Terrible service. And, the manager, a young kid, was extremely disrespectful when asking me and my party to leave when the bar closed, using profanity (the c word). Extremely unprofessional management. read more

Workshop is one of my favourite bars in the city! It's a cool place that ticks all the boxes. Good Music. Awesome Outdoor Area. Good Beers On Tap. Relaxed Vibe. Easy Going Crowd. Ferns. It's the real deal this place. It's the bar I go to when I want to be assured a good night out where if it's really going off there is a chance you could dance till the early hours of the morning. read more

The Workshop Bar - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Thinking about this place only incites anger in me. They're running a pretty ingenious scam that rips people off. The lighting in the bar is made to seem warm and chill, but the dark red lighting makes it easy to mistake different bank notes for a 20, especially the 50. I thought I grabbed out a 20 from my wallet, but it turns out I gave them my 50 instead, and were they honest about it? Nah, these assholes decided to pocket the $30 without giving me the appropriate change. I didn't know until we were long gone and I grabbed my wallet to look for my $50 and it was gone. It's not even like the food was great anyway. They serve pizza, but it's mediocre. The bread is thin and soggy, the cheese and sauce were somewhat bland, and the drinks were a ripoff too. I recommend avoiding this bar at all costs, they don't deserve the business, even forgetting the $30 they conned out of me. read more

Okay, I'm not sure if this bar has anything to do with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, but it wouldn't surprise me all that much, especially if there was a motorcycle repairshop underneath (which there isn't). Actually, despite the name, don't expect this place to be full of people that repair motorcyles, but rather the hip and trendy crowd that tend to congregate at the universities in the area. As for me, I quite like this bar - it's one of those cool hole in the wall bars that I don't get to visit as often as I should. However, they do have a dress code, and it basically doesn't include business or formal ware (thus sticking with the theme). It's a pretty cool little bar, and I probably should try to get here more often. read more

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This is a cool bar above the shops in Elizabeth Street. Aimed at students, it has comfy old couches and odd funky tables. There is s semi enclosed area for smokers.. We didn't eat here, but they have a small snack menu with Pizzas, sandwiches and salads. The aromas coming from the kitchen were very nice.. Worth a second visit. My espresso martini was first class. read more

The Workshop Bar - A Northside and an Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Hidden gem. Only bummer is inside smoking is allowed so It smells like an ashtray but great service and super cool vibe.

Sitting outside on the deck feels like drinking in a treehouse. There's an open roof, windows on all sides, wood benches and lots of greenery. For me, Workshop's been a good spot for a mid-week drink and a catch-up with friends. It also has a bit of a student vibe. The music is usually a bit loud, but at least you don't have to worry about others hearing your conversation! The taps are basically non-existent, but they do stock some bottles of craft beer in the fridge. The casual atmosphere makes it a good spot to enjoy a chat and a few beverages. read more

Love this place! Workshop is a bar you can go to for after work drinks, a big Saturday night out, or a Sunday arvo drink. Always a good mix of corporate, casual and those who you may need to pretend you don't speak English so you can avoid talking to. Central location, but up a flight or stairs (no elevator) which helps to keep the "riff raff" ( as my mother would say). Great place to catch up with mates! read more

This is a great venue. Hidden on the second floor and accessed via a side door with very little obvious markings that it's even there. You have to know about the Workshop. It's not one of those places with a flashy sign outside, or in your face advertising. You find out via word of mouth and discover a gem in the city. The open air balcony is fabulous for a beer on a sunny day. Louvered windows keep out some of the street noise, but the open roof lets in the sun, and the plant life gives a great garden feel. Good beer on tap, and a limited but tasty menu to fight off the munchies. This place isn't trying to be anything it's not. They stick to what they're good at and don't over reach. I like that in a venue. We went mid afternoon and the place was quiet, not too busy which suited us just fine; however, despite being hidden, the Workshop is certainly well known and plenty of people flowed in by late afternoon. A great buzz and varied crowd. I like it, and if these little bars are your thing, then the Workshop is sure to suit. read more

Workshop bar, Is eponymously named after a work shop. Off Elizabeth street, on A'Becceket, head trough the roller door and up the stairs. Into this converted space, which has glass ceiling/open seating area overlooking Elizabeth street. Chipped into the wide bar is a little DJ booth, and there are couches scattered about the floor. The long bar makes the crowd disperse a little when ordering drinks. The pizza, wherever it comes from is grand. It's not really trying to be anythingexcept the occasional night when the queue is super long. That said, one can come here just to hang out and not worry about being in the wrong scene. read more

