Personally, I wouldn't really recommend this place. Sure it's an okay but, and there is a cool…read morebasement area set aside for functions, but other than that this is little more than your standard (and rather boring) suburban pub. Yep, that's right - gaming room, bistro, sports bar, and that's about it. They do have some outdoor areas - a blacony looking out onto the main road, and a courtyard in the gaming lounge - but that wouldn't be classified as beer gardens namely because they are really for the smokers. I have been here a few times, namely because I was killing time while waiting for a movie, but it was a bit of a hike, and I'm doubtful that I'll go back anytime soon.

The food here was marvelous it had multiple flavors on one plate it was awesome keep up the good…read morework

This pub is awesome. It just has this really nice old-world charm about it that just seems to be…read morebefitting of one of those inner-city pubs. In fact, the service here was pretty good, and they certainly have quite a decent range of beers on tap as well. Oh, and they also have some quite nice and relaxing live music playing as well. Yeah, I'll have to say that this is definitely a pretty good pub.

This pub is really special, in every sense of the word. It's truly unique and that's evident on…read morethe approach, and reinforced when you get inside and see that the changes in the neighbourhood haven't affected the Pinnacle in the slightest. The ramshackle is this pub's most charming characteristic, and I hope to god nothing about it changes, ever. From the outdoor toilets to the regulars to the fantastic live music that seems to rise out of nowhere, the Pinnacle is unaffected by fashion, style or trend. It's beyond all of that which means nothing, and that makes it a precious and rare thing in Melbourne today. Long live the Pinnacle!

It hasn't got a pub feeling like one you would see normally, but the food is amazingly cooked. The…read morestaff are amazingly nice and friendly, and caters for hungrier kids aswell. 100% would come back :)

The first time I came here I literally turned around a walked straight back to the car to go and…read morelook for someplace else to go and have a drink. The place really didn't seem to be one of those pubs that I felt all that comfortable in. I have since revisited it a couple of times but still don't particularly like it, especially since it was a thirty minute walk from where I used to live. It is basically one of those Zagame restaurants so expect there to be this huge, flashy, family restaurant, and a pokies room and sports bar out the back. While the balcony does have a decent view of Edwardes Lake, it wasn't enough to make it one of those pubs that I would visit for a quiet beer - especially since there were much better pubs that were easier to reach.

Doesn't allow a baby into their ('wine bar' portion) premises, thus missed an important function…read more Legally okay under current liquor laws, personally not okay with venue. Strange. Quirk not communicated on website, not communicated verbally, not communicated with person who booked venue. But anybody under 18 is allowed into the restaurant! 3 month old located the other side of a plaster wall, no can do. Manager typically arrogant, unapologetic and occupied solely by self interest when confronted for an explanation. I'm sure you'll remember this feedback. I would advise seeking the services of another venue, unless you can be sure everybody you invite, along with dependants are over 18. Biagio's - communicate with everybody who books the wine bar - communicate this personal choice via a statement on your website.

First time here, quite a nice place, friendly service & a spacious & stylish interior. There's also…read morea lot of choice in the drinks menu & I was glad my lemon lime & bitters was not brought out in a bottle. We ordered the salami pesto pizza, which was very tasty & enough for 2 to share. Although I didn't have a coffee, it seems to be a popular spot for coffee & cake with a selection of delicious looking cakes on display.

I really don't get to this place as often as I would like, but I guess it's because it is a little…read morebit out of my way (though not a huge amount). The thing I love about this place is the huge beer garden out the back, which even has undercover areas for times when it is pelting down with rain. They even have a barbeque, but I doubt you can just come here with your own meat and start cooking it up. The inside is pretty cool as well, and they even have trivia nights (not that I have ever participated in one). Oh, I also recently discovered that they also have a happy hour, which is also pretty cool. I've got to come here more often.

