For my 1000th review I thought I'd choose somewhere special, and the Flying Duck certainly is…read morespecial. A couple of years ago I celebrated my 30th birthday here and it was a totally fabulous night. I re-visited about a month ago for a casual dinner with friends. I have no idea how I first discovered this pub. I'm guessing one of my friends told me about it - and booking it for my 30th was simple and straightforward. Inside it's a very traditional looking pub which has had a bit of a renovation so it's quite classy, and outside there's a beer garden as well as a covered area which is what we used for my birthday. It was just perfect and made for a really fun night. When we visited recently, we enjoyed some drinks in the beer garden before moving inside for dinner. The menu is gastropub style and there's some really interesting sounded dishes on the menu but I went for the token chicken parma as it had been so long since I'd had one. While I wouldn't say it was the best parma I've ever had it was pretty damn good. Overall, this is a lovely little pub off the chaotic Chapel St which is well worth a visit if you're looking for a quiet catch up with friends.

You would never just stumble upon this pub on a night out in Prahran. It is a little hidden gem in…read morea suburban area. All of a sudden walking past houses, you hear the chatter of the crowd in the beer garden before you lay eyes on the Flying Duck. I arrived at 7pm on a Saturday night and the place was packed, and pumping. There is a front bar, and a large outdoor beer garden. We were in a small function room for my friends birthday, which was quite intimate but a good size. I ate a quick bite for dinner, which was the fish and chips- a nice meal and I didn't have to wait too long on a busy night. Definitely will be heading back for another night at the Duck.

Came in and had a seat at the bar and really enjoyed the hospitality. The unassuming minimalist…read morerestaurant has hidden charms - that is until you try the food and are blow away by a unique, ingenious, scrumptious and paradoxically healthy concoction by the mysterious chefs. I really enjoyed the chicken, potatoes and the tart - all three a very unique twist of anything you could expect. I've landed on a gem in the first week - I can't wait to see what's to come!

From the owner: Market driven food, hand made natural wine, local beer and spirits.read more

This is another one of the delightful hidden pubs that has a decent range of tap beers. Mind you,…read moreto get to the bar you have to walk through the bistro, but there is a nice beer garden out the back, which does close up early, no doubt due to the fact that people live around here. The service is pretty good though, and as I mentioned, there are some rather nice beers on tap as well. It was a nice pub.

A big hello to all of you at the Kingston!…read more Damon and I just wanted to send a massive THANK YOU for making our engagement party on the 19th Jan one great day! We absolutely loved your venue! It was so perfect for our needs and you were all so accommodating to us and our guests. We would like to thank the lovely ladies Ester and Nichole who worked on our function... they both delivered impeccable service. I would like to make a special mention about Ester who was just incredible and looked after us so well making sure everything went off without a hitch. We will be recommending this venue to anyone and everyone! We hope to stop in for a glass of wine and lunch sometime soon :) Thank you again, Jessica and Damon

Finally after countless drives passed L'Hotel Gitan over the years, I decided to try it. I've been…read moreto Bistro Gitan and so it made sense to come here eventually too. I do think I like it MORE than Bistro Gitan. From the outside, you could be forgiven for thinking this was a pub, rather than an elevated casual french restaurant. Inside it's really nice and right off the bat the waiters and staff were friendly and greeted everyone warmly. We sat at a table right near the open kitchen, and it was fun to watch the chefs preparing the food. Practically everything we ordered was delicious. I had the Tuna Crudo which was soooo good, and the Duck for main (which was the only negative of the night) with the Gratin Dauphinois and for dessert (yes, three courses since the food was so good), the Bomb Alaska, which was a special of the day. The negative for the duck was that the two of us that ordered it, found it to be very gristly, fatty and hard to chew. I just couldn't face another bite. But the entree, the rest of the main and the dessert were incredible, and the service was fantastic. Food came out all together in one hit (something I love about a good restaurant), and they didn't clear the plates until everyone at the table had finished (also top service) and they knew who ordered which dish when it came out. Prices are a teeny on the high side, but I guess most places are these days. I would DEFINITELY come back here again. Parking is easy, nice ambience, great food and I highly recommend it!

A wonderful lunch with close friends. You'll love the place the minute you step in. The old pub…read moreopens into a bar and massive open kitchen. We ordered a couple of entrees the ASPARAGUS, FRESH PEA SALAD 15 and GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS 14 For mains we had the DEEP SEA ROCKLING COLBERT 34, FRAGRANT FARMED BARRAMUNDI 39 and the ZUCCHINI FLOWERS. The plates were beautifully presented. The staff were wonderful. You must try.

I am traveling from America, and the Napier Hotel was recommended by my Airbnb host. It has a very…read morecasual pub-bar vibe -- nothing pretentious, just relaxed and comfortable. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the swordfish tacos. They were okay, though the breading definitely outweighed the amount of fish. The fries were hot but on the skinny side. One concern I had was seeing used water bottles being brought back to the bar from tables. The bartender did not empty or wash them before refilling, just added more water (tap). This seemed like a potential health-code issue and made me a bit uneasy. Overall, a decent spot with friendly service, but the handling of the water bottles is something I hope they address.

