Came here for a first date. I'm not from Melbourne, so my date said she had been before and it was a great spot to get a drink. She wasn't lying. Def forgot I was in Australia (other than the accents), felt very at home like I was back in LA, or any dark bar playing a range of music with good beer and cocktails on the menu. Can't remember the beer, but it was a very good stout. She had a liquor, non-cocktail drink.
Managed to get a seat at the bar. The place is fairly small and bar seating is at a premium so if you see an open seat, grab it! Bartender was friendly, atmosphere was lively, but not rowdy as it was the tail end of happy hour. We split the popcorn chicken and lemme tell you, it was out of this world. Have to say it was the best i've ever had in my life and I had to tell my date and the barkeep. It was also the biggest portion i've seen and coming from an American, that means a lot. Easily feeds 4ppl if you're in snack while I drink mode. Price to value A+++. I was sad I wasn't hungry (or daring enough on a date) to have a burger.
Had a few more drinks and just soaked up the friendly, cozy atmosphere. Liked the place so much, I actually came back a couple days later and had a burger. Can't find the picture, but it was a perfect medium rare, which is a great way to rate a burger joint. Place checks out in atmosphere, food and service. Drink offerings not overwhelming, but a well rounded list for a small space. A great neighborhood style bar you can go to multiple times a week. Well done to the owners! read more