I didn't want to review this club, because I didn't want to share the best kept secret in…read moreMelbourne. But I will because it's just too awesome. It's hip, urban underground and smooth. Classy yet it doesn't even appear they are trying. Open from Wednesday through Sunday, each night the Mango Bar comes alive with different sounds and genres of music. They've certainly got their pulse on the hottest up and coming local acts, as well as playing host to a range of renowned international DJ's. Each night there's something diff; electro funk, deep house, jazz and blues - there's something for everyone at Mango. The drinks menu deserves a rave as well. Spirits, beer and wine, as well as a sensational selection of martini's, cocktails and the signature Mango Daiquiri. It's like an oasis away from home. Somewhere you feel totally comfortable, totally chilled out and completed entertained by the music and live acts. There. The secrets out. Now go and enjoy!

Another Hall st gem!…read more Great selection of drinks, from $5 Friday happy hour, to cocktails & top shelf whisky's Mango is the perfect amount of chilled tunes & chatty crowd, with a small dance floor to carve up listening to resident & guest DJ's later in the night if the mood so grabs you, or enjoy the outdoor seating & perhaps throw in a game of jenga. BYO food (pretzels / crisps / nuts onsite for sale), and drop in for a quiet one, or settle in for an awesome night with the staff, old friends & new! PS- word is the espresso martini is the bomb (I don't drink coffee myself. Yes, we do exist)

An awesome little spot that has funky tunes, some great drinks and a cute little beer garden out…read morethe back. If you're nice, they might even let you bring in PieThief from next door (but promise me you'll be good). Rotating beer selection is fantastic at a reasonable price.

It certainly looks like Footscray is now being invaded by these small, hole in the wall, bars. This…read moreis a bit further away from some of the others that I discovered, and I didn't find it to be one of the best. It was a nice enough bar nonetheless, and the staff were pretty friendly. Like a lot of these bars, it was quite small, but also cosy. There was a good selection of beers on tap as well, but in the end, it wasn't really one of my favourites.

Awesome to have a beer hall / drink spot like this in the west, absolutely pumping on a Saturday…read morenight with awesome tunes and a great crowd! 24 beers/ciders/wines/cocktails on tap, plenty of areas to perch on. Great selection of local, kiwi, US goodies on the drinks list. Mixed crowd from young hipster kids, boys on a night out, and middle aged couples. Great atmosphere, such a pleasure to have a venue like this in the inner west with an inner city bar vibe. Will frequent again :)

I'm really not a big fan on bars that are just too dark. Sure, maybe they are doing it for the…read moreatmosphere, but honestly, it isn't really an atmosphere that I particularly like. This was the case with this particular bar - it was just too dark more my appreciation. If that was all, then so be it, but the beers were pretty awful as well, particularly the house beer. I don't think I'll be back.

Ambience - what ambience? That place was so darn loud we could not hear each other think nor speak…read more Inattentive wait staff. And cos it was so loud the wait staff kept coming back like another 2 times to confirm our drink order and blames it on the loudness of other patrons haha. Cocktails here are $18. I'm fine with that price tag.. If it was a good cocktail. I ordered an espresso martini.. And I should have known that it wasn't going to be worth it when the order came out within 2 minutes and we didn't hear any cocktail shaking. It was like a vietnamese ice coffee. No alcohol, possibly pre made or purchased bottled. Nope I was not impressed! The only thing they have going for them is the Athens fries.

Having recently opened and already hearing good things about "The Vale", we decided to pop in for a…read morecheeky drink or two after a show in the CBD. The use of space and display of the vast and excellent selection of wines and beers on offer definitely made the place feel cosy and welcoming rather than small. The atmosphere was relaxed and easy going, with background music adding to the feel but not encroaching upon conversations. For couples or small groups, it was easy to feel like you were the only ones there but larger groups would also just add to the buzz without overpowering the place. The staff were friendly, welcoming and speedy - happy to hang around and engage in a chat, and not just about the venue. We didn't try any food (as we'd already eaten) but the menu looked nice, and the pizzas other people were having looked really good. Will definitely be going back again!

Great atmosphere, small but interesting menu - some share plates - good wine selection.read more

I was pleasantly surprised when I was wandering along Barkley Street to suddenly discover a bunch…read moreof innercity style bars, such as this one. Well, needless to say I decided to duck in and check it out, and to say that I was amazed is an absolute understatement. This place is gorgeous. Not only that but they have an amazing beer garden out the back, and also some pretty nice beers on tap. Okay, this isn't the only Footscray bar that I have visited, but it certainly ups the ante in the area.

There are moments in life when you're on your way home from a long hard day and you need to…read morecollapse into a comfortable spot and eat a delicious meal and drink a nice cold beer. I couldn't make it all the way home and I certainly couldn't make delicious food and I was by myself, what to do? Thank the gods who gave us Littlefoot. Gorgeous wee bar in the heart of Footscray, with the nicest staff who instantly make you feel welcome. But the clincher is the fabulous menu. It's weird to find yourself raving about a bar menu because they're normally so stock standard. But this menu is packed with such clever little items, with some lovely nods to the unique local cuisine in the 'scray. Tonight I chose off their specials menu and scored the most succulent little crumbed eggplant fritters. And the mini churros with salted caramel goodness. I must mention the injerra scrolls as I've had them before and they're a superb invention! Delicious! Nice and light, and very promptly served. The bar menu is also very good and any liquor snob will find something to their taste. I'm a tequila drinker and their range, while not extensive, is excellent quality. Topped off with great local beers on tap, a perfect spot for a few drinks with friends. Great to see this end of Footscray developing, and Littlefoot is setting an excellent standard.

It is really starting to feel as it people are looking for any excuse to cross two style of shops…read moretogether. Okay, the idea of having a coffee shop tacked onto the back of a larger store has been around for a while, particularly with some of the major chains (I still remember having lunch at one of the major department stores, despite the cafeteria, and the store, being pretty tacky), however these days it seems as if many of these places are converting themselves into bars that happen to sell other things, such as records as is the case with this bar. Pretty cool I reckon because it means that you can enjoy the atmosphere of the bar, but you can also browse the collection of records as well. Also, they have a couple of pretty decent lounge areas, and also beer garden out the bar.

Long suffering partner of vinyl record fanatic? This is the place for you! Drinks, food, plenty of…read moreseating and good music. The biggest let down is that it doesn't have more records to keep him busy. :-D Serious though if I lived here I'd come here just for the garden, it's really relaxing.

A part of me wasn't all that sure about these pubs, namely because I'm not really a bid fan of…read morethose chain restaurant sort of places, which is pretty clear that this place is one of those. However, I've sort of grown on them, namely because they do end up ticking all of the boxes, at least where beer, and comfort, goes. Oh, they are also a sports bar, and they do actually show a pretty decent range of sports, and this one even has TV screens in the booths, which is pretty cool (and a little worrying as well). Still, the service is good, and even though it does come across as a little plastic, they still do have some charm.

Love this place, lots and lots and lots of tv's showing sport continuously! Great food and good…read moreselection of beer. Recommend the hot wings! For sport lovers this is a must. Te restaurant section has lots of booths with their own tv which is great for families or groups who want to watch their own thing. It is a great place to hang out for a drink On a hot day too.