Will never go back 2 days in a row they couldn't pay out my winnings…read more Under $1000 and they didn't have enough $. They are rude and the service is poor. Only go there as a last option!

The Powell hotel corner of Ballarat Rd and Gordonnst Footscray st great friendly staff best tap…read morebeer in Footscray $7.50 schooners great toasted sandwiches $5 a pop make sure you try their new Chicken Parma absolutely scrumptious absolutely massive.... 82 tram stops out front and 223,406 and 410 buses to Footscray station 6 mins away so leave car at home .... Best pub in Footscray... say Adrian sent you .... Pokies Tab and 7 huge TVs playing your favourite sport

Had a catch up with some long time friends here at the "used to be Switch" Billy's Kitchen…read more The venue is quite nice and cozy. We ordered some coffees to start (Piccollo latte for me), which was delightful. Then I got the breakfast bowl which sounded great but seemed to be crowded with too many greens and beans. There was some pumpkin amongst it but barely any which was slightly disappointing so it felt like it was just greens and beans. So not great but the rest of the place was nice and reasonably priced.

A solid 3/5 from me for Billy's Kitchen…read more The food, mostly, was just good, not fantastic or impressive. The chips were average and a little bit dry and dull. The pita bread was wonderful, tasty and soft. A higher quality, spot on. The Chicken was good and decent. As well as the iced coffee drink. Not too strong, quite mild. My friend did say that Billy's Breakfast was very good. Not a bad word to say, and from my end it looked like a good mixture of alot of small things. The price was a bit more expensive then other restaurants. But in the end it was overall, a good and passable experience. It would be worth coming back here.

I have to say up front - we come here for the beautiful balcony views first, and the wine second…read more Not that the wines are bad mind you, just that the view is that good. We emailed them during the week to book for Saturday lunch and were told it was booked out, so it was surprising to arrive for a tasting to see more than half the tables were empty and be told we could have one as long as we cleared out in two hours time (People must do long lunches around here!) so always worth trying your luck. Food is decent without being mind-blowing: tasty fish and chips, calamari, burgers and meatball pasta were our choices and everyone left happy. The wines are hit and miss for me. Some really nice ones, others don't impress - but I should say that some of my tasting buddies had the opposite experience and loved what I didn't, and weren't taken with what i loved - so it's one of those that might polarise taste buds. Just gives you something to talk about over lunch.

Where do I start, a cafe, wine tasting area, fine dining, a helipad and an amazing function venue…read moreall in one. The cafe serves up amazing meals with the prawn linguine just mouth watering and the sourdough and olive oil just a great starter! Amazing wine list and great prices too! Love the views as well.

Full disclosure: we came here on New Year's Eve…read more Came here with my parents and fiancee for a New Year's Eve set menu with paired cocktails and wine. Honestly, I have no negatives here. The food was absolutely phenomenal; fresh, flavourful and exciting - it was Australian-themed on the night, which started with a damper appetizer, and finished with a eucalyptus pavlova with raspberries; paired with a lavender, gin and sparkling spritz. Amazing. The service was perfect - helpful and friendly but not overbearing at all. Our waiter knew when to engage with us and when to simply smile while we were reminiscing about family members passed. The decor was gorgeous, which always helps. I highly recommend giving Academy a go! I'll certainly be back :)

I came here for a birthday lunch with my husband. I got the fritters and my husband got the…read morecheeseburger and a Mork chocolate milkshake. It was average. Nothing special at all. My fritters were deep fried when I was hoping for something a bit more light and fresh. My husbands burger has artificial cheese and oily chips. However his milkshake tasted delicious despite that half of it was whipped cream. Overall a bit disappointing.

