I'm not quite sure if I have managed to visit every one of these hotels yet but I suspect that I am…read moregetting close to it. I have to admit that I am somewhat impressed with their evolution over time, namely in regards to the beers that are available, and the fact that they have raised the concept of a sports bar to a new level, namely that they feel much better to sit down with a drink, and a lot less sleazy, that others. Of course, one of the main things that sets them apart is the fact that they pretty much has no pokies.

It's a 3.2. Stopped for a quick drink after an appointment (and, before anyone starts drawing…read moreconclusions I have at least three AFDs a week. This is an interest not a lifestyle). The fitout of this sports bar didn't do a lot for me. A bit grey and dull, I reckon. The scotches on offer were a bit pedestrian. I chose a Glenfiddich which was ok but as always no standout performer. Service was just ok here without any real warmth or human interest. I actually prefer the pokies pub up the road - and I momentarily forget its name - despite the fact that I detest pokies. The atmosphere is better there. The staff have been lovely there when I've visited. Tim E's review encourages me to discount thoughts of ever eating at the Sporting Club. In the end the only thing I really liked was the name of the place although a person I trust likes this place. Such is life. PS - I later remembered the name of the pub up the road. It's called The Vine. The front bar is called The Vineyard. In all of Melbourne there's not a place that looks less like a vineyard.

Well, it would be unfair to call this a pokies pub, particularly since they also happen to have a…read morerestaurant, but honestly, I really don't like the place. I guess, when compared to all the other places along Brunswick street, this place simply doesn't compare one bit. In a way, it feels as if it really would be more suited to being in the outer suburbs as opposed to being here on Sydney Road, but then again I guess that the people that would frequent a place like this would need a place that aren't swarmed with the young and the hip, and blasting out live music. Oh, and don't expect a decent selection of tap beers either, there aren't any.

My friends and I decided to pay our respects to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, so we…read moretravelled to The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel in Brunswick for lunch. Great atmosphere and welcoming friendly staff... Typically I decided to have the Classic Chicken Parmigiana, highly recommend, and my friend had the Mexican Parmigiana, has jalapenos, also highly recommend. Reasonably priced, and I would recommend asking about accommodating children. If you knew me, I've had parmigiana at more than a few venues in Melbourne, Australia, the Classic Chicken Parmigiana lived up to the others I've had, the chicken was perfectly cooked. The venue I recommend to locals and tourists alike - FIVE STARS

Okay, while this place is a sports bar, it is somewhat different to your typical sports bar in that…read moreyou don't come in here to bet on the horses (or the dogs, or the trots, or anything for that matter). In fact, the only reason you come here is to watch sports, and to be in a bar that is dedicated to sport, but more in its purest form as opposed to a means of making an extra buck. Sure, thus may not be one of my favourite places, but it is certainly better than the other sports bars that I have been to.

These places seem to be appearing everywhere these days. This one is particularly new, and makes…read moreWestfield Plenty Valley a little more convenient, now that it happens to have a pub, and a pub with craft beer. Yep, these places are now starting to have some decent beers on tap, which is actually pretty cool. Okay, I haven't actually been here for a meal, but as a place where I can grab a decent beer, and being somewhat near my house, does make it cool somewhat.

Burnt meat, very pricy, forgot to give other 1/2 of Table Napkins & Cutlery, live music too loud…read more Hot Patrons.

This place has certainly changed a lot since I was last here. The pub is nothing short of awesome,…read moreif the bar at the back is anything to go by. The staff were super friendly, and quite chatty, and the beer selection was absolutely amazing. In a way I'm glad that I decided to go and revisit all of the pubs that I have visited the last time I was up in Bendigo because honestly, they have changed heaps - especially this one.

This place has a sports bar, pokies and a nice little restaurant. Good selection on the menu. Very…read morelarge servings. They even cater for kids. Food was good and came out fast. Staff are friendly.

As a returning patron after a couple years travelling, I was pleasantly surprised at what the…read moreBallcourt has become. The main bar is pretty much the same, but they have redone the patio and have added another bar and pool table utilising previously unused space. The food was always good, but they have improved here as well. The downside to visiting the Ballcourt is the service. I have found myself doing a lot of waiting at an empty bar to have someone eventually saunter over to eventually grab me a beer or waiting 45 minutes for a garlic bread with cheese at lunch. There's just no urgency or personality. Pros: Good food, nice patio, pool tables, Cons: Slow unfriendly service

Very nice place for a drink and a delicious lunch. The food was reasonably priced, very hearty…read moreservings which I'm a big fan of, and freshly prepared in very good time. I won't hesitate to return. Clean premises, user friendly staff and lots of yummy food always has me coming back without hesitation.

Honestly, it was about time for a pub to be set up here, even though there already happens to be a…read moreshopping centre pub at Watergardens, except that that one happens to be on the other side of the shopping centre. This one, however, is much better, and much more convenient, namely because it happens to be halfway between the cinemas and the station. Oh, and they also have some pretty good beers on tap as well.

The food is ok but way too over priced, if the food was incredible then it would be understandable…read morebut the food is like a 5/10. Don't even get me started on the food wait, you go there buying like 2 meal and your wait a good 45 minutes, for the price and mediocre food its just not worth it. There is a couple good things about this place, their booths have little tvs were you can change the Chanel to what ever you want and if your not in a booth there are tvs everywhere playing different games. There is also a bar and pool tables. All around I wouldn't recommend.

10/10 food and drinks, the service is very quick, and the ambiance is very good (it's a Ireland…read morebased place what do you expect)

Stopped here for lunch and wasn't disappointed. We both had the hamburger with fries and onion…read morerings. The burger was cooked perfectly at medium and the meat pattie was large. It was plenty of food and well worth the price. The service was good and the employees were helpful explaining the menu choices.

came here the other day and a lovely lady shayla served me and was very nice and made me feel…read morewelcomed.!!

If you are looking for a local pub to have a few beers with your mates then you can do a lot better…read morethan this one in the Preston area. The only things that I like about this pub (and the only reason I ever come here) is that it is really close to the railway station, and they generally show all of the football matches in the sports bar (I am too much of a cheapskate to get Foxtel - not that I have any time to watch it anyway). Okay, the food is cheap, but then again you do get what you pay for, and when I did have one of their specials they wanted to charge me extra for the salad, though I ended up getting it for free when I pointed out that the picture had a salad on it. Even then, we it comes to the football, once again there are much, much better places to go and watch it than the Cramers.

Very nice food and atmosphere - staff need to be more clear about sauces costing extra. Don't take…read morea cake, there's a cutting surcharge per person. *Would've been a 5 star review, except there was an extra $100 on the bill for sauces and cake cutting!