For budget (and I mean scraping the barrel for change budget) accommodation we were expecting the…read moreworst - and we have had some doozys. Very surprised and pleased. We had organised late check in and they were pleasant and kind to deal with when I wS organising that over the phone. They also rang when we landed to check when we would be arriving. The place is so close to Melbourne which is a huge bonus for the price. There was a car park out the back so no street parking. The night manager was kind and helpful. When we got to our room we were impressed. The bathroom was large and lovely - free tea and coffee as usual, nice tv and comfy bed - what more can you ask for? The one complaint I can see people making but didn't bother us is the walls are quite thin so you can hear people around you. (At one point the bathroom coughed haha)

From the owner: Hotel Dolma, a warm and friendly hotel is located in the vibrant heart of Moreland one of…read moreMelbourne's fastest growing suburb.

Venue size was perfect, getting a drink was easy, street parking was plentiful. Saw Burning Witches…read morefrom Switzerland. Good times had by all

First visit to the done-up bandroom, and while an overall improvement, it still feels like the same…read moreold Croxton in many ways. Older, pokie-loving looking kind of crowd. It might only be a few blocks down the road and be across from the much hyped 'Welcome to Thornbury' food trucks, but it is still worlds away from having the vibe and the music street cred of the Northcote Social Club. It definitely still feels like it's in the same circuit as Doncaster Shoppingtown Hotel - made for nostalgia tours, tribute bands and the odd Chippendales type show. Having said all of that, I just saw one of the best gigs I've attended in the past few years. The band-room is probably 3-4 times bigger than NSC but the crowd in attendance this night was smaller than I feel would have turned up if it had been held up the road, a poor turn out for Jeff Martin of The Tea Party but not something that stopped him from putting on a hell of a show. He gets a 5 out of 5, even if the venue only gets a 3.

If you are a fan of ales and other quite hoppy beers, then you are likely to be a fan of the Great…read moreNorthern. They have an extensive list of beers at good prices and they also feature my favourite beer of all time (right now anyway) - the Hargreaves Hill ESB. With a massive beer garden and a steak night on offer as well, it is pretty good for food lovers too. The steaks are consistently good and hefty in quantity. They also have a bottle shop and show plenty of sports to boot. Overall a pretty damn good pub then.

A downgraded review. Whilst the beer is as good as ever, the food isn't up to scratch…read more Against my better judgement I tried the $14 steak. It was only after I ordered I noticed that unlike all other steak nights I go to this had rump steak and not porterhouse (sirloin) for the same price. The steak was tasteless and chewy (even when rare), the salad had a hideous dressing, the sauce tasted like it came out of a pack from Aldi. The chips was nice though. ----- Another craft pub venue that's been a local for many years. The quality of the beer is always top notch and the bar staff warns you it's strong, warmer than standard or expensive - that is always appreciated. This however is a summer time pub for me, because I really don't like the inside, especially the back room. The front bar is ok but usually packed or the TV is on loudly. What makes it a summer time pub is the marvellous garden. It's huge with all sizes tables both under cover and in the sun. It's easily the best beer garden in Carlton. Downside for me (upside for many) is the enormous screen that shows various sports games and it's very busy. The food is standard pub grub and not up to my standard though - I wouldn't eat anything but a bowl of chips here.

Gotta love the brunny! Wednesday night's been a usual spot for me and my mates since we found out…read moreabout open mic night. Last semester a bunch of my international friends would muster up the courage after a few drinks to play but now I just go for the 10 dollar jugs & random acts. I don't come here enough seeing as it's literally only a block away but this will change once exams finish up. I'm super bummed I can't go tonight which is why I've decided to get the word out for any one who may be available. With the ram stop right outside theres no reason for anyone to pass up the opportunity to chill at the brunny. Go grab some cheap beer and head here for a comfy night lounging with live music ASAP! There are always random bands playing from around the area and it's always fun to hear new music. The best part though, yeah you didn't think it could get any better did you? Well, the best part is the beer garden. You know a place has got to be good when they've mastered the layout of each room to suit pretty much anyone and everyone.

My two crazy russian friends had arrived home in Melbourne safely from the adventure around Europe…read moreand were having a 'welcome back' party here. I'd never been before but everyone seemed to think this was a good venue for cheap drinks and relaxed atmosphere. That is exactly the perception i got out of it. You cannot miss that crazy purple sign above the door and once you enter the dimly lit venue has not a lot going for it, but everyone inside is totally chilled giving the place a real laid-back feel. We arrived and they were sitting out back so i ordered a drink and headed out to the large beer garden. There's a large wooden communal table with small slum-couches scattered around. The venue is usually busy but never really feels 'packed out', such a great little place.

This pub is in Brunswick, and is pretty grungy meaning that it is a destination for live music,…read morewell, most of the time, namely because one evening during the Christmas period a friend and I came here for a drink, and some live music one Friday night only to discover that it was shut. Well, that was a real disappointment because, well, we were looking for some cool, and free, live music that we could chill out to with a beer, not that the live music would be considered chilled in this part of town. I guess that is why I love pubs like this one.

The Victoria Hotel is just so laid back & friendly, you might mistake it for your own backyard,…read morethat of course, with the option to have a beer on tap & some food brought to you! Nothing flashy on the inside, but a nice outdoor seating area out the back and a few out the front too. A great place to have a chat with friends, while drinking a local Brunswick beer or cider.

This place has tried a few times to become a north Fitzroy pub, but they just don't get it…read more It doesn't matter how many renovations you give the place - YOU"VE GOT POKIES. A grand pub in size, the Parkview lacks a distinct character. It's designed by accountants and not by people. The one saving grace is the tiny little bottle shop out the back that serves the hoards, especially on a warm weekend with the park part of Parkview being Edinburgh gardens.

This probably isn't one of my favourite pubs in the area. It's not bad but the feel is somewhat…read moreclassier than what I tend to prefer. Mind you, it has been done up quite a bit since I first came past this pub, and it certainly has added a bit more character to it. For instance the beer garden (or should I say balcony/patio) is a lot larger than when I first stopped by this place for a drink, and the inside does feel a lot larger. The staff are pretty friendly, and they do have some decent beers on tap, however I to tend to prefer my pubs with a much grungier feel about them. It's a nice pub, but not really my style.