Well, it would be unfair to call this a pokies pub, particularly since they also happen to have a…read morerestaurant, but honestly, I really don't like the place. I guess, when compared to all the other places along Brunswick street, this place simply doesn't compare one bit. In a way, it feels as if it really would be more suited to being in the outer suburbs as opposed to being here on Sydney Road, but then again I guess that the people that would frequent a place like this would need a place that aren't swarmed with the young and the hip, and blasting out live music. Oh, and don't expect a decent selection of tap beers either, there aren't any.

My friends and I decided to pay our respects to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, so we…read moretravelled to The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel in Brunswick for lunch. Great atmosphere and welcoming friendly staff... Typically I decided to have the Classic Chicken Parmigiana, highly recommend, and my friend had the Mexican Parmigiana, has jalapenos, also highly recommend. Reasonably priced, and I would recommend asking about accommodating children. If you knew me, I've had parmigiana at more than a few venues in Melbourne, Australia, the Classic Chicken Parmigiana lived up to the others I've had, the chicken was perfectly cooked. The venue I recommend to locals and tourists alike - FIVE STARS

A part of me wasn't all that sure about these pubs, namely because I'm not really a bid fan of…read morethose chain restaurant sort of places, which is pretty clear that this place is one of those. However, I've sort of grown on them, namely because they do end up ticking all of the boxes, at least where beer, and comfort, goes. Oh, they are also a sports bar, and they do actually show a pretty decent range of sports, and this one even has TV screens in the booths, which is pretty cool (and a little worrying as well). Still, the service is good, and even though it does come across as a little plastic, they still do have some charm.

Love this place, lots and lots and lots of tv's showing sport continuously! Great food and good…read moreselection of beer. Recommend the hot wings! For sport lovers this is a must. Te restaurant section has lots of booths with their own tv which is great for families or groups who want to watch their own thing. It is a great place to hang out for a drink On a hot day too.

Whilst living in Brunswick East and before having Foxtel, the Quarry was an absolute godsend. It…read morewas one of the few places in that area that had a lot of sport on. For example late on a Saturday or Sunday evening they would often be showing the early games of the English Premier League. The atmosphere would usually be pretty good and there would be a lot of mingling going on. With so many TVs they would offer cater to multiple audiences if they wanted to watch different sports too. Another good thing about the Quarry Hotel is that it is a bottle shop as well. In the surrounding area there are a number of restaurants that are BYO - Thaila Thai and Kakke Di Hatti to name a couple. It is a good place to get your cheap drinks as well as your cheap eats in Brunswick East. And the food is good and honest too.

If you are going to The Quarry for the greatest meal of your life, you're going to be disappointed…read more If you are going for honest pub food, vibrant atmosphere and good service, you're in luck. The Quarry, is the type of pub that is seemingly a dying breed of ya local...well at least it feels that way. You used to be able to go to any corner pub and order a reliable Parma, house white or beer with your friends and listen to some average, old school tunes in the company of pool tables, dart boards and maybe a random keno screen and go home a little buzzed, happy and without breaking the bank. These days, every pub is either calling themselves a "gastro pub" (most likely a normal pub but charging more because they are using roquette instead of ice berg) (no beef with actual gastro pubs) and using this as an excuse to charge double for food and drinks and lower their quality of service. On the other end of the spectrum, there are pubs who have plain just thrown the towel in. Defrosted Kiev from Woolies, with half mashed peas with ketchup and a pot- $10. Sweet deal, but you're lucky to get out alive without a disease with your shoes in tact. The Quarry is like the old pubs you remember. Friendly, reliable and with the sweet clanks of billiard balls in the distance as you peacefully enjoy your brew and feed, with helpful yet passive aggressive staff. It's awesome. Much recommend! A main meal and alcoholic bev for under $25, plus specials all throughout the week!

If you like tacky then you are going to love the Moreland because this place takes tackiness to the…read moreabsolute extreme. In fact when you walk inside you feel like you have entered some fibre-glass rendition or Greece, or Rome (though I'm not entirely sure which - since the name on the front is in Greek lettering, sort of, and there is a fibre-glass rendition of the colleseum in the dining hall). Mind you, it isn't just a really tacky themed restaurant, it is also a typical suburban pub with a sports bar, a gaming lounge, and a cage where all of the smokers tend to congregate. Mind you, the only reason that I have been here more than three times is because it is on the way home, or at least one of the ways I can take home.

Some pretty average pub food. (Bar menu). I haven't tried the restaurant menu though. Some staff…read moreare great, especially the young ones but some of the older staff will not notice you until you hollar at the top of your lungs and do a little dance.

I have been to this place a few times since being quite close to the railway station means that I…read morecan stop off here and grab a drink while waiting for the train to come (it's only a two minute walk). However, despite it being so close to the railway station doesn't necessarily make it any good. In fact it stands out from many of the other pubs in the area in that it is your typical suburban pub with a gaming lounge and a sports bar (as well as a burger joint, but I'm not sure if it is actually part of the pub or just leasing one of the rooms). Okay, they do have specials, but the selection really isn't all that great. There are actually much better pubs in the local area.