ORDER AT THE BAR. SELF-SIT INDOORS & OUTDOORS. CAN CALL AHEAD TO BOOK A TABLE. A MUST-TRY TO…read moreMELBOURNE! Wanted to try kangaroo while in Melbourne & this was the highly recommended place. A cute corner pub with lots of street parking in the area. Casual & good vibes; could easily just hang for a couple of hours. Decent list of BEERS on tap. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS will opt for NOBLE BOY. The KANGAROO was served as fillets with a BERNAISE sauce with fries & a salad. Great portion size & the roo was so tender. It reminded me of lamb but not as gamey. The fries were also amazing! Light, crispy, & not too greasy. I ate every single one. CHICKEN PARMA is also a popular dish here & some say it's the best in Melbourne! You have the option of HAM or smoked kangaroo as a topping. Comforting & hearty dish, you can't go wrong. We also go one of the SPECIALS: PORK RACK. Pork was well-cooked & the POTATO TART was unique.

Was told is the best Parma in town!! They weren't wrong! Thick enough chicken piece not to be dry…read moreand balanced really well with the salad side thingy bob!

Okay, this pub does happen to be a little out of the way, but then again I probably shouldn't…read morereally hold that against this place. Look, it was actually rather nice. In fact, the selection of craft beers that they have on tap are actually pretty cool, and ironically aren't any from the brewery that happens to be across the road. Mind you, this can get a little crowded at times, but that is to be expected from nice pubs such as this one.

The Terminus occupies a lonely stretch of Victoria Street in the midst of what I like to call the…read more'future projects' construction zone in Abbotsford. It's actually a stone's throw from the river and there's a great park just down the end of the street -- though I dare say said construction zone will have ruined that. The pub is a cracker of a building, all green and dilapidated and grimy looking. Inside is a warren of little rooms and spots to rest your weary legs. There's an ace garden area out the back. All the furniture, and the decor in general, is falling apart at the seams and at times I wonder whether the pub may be on its last legs. I popped down for lunch the other day to find it closed in the middle of the arvo, which sent a shock wave through my body. It is the kind of place that will open, or not, depending on extraneous circumstances. The food here is standard pub fodder, the beer is cod and the staff are friendly as hell. But it's the character and one-of-a-kind-ness of this place that keeps me interested. There are fewer and fewer of these un-renovated old girls in Melbourne and very few in this part of town. It's got a long history... I'd be sad to see it go.

Number 1, this is going to be fun. Number 2, the Terminus…read morewants you. Number 3, this pub is for me. Number 4, there are people lining out the door. Number 5, the food will keep you alive. Number 6, well, I think you get the point. They have a really fun bingo night here that will have you laughing all night. Great bands, great food, lots of fun!

What an amazing Day Drag Brunch was fun food was so nice - the drag queens were outstanding and…read morealso the service Millie went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy overall a beautiful fun afternoon . lisa

I was super impressed last night at The Smith. Such a great atmosphere with a stylish modern yet…read morehomey feel interior. The Smith has a great cocktail & wine list and I can't praise the food enough. Really helpful and friendly staff who were very knowledgeable on the menu. Lots of different seating options too.

Big space with lots of options for seating in modern layer out bar. Worth a trip for people…read morewatching. Did not try food but as usual good choice of drinks

If I hadn't had looked up at a specific time, I would have completely missed this place. However, I…read moredid, and I saw it, so when I was on my way back, I jumped off of the tram to check it out. Well, it is certainly worth checking out because as a pub it is actually pretty cool. They have quite a nice courtyard out the back, and just an all-round relaxing atmosphere. Oh, and they also have some rather nice beers on tap as well.

So this place was closed for a while and finally, in late 2014, there looked to be a bit of love…read morebeing breathed in to it. It opened, the hipsters flocked. On a hot night they would be everywhere out the front drinking pints and looking too cool for school. Signs proclaimed happy hours! $16 steak night! I wasn't convinced I'd fit in with the hipsters (am I in denial?) but the $16 steak on Tuesday night sure did sound like an appealing way to test the waters. We arrived a little after 6pm and it was pretty dead. There was 4 or 5 others in the bar and not a single soul outside. Was it too early? Was it not sunny enough? Had the hipsters moved on to the new hot spot in town? We ordered steaks ($16 for a 300gm porterhouse with chips and salad) and an extra portion of salad to make us feel better for clogging our arteries with the chips. A pint for him and a glass of Shiraz for me. The steaks themselves were okay. The flavour was good but they were cooked a little over than our requested medium-rare. The chips were super crunchy (twice fried?) and the portion of salad we ordered was, well, a bit strange. The cider dressing it was served with tasted suspiciouly like melted butter and congealed a bit on the raddichio leaves. Maybe it was supposed to do that, who knows? Dinner for two at around $60 is pretty decent if you ask me. For a resonably priced Tuesday night meal in a quieter environment then the Marquis of Lorne isn't a bad option

Had some after work drinks with friends. Happy hour was great half price tins. After that I was…read morealready so happy to pay double for my tins afterwards. The outdoor smoking area was very hot and full of Fitzroy revellers. Staff were very attentive to pick up empty drinks and empty the ashtray. I will come back!