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.

Hidden Beer Garden for the layed back client…read more This place is cool, i mean i lived around the corner and sometime you would spend all night there and other just a warm up for the night but either way a cool joint. Good music and a very hipster-esk clientel means its a very relaxed environment and for a smoker like me HEAVEN. They make a mean pizza and the cocktail jugs are a good price and decent. the toilets however were too small and the line a mile long but that was updated recently which is good. it needs a few other things but its a new cool layed back Been Garden which works well. P.s Bring back the Shisha guys!!!

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We stayed at the Royce and came down for some drinks. Decent bar, wouldn't cross town for it though…read morebut serves the hotel/area well.

I love this bar mostly because it's close to my apartment. But it also has an interesting garish…read morecolor theme, Asahi on draught, and a nice little outside seating area. Gets busy during happy hour!

Yeah, this pub was okay, and a part of me sort of wondered why I missed it. Then again, I can't say…read morethat I'm an expert on this part of town, and I don't come down here all that often and wander around looking for bars that I haven't been to. Well, at least not recently. However, I did come down here and found this place, and it wasn't too bad. The service was good, as were the beers, but unfortunately it didn't really jump out at me the same way that other places have.

Went for steak night (Thursday night). Beautifully cooked & charred 250 gram steak. Staff very…read morefriendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

A regular meeting place for those in arts and entertainment circles, SOBar has become the favourite…read moreof mine for after work cocktails or maybe even a spot of celebrity spotting! If you are after a cocktail go the Mojito, an old classic but an absolute winner at So Bar. They also serve a small selection of bar snacks if you need something to nibble on; choose from things like Chicken, mushroom & leek pie, mixed salad and fresh bread or Cheese Platter to for two, or even just a simple Trio of Dips. Located just inside the Como Melbourne, So Bar is easily accessible by both Hotel patrons as well as regular locals. The staff are very professional and excellent baristas.

A neat and discreet bar tucked in the Como Hotel. Perfect as a meeting venue for those naughty…read moreafternoons of fun ;-)

Just a brilliant Club. Awesome set-up inside with viewing balconies all around the main stage. The…read moreshows are on every half hour and better than Vegas!!! Staff are good, security minimal, but behave or they'll escort you out!!! Going back for more this weekend!!!

this was the best place I've ever been to the girl were amazing and the drinks were good to I…read morehighly recommend

This newly opened addition the South Melbourne bar and restaurant scene is a definite winner. With…read morea gorgeous curved copper bar and elegant and long dining tables The Yard's interior has been uniquely designed by the fun and friendly owners to reflect a classy dining experience as well as a casual beer garden indoors. The term The Yard refers to the garden area down the back of the restaurant, under cover with a free flowing water feature and wooden tables and chairs the yard area gives the illusion of sitting outdoors in the summer with friends enjoying a glass of wine and maybe a tasty treat. The menu at The Yard varies but I can highly recommend any of there incredible freshly baked desserts, I tried the chocolate profiteroles which were soft, fluffy and decadent. We also were lucky enough to sample a serving of Tiramisu, it came served in a glass with fresh whipped cream on top and flaked chocolate pieces as garnish. i can feel it in my thighs already! With a variety of different nights including Jazz, House and Happy Hour The Yard is proving to be a winner amongst locals and quickly positioning itself on the list of top South Melbourne venues.

- super friendly staff - free wifi…read more- delicious drinks - lively scene - came generously recommended by the city's top bartenders

Absolutely disappointing experience and appalling customer service. The vibe looked good and we…read moredecided to take a chance. We entered at 11pm and decided to get a bottle of sparkling. No one informed us about any policy. We paid for the bottle with 5% service charge which I do not think they deserved. We had a sudden work call at 11.30pm and grabbed the bottle to go, only for the staff to chase us to the front of the bar to inform us that they do not have a takeaway license. For christ sake, we already had bought the bottle!! Though it's alright, we respect policy. They highlighted that they needed to keep the bottle in the establishment. We asked if we could come back and finish it. They said they would keep our bottle. We rushed back to our hotel (Marriott- 200m away for the call). When we returned at 11.58pm, they had already thrown our bottle away. Unbelievable! They were quick to receive our money but equally quick to throw our experience out the window. No doubt, we returned almost at closing times but throwing our wine before closing time - if you wanna go by the book, that is still not your closing time. When we raised our grievances to the staff, she said she told us about closing time at 12 midnight. However, we emphasised that she should have let us know about the takeaway policy and license. Had we known, we would not have ordered a bottle. She looked at us blankly and simply replied "feedback received, but we do not allow anyone in after 12, so you have to leave". Quite honestly, ChatGPT / Claude / Grok could have conveyed more empathy. I am not a VIP customer nor am I a high spender. That being said, I value places with a human connection and empathy, and would regularly visit such places with joy and happiness multiple times. This place is not one of them. For this reason, I will never visit again. If you think likewise, and value authenticity and a true Aussie welcome, you would not visit this place. I hate to give negative reviews but please spend your money elsewhere.

Ahh there are many fond memories from nights at Circus with the crew, following in true Melbourne…read morestyle the underground club plays a very good selection of dirty electro, techno and house music. They host regular Melbourne dj's as well as bringing in some internationals from time to time for their in house events. Circus Bar has recently undergone a hige refurbishment and the results are nothing short of impressive, spread across two levels Circus has the main room downstairs complete with rich red walls, chic circular booths and of course a decent dance floor. Upstairs is the balcony that has been fitted out in a way that resembles the beach bars in Miami. The balcony has a second bar as well as another dj booth and looks out over the top of Chapel Street and Commercial Road. Circus is open Thursday through Sunday and is available for both birthdays and private functions.

Circus is where I've ended up at 4am on a Monday morning after getting knocked back from revolver…read more They are very generous on who they let in but I've only been here on there Sunday Night. Has a very weird mixed crowd of people which you never would of thought existed. The venue is very nice looking and plays the exact same music as revolver as they both have the same resident DJs. The rooftop is beautiful but they do close some of it off for functions. The only negative points of the venue are the crowd (essentially the revolver rejects, me being one of them at the time ) and gets very overcrowded being a small venue. Only time I would visit is when everything else is shut as it closes around midday Monday. On the positive super friendly staff and security, great music and nice looking venue.

Cutest pub restaurant. Fun vibes!!! Different rooms throughout the restaurant, each with a…read moredifferent feel. Friendliest, most welcoming waiters and bartenders. Great place to meet friends, watch a game and relax with a great meal.

- spacious - very nice bar overlooking the beach…read more- I love the excavated hotel decor - fast service - tasty drinks - variety of drinks - plenty of options for multiple tastes - sunny