We chose this because we just wanted a nice, casual place to eat on a Sunday night but one that had…read morea great choice on the menu, and in that regard, they delivered. You go to your table, choose what you want to eat and go up to order. We did notice food was coming out fairly quickly, but also seemingly randomly considering the way we saw people go up to order. Our meal took way longer than expected, but it was enjoyable when it finally came. The chicken kiev was perfectly golden brown on the outside and the fries were great, and while the rice was lovely, I didn't feel it fit the meal. With that said, everyone liked their meal and I'd come back here again for another casual meal be it lunch or dinner. They have their own on site parking out the back, or there's plenty out front. The food is well priced and the service is friendly enough. Give this a go!

This pub wasn't too bad, but it was basically one of those suburban pubs that did have a bit of…read morecharm, but not too much. I personally liked it actually, though I suspect that it was because the service wasn't bad, they had some good beers available, and there was a beer garden out the back. While it might not be one of those pubs that really stands out in my mind, it is still a rather pleasant place, and it certainly isn't like the pubs out in my area. Having good beers on tap also helps quite a lot, and this pub certainly succeeded in this regard.

This is the 'Go To' place for Western suburbs people, after dinner, the movies, or for a night out…read more Secretly tucked upstairs, many people would not know it was there. It originally started many years ago as a cigar and wine bar, but the non-smoking rules came in to challenge their popularity, but this quality has survived the change and prospered. They have a seriously good wine list, all carefully selected, a small but tasty food menu including tapas and pizza and live music on Saturday nights. The cocktails are top quality and all bar staff, as expected, really know their stuff. The ambiance is warm and inviting with a fireplace and Chesterfield lounges mixed in with some eclectic tables, chairs and stools. This place is simultaneously great for groups, small parties or even a date night. Go before 9pm on a Saturday night if you wish to secure a table as it gets really busy, or just prop yourself up at the bar and mozy on down to the dance floor and bust a few moves..

Now this is the culturally Melbourne site I've been waiting to see! Acqua is a perfect mix of…read morehipster, classy, and casual. My cousin who lives in Melbourne, who was hosting me at the time, took me to this place as he said it was one of his favorite places just to listen to music and hang out. The lounge/bar has a very intimate feel to it, as it's quite dark inside. At the time we went, there was live music, and I am always open to hearing new genres. The place is a large lounge with ample seating for dining, hanging out, and of course just having some good drinks. Maybe this was just me but the drinks did seem to be on the steep side for a place not even in the CBD but more on the edge of it. I'm not sure if it's because I was still adjusting to the price shift or if this place was really pricey.

This is the downstairs section of Chin Chins, and is sort of a bar, but in another sense it does…read moreprovide extra seating. Basically the menu is exactly the same as it is upstairs, but in a way it is little different from Chin Chins. Still, it is a pretty cool place to visit either while you are waiting for a table to become free, or a looking for a couple of drinks after the meal. The staff are pretty cool, and it doesn't get too crowded. However, it is basically just an extension of Chin Chins.

Great cocktails and share plates! If you like chilli the popcorn and roti bread with peanut sauce…read morepacks a punch! We put our name down for chin chin so decided to go get drinks down at Gogo and wait. That was bout 6.50, bout 9pm after we had nibbles we still didn't receive a call for chin chin!

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.

This is a rather new bar that we discovered as we decided to start exploring Docklands. Well, I…read morestill don't think there is all that much here, but this bar certainly does add some more character to the place. In fact I found it rather nice, and the staff were quite friendly as well. Oh, and they also had some nice beers on tap. The other thing, well, the location was pretty good, looking over the refurbished docks.

Perfectly cooked charcoaled rib eye steaks with helpful and friendly staff. Great location with a…read morekiller view day or night.

Great new addition to the Docklands community. We needed a modern bar/pub restaurant in the area…read morethat does pizzas, burgers, gnocchi and tapas platters! Also a great place for a nice drink on the upstairs balcony seating area.

Really well thought out, the upstairs and downstairs spaces are unique, and really pleasant places…read moreto be. This is a flexible concept that bridges several restaurant types - sort of a mini pub, tapas place, local cafe, done with style. It also reflects the growing maturity of Docklands, which is gaining more and more permanent residents, who need places open after hours. We really enjoyed the tapas platter - all delicious, with the arancini balls the best I've had. Service is first class - pleasant and responsive. Food prices are very fair for the quality too. Wine prices are average (which means higher than I'd like - but I sadly accept cheap wine is now a rarity anywhere!) at $10-12/glass on average. Tap831 is now definitely one of our local regulars - along with Banoi, Nine Elephants, 90 Secondi, and Non Solo Pasta.

I've eaten here a few times now, and this cafe continually impresses me…read more The food is great. Beautiful Dench sourdough breads (also available to purchase in whole loaves), perfectly poached eggs, and an interesting menu with beautiful presentation make it a delight to eat here. The coffee is veneziano, made well, and there is usually a single origin coffee available. No filter coffee menu, but the single origin espresso option is usually fresh and enjoyable. And available! Which is spectacular in the outer eastern suburbs, where I am usually met with a blank state when I ask if there is a single origin coffee on offer. They have Larsen and Thompson teas available, but if you like to be specific about how your tea is brewed, be prepared, as they serve them without brew timers. The space is nice, with an outdoor table out the front, some tables inside, and space out the back. It can get busy! Especially on the weekend. The staff are great, though, with service being prompt and friendly, and chatty when it's not too busy. *TL;DR: currently the best specialty coffee cafe in the outer eastern suburbs, so visit!

Super nice staff, and good coffee.... haven't quite mastered the iced latte but the hot coffees are…read moregood!

I heard that this place was closing down because, well, CoVid, so after work I made my way straight…read morehere just so I could have a beer here before it vanishes forever. Look, it isn't strictly a rooftop bar, but it is located in the part of Melbourne that is quite famous for its collection of rooftop bars, and they do have a decent sized outdoor area that, which it isn't strictly on the roof, you could say that it was close enough. While it is more a cocktail bar, they do have beers, and some nice ones as well, though they weren't on tap. However, it is really the views that make this place a place worth visiting.

Super fun! Look for…read morethe paper sign in the window to go up. It's on the corner. Suchhhhh a fun theme and they really carry it out throughout every element- drinks, menu, food, server attire, bathrooms, everything! They take really good care of the furniture too. My only thing is that maybe the drink portions could be smaller so we could have sampled several drinks.