Permanently closed. this website is out of date. Needs to be updated to reflect what is on google…read moreabout Seamus O'Toole's Irish Pub.

Seamus McPeake's Irish Pub is the local pub for the residents of Knox and surrounds. Hidden away in…read morea corner of Knox City Shopping Centre's Knox Ozone, it is a small venue which has the energy more commonly found in venues of the inner city. Among locals it is called "The Irish". A traditional irish pub in every sense it sports dark wooden furniture and a few booths at the back - perfect for a catch-up with mates. There are little nooks and crannies in every corner with all kinds of seating from bar stools, to benches to seats that double as small tables. Service is quick, but not quick enough when it comes to keeping the place clean - it is pretty grimy and the chances that someone will spill a drink on you are pretty high so I would caution against wearing your best clothes. Dress code is smart casual - just keep it simple. Entry is only $5 and drinks are relatively cheap too which is always a good thing. The place is busiest on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights and because of its size is packed full pretty quickly. There is an outdoor smokers area, which is tiny but it doesn't seem to deter patrons from crushing against each other in order to secure themselves some room out there. The dance floor is tiny but again, when there is a will there is a way and there are a lot of very willing dancers here. Patrons range in age from the very young to the very old although there tends to be more males than females.

I'll start with the good and then get into the bad…read more I like the decor of The Pig & Whistle. Inside has a bunch of beer steins, and alcohol memorabilia, fun posters and pictures in frames, it's all fun to look at and take in. The outdoor area is nice too, plenty of picnic type tables to help enjoy the good weather. And there is what looked like a mini garden, that's nice too. On the other side of things, when you order a starter and it's brought to you, sometimes it's nice to have plates to eat on too. The calamari was not tasty and was a rubbery texture, it came with a matching portion of french fries/chips and a small salad. The best thing about that plate was the aioli dipping sauce. The veggie stir fry was dripping in sauce and was far too spicy for my liking. It wasn't an even plate, with the over-sized vegetables and the skinny rice noodles in a pool of spicy sauce. And the prices for what you're getting, that didn't please me either. I'm sorry for the negative, but it was solely based on just the look and feel of the place, for sure it'd be a five star from me.

This is a great Irish pub to get yourself a pint or a half pint of Guinness and some chips n gravy…read more They have bands plenty of outdoor seating and are close by to a lot of wineries and parks up on the hills of the Mornington Peninsula. I have been in for drinks on several cold and windy days (which are numerous up there) and have always longed to enjoy all the space they have outdoors. They have a giant lawn area and lots of patio seating with colonial pine plantings around the place. Fun decorations inside with a very British theme.

Top Irish pub. Great food, very friendly staff, lovely pint of guinness and great live…read moreentertainment. Highly recommend.

PJ O'Brien's Irish Pub was a short walk from our Southbank Hotel in Melbourne and after a long tour…read moreday, we were ready for a nice meal in a convenient location. Another couple had been there a few days before and raved about it, so off we went. Although we were seated relatively quickly, ordering was slow, and delivery from the kitchen even more so. OK, the drinks came quickly, although I was served a Heineken (Lager), when I clearly ordered a Kilkenny (Irish Red Ale). That's kind of embarrassing for an Irish Pub to mix up those 2 very different beers. The wait for our dinner so long that a couple just finishing up at the next table offered to try to find our waitress who had disappeared. We found her later at the bar with a friend, probably just off work, and with a poor handoff. Someone else eventually delivered our meals, which was pretty good, particularly Gayle's Chicken Parma. My issue was that half of my Mussels were "welded shut", despite my messy attempts. After several minutes of trying to find someone, I basically told that flustered person to take the plate away because I was done with this place. To the restaurant's credit, they took the Mussels off the tab with a half- hearted apology at the cash register, not our table. A much need snack at the local 7-11 finished off my evening meal. Let's just call it a bad night from a franchise Irish Pub that failed these customers.

