I'm glad we decided it to take the tram across town to this brewpub. The beer listings were…read moreplentiful with great varied choices of their own beer and that of guest taps. Pizza is the main thing mostly on the menu, and we were delighted about the pizza we ordered. The fillings were plentiful and the crushed was nice and chewy. This is a small taproom setting, but it felt very comfortable and the bartender were all very helpful and nice.

Great craft beers in a comfy setting in South Melbourne. The Electric Socks Pale Ale was crisp and…read morehoppy, and the Red Roo IPA was full and fruity. Get the tasting board and try a bunch.

Hmm, this isn't the pub that I remembered that it was. In fact they seem to have had somewhat of a…read morechange of heart. Normally I wouldn't have come back, but the good beer week sort of enticed me somewhat so I decided that I would give it a shot and well, it was much better than I remember. The staff were so much more friendly, and not surprisingly they had some pretty nice craft beers on tap. Okay, I probably wouldn't go back in a hurry, but it was much better now.

Awesome pub. It's able to combine the nice-ness of Prahran hotel while maintaining a more low key,…read moreoff the radar feel (even though it's right on Punt road). Has an excellent range of beers on tap, great food (although huge portions), and cool, friendly staff. There's also a variety on places to sit/eat/drink in, all of which are nice in their own way. As a pub lover who lives in the area, I really look forward to coming back here.

I finally managed to get off of the tram to St Kilda and visited this pub for a beer, and it was…read morecertainly worth it. Actually, we ended up coming back here later that night, though that had more to do with us having finished with St Kilda, and my friend lived just around the corner. Yeah, this pub turned out to be pretty good, though that did have a lot to do with the range of beers on tap, and the rather friendly staff as well. I wouldn't necessarily consider it one of those pubs to stay out at all night, but as a pub it is still pretty cool.

I enjoyed dinner here recently. The hotel is relaxed and the atmosphere very welcoming. It was…read moreinteresting to note the difference in response times for my friends and I. Several went to the bar to order their drink and dinner, but I opted to use the online app. My dinner was far longer to arrive than all theirs were. When it did come it was good though - Murray Cod with a side of the cauliflower dish. It was fresh and delicious, with particularly good crispy skin. Prices for food are on the high side here too, so be aware of that. It was nice overall.

Hidden Beer Garden for the layed back client…read more This place is cool, i mean i lived around the corner and sometime you would spend all night there and other just a warm up for the night but either way a cool joint. Good music and a very hipster-esk clientel means its a very relaxed environment and for a smoker like me HEAVEN. They make a mean pizza and the cocktail jugs are a good price and decent. the toilets however were too small and the line a mile long but that was updated recently which is good. it needs a few other things but its a new cool layed back Been Garden which works well. P.s Bring back the Shisha guys!!!

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Cutest pub restaurant. Fun vibes!!! Different rooms throughout the restaurant, each with a…read moredifferent feel. Friendliest, most welcoming waiters and bartenders. Great place to meet friends, watch a game and relax with a great meal.

- spacious - very nice bar overlooking the beach…read more- I love the excavated hotel decor - fast service - tasty drinks - variety of drinks - plenty of options for multiple tastes - sunny

Amazing ambiance and service. The details of this bar are incredible. Definitely not a place to go…read moreoften, but a really cool spot to experience and take other people to. The menu is wildly inventive and requires a bit of explanation (in which the servers do exceptionally well). Definitely a must-stop-by spot if you're visiting Melbourne.

This used to be a night club, and honestly, I am totally over nightclubs, simply because they are…read moreloud, crowded, and can be impossible to enter at times. Well, this is no longer the case here. In fact, this place not only opens much earlier but it has an awesome atmosphere. Actually, I don't even think I can consider it to be a nightclub anymore, but rather a cocktail bar, and a pretty awesome one at that. Not surprisingly, there are references to books, and some pretty awesome books at that, all over the place. Oh, and not only do they also have beer available, and the service is also pretty awesome.

