Gin Lane is a cosy little bar in Belgrave with a great atmosphere. It's hidden down a little…read morepassage way on the Main Street. Inside has a great retro feeling, a projector which shows great movies and a little beer garden out back. Great place to watch indie bands play too. When you are in Belgrave, it is a must see!

Located in a renovated cottage in the heart of The Basin, The Acorn on Forest is a prime example of…read moreThe Basin's growing popularity as a little hill's hideaway. With the suburb reporting recent booms in property value, and the freeway only 10 minutes away, The Basin has grown from a small village on the way to the more touristy area of the hills to a trendy little town of its own . The Acorn of Forest has more of a 'Wine Bar" feel to it than it's neighbouring 'Good old-fashioned pub' the Oak Tree. With a focus on quality dining and weekend breakfasts, you could say it's the 'bouquet' to the Oak Trees 'bucket'. The menu features dishes such as Quail, Veal and Kangaroo and while you can expect to pay a little more for your meal than at other nearby pubs, the Acorn is all about Quality over affordability. Popular with functions and parties, The Acorn also hosts live music on weekends, usually from a rotating roster of local favourites.

Amazing food, wonderful service and a terrific cosy atmosphere. They have great bands over the…read moreweekend to, which is a real bonus. Can't wait to go back again and again.

Sooki Lounge is nestled in Belgrave, providing a nice place to go and have some tapas, a drink or…read moretwo and catch some live music. The live room is a good size and is attracting some very good musicians from Melbourne. The food is unpretentious but well done. A good selection of drinks and the cocktails seem to be quite popular. The vibe is kind of faded European glory and it's very well done too. There are lots of places to sit and have a communal yet private feeling as well. If you live in the area you have to make Sooki Lounge a regular hangout.

A great place for dinner, nibbles, drinks while meeting up with friends or if you're having a…read moreparty. I wouldn't say it's the best food I've had, but the BBQ pork sliders and nachos are pretty good. It's a very family friendly place, heaps of young kids around while the music is playing. It's great to see all sorts here from teens to hippies to gothics to seniors all enjoying a drink and getting along. Nice place to hang out if you're away from the CBD and out in the 'mountains'....

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!

I thought I had missed this place, but is just seems to have been turned from one type of bar into…read moreanother. This means that I did get a chance to have a beer here, even though it technically isn't the same place. Still, it wasn't too bad, actually, come to think of it, it was actually pretty good. They have a nice area out the back, and a great selection of beers. Oh, and the service is pretty good as well. Also, it's close to the station too, which is definitely an added bonus.

Top venue. Highly recommended for drinks. There is also a great pizza place next door that food can…read morebe purchased at and brought in.

With Melbourne's love affair with microbreweries and good beer growing by the hour, Oscars Alehouse…read moreopened its doors to provide the hills folk and tourists alike with a bar that understands the importance of good beer. The premises are intimate and charming, with old wood and comfy seating adding to the overall charm. With a great range of beer on tap and in the bottle, Oscars is the perfect place to sample and discover your new favourite beer. Last I heard there wasn't a full kitchen so food is in the way of gourmet snacks, such as cheeses and olives. A small beer garden opens out from the back, and live music is hosted on a regular basis, with very decent acts choosing to stop by and play an acoustic set. (Check the Facebook page for what's on.)

Have been trying to get here for years but this was my first time in Belgrave so it would have been…read morerude not to visit. Only opens at 5 on Saturdays which surprised me but that is the only negative thing I can say about the place. Amazing selection of craft beers and even a good wine list. The place soon filled up after opening and the vibe was relaxed and friendly. I had an IPA from the US from the fridge and also sampled a Pirate Life Pale Ale on tap; both sensational. They do food too. Nice place. Shame it's so far from Brunswick :-)

Pretty nice, a great pub. Tasty food, epic drinks…read more good people and service too

This place is deffo worth a stop if in the area…read more The staff were friendly and the place looks great. The beer selection for a country pub was very good, including Old Speckle Hen, White Rabbit Dark Ale, Little Creature Pale Ale, James Squire's 150 lashes Pale Ale as well as the generic beers. The fish and chips was great, as was the Barra with chips. We all liked our dishes.

Just off the main street in Croydon, Bazoo Bar is Croydon's indoor/outdoor bar and lounge…read more A good place to catch up for a drink, or to blow off steam on the weekend, Bazoo has a great outdoor deck area looking out onto the greener areas of Croydon. Perfect for a weekend arvo beer in the sun. I've been here a couple of times and was surprised by the prices they charged for a bottle of beer. Without tap beer on offer, you're stuck for choice, and end up having to fork out more than necessary for a stubby. Hosting live music most nights of the week, usually of the acoustic persuasion, Bazoo caters for those in the area who aren't keen on drinking at the many licensed hotel/gaming megaplexes.

Great spot to go for a beer after work or on a nice sunny afternoon…read more Turns into a great little club after dark. They also have a cafe next door which is great for a coffee or meal