The Esplanade Hotel was a cute pub and hotel restaurant. Me and family stumbled upon while…read moreexploring St. Kilda and was it a delicious, comfort meal. We were tired and this spot was perfect. The food was fresh and good. It did exactly what it was supposed to. Nothing fancy, nothing crazy, just a solid meal! Service was slow and hard to order through your phone here (maybe it was just our service) but the workers were still very kind, patient and accommodating. Definitely worth checking it out!

Just a local pub inside the hotel. Has a nice selection of food and drinks but service was a bit…read moreslow. Food was pretty good for bar food. Chicken was cooked well and nice and crispy and the fries were great.

I guess the thing that annoyed me about this place is that it wasn't quite open when we were here…read more I say wasn't 'quite' open, namely because the bottle shop was open, and you could actually buy a drink from then, and then take it out the back to the beer garden where you could sit down and drink it. Yeah, that I did think was pretty cool, though it was a shame that I couldn't quite see what it was like inside. However, the beer selection was pretty awesome, and they have a great beer garden as well. Yeah, this place actually wasn't too bad.

A warm welcome, just the beginning?!?…read more On arrival (after 1pm) we were 'enthusiastically' informed that check in was from 3pm without 'prior written arrangement'. Although hilarious, a simple hello and welcome would have been nice. If the room is ready why not let guests check in a little early? When offical check in time did come around, I asked about in house dinner reservations, where we might order some casual drinks, what facilities the hotel offered. Finding out any information was like extracting teeth. No information about what might make the stay more comfortable was offered. The room itself was comfortable but very basic. No bar fridge for that bottle of wine acquired from the Yarra Valley, no built in robes - 2 coat hangers (with a do not remove sign) hung from a shelf. 'Hotel policy - they shouldn't have'.... On checkout, I went to settle the bill for incidentals with the same card that I registered upon checking in. Surprisingly, I was informed the hotel doesn't accept that type card. Very strange considering that the same card was accepted and processed by their colleague just the day before. Apparently a breach of policy. My firm view is that staff at the Healesville could greatly benefit from some basic hospitality training. If you're happy to share a bathroom with the other hotel guests, an acceptable room awaits - certainly not a 4 star hotel and certainly not worth $200 per night.

Lovely hotel only a few minutes walk to the south bank promenade where there is plenty of…read morerestaurants, cafe's and bars. The crown casino is about a 10 minute walk. The hotel itself is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Off the chain hotel. It feels like my own private apartment with ALL AMENITIES. I love my view too…read more The staff is very knowledgeable and great at giving you a map and explaining all there is to offer in the area. The icing on the cake is this hotel is tailored towards musicians, artists, singers, etc. I will stay here any and every time I'm in Melbourne.

Located on level 3 of Melbourne's historic GPO, Alto is a modern event space with panoramic city…read moreviews, floor to ceiling glass walls, chandeliers and a raw industrial feel that makes the venue perfect for entertaining. I was fortunate enough to attend Alto for a corporate event and was very impressed by the versatility of the space, including the outdoor deck. Another highlight was the exceptional catering provided by Damm Fine Food. The event was to celebrate the Melbourne branch of a global company. Ingeniously, Damm Fine food created an extensive selection of hors d'œuvres representing each country in which the office was located. I highly recommend checking out Alto and Damm Fine Food for your next event designed to impress!

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!

I attended a two day convention here on the second floor…read more The space itself is HUGE! I didn't explore the entire center but from what I did see, it's a huge space. There was also another convention going on on the main floor. I'm not sure how many different rooms/spaces/auditoriums is in the entire center, but I'm guessing a lot! Considering everything going on over the weekend and all the people, the bathrooms remained clean. There is food and drinks available for purchase.

The location of MCEC is convenient, close to Southern Cross station and if you're really too lazy…read moreto walk, the 109 tram stop is right at its doorstep. So every time there is an interesting event, I'm usually way more inclined to make the effort to go there as opposed to say, the Showgrounds. My most recent event here was for the Madman Anime fest. There was more than enough room for all the stalls, stage and video games inside the exhibition hall. They also made use of a huge auditorium in the Plenary section. It was my first time there and whoa it was impressive! Comfortable seats, great audiovisual capabilities and lovely modern design. The ushers were friendly and did a good job of checking everyone's wristbands. MCEC is also right next to the yarra at South Wharf and Polly Woodside, which provided a stunning backdrop for those in cosplay posing for photo shoots. I've been to many events here, both day and night, and it's actually refreshing to step outside and just chill out by the water and admire the views, after a long function inside.

ASRC catering is amazing! We had food from them for one of our events at uni and it was just…read moredelightful! All of the food was vegetarian and I'm still dreaming about it. The flavours were rich and way better than any other vegetarian catering I've had. All of the food we had were canapes/tapas, which suited the event perfectly. ASRC catering is a social enterprise, part of Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, and employ asylum seekers. Their mission statement is commendable and the food is amazing, so why wouldn't you have them cater? We will definitely use them for all of our future events!

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.