There seems to be a number of hole in he wall bars along Johnston street in this part of Fitzroy…read more In fact, this would be a really, really awesome part of Fitzroy if it wasn't for all the cars travelling down Johnston Street. In fact, it could probably be pedestrianised, or at least narrowed to create a much better vibe. However, this is about this bar, which wasn't bad, though not he best. Still they have some decent beers, which is cool.

Care a visit to Africa to get a few drinks? Glamp Bar might be your place…read more It's small and cozy, it does look like it picks up more of a pretentious crowd as the night goes on. But I left it before it got to that stage. My favorite thing here was the lion rug and the safari tent. To get to Glamp, you have to go through the PolePole restaurant, and you will find Glamp right up the stairs. They do have a few eating choices here, nothing too exciting with cheese boards or these spring roll type things. We opted for the cheese as we just had dinner elsewhere. With service, I found it to be a little shaky, we were greeted by someone friendly, but in between drinks, ordering something for a nibble, and waiting to catch someone's eye to get another round, it was a little up and down. But the hostess was very friendly. I do wish the music was more sticking to the theme. That's a little pet peeve though. If you're going to do it out as African themed, all or nothing is my stand. Word to the wise, happy hour is every day from 6-8pm. Try a drink that stands out to you, and then carry on with your night. They have a select list of cocktails that are half priced. And a few are worth the try. There was one that tasted like spiked Hawaiian Punch, just not in a good way. The Plains of Serengeti was good, the Tom's BFF, not so much. If you're after chocolate with a kick, go for the T.I.A. It's only a one drink place, then you move on.

Stopped in here impromptu (after a Yelp search) for a quick drink before the theatre. Through a…read moredoor, that you wouldn't know was there, upstairs, through a bar/restaurant, upstairs and GLAMP! No having been here before, I didn't really know what to expect. Soon cottoned on that it was African themed. Interesting layout, with cute hidden nooks everywhere. Was there for good timing as it was $10 (select) cocktails. Table service was excellent!

How could we not stop in for at least a drink at this hip bar and restaurant with such an evocative…read morename. Naked for Satan is a large space with a sprawling open air rooftop up on the 4th floor along with a smaller pub-like space on the main level. We joined the 30-something crew up on the deck on a mild March day. In the shade it was a tad cool and you could tell fall was setting in. There is no table service on the patio so you need to go inside to order food/drinks. We enjoyed a couple of pisco sours while watching people trickle in after a busy work week. The interior has a steam-punk, industrial vibe and that's fun and inventive. Service at the bar was friendly and they brought our drinks to us outside. We only had an hour free in our packed itinerary but I'd definitely head back to try the food and just partake in the great people-watching,

Cool place on good area. Top floor rooftop really good.drinks all with satan theme and good.read more

Absolutely disappointing experience and appalling customer service. The vibe looked good and we…read moredecided to take a chance. We entered at 11pm and decided to get a bottle of sparkling. No one informed us about any policy. We paid for the bottle with 5% service charge which I do not think they deserved. We had a sudden work call at 11.30pm and grabbed the bottle to go, only for the staff to chase us to the front of the bar to inform us that they do not have a takeaway license. For christ sake, we already had bought the bottle!! Though it's alright, we respect policy. They highlighted that they needed to keep the bottle in the establishment. We asked if we could come back and finish it. They said they would keep our bottle. We rushed back to our hotel (Marriott- 200m away for the call). When we returned at 11.58pm, they had already thrown our bottle away. Unbelievable! They were quick to receive our money but equally quick to throw our experience out the window. No doubt, we returned almost at closing times but throwing our wine before closing time - if you wanna go by the book, that is still not your closing time. When we raised our grievances to the staff, she said she told us about closing time at 12 midnight. However, we emphasised that she should have let us know about the takeaway policy and license. Had we known, we would not have ordered a bottle. She looked at us blankly and simply replied "feedback received, but we do not allow anyone in after 12, so you have to leave". Quite honestly, ChatGPT / Claude / Grok could have conveyed more empathy. I am not a VIP customer nor am I a high spender. That being said, I value places with a human connection and empathy, and would regularly visit such places with joy and happiness multiple times. This place is not one of them. For this reason, I will never visit again. If you think likewise, and value authenticity and a true Aussie welcome, you would not visit this place. I hate to give negative reviews but please spend your money elsewhere.

I would come back to Melbourne just to come here again- good drinks, cool atmosphere…read more . The staff was so nice. Definitely worth the overwhelming hype this place gets .

