There are few times that I have found such well rounded little booza, with a fine selection of…read morebeers, wines and spirits.

A great local secret. fish is always super fresh. arguably the best fish'n'chips joint in town.read more

Fish and chips were ok. A bit overpriced but expected in the area. Fish was good quality But small…read more Chips were meh. Potato cakes were dry.

This pub isn't particularly fancy, but it is still a pretty awesome pub. In fact it is located in…read moreone of the old warehouses in the former docks area in Williamstown. It isn't always open, and is basically run by one of the organisations, but it is still pretty cool. Like, the service was amazing, but not only that, they have some great beers available on tap as well. In fact, it is one of those places that could easily be missed. Oh, and they have live music, and a band room as well. Yeah, it's a pretty awesome pub.

Love this place. It's definitely a no-frills little bar for salty sailor types, which is why it's…read moreso charming. Officially, this place is the clubroom for the Williamstown Maritime Assosciation. But it's completely open to the public, and it's a warm and welcoming place. The tavern is located within the Seaworks precinct, where the Sea Sepherd ships are docked, and it can be a little daunting to find your way the first time. Basically, you take a left on Ann St from Nelson Pl and head toward the water. There's some parking along Ann St. Check out the creepy historic bluestone morgue and head through the adjacent gates into the industrial-looking port area. Follow the sign to the Pirates Tavern, take a left, and you'll see it. Inside, it's warm and cozy in a rough-and-tumble kind of way. The bar's to your left and the stage is straight ahead. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and once a month on Sundays too. Usually music that appeals to an older crowd. The crowd here mostly IS on the older side, but children and families are welcome too. Zero dress code here -- if you're dressed elegantly, this is the wrong place for you. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a wide range on offer. Service is genuinely friendly. Note that Pirates Tavern is only open on the weekends -- Friday night through Sunday night. If you come on a Sunday afternoon, you can also tour the Sea Shepherd ship docked outside for free. Win!

Had some dinner here the other day. Calamari salad and fries. Pretty good! Service was good and…read morefast.

Great location in the morning in summer; before the tourists arrive that is ie on a weekday. We…read moreoften pop in for a cake or two, if we can't be bothered driving to Acland Street.

Okay, while this is more like a restaurant, they don't have an issue with you sitting here with…read morejust a beer, especially since they do have an outdoor deck that seems to be suited for that particular purpose. I liked the place, particularly since it is by the beach, and you can pretty much walk from the beach straight in here, though sometimes I do get the impression that there probably is a dress code. Still, this place isn't all that bad, and is certainly worth coming here for a beachside beer.

Fabulous stop at Williamstown Beach. Seafood plates are delicious. Favs include the octopus,…read morecalamari & crevice. Homemade sausage is some of the best we ever had. Staff is very friendly. Scenery is beautiful. Treat yourself to a lovely experience.

This pub was okay. It is one of the many pubs that you find in and around Williamstown, and being…read moreon the foreshore does help. It was pretty quiet when I was here, though that was the early afternoon. The pub itself was quite aesthetically pleasing, and there were some good beers available, however it wasn't one of my favourite pubs. Still, the location on the foreshore, and the vibe, does make it one of those pubs that I would return to.

A pub is a pub is a pub…read more If you are looking for a chicken parmi or burger then this will be your spot. Don't expect anything fancy; it's a pub. The whole place is decorated in red, black and some garish orange. There are two televisions; both are muted but one has the subtitles. Various pop music plays in the background. A game of billiards is 2AUD per round. The booth seating is comfortable. The (weekday) lunch hour is pretty depressing. Just a few people coming in from the cold and even a lady changing her babies diaper right at the booth! The drinks are reasonably priced but the fancy cocktails are lacking in genuine flavor and strength. The waiter/bartender gets a 5 star for amazing service.

The Chicken Parma in Hawaiian style was cook to perfection. I loved it!!! Crispy and juicy chicken…read moreparma!!!! The only thing missing on the menu are pasta menus. I am a pasta lover myself and I think they should also include that one on their menus for people who love to eat pasta. But overall this pub is great. Fast service and I love the guy who served us. He's a pro in the field.

Williamstown is one of those places of contradictions, and this is certainly the case with this…read morepub. Actually, it is quite a decent pub, especially if you want to spend some time watching the footy play out, which was the case with me at one time. Okay, it isn't one of those pubs that really stands out in that regards, but they do have some decent beers available, and they do have the footy onscreen. While it isn't one of those places that I would go out of my way to visit, it still serves its purpose quite well.

A part of me really didn't think much of this pub. Okay, the location is quite convenient, being on…read morethe foreshore, or at least in the town centre, but in another way it was rather dull and bland. There were some decent beers on tap, which certainly did raise the standard a little, but other than that there really wasn't all that much to the place that would make me want to come back in a hurry. The staff were okay, but the pub itself really wasn't my style.

Have been to CHH many times and every time the food is magnificent! The pork belly is soft and…read moredelicious, the chicken breast with asparagus is lovely and the staff are always friendly and helpful.

Once upon a time Rosa Mitchell headed up the kitchen at Journal Canteen - a bustling Italian spot…read morewith the feel of a school dining hall during business lunch times. The food was honest, simple and delicious. The focus was on seasonal produce prepared in classic combinations. The antipasto changed daily and a plate with a glass of wine was just the ticket for lunch. I wish I could say that transporting this concept, along with Rosa, to a bigger kitchen and premises at the Hobson's Bay Hotel resulted in the same satisfaction that I used to have at Journal Canteen. Unfortunately, something along the way has gone wrong. The night I ventured there looking for a meal of loved-up food and good wine, I left sad and disappointed. Granted it wasn't peak season (when this whole town will be full of tourists) but the ambience of this place was...well... non existent. A big cavernous room with just a few tables filled and muzak playing in the background was soulless. The food was okay, but it lacked the zing and freshness that Rosa is known for. Then again, who knows if she was in the kitchen that night or not. The open kitchen at Journal Canteen used to connect the diners with the cooks and increased diners' appreciation of the food. This time the food's rustic charm in a more "fancy" location just didn't really work. The antipasto seemed tired and I desperately wanted the remaining dishes to save the day, but they just weren't that amazing. The service was woeful - a comedy of errors caused us to repeat our order three times to two staff members. An incorrect glass of wine (not poured at the table) was served and one of the floor staff serving us spent more time flirting with women on another table rather than taking care of the small collection of guests. We eventually left, skipping dessert, and walked to the til to pay - by this stage he had settled in at their table to chat! I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately left sad and disappointed not only for my dining companion and I, but for Rosa and her once gorgeous nourishing food which really hasn't found a home in this location.