Dainton Brewery

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   C

   Victoria1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great, big servings. Delicious. It arrived quickly after ordering. My only complaint was just how insanely loud the music was. We were shouting at each other across the table. Thats the only reason I wont come back. Its not the sort of place to go for good conversation.
   

   Dainton BreweryResponded 3 days ago

   Hi C. The main room is advertised as Loud and Lively when you book.. We have the 'Laneway' area for Quieter Dining where the music is kept to a minimum. I'd recommend (If you're looking to come back) book in there and we'll make sure you have a great night.
   

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   Rhonda

   Victoria2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great venue, can be very loud, Jimi and the band were amazing.
   

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   Liz

   Victoria1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and atmosphere was great. Cheap night out , was expecting to pay more.
   

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   RayR

   Victoria4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Ok, here we go. There has been a loyal group of us that have given a lot of time to Dainton’s, Carrum Downs. It has been both an impromptu catch up and a place of planned events. The beer is really good and the food, since the introduction of Q BBQ, fantastic. Depending on who is working, the staff are either great or couldn’t give a tinkers. But the final nail in this slowly descending coffin was St Paddy’s weekend, 2025. In the past, this stout driven event has proven to be a hit. It this year however, Dainton’s bewildering lack of advertising has all but killed the Irish vibe. The staff couldn’t care less, the other few patrons seem keen to move on and the shadowy attempts at Irish pub culture fell flat. With other breweries in our area, our group has decided this was our last visit. We wish nothing but success for Dainton’s and hope, in future, the luck of the Irish can be with them.
   

   Dainton BreweryResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Ray. Obviously we're a bit disappointed by this one as this is our first St Patrick's event we've held.. We're not an Irish Pub, I'm not sure what you were expecting but as advertised we had 4 Stouts on tap, a specially brewed Irish Inspired Red Lager, Tasting Paddles of Irish Whiskey, & specially designed Whiskey cocktails, We gave away big silly hats and even had Kegs of green lager brewed... Beyond that we had the amazing Internationals playing (featuring Jimi Hocking of the Screaming Jets) bashing out Irish rock anthems. Maybe you guys coming for lunch meant you missed out on all the fun in the evening? If you like i can send videos of the night time to show you it was a great night? . could you email me on venue@dainton.beer with some ideas how to improve. Sláinte.
   

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   Angela

   Victoria2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Spoilt some friends for their birthday and they absolutely loved your food. Thank you.
   

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   Ally

   Melbourne3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome place, really good food at a good price and the beer was excellent. Will definitely come again. Dog friendly.
   

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   Carol

   Victoria2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service was great. The music was too loud and made it difficult to talk and also to hear our friends. The Trivia night was great fun and well run.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Melbourne1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a very enjoyable night. Food was fantastic. The band was excellent and would see them again. However, music before was too loud and made it to have a conversation while dining.
   

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   Daryl

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The meals were delivered quickly and were simply delicious, the meat was so tender and packed with flavour. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed with music playing.
   

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    Anthony VIP

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    100% will eat again! The food was delightful and delicious!
    

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