A must stop hole in the wall pub great service great Guinness…read more First time in Melbourne an ill be recommending this place to everyone

This is the best Irish pub in Melbourne and it's all down to Siobhan. I don't know how she does it…read morebut she remembers everyone and even though she seem to always be working she's always friendly and happy. Of course keeping the Guinness at the best standard you can get in Australia is a plus! Although I don't think it is drinkable outside Ireland/England but that's a whole other subject. There is live music too. The only food is simple toasted cheese sandwiches which are just awesome. There's usually two tables out front on the street which are generally communal.

I came here for a work lunch this past week, and I'm glad for that, or this may not have otherwise…read morebeen somewhere I'd go to. They seated us upstairs in what can be an open air rooftop, or as in our case, a covered rooftop area with a fireplace. It was cozy and warm despite the awful weather outside. You use your phone to scan for the menu, and go up to the bar to order. The guy said the food might take a while since there was 11 orders coming in all at once, but really, it wasn't that long at all. Mine of course was one of the last (seems to be a recurring theme with me) but the guy was really apologetic and it wasn't a big issue. The food was delicious and filling. Generous portions for good prices. Everyone loved what they got, and even though it's a really casual, pub type of place, it was all well presented and everything was clean and made for a good lunch. I'd definitely recommend coming here whether it's in summer or winter as they cater for both, and it's in a good location with reasonably good parking. Really enjoyable.

I've found that this place doesn't share the opening hours of your typical pub, but then again I…read moresuspect that it actually isn't one of your typical pubs. In fact, I suspect that it is more one of those places that happens to be more a bar that tends to have bar opening hours. However, if you do end up here when it does happen to be open, then it is actually a pretty good bar. That probably has a lot to do with the number of craft beers on offer, and honestly, when it comes to craft beers then I am all over the place. Well, that is probably why I ended up giving this place the score that I have. Yeah, awesome bar.

Good place for a cocktail on Brunswick Street, although the decor is a cross between tasteless…read moreboudoir-style and hipster-hip. I don't really know how to describe it. Maroon walls, velvet and leather, dim lighting, European antiques (or knock-offs), and a whole bunch of paintings of naked ladies. It's like....luxurious in a tacky way, or tacky in a luxurious way. Something like that. But they do delicious cocktails. Pages and pages of them, and their vegan ones are clearly marked! We tried their Long and Luscious and their Espresso Martini -- both vegan and both amazing. We were here on a Sunday when it was quiet and peaceful. The vibe here is sort of dark, like you're in the basement lounge of a fancy mansion, even though you're not. If you want a lighter vibe, sit out front in their genteel patio area. Lots of clustered seating areas here so you don't have to share your space with other groups. Staff was nice and friendly but then again, it was a Sunday so not that busy. Prices are OK, given how astronomically priced cocktails are in Australia anyway. You can usually find a drink here to suit your budget -- although I do suspect the broke backpacker types who subsist on goon and cheap Tassie beer are not as welcome here as the folks who want to drop $18+ on a cocktail. Worth a visit if you're on Brunswick Street and want a nice cocktail in a place that's got an endearingly tacky boudoir atmosphere.

I remember coming here a few years back and discovering a $30.00 beer made from Tasmanian truffles…read more Well, while I might be a lover of all things fine, at least where beer is concerned, I'm not the type of person that is going to spend ridiculous amounts of money simply to try a beer that has been made out of rare ingredients. However, they still had some more reasonably priced beers available, and the bar itself was quite nice. In fact it was one of those old 1920s style speak easies, with some rather interesting paintings on the wall (including the ever present Chloe). It was rather quiet when I was here, but does get some more crowded on the weekends.

The Town Hall Hotel is a North Melbourne pub icon. Sporting a relaxed urban grunge vibe, this hotel…read moreis clearly a popular local hangout. Casual Sunday, every day. I will leave the merits of the atmosphere to other patrons for comment. That said, it is a truly Melbourne pub experience. In terms of thirst, there is a good selection of wine and beer. For those who like to eat, the menu is frequently updated and has a variety of options. I ordered the Mexican Parma for dinner. It was served on top of chips. The Parma was very soggy and tasted quite bland. The guacamole topping and pub style salad didn't elevate the dish either unfortunately.

I must say that they seem to have a huge collection of music, though I couldn't tell what CDs they…read morehad because they wouldn't let me behind the bar to have a look. The musical memorabilia covering the walls of the front bar seem to suggest classic rock, but I haven't been around too long to find out (namely because this pub gets really, really crowded on a Friday night). It is also quite narrow, which means that it can also get quite cramped, especially when you try to make you way to the beer garden out the back because they seemed to have squeeze a restaurant in the middle. While I've always found a set in the beer garden, it is also small, and very crowded, so while I do really like the ambience of the place, I really not enjoy squeezing my way through large amounts of people.