As Gabriel P. has observed, the Albion Charles Hotel's only real saving grace is its $8 pot and…read moreparma deal on a Saturday. There I was, cycling back from a festival at organic, fair trade Mecca CERES when a familiar feeling struck: junk food craving. I needed a parma now. So I sat there expecting some diminutive parma that just by dint of being a parma gave all parmas a bad name with its soggy diminution. How wrong I was. For the Albion Charles Hotel's parma was as good as any I've had at a Fitzroy gastropub, as good as any I've had anywhere. This is a bona fide awesome deal. Ok, there's a predominance of gambling machines and pokies and men who look like they're addicted to booze and women who look like they haven't seen the light of day because of a reliance on pokies, but there's also the parma deal. And a warning sign in the carpark that the Albion's patrons must stop leaving their children in their cars while they go inside for what I can only presume is a parma.

I quite like the Belgian selection of beers, notably Leffe & Chimay (plus more), and Tintin…read morememorabilia on the walls. Having being to Belgium, didnt quite feel like I was there, but any excuse to sip away on a glass of Leffe whilst gazing away at the Belgian 'inspired' deco. The steak is rather good & you can choose from quite a good selection of mustard if you're that way inclined. A negative would be it is a little on the pricey side. A single pool table out the back can be a bit of fun, and a couch to sit on for those friends who'd prefer to watch TV! June 2017..updated my star rating from 4 to 5...I'm always here, and that's saying something! Yes it's local to me, but always consistent & great/friendly staff.

Our favourite local pub in the area. We have been frequenting the castle for many years…read more Fabulous pub food, great beer selection, friendly service. I've also had a couple of events hosted at the castle and everyone really enjoyed themselves. If you're in the area give it a red hot crack.

This is another one of those lovely back street pubs that only people in the know actually know…read moreanything about (or if you are like me, know how to actually find the pubs hidden in the back streets). Its a small and cosy little place that is covered with anything and everything dedicated to the old Fitzroy Lions (now the Brisbane Lions). While I might not be a huge Lions fan, it does add a lot of character to the place. It also has a lovely little restaurant and a cosy beer garden out the back. It is definitely a pub with a lot of character, and I probably should try to make an effort of coming here more often.

You know, I've always liked this pub. For a long time I've wished it was my local. It just has a…read moregood feel. On a beautiful warm quiet Melbourne day it was near to nirvana. A lovely spot for a quiet wine. The odd patron happy. The staff in a good mood. This place has never had the best food, beer, wine or atmosphere but it's just always worked. I think I'll always come back here.

Note: this was not a race night…read more When it comes down to it, this is an RSL club cafe. There are pokies, there is a TAB, keno and a smokers room and two bars. They do all the normal club food and all the normal club beers at all the normal club prices. The food was good, the price was right and the place was nice and clean (not a sticky carpet in sight) but it was lacking in soul. Maybe the soul is only there on race nights.

This place has a little bit of everything. Good food, great atmosphere and even better views of the…read moreracecourse. Good luck finding a seat during a meet!! With a great selection of food including 6 different types of Parmas, this is great for families and the like. The staff are nice and cordial. Whilst they advised "you won't be able to complete a main", I did!! Call me a guts ("You're a guts") but, the meal is certainly hearty and worth the $$$ I would recommend this place definitely

I didn't want to review this club, because I didn't want to share the best kept secret in…read moreMelbourne. But I will because it's just too awesome. It's hip, urban underground and smooth. Classy yet it doesn't even appear they are trying. Open from Wednesday through Sunday, each night the Mango Bar comes alive with different sounds and genres of music. They've certainly got their pulse on the hottest up and coming local acts, as well as playing host to a range of renowned international DJ's. Each night there's something diff; electro funk, deep house, jazz and blues - there's something for everyone at Mango. The drinks menu deserves a rave as well. Spirits, beer and wine, as well as a sensational selection of martini's, cocktails and the signature Mango Daiquiri. It's like an oasis away from home. Somewhere you feel totally comfortable, totally chilled out and completed entertained by the music and live acts. There. The secrets out. Now go and enjoy!

Another Hall st gem!…read more Great selection of drinks, from $5 Friday happy hour, to cocktails & top shelf whisky's Mango is the perfect amount of chilled tunes & chatty crowd, with a small dance floor to carve up listening to resident & guest DJ's later in the night if the mood so grabs you, or enjoy the outdoor seating & perhaps throw in a game of jenga. BYO food (pretzels / crisps / nuts onsite for sale), and drop in for a quiet one, or settle in for an awesome night with the staff, old friends & new! PS- word is the espresso martini is the bomb (I don't drink coffee myself. Yes, we do exist)