Woah, was this place plastic - and by that I mean so fake. Sure, it looked really nice on the…read moreoutside, like some sort of country club, but it really didn't impress me one bit. Actually, it is where the BWS corporate offices (and training facilities) are located, so it is obviously one of those Woolworths pubs, but this place goes right overboard. First of all it comes across as a members only pub - in fact you have to sign in to go into the pokies room. You don't have to do that if you go to the sports bar (or the restaurant) but it feels as if you simply cannot wander around simply checking the place out - everything is so ordered and control. Sure, it looks really, really nice, but it is simply some plastic replica of a place that I wouldn't be caught dead in.

Pretty average to be honest. Yeah this place looks nice from the outside but it's outdated and a…read morebit old school. I got a chicken schnitty as I thought I couldn't go wrong with that but nope I was..... it was probably the worst I have ever had. It was bland, the chips were u salted and the gravy was watery. The man serving us however was pleasant and nice.

"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.

I really don't get to this place as often as I would like, but I guess it's because it is a little…read morebit out of my way (though not a huge amount). The thing I love about this place is the huge beer garden out the back, which even has undercover areas for times when it is pelting down with rain. They even have a barbeque, but I doubt you can just come here with your own meat and start cooking it up. The inside is pretty cool as well, and they even have trivia nights (not that I have ever participated in one). Oh, I also recently discovered that they also have a happy hour, which is also pretty cool. I've got to come here more often.

Not quite the old school pokey local, not as fancy as a gastro pub…read more There are a few different sitting areas to choose from, we had a table of 12 and very comfortably sat together (albeit under the Telly with the footy going). Strong local presence to take advantage of the lunch specials on offer while chilling with the Sunday arvo game. Quite a few of us got the Parma, I had the torpedo calamari out of curiosity (so named of the shape! Felt a bit silly having to google it). The meals were generous in serving size, especially considering the price. A good section of craft beers, you can even buy a stein to take home. Not many wines on offer, but it is a beer establishment after all. Big beer garden out the back, also a pool table inside available. Serviceable and fit for purpose as a friendly local.

OK, so as it turns out Montsalvat is not a random haunted castle that houses the criminally insane…read moreas me and my high school buddies once thought. Although it made for an eventful night one halloween. This place is actually pretty unique. It houses the works of many resident artist and plays host to wedding receptions and special functions and corporate events all year round. You can also dine here! The intimate restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy provincial style food, or sit outside in the beautiful courtyard.

Montsalvat is a working artist colony in Eltham, a leafy suburb of outer north east Melbourne…read more Established by Justus Jorgensen in 1934 it is home to over a dozen buildings, houses and halls set amongst richly established gardens. This property is picturesque, the is no doubt about it, which is why it is a highly sort after location for weddings, corporate functions and various film, TV and fashion shoots, as well as the odd locally produced porno. General visitors can pay a small fee ($14) to walk throughout the properties gardens, artists' houses/workshops and the surrounding buildings. There are also classes and workshops taken by visiting and resident artists as well as an intimate restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. Montsalvat is also home to an annual jazz festival that takes place in September and is great time to visit. Although I think Montsalvat shines during weddings, where the buildings and grounds encourage romance and result in amazing wedding photography. Montsalvat is fantastic for functions and events, but it is also an amazing place to escape city life. You may feel like you have gone back in time amongst the gardens and old halls, or perhaps you have wandered onto a film set. If your creatively inclined this is the place to get inspired!

The headline read "Tantalized by Trumpy" -Brought to you by…read morea drinking Yelper. If you walk by on High Street, you can easily miss it as you stroll by. But pay quick attention, there's a neon sign, and a creepy dark entrance. You look and there's nothing to tell you what's on the other side. You proceed with caution as you go up the ramp, open the heavy door and enter into Trumpy. Once you settle down, the world is again at ease. Arm yourself with their thick bible of drinks. You'll be pouring over choices as the bartenders gear you one way or the other. Sip on a Pococktail by Nick Darling. The description reads "charming and brutal, effective and mesmerizing, sweet and hard, all at once." This is followed by The Millionaire, and then some other yet-to-be-named delicious drinks. The bartenders get the gist of what you like, and they will look after you as if you are a regular. Set in dim lighting, the staff is bright and all knowing drink wise. They bring character, and the record player brings personality that all but make up Trumpy. The only thing missing, is you.

Destined to be one of my fave locals. Even though it was packed to the brim with bearded hipsters…read moreon the night of my visit. Nice selection of beers, wines & spirits. Great service. Tasty food designed for sharing.

The Ivanhoe hotel has a popular bistro for families, couples and groups of friends The split level…read moredining area is quite spacious and includes booth seating. From Monday to Thursday there are different specials available, for example international burgers on Monday with 6 burger varieties. The service is friendly and we enjoyed our meals.

The Ivanhoe Hotel complex has everything going for it, huge light filled bistro serving huge meals…read more Sports bar (Rue Bar), function area, gaming area, bars a plenty. Whether its a work Christmas dinner, 21st, night out with the girls Ivanhoe Hotel can handle it. The bistro menu is varied and filled with pub favourites. As always I had the chicken parma! It was the biggest parma I have ever seen. It was delicious and so filling and came with its friends chips and salad. Each of our large group enjoyed their meals and service was fast and efficient. The bistro was standing room only and loud but everything ran smoothly. The cocktail list is limited and the drinks tacky looking. Stick to beer, wine and spirits here. A great place for a casual meal or drink.

Love it best food ever steak night is the best time you can 5 stars so good love and why do we have…read moreto have 85 characters

The steak was cooked perfectly throughout, a good quality piece with some nice charring and great…read moreflavour. You can choose from mushroom, peppercorn or garlic butter sauce, the mushroom sauce is rich and compliments my gorgeous steak perfectly. The beer battered chips are YUM! Crispy coating, soft interior and a winner! I can imagine a big bowl would go down well on a night after work with a few beers!... read more at my blog

I have to admit that this pub was actually pretty awesome. Okay, I have been here in the past, and…read morea part of me couldn't help but think that I wasn't really all that impressed. Well, it turned out that I must have been thinking of someplace else because it turned out that this place was great. Well, great because of the really friendly service I got, the great selection of beers, and a rather pleasant beer garden out the back. Yep, I'd certainly have no problems coming here again.

Great dining experience in Richmond. Liam and Loyd were our waiters. Food was fantastic brown…read morebutter gnocchi was amazing. They have a good wine menu and food was not over priced. One of my favorite meals in Melbourne

I probably shouldn't call this place a pub, namely because it happens to be a bar, but it is a…read morerather nice one at that. Like a lot of bars, it is rather narrow, but it does have a couple of levels, including a couple of rooftop decks up above. Also, they have a nice lounge area there as well, something that a lot of pubs seem to be missing. Oh, and it also has some nice beers on tap as well.

For Cajun food in Australia, this is pretty impressive…read more There's a pretty good rotating beer list, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about what's on tap. The beer flights are also recommended if you're indecisive! As far as food went, I really liked the deep fried mac and cheese, and the shrimp po boy was quite tasty, but could do with a bit more remoulade. We also got the Dom and that was INSANE! I have no idea how one person is supposed to eat all of that. It was really tasty though, but I felt like I was going to explode from eating it. There's also a very impressive collection of hot sauces you can try with your meal, including one with a "try at your own risk" label on it! It's in a pretty convenient location, although being above Camberwell station does mean it can be a bit noisy.