This is actually a rather charming tavern, located up in the Mount Dandenong Ranges. In a way it's…read morelocation makes it rather charming, but more than that, the building also is quite lovely as well. Basically it is an English style pub, but it has more charm, and more character, than a lot of others that I visit, namely because they don't go out of their way to make themselves appear to be an English tavern. Like, they have some rather nice beers on tap, and the staff are rather friendly as well. Yeah, this is actually a rather lovely place to be honest.

Really friendly staff and ENORMOUS portions, as I learned from ordering a parma (what else would a…read moreforeigner order in an Australian pub? :-) ). Prices are standard and it doesn't play loud obnoxious music.

This pub isn't too bad. In fact would would actually consider it to be rather chilled and laid…read moreback. Mind you, I've only ever been in the sports bar, which is sort of cut off from the bistro at the front, but that is fine with me. Mind you, while the beer selection isn't all that great, it does has a nice verandah in which you can sit, and also some friendly staff. However, it can be a little tricky to get to though.

Ok, so for me it's more of a 3.5 but that's not an option on here. I'm being generous but I do like…read moreThe Club overall. There are always a lot of deals through the week and the food is pretty good, can't really complain about that. I've always been satisfied with the service. I wouldn't say it's over the top amazing but everyone is nice and as helpful as they can be. Perhaps the youthful nature of some of those employed could be frustrating to punters who have come for an easy afternoon/night out with as little fuss as possible. A few times my queries have left these kids looking like deer in headlights but they're learning, so their response time tends to be a bit slower and they're often a bit confused by attempts to create banter. With mature staff, it's just...different...but that's me being picky. I think the venue could do with refurbishing. It's dated and the layout of the bistro just doesn't work. Maybe that's why the kids' play area is mostly left to its own devices - staff and parents can't see it from where they're sitting unless they sit right outside. I feel as though they need to have someone checking in on that play room every ten/fifteen minutes or so because the simple fact of the matter is that parents ARE NOT watching their kids and their kids are running feral. My daughter is 19 months old and loves playing in playgrounds. It's only tiny and each evening we've been in there, larger kids have been crawling UP the slide and climbing on top of it. Parents are too busy chatting, on their phones or for all we know, at the pokies room. That, to me, is unacceptable. A few times I've actually had to say to kids, 'Um, I think you're old enough to know better' and 'Watch out, my daughter is right under you.' Not once have I seen a staff member pop their heads in. Also, not having parents monitor their kids... I was playing the skill tester with my daughter and the little scabs kept trying to steal my chocolates, quite annoying!

Attached to the Kew Best Western, this feels a notch or two above most hotel lobby bars…read more I can only really review the Brewhouse side of things here as yet to eat anything above the hot chips, but always plan to. Last time we were here things were absolutely bustling - popular Friday night happy hour spot in Kew it seems, especially with the older crowd. The downside is when full the noise is an absolute din and when standing at the bar we couldn't hear each other. We asked if we could sit at the many empty tables at the 'grill' side of things but were told only if we were eating a meal, which was a bit precious I thought (especially as we were guests of the hotel). The manager confirmed we couldn't sit down, but gave us the tip that in 3 and a half mins it'd clear out, which it did on clockwork as the happy hour prices evaporated and so did the people. Other than that, love sampling some nice craft beer somewhere so local to us, and have to end on a super-positive note because having stayed at the hotel the night before, the manager of the bar let my then wife-to-be and her bridal party take over the place the morning of our wedding for some cool photos (including her pouring her own beer behind the counter, in full wedding dress). Cheers for that!

The buffalo wings are simply amazing with the chipotle sauce mid range in hot sauce test but just…read moreright. Beers are good and brewed there on site, a real micro brewery like I used to see in the USA in the nineties. Service is good but the acoustics are not the best as it gets noisy! Wings so good I still rate it a 5 albeit loud.

This place turned out to be somewhat better than I expected, but then again I did end up here…read moresometime after my first visit. Yeah, since I happened to be down in Belgrave I thought that I'd give this place another shot, and it turned out to be quite worth the trip as well. Not only was the service actually pretty good, but they also have some nice beers on tap as well, something that is certainly going to be standing out where I am concerned. Yeah, this place was pretty cool, and I'd certainly be visiting it again if I land up in Belgrave.

The Bell Tavern is your staple pub and grub provider in Belgrave…read more With a music venue, Ale House, bar and plenty of cafes on the busy strip, The Bell sits proud on the hill providing locals with an 'Irish Pub' feel with an Aussie twist. With standards on tap, and beers by the bottle in the fridge, The Bell also has a full wine list and spirit selection. The food is basic pub fare, with pizza, chips and the usual grab you want when having a few beers on offer. No fancy stuff here, just a tried and tested range of favourites that never seem to go out of style. Although the odd night of live music is hosted here, The Bell Tavern caters for those who don't want to talk over a band and aren't after all the bells and whistles that sometimes come with pub dining.

Yeah, this pub really didn't impress me all that much. Then again, it is a railway pub, sort on,…read moreprobably more like a bar that happens to be located in a shopping strip. It isn't particularly big, and the beer selection isn't particularly great either. Mind you, when I was here it was actually pretty crowded, though I did find a seat. However, yeah, I wasn't really impressed with it.

Food servings are large. Be prepared to eat when ordering…read moreup your favorites. I had the parmigiana which was not deep fried, vegetables and mashed potato. Sometimes a simple hearty meal hits the spot!

The absolute best meal I've had in my entire life! Every moment, item, and drink were so well…read morethought out. Each course surprised us with something new which was such a delight. We're not big drinkers so me and my husband opted for the non-alcoholic drink tasting which we shared between the two of us. It was our first time getting a drink pairing but it really elevated the meal. It was a cool break from the meal to see some of the behind the scenes in the kitchen and have a course in their "bar" outside. The whole experience does take ~3h so plan accordingly! Favorite items were the saltwater soulva, ma marrón with red champagne finger lime, and the valley to the bay. Definitely a must try if you're in the area!

Just wonderful. We've been now twice over a number years and both found the tasting menu to be a…read morethoughtful delicious experience. The use of the back room has always delighted us and we've found our meals and lovely bites to be wonderful each time.

Was meeting a friend at the cafe at Doyle's, I waited for a while to be seated, they were busy, so…read moreI was patient. A couple came in behind me and got seated before me. Decided to try the bistro instead and got my friend to meet me there. Beautiful location, right by the water with the sun going down. The staff were young, teens to early twenties, and mostly friendly and welcoming. I ordered the salmon, it came out on a plate with a huge pile of chips. For the price I was expecting something much better. I basically paid a fancy restaurant price for pub food. The salad came later which was not even worth eating, the dressing was sugary and the leaves wilted. They could definitely lift their game food wise. It's a good place to sit by the water and have drinks, don't expect too much from the menu though.

Wow, what an average place. Went there as my parents live locally and wanted a counter meal style…read moredinner to celebrate a family members birthday. How disappointed was I. The food, while edible, was pretty bland and uninspiring.. not to mention the prices! I paid inner city prices for suburban blandness. Don't know what the people below are smoking...

I have a gut feeling that this is a student pub, namely because it happens to be across the road…read morefrom a university. Actually, it is a pretty cool pub, and while I've only been here a couple of times, I have to say that I do actually quite like the place. In fact, as a pub it is pretty cool. I guess the beer garden did it for me - it is just so unique. Actually, they also have a couple of nice beers on tap as well. Yeah, even though the beer garden is attached to the sports bar, as a pub it is still pretty cool.

Met with a fiend for a drink on my birthday 7 August - excellent atmosphere, friendly staff and…read moreexcellent menu