Mmmm, I honestly didn't know what to make of this place…read more I saw young faces everywhere, in fact, too young. Faces that made me second guess my decision to come here and think maybe I shouldn't be hanging out here where kids who just graduated from high school flock to. It's random inside, like not even a surprising random, kinda dingy, kinda it is what it is random. The pizza board had a lot to choose from, but no, I don't recommend going there late to grab a pizza. There's too much of a ready to party it up scene going on, your cheap pizza could get lost along the way. Bartenders came across very abrupt, not rude, but if you ask for a jack and water, that's exactly what you'll get, jack in a cup, and water separately in a cup. Drinks are cheap. In trying out their flavored vodkas, I wasn't too impressed with any of them. I've had much better flavorful infused vodkas, but hey they were only $9 each. The Bubblegum wasn't great, the salted caramel should be paired to mix with something equally intriguing, and the apple pie one was average. After visiting and trying a few drinks and taking it all in, I was over it.

I'm torn about how to rate Bimbo Deluxe and I almost wish I could write two independent reviews:…read moreone for the food and one for the bar. I'd give the bar 4 stars and the food 3 stars. The bar has a cool divey atmosphere. The ground floor has a large bar and plenty of seating. Couches and sofas make up a large portion of the ground floor seating. There's also part of an aeroplane gracing the down-stairs area. The upstairs area features an outdoor bar and seating area decorated with a large mural. It's a nice place to sit in the evening, especially when the decorative lamps overhead are switched on. One of the draws of Bimbo's is the super-cheap pizza. At certain times of the day, they server dinner plate sized pizzas for $4! They're the thin-crust variety and there's a good selection to choose from. The pizzas I tried were okay but by no means outstanding. The friend I ate with claimed that they're usually better -- perhaps they were having an off night. Despite being a little disappointed by the pizza, I feel that Bimbo's is a venue that I'd be happy to return to in the future. And the pizzas had enough promise that I'd be willing to give them another chance. (Plus perhaps there's only so much you can expect for $4.)

Terrible spot and can see why it was empty on a Saturday evening…read more Dated decor, poor finishes and needs a serious rethink to be charging it's prices. Overpriced, arrogant / lazy chef who believed his oily food was good and justifiable. Then sent the poor waitress with lies about quality when on a par with hungry jacks. Honestly wouldn't revisit for any reason and wouldn't be surprised if it was to be closing soon. See pictures for how bad this kitchen nightmare actually was!

Nice location on Hardware lane. Friendly staff just not very efficient. Super slow service. Had to…read moreask server numerous times for things. Had ravioli and a gnocchi dish. Bother were over cooked and lacking flavour. Very disappointing. Good wine

There you go, breaking my big ol' heart again…read more The menu said Padron peppers. My mind conjured images of naked Adriana Limas cavorting around a skillet fillet with juicy green peppers dry-drying amidst liberal handfuls of possibly Himalayan rock salt. Yes my good man, I am ready to order and I shall have.... the Padron peppers! They're - they're out of season? But... but! "Look Lisa, if you pause the video you can see the actual moment Ralph's heart breaks in two." I went with the Cuban, a smoked pork version of a Reuben, and it was boy howdy get up in the business good, with lotsa sauce, vibrant crunchy pickles, mustard and a buttery charred residue on your hands after that let you know you just did something important. Oh and the service from the dude with the shaved head and piercings and waxed mustache was A grade, he was a champ. Can't stop thinking about those Padrons though.

Swooped into Con Christopoulos's Neapoli on my quest for Melbourne's best Reuben and was taken back…read moreby how uber cool the setup and decor of this place was....Upstairs - it resembles a scene from a Mad Men bar with rustic leather couches and chairs, long slick wooden tables, suited up professionals and a view onto the huge windows that make up the entire front wall of this establishment. Downstairs you have premium 60's diner style surroundings with a plush bar and alfresco seating out the front. I can't believe I have never come across this place - perhaps because like so many of Melbourne's gems it's tucked away from the bourgeoisie. Our hipster waiter ushered over quickly to take our order and we asked for The Reuben. It comes out on an elongated platter with a side of pickled zucchini and cucumbers in a small tumbler jar. Dark rye lightly smeared with butter and an excellent ratio of pastrami to sauerkraut on the bottom - melted in with swiss Sensational Reuben served in a tantalizing environment that would make Don Draper feel as if he were chowing down on Madison Ave. 5/5 for this joint! - No complaints from this yelper.