Came here on a Sunday arvo after being swayed by a Cudo incentive online. Looking for a nice quiet…read morespot after a massive AFL Grand Final weekend, we just wanted a nice spot with good food and good service. Started with shared entrees that hit the spot... quail was spot on and lamb kofta was rare and tender. Mains were also of good quality, rib eye cooked to a 'real' medium state... thank you to the chef. The 'crispy skin' red snapper skin could have been crispier but the fish was cooked beautifully, so easily forgivable. Waiter was friendly but could have been a little more attentive (could've made a lot more from us if he was on to our often empty glasses!) All in all a nice new local for Toorak and Malvern folk. We will be back!

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.

Like the gun slinger who walked into the Last Chance Saloon at the wrong end of town, there was a…read morestunned silence at the bar when a guy walked in and asked for a take away six pack of Jonny & Coke. This is just not that kind of pub. It's early days yet but we're really pleased to have the sister pub to The Fox Hotel in Collingwood in our hood. Craft beer on tap by the pint or pot, a wall of others to choose from including the not so crafted VB - handy for those moments when Mr Sticki's Bush Brother comes to town. There's also a small wine list, spirits and single malt whiskies to tempt those who don't have a thirst for beer. You'll find hearty unpretentious food - snacks, burgers, mains, vegetarian and a kids menu too. I like the convivial atmosphere and a cosy yet vaguely shambolic decor spread across two rooms. There's a TV in one corner and pool table here too. Come as you are and try a brew or two or go up the street to Carma Cellars if you want a six pack of R2D's.

This is another nice pub hidden away in the leafy back streets of South Melbourne (though since the…read moretram trundles by here fairly often, I am not sure if it is really all that out of the way). When I came here it was not all that crowded, though I suspect that does change as the night wears on. There are some seats out the front, as well as a restaurant, though no beer garden (but then again not every pub can support a beer garden, and there is some outdoor seating). It was interesting to hear the bartender tell a couple of girls how cabs don't like taking calls from pubs anymore because when they turn up half the time the patrons have all wondered off. Also, it has a pretty nice house beer.

State of Grace was one of the highlights of our Melbourne trip -- an incredible dining experience…read morefrom start to finish. The atmosphere is vibrant, stylish, and full of character. From the moment you walk in, there's a buzz that makes the place feel alive without being overwhelming. It strikes a great balance between upscale and relaxed, making it perfect for a date night or a fun evening out. The warm lighting and eclectic design add to the charm and make you want to linger. Service was friendly, attentive, and well-paced throughout the night. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, checked in on us at the right moments, and made the whole experience feel effortless and welcoming. Every dish we ordered was excellent -- not a single miss. We started with the Cauliflower & Mozzarella Croquettes, which were crispy on the outside and perfectly creamy inside. The Grilled King Prawns were flavorful and cooked just right, while the Kingfish Ceviche was fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. The Stracciatella & Heirloom Tomatoes was simple yet outstanding, letting the quality of the ingredients shine. For mains, the Duck Breast was cooked perfectly and full of rich flavor, and the Lamb Backstrap was tender and well-seasoned. The Pecorino & Ricotta Ravioli was comforting and delicate, while the Seafood Linguine stood out with generous portions of seafood and a beautifully balanced sauce. The Honey Glaze Carrots were the perfect side -- sweet, savory, and executed flawlessly. Overall, State of Grace delivers on every level -- ambience, service, and food. An exceptional spot that lives up to the hype, and one we'd absolutely return to on our next visit to Melbourne.

State of Grace has a positive vibe. Even before your first drink you will think oh what a cool…read moreplace. It's the decor from extravagant chandeliers to deer heads with pearl necklaces; it's beautifully eclectic. I had an old fashion and it had the right mix of orange and bitters. I also ordered the burger which was decent and the fries were hot and crispy. The night I visited there was a live singer playing tunes. Service was quick and friendly. Even the ordering is eclectic as you order electronically (QR) pasted to a library book. This place is worth a visit.