Well, it would be unfair to call this a pokies pub, particularly since they also happen to have a…read morerestaurant, but honestly, I really don't like the place. I guess, when compared to all the other places along Brunswick street, this place simply doesn't compare one bit. In a way, it feels as if it really would be more suited to being in the outer suburbs as opposed to being here on Sydney Road, but then again I guess that the people that would frequent a place like this would need a place that aren't swarmed with the young and the hip, and blasting out live music. Oh, and don't expect a decent selection of tap beers either, there aren't any.

My friends and I decided to pay our respects to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, so we…read moretravelled to The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel in Brunswick for lunch. Great atmosphere and welcoming friendly staff... Typically I decided to have the Classic Chicken Parmigiana, highly recommend, and my friend had the Mexican Parmigiana, has jalapenos, also highly recommend. Reasonably priced, and I would recommend asking about accommodating children. If you knew me, I've had parmigiana at more than a few venues in Melbourne, Australia, the Classic Chicken Parmigiana lived up to the others I've had, the chicken was perfectly cooked. The venue I recommend to locals and tourists alike - FIVE STARS

This aptly named hotel sits at the junction of Plenty Road and High Street and is a triangular…read moreshaped pub. At the nose of the triangle is a beer garden (though there are no plants in it) which adjoins the sports bar. Out the back there is a pokies room and a small restaurant. I don't come here all that often, namely because there isn't really any drinks specials, however I do remember coming here one Saturday night to watch to football, back in the early days when I first moved to Melbourne, and was somewhat disappointed when Carlton ended up losing to the Gold Coast (though considering the position Carlton is in now, back then that was nothing). It is okay for a suburban pub, but nothing fantastic (though I should try to go to that beer garden out the front more often than the small, cramped one next to the pokies room).

Usually good and quick but all I wanted in this world was a Parma tonight and I'm sitting here…read moreconsidering taking taking a bite out of the table because it's been 45 mins since we ordered and no Parma. Someone please save me from certain death ... 50 mins and still waiting .. This chef is actually going slower than the speed of smell, it's sat night and there's no one here come on mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Update: Parma was small but actually pretty good, chips and veggies

A part of me wasn't all that sure about these pubs, namely because I'm not really a bid fan of…read morethose chain restaurant sort of places, which is pretty clear that this place is one of those. However, I've sort of grown on them, namely because they do end up ticking all of the boxes, at least where beer, and comfort, goes. Oh, they are also a sports bar, and they do actually show a pretty decent range of sports, and this one even has TV screens in the booths, which is pretty cool (and a little worrying as well). Still, the service is good, and even though it does come across as a little plastic, they still do have some charm.

Love this place, lots and lots and lots of tv's showing sport continuously! Great food and good…read moreselection of beer. Recommend the hot wings! For sport lovers this is a must. Te restaurant section has lots of booths with their own tv which is great for families or groups who want to watch their own thing. It is a great place to hang out for a drink On a hot day too.

I have been to this place a few times since being quite close to the railway station means that I…read morecan stop off here and grab a drink while waiting for the train to come (it's only a two minute walk). However, despite it being so close to the railway station doesn't necessarily make it any good. In fact it stands out from many of the other pubs in the area in that it is your typical suburban pub with a gaming lounge and a sports bar (as well as a burger joint, but I'm not sure if it is actually part of the pub or just leasing one of the rooms). Okay, they do have specials, but the selection really isn't all that great. There are actually much better pubs in the local area.

As Gabriel P. has observed, the Albion Charles Hotel's only real saving grace is its $8 pot and…read moreparma deal on a Saturday. There I was, cycling back from a festival at organic, fair trade Mecca CERES when a familiar feeling struck: junk food craving. I needed a parma now. So I sat there expecting some diminutive parma that just by dint of being a parma gave all parmas a bad name with its soggy diminution. How wrong I was. For the Albion Charles Hotel's parma was as good as any I've had at a Fitzroy gastropub, as good as any I've had anywhere. This is a bona fide awesome deal. Ok, there's a predominance of gambling machines and pokies and men who look like they're addicted to booze and women who look like they haven't seen the light of day because of a reliance on pokies, but there's also the parma deal. And a warning sign in the carpark that the Albion's patrons must stop leaving their children in their cars while they go inside for what I can only presume is a parma.