This little bar in the lane was adorable! I loved the decor. The drink options were a bit limited…read more(it's a small place), but it was all good. If you pass by, it's worth a stop. (We went precovid, so not sure how it is now).

I tried the Cubano sandwich and the Pulled Pork sandwich. Both sandwiches had tons of meat! The…read more Cubano was tasty and had a nice touch of their homemade mustard. I wasn't sure what the chuckle sauce was, as I could not identify it. The pulled pork was extremely dry and not so tasty. I asked for BBQ sauce, but they only had Siracha. This is more of a smoking joint and bar. Customer service was okay.

I guess one could consider this to be a railway station restaurant, probably because it happens to…read morebe located inside a railway station, and a pretty major one at that. However, this place is pretty bad, even if it is just because of the food. Then again, that probably counts for an awful lot when it comes to restaurants. Yeah, the fish and chips that I ended up having weren't that good at all. Honestly, I pretty much avoid this place these days.

The WORST nachos I've had in my life. How do you screw up nachos? Well, let me tell you. The menu…read moremade it sound promising. Just ten bucks. Woo! And that's where everything ends. I was given a pager. I went to the food counter to pick up my order. At first glance I thought it actually had melted cheese sauce so I got excited. But...upon further inspection I discover the chips are instead covered in greasy, cold, rubbery white "cheese." Yuck! Barely edible. Abort!!!! And then it gets worse. The whole mess was served with a side of what appeared to be spaghetti sauce with... kidney beans in it?? That's not nachos! A side of gross sour cream and a side of even worse tasteless guacamole-from-a-bag. The only edible item on the plate was a small side of jarred jalapeño peppers. I have never wasted nachos until now. Even my husband wouldn't eat them. Fail. The outside seating area was nice. TVs everywhere showing the Australian Open. That's about it. Don't order the nachos.

I was pleasantly surprised when I was wandering along Barkley Street to suddenly discover a bunch…read moreof innercity style bars, such as this one. Well, needless to say I decided to duck in and check it out, and to say that I was amazed is an absolute understatement. This place is gorgeous. Not only that but they have an amazing beer garden out the back, and also some pretty nice beers on tap. Okay, this isn't the only Footscray bar that I have visited, but it certainly ups the ante in the area.

There are moments in life when you're on your way home from a long hard day and you need to…read morecollapse into a comfortable spot and eat a delicious meal and drink a nice cold beer. I couldn't make it all the way home and I certainly couldn't make delicious food and I was by myself, what to do? Thank the gods who gave us Littlefoot. Gorgeous wee bar in the heart of Footscray, with the nicest staff who instantly make you feel welcome. But the clincher is the fabulous menu. It's weird to find yourself raving about a bar menu because they're normally so stock standard. But this menu is packed with such clever little items, with some lovely nods to the unique local cuisine in the 'scray. Tonight I chose off their specials menu and scored the most succulent little crumbed eggplant fritters. And the mini churros with salted caramel goodness. I must mention the injerra scrolls as I've had them before and they're a superb invention! Delicious! Nice and light, and very promptly served. The bar menu is also very good and any liquor snob will find something to their taste. I'm a tequila drinker and their range, while not extensive, is excellent quality. Topped off with great local beers on tap, a perfect spot for a few drinks with friends. Great to see this end of Footscray developing, and Littlefoot is setting an excellent standard.

Great cocktails, delicious food and sassy/great service. The flatbreads are a must-have and so are…read morethe fritters of various kinds. You cannot go wrong with any of the cocktails and bartender recommendations are great. The entry way is rather hidden, it's in a alley way. The décor is cool, with chairs hanging on racks, just in case, you know. They also have an outdoor balcony overlooking Swanston road where you can observe the hustle-bustle while sipping your cocktail.

Cocktails Cocktails Cocktails! Namely Espresso Martini :D…read moreCabinet is quite a small venue with an excellent location, a great cocktail menu & delicious food to go with it. I like this place to meet friends before we go out to see a show for a few drinks and a lovely appetiser. I love the sizzling prawns & the eggplant chips. The staff are oh so friendly and I really rate that factor, this is what makes me go back.

I wasn't really too sure about the service, at least at first, but after a bit it did get better…read more Yeah, it's a hole in the wall bar, and the verandah actually has some pretty awesome murals, and some creepy ones as well. They also do food, though I just grabbed some chips. It was pretty nice though, and had a rather decent atmosphere.

Had a meal here on a Monday night. Great atmosphere, fantastic service and the food was first…read moreclass. Highly recommended!