This place has certainly changed a lot since I was last here. The pub is nothing short of awesome,…read moreif the bar at the back is anything to go by. The staff were super friendly, and quite chatty, and the beer selection was absolutely amazing. In a way I'm glad that I decided to go and revisit all of the pubs that I have visited the last time I was up in Bendigo because honestly, they have changed heaps - especially this one.

This place has a sports bar, pokies and a nice little restaurant. Good selection on the menu. Very…read morelarge servings. They even cater for kids. Food was good and came out fast. Staff are friendly.

I visited Zagames about 15 times over a two month span. Here is my final review for this place,…read moresince I will never be returning to this country, let alone this business. Staff are hit or miss at Zagames. Some polite, most unbelievably rude. Not a great experience, I didn't go to a casino to gamble on whether or not the staff would be hospitable. I found Red Lion to have better staff. Some staff at Red Lion were partying on my previous visit with the customers, which was unprofessional, but at least they were courteous when I ordered a drink. I gave the food at Zagames several tries over a two month span and it was always awful. The only edible food I found were the fries. I do like that they gave out free samosas one time, but they were the most flavorless samosas I've ever had. Moreover, I was told the management do not allow tips, so even the very few times a staff member was courteous, I was unable to tip, the staff refused. I do believe that good service should be rewarded, even if at this casino/restaurant it is a rare occurrence.

We were recommended Zagame's as a family restaurant and we were not disappointed. The combination…read moreof a gambling venue and family restaurant is odd; however it works very well and the Kids Wonderland is the best kids play area we have ever seen in a restaurant (and we have visited a few!) It was a busy Saturday night and the staff were very accommodating to fit us in without a reservation. We have numerous allergies in the family and they were meticulous to ensure they got our meals right, the chef even came out to check everything was spot on! There were plenty of a Gluten Free and Vegetarian options on the menu, and the Asian Pork Belly and Chicken Ballotine that we had were very delicious (not to mention the deserts). There was even healthy grilled / salad options on the kids menu. I would class it as quality pub food, just what we wanted when travelling with a family. The service was excellent from the Maitre'd right through to the trainee!

I thought this place was familiar when I walked inside, though that was odd because I haven't been…read moreto Geelong in quite a while. Well, it turns out I had visited one in Ballarat. Actually, it turns out that these are popping up all over the place. It's probably not a bad thing, though I must admit that sports bars aren't really my scene. This particular one was okay, but it wasn't one of the best pubs that I've been to, and they really didn't have a huge selection of beers on tap either.

Suburban life experience with sport everywhere you turn. Good pubstyle food and American portionsread more

The food at Ballarat North Football Sports Club is the most disgusting meal I have been served in…read moreyears! My partner and I both ordered Roasts of the Day. After what felt like ages, bc it had been 45 minutes, our Roast Lamb meals arrived. They had been heated up in the microwave! Not just the meat, but also vegetables. It wasn't even a busy night!! We ended up leaving 90% of our meal, and went home to have vegemite on toast. When asked by staff how our meal was, we told them the truth - that to wait for such a long time we expected more than a reheated meal. What was worse was the attitude gotten from front-of-house staff. When management were spoken to, they were just as rude. If possible, when giving them a review, if a zero out of 5 star rating was possibly, then that is what they would receive as that is all they are worth - and honestly, that would be generous. I, as the Board of Ballarat North Sports Club, would seriously reconsider the employment of 2 persons of Management - Michael Lucas and Patrick Thornton. I am not one to usually complain without trying to go through the right channels first. I spent just over 2 months trying to do as such with Michael and Patrick, before posting this negative review. I got no where with these 2 employees!!

The rudest service I have ever encountered. Hubby and I went to eat for a quick Sunday dinner on…read morethe way back into Ballarat. Through we would stop into here. What a mistake. I ordered the Carvery, while hubby had a-la-carte. The meal was nice enough but when I went up to order my desert I was astounded at how rude the waitress was. Apparently with the carvery meal, the only deserts that you can order are from the cake fridge. We were not told this, and even though the waitress admitted that she forgot to tell us this, there was no apology. I went to ask a question (can I just pay extra and have a desert from the a-la-carte menu) and all I got out was "Can I" when she jumped down my throat stating that she should have told us, but she didn't. No apology, just I didn't do it. She was so rude that we just had what we were allowed and left. We will never go back there again, because the whole time, no one even bothered to explain how the club worked and just presumed that we had been there before. Disgusting and rude.

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

As a returning patron after a couple years travelling, I was pleasantly surprised at what the…read moreBallcourt has become. The main bar is pretty much the same, but they have redone the patio and have added another bar and pool table utilising previously unused space. The food was always good, but they have improved here as well. The downside to visiting the Ballcourt is the service. I have found myself doing a lot of waiting at an empty bar to have someone eventually saunter over to eventually grab me a beer or waiting 45 minutes for a garlic bread with cheese at lunch. There's just no urgency or personality. Pros: Good food, nice patio, pool tables, Cons: Slow unfriendly service

Very nice place for a drink and a delicious lunch. The food was reasonably priced, very hearty…read moreservings which I'm a big fan of, and freshly prepared in very good time. I won't hesitate to return. Clean premises, user friendly staff and lots of yummy food always has me coming back without hesitation.

We shared a Garlic Bread, which was tasty because it melted in our mouths but I got a Porterhouse…read moreSteak but it was just so tuff I couldn't cut it so the manager gave me a refund but I would avoid this hotel since the chef can't even cook properly.

This place is great for good cold beer and a catch up over a drink of your choice. Unfortunately…read morethe food is less impressive. Still a great environment.

I have to say that despite this place being a suburban pub, it actually wasn't too bad. In fact, it…read morewas quite large, but then again a lot of these suburban pubs are actually quite large. Mind you, when I was here, it was only the sports bar and the gaming lounge that had people in them, but they were sufficiently large to keep me happy. The service was okay, but unfortunately the beer selection not so much. As a pub it was okay, but not particularly fantastic.

I'm not quite sure if I have managed to visit every one of these hotels yet but I suspect that I am…read moregetting close to it. I have to admit that I am somewhat impressed with their evolution over time, namely in regards to the beers that are available, and the fact that they have raised the concept of a sports bar to a new level, namely that they feel much better to sit down with a drink, and a lot less sleazy, that others. Of course, one of the main things that sets them apart is the fact that they pretty much has no pokies.

It's a 3.2. Stopped for a quick drink after an appointment (and, before anyone starts drawing…read moreconclusions I have at least three AFDs a week. This is an interest not a lifestyle). The fitout of this sports bar didn't do a lot for me. A bit grey and dull, I reckon. The scotches on offer were a bit pedestrian. I chose a Glenfiddich which was ok but as always no standout performer. Service was just ok here without any real warmth or human interest. I actually prefer the pokies pub up the road - and I momentarily forget its name - despite the fact that I detest pokies. The atmosphere is better there. The staff have been lovely there when I've visited. Tim E's review encourages me to discount thoughts of ever eating at the Sporting Club. In the end the only thing I really liked was the name of the place although a person I trust likes this place. Such is life. PS - I later remembered the name of the pub up the road. It's called The Vine. The front bar is called The Vineyard. In all of Melbourne there's not a place that looks less like a vineyard.