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1. Sporting Club Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(129)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Brunswick
Booked 24 times today
Hosting cosy vinos by the Public Bar fire, delicious get-togethers in the Dining Room, cocktails in the leafy Laneway and sun soaked pints on the Deck with the dog; Sporting Club Hotel is Brunswick’s newest all rounder! Whether you’re looking for your new regular watering hole or a location for a special blow-out; we’ve got you covered.
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2. Naughtons Parkville Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(679)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Parkville
Booked 20 times today
Naughtons Parkville Hotel is a hot spot due to its high ratings and rave reviews. Customers love the 'excellent food and great selection of drinks', the 'attentive and friendly staff', and the 'beautiful and cosy ambiance'. The reviews mention it as a 'great place for special occasions' and 'family-friendly', and the 'perfect place for a meal that has it all'. This gastro pub in the leafy suburb of Parkville is a hit with its local, seasonal produce and its attention to detail in food and service.
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3. Royal Oak Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(268)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Fitzroy
Booked 15 times today
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality
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4. Mona Castle Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(243)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Seddon
Booked 20 times today
The Mona Castle Hotel is a historic pub in the heart of Melbourne's West, serving locals for over 150 years. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, it offers a diverse menu featuring classic pub favorites alongside modern Australian dishes. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including beers, wines, and cocktails. The Mona Castle Hotel is the perfect spot to relax and share a meal with friends or family.
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5. 2 Fat Greeks
4.6
Exceptional(226)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Essendon
Booked 10 times today
Experience the best in truly authentic Greek street food with our range of souvlaki, pitas, chips and salads!The masters of delicious Greek food!Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience the best Greek street food, mouth watering desserts, and plenty of drink options. See you soon!
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6. The Carlton Wine Room
4.8
Exceptional(826)
Price: Expensive
• European • Carlton
Booked 29 times today
Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.
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7. Bistra
4.9
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Carlton
Booked 15 times today
Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.
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8. Local Chook
4.7
Exceptional(145)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Moonee Ponds
Booked 16 times today
Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant. For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.
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9. TOTE Bar & Dining
4.6
Exceptional(241)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Moonee Ponds
Booked 6 times today
A contemporary bar and restaurant, serving modern-Australian dishes with seasonal eating in mind.Channelling the timeless allure of 1930's design, the interior boasts rich oak panelling, emerald hues, decadent leather and bronze finishes. The space offers three intimate dining areas, known as The Northern Terrace, The Dining Room and The Cellar - our Private Dining Room. The main feature of TOTE is casual dining with premium quality food from well sourced high quality and sustainable produce.It features a contemporary offering from coffee, craft beer and creative cocktails to carefully curated local & imported wines and spirits.The bar itself is modelled to the development’s quintessential roots – the racecourse – and is aptly shaped in an oval form to mirror it.
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10. Naga Moon
4.5
Awesome(50)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Moonee Ponds
Booked 8 times today
Modern Thai cuisine and specialty cocktails on Hall Street
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