I came here for my 18th birthday, 19th, 20th, and 22nd. My 21st was functioned. Musically, I could not think of a more impressive bar. They play soul, funk, hiphop, and dub-step. But not the shit kind of dub-step. The staff are really kind. They have some incredible patience. I've watched countless times people take forever to order a drink from their huge selection, and they're pretty good to shrug it off. Bouncers can be polite depending on who's on for the night. Great place to take a girl on a date. The artwork on the wall (which they sell) is sublime, and changes every time I'm their. I would say I've been here over 100 times. read more

Look, any place that I can walk up stairs and get a jug of beer handed to be as I walk in I'm going to be really happy with. Neat little set up inside. Lots of big tables and benches so if you've got a decent group of mates you're set. The drink prices are great and it's a really decent atmosphere of people in there. Outside deck for the smokers and it's really nice to be just hanging outside drinking with friends. So do yourself a favour a grab a bunch of friends and go throw back a few jugs. read more

This place is crazy in terms of coffee. There's no limit on amount of shots you can have. Had 8! read more

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Wander up the stairs and cut through the sexual tension with a knife - we're going to Workshop! A great place to meet if you are situated in the market-end of the CBD, Workshop seems to cater for a larger variety of types than most bars in the area. Whether you're a student, a suit or a struggling artist - you'll fit in fine at Workshop. The smoking area on the balcony is great if you can get a seat, as the inside bar can get quite loud. Bar staff are very no-nonsense and efficient and the music selection is usually the right mix of moody dubstep or hip hop that compliments the grungy warehouse space nicely. Students should also heed the $2.50 pot happy hour between 4pm and 7pm, although I'm not sure what days this is restricted to. read more

This place is a Melbourne classic with the entrance looking as if your walking into an abandon building. Lay out is my favourite part there is an out door area that feels like your inside but is roofless and the inside lay out is very much a lounge feel with a cool set up. There is also YUMMY decent size 6 dollar pizzas!!! The bar is deff lacking tap beer there is only one option. Cider as well only the one option but this is a gooood cider.. Great place for after work drinks or pre drinks for a night out. I do not recommend this for a nice out on the dance floor. If your into DJS this place has you covered. read more

Good music, and fantastic selection of beers, the inside of the bar looks amazing you have different rooms, i like a lot the inside of the area. read more

The Workshop Bar - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

The bar has a great selection of drinks and there are a lot of hot girls here. (my friend insists that I also write "and hot guys") On the down side, it's loud, and hot, and stuffy. Some people might like that, I guess, but not me. I don't want to give this place a bad review, because it's not that bad. I just prefer other bars. read more

Friends have had several Contiki reunions here when out of Melbourne-rs come to visit. Came here for drinks with a few friends one evening. Tucked upstairs off Elizabeth street- they have both cool indoor and outdoors options for seating. Glad we got to see it. Fan of the use of wrought iron and industrial design of the place. Decent bar- got a jug of tap beer as well as vodka lemonade and G&T's amongst our group. We got some time in the half open rooftop sundeck where it was packed and busy with lots of other people around. They had timber seating as well as stools available but smokers so turned inside. We sat at the round half-circle couch (with table) near the front stairs and bathrooms. Cool because there were high walls around it for some privacy. Great place for evening night out, definitely go see it read more

I do adore this bar. Its lovely for an after work drink on a weekday - if you can grab a squishy seat out in the 'outdoor' area being a smoker this is a great lil spot. Drink prices are reasonable, service all ok and they have delicious mini pizzas that are yum. The mexican one is amazing... read more

On an odd entranceway but definitely hit it up on the Sunday arvo. Great outdoor semi covered area with moon dog double lager. Brooklyn brewery's bottles and free BBQ. Amazing playlist (bonobo), and Dnb gigs too as well as 7 buck pizzas. read more

Workshop is great during the day, for a few chilled drinks. Unfortunately as the night comes on, the atmosphere becomes horrendously loud. I do generally like to be able to hear the people I'm socialising with. There is no band playing, nor is there a dance floor, so I struggle it find the need for obnoxiously loud music at a relatively small bar read more

Very relaxing bar to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. I knew Workshop from my walks to Vic Market. I'd spy it on the first floor. A weird enclosed outdoor area that is overflowing with plants and other foliage. I never really investigated, but when I finally got taken to Workshop. Ah-ha. This is the place. The drinks list isn't massive, but it's decent. They have some interesting variation in there. I went recently and they had a dozen or so kiwi beers, which mixed it up a little. The outdoor deck is the main attraction. You can sit out in a semi-covered, rustic, industrial, patio thing. Does that make sense? Probably not, but it'll make sense when you visit... read more

Stumbled here after Victorian markets.. Pretty cool place. It is a bit loud if you want to actually have a conversation with your friends. Pretty funky and urban. Kinda like it except for the PDA happening inside haha by reading the other reviews after I've been there it does seem like a very student hang out. Lots of younger crowd but all in all not a bad place. A pretty cool discovery. read more