I'm not too sure what the Brunswick Club is trying to accomplish but the place is more or less…read moreaimed at those individuals who enjoy gambling and booze in one simple transaction. The alcohol is cheap here, very cheap. There's big plaque letters out the font that say "Our members enjoy the cheapest & best drinks in Melbourne". Now not too sure about the 'Best' part but cheap is definitely on the cards here. Fan of the 'Tab', then this place is for you having one attached as well. Now, it wasn't really my scene as there was no real atmosphere or ambiance so it felt like i was meeting my shady uncle Frank in a dimly lit corner for a godfather like talk.

Love this place! came across their pretty website, some very inviting photos in Gallery. came in…read morewith a couple of friends, wow, the drinks are ridiculously cheap! the deco isn't very impressive, though, but nice and clean, a second floor of 6 snooker tables, it only costs $35.00 for a membership, hugely discounted drinks, $3.00 per hour in the snooker room for members, Friday night free nibbles and draws..., couldn't be happier!! Saving me heaps!

"The Lower" has a leafy outside terrace which is a relaxing place to enjoy a beverage..or three on…read morea sunny day. This part of the hotel is also home to a large bar and TAB, but you can order food from the bistro to enjoy in the more casual setting. Fridays here go from relaxed to party HQ as the DJ livens things up as young and old head past security into the hot spot Terrace Bar. Saturday night is 80's music night so head here to get your retro dance moves out! To enjoy the bistro on weekends or in groups it is best to book as it gets busy. It is worth the prep time though as the food is good pub grub. The large dining room is loud and casual and you will have to head up to the counter to order your meal and the bar to grab a drink. If your toting kids then the games area at the back of the bistro should distract them while you linger over coffee or desert. The LP Hotel has a gaming area which is filled with pokies if your into that type of thing (I'm not) which also has a separate bar. My tip? Drop by the bistro on a Wednesday night for $12 Parma and Pot! If your taking your party on the road then the LP Hotel Bottle shop is located 200 metres down the road, to the right as you exit the upper car park.

This is one of those pubs that you can quite easily miss if you don't know where it is because it…read moreis set back from the road surrounded by natural bushland. I've been wanting to come here ever since I went past it years ago to seem them redeveloping it, and while it was quite hike to get to (especially if you don't have a car) I was really glad that I did. The bush setting certainly gives it a lot of character, and the beer garden, which looks out over the creek, is a great place to spend your time. It appears that it turns into a night spot after 7:00 pm because they bring out the ID checker and station a bouncer at the entrance. This is certainly a place I would like to return to some time.

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

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.

Want to get your drink or dance on in Ivanhoe after hours?…read more The Rue Bar is the only bar open late in the Ivanhoe area and it's surrounds. The Rue Bar is part of the Ivanhoe Hotel complex but in the wee hours of a Friday night, when my visit took place, it turns into its own entity. By day it looks like a respectable sports bar, tradies enjoy after work drinks and nibbles before heading home and groups gathering around the bar. The Ivanhoe Hotel itself is a great place for a meal (but that deserves its own review) But when the restaurants of the area close, the Rue Bar turns into a beacon for locals in varying degrees of inebriation. After dinner at a near by restaurant a group of friends and I decided to continue the party at the Rue Bar, it was 11.30pm. As the only group of girls we were pretty much pounced on by every paralytic man in the place, most of who couldn't comprehend the meaning of "No." The bar staff were friendly but the techno music was hard to dance too and the bar just wasn't the atmosphere we were after, so we moved on. The Rue Bar wasn't the fun experience we were led to believe it would be, but maybe we just weren't drunk enough!