A great restaurant and function centre for weddings, and personally it was also just as great when…read moreI was invited to a client appreciation evening for my US property investment; only a few months after moving down here to Melbourne. Beautiful, chic and elegant. A great prosperous oasis, and at the time even better knowing that my investment was up 12% in only a matter of months. A great establishment to socialise and make friends. Beautiful polished floorboards, and you would be forgiven for thinking you are a guest in someone's country cottage instead of at St Kilda Road. Very abundant on the wine, however the canapes and the food offering by this establishment was a bit poor with cramped space. The food offering was quite poor and disappointing, not only in the quantity of food offered (you would be lucky if you received three separate servings) but also in the taste, texture and temperature of the food. It wasn't anything spectacular, special or fancy; however I still love the sheer elegance of the building and this establishment, as well as the welcoming and inviting feel from the staff. No regrets. Its a beautiful establishment, and I am looking forward to attending another function here some other time.

Today I attended a wedding reception here. What a lovely venue. Easy to get to, lots of parking…read more It looks magical, especially at night. The meal was utterly delicious (I know rare for such an event but true.). The reception regressed seamlessly. The wait staff were invisible in a good way. But always there when your glass is empty. Live band, encouraged all to hit the dance floor. Even the bride and groom. Really nice bubbles. Highly recommended if you are looking for an event venue.

The Spotted Mallard gets two thumbs up from me... Here are all the reasons I'll be back:…read more - Their interior is a fascinating mish-mash of style, the old world glamour of the Metropolitan Club that was, fused with some Brunswick hipster-retro decor makes for a sensory delight - The menu is well balanced, a pub menu with some more refined options, hence the gastropub classification. Fried duck and chips, anyone? - The portion sizes were perfect! I can't stand going to a pub and being served something bigger than my head that I'll never finish. - The beer and wines available are AMAZEBALLS. Like, seriously, someone's put a whole lotta thought and research into this beverage selection - high five to them. My highlight? They serve a Beaujolais AND they serve it room temp OR chilled, just how it should be. My advice? Go there. Eat, drink, enjoy. It's awesome.

I have reviewed this place before, however it deserves another one. This has got to be one of my…read morefav places to hang out. They have everything a music loving beer drinking girl or guy needs. The space itself is amazing, boasting the only balcony on Sydney rd which is a perfect spot to spend a lazy afternoon. The mallard has so many cool musical guests that are amazing to relax to. They also host awesome music trivia on most Tuesdays featuring trivia newton john (aka Laura imbruglia). Aside from all if that they do happy hour pints everyday of the week from 4pm-6pm featuring local craft beer for $8. Not to mention the staff are really friendly and happy to help you find the beer that suits your taste. If you have been down Sydney rd and not stopped in here you are doing yourself a disservice.

Pop restaurant is all the evidence you need that you can find some absolute gems of eating spots in…read morelane ways and not just average offerings. I went here of a lunch time and although it was fairly quiet, the food was delicious. The standout dish was a stuffed (swimmer?) crab ravioli - big pieces of ravioli with generous fillings and a wickedly rich cream sauce. The dish was perfectly balanced and I'm salivating right now just remembering it. It's nice to dine 'al fresco' during the summertime and Pop is a great choice. The service was great and it was moderately priced at around $30 for a main. Looking forward to visiting this summer.

I am a big fan of live music especially on a lazy Sunday afternoon…read more I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and though the chai latte was not very fragrant, the panna cotta and easy acoustic helped me relax to prepare for the next big week. *Live music every Friday and Sunday *Comedy Thursdays

I really like this place, but I really want to like it more than I do. It's not going to be my…read morefavourite place to have a drink anytime soon. So many decent places in the area, so there's some stiff competition. I'm keen to try a meal here, but as it is, I've only really stopped in here after work for a drink with friends. I thought the wine list was adequate but nothing special, however I've tried quite a few new types of wine here that I hadn't had before. The beer garden is pretty cool, and totally unexpected. The meals that I've seen look pretty damn good, and the prices aren't over the top.

Fabulous evening at this joint last night. Ended up in a…read moreconversation with Simon the grand son of Jimmy. Charming man with great pride and historical knowledge in the bar. A lovely legacy he's at the wheel of. The man wears shorts in mid winter and you gotta love that!