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.

Had Wednesday steak night with a friend recently, absolutely brilliant - excellent food and…read moreservice. Fantastic atmosphere and very attentive staff. Highly recommended for locals and tourists. ​

It's still got the ambiance. Mac's for the 2020s. Good drinks selection, decent menu.read more

What a find! Truly amazing food, nice and comfortable decor, an authentic Australian culinary…read moreexperience! And, yes, they serve kangaroo steaks - juicy, well-spiced and absolutely out of this world. Bookmarked and I will be back!

This pub wasn't all that bad, though it was rather quiet when I happened to be here. Actually,…read morehaving been here a couple of times before, it does seem to be one of those quieter pubs, which is something that I do like. However it has had some renovations, and the dining area does look pretty cool. However, the front bar is still pretty relaxing. Oh, and they also have some nice beers on tap as well.

Nice and chill spot for brunch on the harbor. The food is tasty. I tried the cheese pastry and the…read moreSkewers. Everything was delicious.

Nice warm night. The beers and food came fast! Ambiance was great! Nice spot to chill.read more

Nice bar and grill. Just don't order the Salmon.. although it's tasty, it's tiny, about 1/2 the…read moresize of any other establishment in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Definitely not worth the $$$

I was surprised to find such a warm inviting atmosphere at what I had assumed to be an American…read morediner with burger and chips. My friend who has been to the natural history museum in NYC was delighted to see the stuffed animals and habitat in the glass cases. The menu despite small caters to vegetarian pescatarians and carnivores We got the chicken liver parfait which came with two large sliced of brioche. The oarmfait was smooth creamy delicious and was well complemented by the pickles and the flavoured spiced orange pieces For mains we had the fish burger which came with a massive helping of chips covered in rosemary sea salt. The fish itself was covered in a flavoured crispy layer and succulent inside. The burger was small but delicious. The coleslaw was plenty and nice. My friend got the market fish which was a thick piece of cod in some tomato sauce and some sauteed spinach. Delicious flavorsome fish with asian undertones I was surprised by how delicious the simple meals were. Nothing extravagant but scrumptious. Would go again. Large venue and great for groups too.

I really liked this place. Well it's a little bit too modene/cool for school but apart fron that it…read moreis a lovely place for a drink in south Melbourne. Nice big wine list. The bar area is quite big though - a bit too big. But they did have lots of outdoor seating on Clarendon street and you can smoke so 4 stars it is!

South Melbourne now welcomes the coppersmith hotel, a boutique destination offering premium…read moreaccommodation and dining. Occupying the former site of the lamented, dingy, dark, and a little decaying the cricket club hotel. Coppersmith is brand new and swank. Offering the upmarket experience in the bar or bistro, with a bar/tapas menu, and warm and inviting sit down space for a formal dinner. The open kitchen leads into the bar, and bar tables surround the bar itself. A great range of spirits, and the wine list and other drinks are looking pretty good. Over a dozen rooms are available and the same goes for tap beers. The Coppersmith looks like set to be a leading go to destination. It's great to have a bistro of this calibre and less of the very old style pubs.

Terrible service. And, the manager, a young kid, was extremely disrespectful when asking me and my…read moreparty to leave when the bar closed, using profanity (the c word). Extremely unprofessional management.

Workshop is one of my favourite bars in the city! It's a cool place that ticks all the boxes…read more Good Music. Awesome Outdoor Area. Good Beers On Tap. Relaxed Vibe. Easy Going Crowd. Ferns. It's the real deal this place. It's the bar I go to when I want to be assured a good night out where if it's really going off there is a chance you could dance till the early hours of the morning.

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

A new boy/girl on the block. These guys are a shining light. They'll be to ensure you have a fun…read morenight. You go there for the wine/beer. It's very good. Although don't get your hopes up too high. Sure, it's good, but it won't blow your mind. The menu caters for all. If you want a bar snack, share plate amongst friends, or a "get the f away from my food", you're bound to find something you will love. Food Service

The 'Piggy in the Middle' Wednesday special seemed appealing, along with a (may I say, delish)…read moreglass of Pe Tinto), however, with this I was left quite underwhelmed - the pork was nice, but the crackly was rubbery. Why the 4 starts then, you ask? My wine was beautiful, maybe that swayed me? Oh perhaps just a little. Annnd, my friends food did look (and tasted) nice. But what swayed me more was the interesting detail in the decor - you must see it. Every table is a little different and my friends & I were left wondering what style it was. Perhaps a little texan-medieval (?)

I didn't realise that this place actually had a back bar, that is not until I came here the second…read moretime and when I ordered a beer the gentleman politely referred to the rear of the establishment. I guess this makes this place much better in that at first it seemed to just be another fancy restaurant, but it turns out to be a lot more than that. Okay, they didn't have a huge selection of beers, but I did find that the area out the back was quite nice.