but go a milkshake for that old fasioned burger joint feel!

There are a few of these around I understand, but the one that has caught my attention is the one…read moreon Sydney Road in Coburg, namely because not only is that the one that my friend visited, but it is also the one that I happened to pass on my way home one night. Anyway, I do have a thing for burger joints, and this certainly has some charm about it, though as it turned out it was a but sterile. The prices weren't too back, neither were the burgers, but it really didn't jump out at me as some of the other places that I have been too. Still, it is better that some of the fast food joints, but that isn't hard to do.

Finally the Coburg end of Sydney Road is getting a bit of love!…read more The burgers at Royal Stacks are good. American style with a soft bun and plenty of drippy sauce. Think: In and Out meets Shake Shack. There's over the top versions with truffle mayo and mac n' cheese croquettes, but I prefer to keep it simple with a single stack burger and the addition of jalapeños. What sets Royal Stacks apart from other local burger options is the service and the environment which lends itself well to family and friend groups eating together. Large table configurations as well as smaller ones for couples. A staff member welcomes you and helps you find a table and another will pop past during the meal to ask how everything is going. It's a small extra that's totally unexpected in what is otherwise a fast food-esque experience (order and pay at the counter, collect your tray when ready) but it does make everything just that little bit nicer especially when there's kidlets in your group.

Recently opened fish and chip restaurant/take away serving fried or grilled fish plus souvlaki and…read morea few other options. PLUS you can get get alcohol to enjoy with your meal or to take away. Nice. I personally love their Barramundi which is always perfectly cooked, batter crispy and non soggy chips. Have tried the flake too (also very good) and want to try the grilled options for comparison (one day). Serving suggestion: eat sitting outside Eydie's round the corner. Goes well with the Feral Hop hog on tap :-)

A great find off Lygon Street. Very fresh seafood in a light, airy space. My son had Calamari which…read morewas beautifully cooked. I had grilled fish and salad. Unusually for a fishery Scales has an alcohol licence. Highly recommended.

The food here is fair dinkum. A regular burger add your favourite extras. Mine are egg bacon…read morepineapple and beetroot. The bun was great not one of those soft sweet things that the chains provide. Chips were extra too, but hot and straight out of the fryer. Table service as we sat outside was a nice flourish as well

This place wasn't all that bad, though with a lot of other burger joints that have been appearing…read morearound the place I wouldn't necessarily consider it to be fantastic. I guess though that this place does have the benefit of being quite longstanding, or at least that was what was suggested to me my a friend. Personally, it wasn't too bad, but it really wasn't one of those places that really grabbed my attention. Nice, but not great.

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)