Well lucky me... looks what opened a short stumble from home!!…read more Milton is based in a cosy little shop. The first thing you see is the large communal table surrounded by walls covered in all sorts of delicious looking bottles. There's a couple of window seats and clever little tables along the side. But, walk past the main bar and there's a small little room that can host a couple of small groups with an open fire. Keep walking down the hall and there's a lovely outdoor area, which is going to be excellent in summer. Milton is already warmer than my apartment and has access to delicious wine so I may as well just move in. Find me here a lot.

YES YES YES, About…read morebloody time I hear you say.... Malvern now has its very own Cheeky, cosy wine bar. Milton is awesome. Its only a short skip from home and is quickly becoming my go to place. The decor is fantastic and the wine selection is just as good (even though my knowledge of wine only goes as far as red or white) but the guys there can help suggest the perfect drop for your occasion. Its always busy in this cosy little establishment so finding a table can often be hard, but never fear as the atmosphere is a fun one to be in. Well done guys, I love coming here!

Finally after countless drives passed L'Hotel Gitan over the years, I decided to try it. I've been…read moreto Bistro Gitan and so it made sense to come here eventually too. I do think I like it MORE than Bistro Gitan. From the outside, you could be forgiven for thinking this was a pub, rather than an elevated casual french restaurant. Inside it's really nice and right off the bat the waiters and staff were friendly and greeted everyone warmly. We sat at a table right near the open kitchen, and it was fun to watch the chefs preparing the food. Practically everything we ordered was delicious. I had the Tuna Crudo which was soooo good, and the Duck for main (which was the only negative of the night) with the Gratin Dauphinois and for dessert (yes, three courses since the food was so good), the Bomb Alaska, which was a special of the day. The negative for the duck was that the two of us that ordered it, found it to be very gristly, fatty and hard to chew. I just couldn't face another bite. But the entree, the rest of the main and the dessert were incredible, and the service was fantastic. Food came out all together in one hit (something I love about a good restaurant), and they didn't clear the plates until everyone at the table had finished (also top service) and they knew who ordered which dish when it came out. Prices are a teeny on the high side, but I guess most places are these days. I would DEFINITELY come back here again. Parking is easy, nice ambience, great food and I highly recommend it!

A wonderful lunch with close friends. You'll love the place the minute you step in. The old pub…read moreopens into a bar and massive open kitchen. We ordered a couple of entrees the ASPARAGUS, FRESH PEA SALAD 15 and GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS 14 For mains we had the DEEP SEA ROCKLING COLBERT 34, FRAGRANT FARMED BARRAMUNDI 39 and the ZUCCHINI FLOWERS. The plates were beautifully presented. The staff were wonderful. You must try.

Had Wednesday steak night with a friend recently, absolutely brilliant - excellent food and…read moreservice. Fantastic atmosphere and very attentive staff. Highly recommended for locals and tourists. ​

It's still got the ambiance. Mac's for the 2020s. Good drinks selection, decent menu.read more

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.

I really like this place, but I really want to like it more than I do. It's not going to be my…read morefavourite place to have a drink anytime soon. So many decent places in the area, so there's some stiff competition. I'm keen to try a meal here, but as it is, I've only really stopped in here after work for a drink with friends. I thought the wine list was adequate but nothing special, however I've tried quite a few new types of wine here that I hadn't had before. The beer garden is pretty cool, and totally unexpected. The meals that I've seen look pretty damn good, and the prices aren't over the top.

Fabulous evening at this joint last night. Ended up in a…read moreconversation with Simon the grand son of Jimmy. Charming man with great pride and historical knowledge in the bar. A lovely legacy he's at the wheel of. The man wears shorts in mid winter and you gotta love that!

- nice view of government buildings - very busy on a…read moreThursday evening 7pm - certain wines are only by the bottle - food looked good, but we didn't eat - wait staff is not very personable

The octopus was extremely tough and rubbery, truly inedible, on the other hand the polenta chips…read morewere great. The staff carries a reputation for being uninterested and perhaps even standoffish and unfriendly... and indeed they were.

The food was fine. The drinks are fine. The service was real bad. Everyone had an attitude and felt…read morelike they were doing us a favor just for them literally doing job. The ambiance is fine, and pretty typical of pubs. We couldn't hear anyone at our table because the table next to us was so loud that's all we could hear. It wasn't even a juicy conversation they were having otherwise I wouldn't have cared. When they left it felt like the place was empty but it wasn't, just one large loud table who we could still hear as they walked down the street. It's a fun place though I guess.

I discovered that the back streets of Fitzroy can become really confusing at times. Despite wanting…read moreto come to this pub I usually, without fail, always ended up at the Napier and wondered why I couldn't find the rooftop deck. Well, it turned out that this was the pub that I was looking for (damn Jedi mind-tricks). Anyway, I really like this pub. It's not hugely crowded and has a number of rooms where you are set yourself up, including this really cool lounge area under the stairs. They also have a pretty cool rooftop deck, though it doesn't afford the views that some other decks offer. It is quite relaxed and I probably should come here more often than I do, but it is a little out of my way (not that that is really an excuse).

Dr Morse, you have made a fan out of me. I've got mad love for this place…read more Came in for Saturday morning brunch and with the decent weather, decided to sit outside. This place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating we snagged a table outside without issue. With the outside bar, we ordered and paid at the counter then endured the short wait for coffee and food. Now my latte was a bit more on the milky side, but today I was totally ok with having a milder coffee. Then brunch came. Now I was expecting greatness but was hesitant as to whether these guys and gals could deliver. But they did! I ordered the Dr Morse Benedict with bacon. I was totally not expecting the chilli, coriander and spring onion to compliment the panko-crusted eggs, roti and bacon. But holy toledos it was divine! The fresh chilli added a nice heat with each mouthful without being overwhelming, the cilantro added a nice subtle flavour without overpowering the dish. The spicy hollondaise had a lightness to it that complimented the saltiness and heaviness of the bacon. Oh and the roti. Never in my life have I enjoyed such a flaky and crisp roti and I'll never forget it. My meal was just perfection. I'm almost sure the eggs were supposed to be poached, in which case they were totally overdone but I actually preferred it more. Sadly, my partner wasn't too crazy about his poached eggs and sourdough with added heirloom tomato and bacon. The tomatoes were underseasoned and it was questionable whether he received a sourdough bread. I also got a chai latte to go which was delicious. Highly recommended, there seriously ain't nothing better than an epic brunch in the sun to fill a happy belly and put a smile on your face, and this place nails it.

I tend to show up to Dr Morse for cheeky drinks. Tough day at work? Let's meet at Morsey's. Long…read moreweek? We end up at Morsey's. Just not ready to deal with the train traffic? Morsey's! Gotta admit though, I've never actually been here for food. I've just come to know it as my cheeky drink place. It helps that it's right in between Victoria Park station and my current workplace. If you walk in an L-shape that is. The drinks at Dr. Morse are always spot on. The cocktail options always change. The beer is always crafty and top notch. Extra kudos for having 'Tight Arse Tuesdays,' 'When in Ramen,' taco days and bbq's. Oh and the retractable roof in the back courtyard. I cannot imagine a better investment for this unnatural Melbourne weather.