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This place is ok i guess... really nice outdoor area, albeit quite small. Good music . .. but I had the $12 dollar (a bit expensive if you ask me!) bananacolada and it was DISGUSTING. had to skull it without tasting it just to get the bad experience over and done with. Sour. The staff weren't super friendly but good enough... I'm just here to drink enough so that the pain of losing my budgie in a house fire is bearable :( read more

There are not many places that I like to go out at night in the city, however the place that pops into my mind first when I do think of somewhere to go out in the city would of course be The Workshop. There are nice little nooks and crannies all over this place which makes it ideal for to come with a small group or you can boogie on the dance floor with a large group of people. My favourite space however would have to be the deck which is semi outside and has plants scattered throughout. read more

Just a block down from the madness that is RMIT architecture, not far from the Queen Vic Market, located above a bookshop, you'll find The Workshop Bar. With good beers on tap, other spirits available, and great in and out side space, many an afternoon and night id to be had here. The beer garden catches the light just so, with a great view of Elizabeth St below. The inside surrounds the bar, with some snacks food available in afternoons. The walls are often found to hold an abundance of artwork, with openings every couple of weeks. Never too crowded but quickly filling seating space, good tunes, good drinks, good times. read more

The Workshop Bar - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Workshop has been the scene of many a uni-crew catch up over the past couple of years and it is a super reliable choice when you are looking for an unpretentious but still trendy spot to have a few wines and decompress. The beer garden is the prime spot in this venue. The drinks are reasonably priced and the food is a-ok. Just a no frills, fun place to hang out. read more

If you're into the grungy warehouse type place with nice drinks, a really bizarre mix of people and lots of plants then you'll love this place. The vibe of this place is a lot different to most of the other bars around the city. There will be some people with electric blue hair in latex body suits and spiked collars in one corner and guys with pink button downs and polished leather shoes right next to them. Great for people watching, music at night is a little too loud to carry on a non-shouting conversation well, but regardless it's a good atmosphere. Drinks are nice, I highly recommend all of the cocktails (yes I've tried them all). read more

Cool bar with a good, chill vibe, can be hard to find. Entrance is around the corner and up some stairs. Decent priced drinks. The downside is it can get busy but pretty good for a quick after work drink or before heading elsewhere. read more

Hella chill, especially in summer. Except for the one time one of the bartenders was a little cray...

Honestly my favourite bar just to hit up with friends :) atmosphere is great and bar tenders are always friendly

This place is one weird joint. Pizza was tasty but a bit on the small side. Beer was cold . We sat in the outside rooftop style beer garden. This is where the weirdness began. Some freaked out goth chick reckons we had her pizza delivered to our table. This wouldn't normally be a problem but looking around this bar, I reckon the clientele would be pretty typical of what you would find most times. The place is a freak show so if you like "people watching" you could kill an hour at this place. You won't forget it quickly. Have something else planned because you'll find it hard to stay for an hour, unless you're the girl in the corner with blue hair, a bolt through her nose, tatts on her neck sipping on some weird vegan celery concoction. She seemed to fit right in. read more

I went on this bar a Saturday, the place is nice decorated, there is a balcon and a some comfy seats inside. DJ was playing good music. The price are alright, I would go back to this place, I did not stay that much time last time and was pretty tired... It seems more to chill with friends than to party though. read more

Such a great place. Nice staff, good drinks, great atmosphere. The smoking area is funky.

I love the beer selection - a tad bit too noisy for a conversation but I appreciate the fact that it's open later than usual on a Thursday night. The friendly non-harassing bouncer was a plus too. read more

Okay, so this hidden little gem works absolutely perfectly for me for after work drinks during the week, It's the least pretentious place you will ever find. The atmosphere is chill and the staff are extra friendly. The seating is perfect for those who like to go on the outer deck and have a cigarette and also has comfortable benches & tables inside but the part I love most is the private little dens around the corner if you are looking for a little privacy away from the crowd, Serves all drinks & COCKTAILS! My fave is the espresso martini - what a bomb! Works for me coffee & alcohol = heaven. You must try the pizzas too! So cheap & delicious and served almost immediately. I love the pumpkin & feta right now but am inching toward the nacho pizza. I highly recommend this as a meeting place or to start off a big night on the town by filling up on the food and also having a tipple with your group. I am positive you will find the workshop an acceptable venue as do I :) read more

Pretty cool place. Went in for a beer on a tuesday night. Feels a little shady when you walk up the stairs at the entrance, but it turns out to be anything but shady. There was a couple of guys playing electro music live this night, and the sound was a bit to high to be able to talk normal. The music would've been great as background live music, and that makes it a star less. read more