Yeah, this pub really didn't impress me all that much. Then again, it is a railway pub, sort on,…read moreprobably more like a bar that happens to be located in a shopping strip. It isn't particularly big, and the beer selection isn't particularly great either. Mind you, when I was here it was actually pretty crowded, though I did find a seat. However, yeah, I wasn't really impressed with it.

Food servings are large. Be prepared to eat when ordering…read moreup your favorites. I had the parmigiana which was not deep fried, vegetables and mashed potato. Sometimes a simple hearty meal hits the spot!

A must stop hole in the wall pub great service great Guinness…read more First time in Melbourne an ill be recommending this place to everyone

This is the best Irish pub in Melbourne and it's all down to Siobhan. I don't know how she does it…read morebut she remembers everyone and even though she seem to always be working she's always friendly and happy. Of course keeping the Guinness at the best standard you can get in Australia is a plus! Although I don't think it is drinkable outside Ireland/England but that's a whole other subject. There is live music too. The only food is simple toasted cheese sandwiches which are just awesome. There's usually two tables out front on the street which are generally communal.

Had an amazing time Brought my Irish Nan and Had a dance…read morewith her to live Irish music, fiddle and all ! Has the mash and sausages (bangers and mash!) Delicious to be sure to be sure !

For a back street pub, there really wasn't all that much about this place that stood out in my…read moremind. In fact, as a pub, this place sort of turned out to be rather disappointing. Sure, it was small, and it did have a beer garden out the front, and it certainly does carry an Irish theme, and really, that was pretty much about it. The beer selection was rather limited, and the service, while passable, wasn't particularly great.

Came through to McDaid's this past Friday night and these nachos were the absolute MVP of the…read moreevening. ​If you're looking for a great "pub style" nachos, this is the spot. They serve them up in a heavy cast-iron skillet, which kept everything hot while we listened to the live karaoke. ​The Highlights: ​Massive Portions: These are definitely built for sharing. The toppings-to-chip ratio is elite--no "dry chips" at the bottom here. ​Fresh Toppings: I was impressed by the massive scoop of thick sour cream and the chunky guacamole. They don't hold back on the cilantro either, which added a great fresh hit. ​The Crunch: Even with the mountain of cheese and salsa, the chips stayed crunchy in the skillet. ​Perfect salty fuel for a few pints of Guinness. If you're in Rosebud and want a solid Friday night vibe with food that actually fills you up, you can't go wrong here. The staff were amazing, friendly and well informed. ​Pro Tip: Get there early on Fridays if you want a good table near the music! Put down a song with the karaoke host P.K

Based on the reviews I thought this place was gonna be a complete dump but it was actually pretty…read moregood. We just stopped in for some G&Ts, beers, nachos and calamari before going out to a nearby jazz club, and it was all pretty good. The place is run down and carpeted, but it's not sketchy. Just a good, average, pub.

Great Irish bar!!! Great beer selection and a great Irish whiskey selection. The music is…read morefitting and the service is excellent. Had the pork belly with mash. Was excellent. No complaints whatsoever and would recommend this Bar to anyone.

Gorgeous waterfront cafe with casual interiors. Plenty of open space and a fair bit of seating…read moreoutdoors for warm days. Loved it here and would come back any day. Big counter where you order food and coffee and the staff were very nice and friendly. They have a selection of sandwiches, cakes and baked goods. The ham and cheese sandwich was delicious and the coffee was great. The Nutella cookie sandwich was fantastic and I loved it. Great place for meal and a coffee.

This was actually a pretty awesome coffee shop, though it is only part coffee shop because it also…read moredoubles as an antique shop, or should I actually say that it is a shop that basically sells curios. I love these places because it just adds so much more charm to the place, and it gives a much better vibe as well, especially when some of the curios happen to be some really nice artwork. Oh, and the tea was also really nice, but then again I was probably distracted a bit.