Not quite the old school pokey local, not as fancy as a gastro pub…read more There are a few different sitting areas to choose from, we had a table of 12 and very comfortably sat together (albeit under the Telly with the footy going). Strong local presence to take advantage of the lunch specials on offer while chilling with the Sunday arvo game. Quite a few of us got the Parma, I had the torpedo calamari out of curiosity (so named of the shape! Felt a bit silly having to google it). The meals were generous in serving size, especially considering the price. A good section of craft beers, you can even buy a stein to take home. Not many wines on offer, but it is a beer establishment after all. Big beer garden out the back, also a pool table inside available. Serviceable and fit for purpose as a friendly local.

Solei is seriously, as good as it gets. Especially in Moonee Ponds. It's a cool, retro-ish…read morerestaurant, bar, lounge, and comedy club. And the comedy here seriously ROCKS! They regularly host some of the biggest comedic names in Oz, and well known Melbournians - in fact this week its Dave Callan and Jodie Hill, both on Melbourne radio. The front of the bar is more demure and relaxed, offering cheap beer and TEQUILA! Down the back is where the retro style really kicks in, awesome prints and knick knacks of old muso's and rock legends. Undercover side bit for smokers and large dance floor - it's the sort of place you can go for dinner and stay all night with your friends. Great for dancing, but also great for conversation because it's big enough and separate enough to enjoy both. The restaurant produces some top notch meals, and their $50 dinner and comedy show deal is just way waaaaayyy too good to pass up. Three course delicious meal and a great night of laughs, cheap drinks and dancing. What more could you want? P.S If you do choose the dinner and show three course deal, please please choose the stuffed chicken option - it's divine!!! Available for private functions and corporate events.

This is one of those accidental discoveries that I discovered as I was walking down Plenty Road one…read moreafternoon after work. Having not seen it before, and pretty much picking it out as one of those trendy innercity bars (not that Preston could be considered inner city, but it is on the south side of Bell Street, so as far as I'm concerned that pretty much classifies it as inner city) I decided to check it out. I have to say that as soon as I stepped into the warehouse (it looks like it used to me a mechanic of some sort) I was immediately impressed. This is definitely the type of bar that I could spend a lot of time sitting with friends or just reading a good book. What's even better is that you can order food from the burger joint next door and they have no issue with you eating it here. Definitely on my must visit again sometime soon list.

What do you mean you're going to let me bring in my OWN food, play all your board games and sit on…read moreyour comfy lounges while serving me drinks? Are we in some kind of alternative hospitality universe here, or what!? The Raccoon Club is incredible: a warehouse styled building in the middle of seemingly nowhere (but conveniently located right in front of a tram stop) this is the kind of place that more neighbourhoods need. A huge space, great tunes, welcoming publicans, board games, a pool table, the option to call the local thai/pizza/indian and have them deliver it right to your couch or oversized bar stool...you're going to want to silently high-five the world when you first come here, and that's before you even think about having a drink. Is that a giant list of locally crafted beers and ciders I spy? Why yes, I think it is. And hang on a second, what's with the incredibly well stocked back bar? 15 types of Gin? Weird stuff I've never heard of? Good god, can I bring my tent and pitch it in the corner for a few weeks?

Dropped by on a whim as I'm rarely in the area, and I'm glad I did. I'm sure an old church being…read moreconverted into a bar is not a new concept, but can't think of any others in Melbourne so the novelty of it piqued my curiosity. I had a glass of vino and sat around chatting for ages. Nobody cared that we weren't ordering more drinks. There was no band playing, so not sure how different the atmosphere would be if there was. But for an easy-going night in a cool venue, it's worth checking this place out. Just don't forget to say your prayers!

This is one of the reasons that I love Northcote, though I have to admit that I don't get down this…read moreway anywhere near as much as I used to (despite the fact that it is pretty close to the railway line). I've been here before, but a group of friends wanted to come to the quiz night one Wednesday, so we all piled into the place, and ordered our meal, and promptly lost (namely because we weren't up to speed on our Canadian artists). They have a pretty awesome beer garden out the back, and some decent selection of beers on tap. However the menu wasn't as huge as it could have been. Still it's a pretty decent place to come for a night out.