Melbourne Restaurants

The National Hotel is located in Geelong's CBD.

Wander between our three levels, each offering a unique experience for diners & drinks alike.
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Public bar - offers casual dining and a wide range of craft beer, wine and spirits.
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Dining room - a more intimate dining space, where we invite you to settle in for a while. This ambient room offers an open fireplace and unique views of geelong's cbd.

Rooftop terrace - unquestionably one of the best spots in the cbd for a drink. Our rooftop has a retractable roof so it's suitable for all days of the year. If offers skyline views, lift access and a collection of seasonal cocktails.

The national hotel is the perfect place in the city to enjoy modern Australian cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere.

To quote one of our bloggers HenryNSW “Wonder where the local French go for a taste of home? Wonder no more”. A La Bouffe is where you will experience true French hospitality. When the French back home get together with friends and family to prepare a meal, when all the chopping, mixing and baking is done, the cook calls out “a la bouffe” let’s eat, and everyone sits down to enjoy their home cooked meal. That is what you will experience at A La Bouffe – an informal, friendly and delicious experience. No pretensions, just good friendly service and delicious food. When French visitors are feeling home sick for some Cream Brulée or Clafoutis (traditional sour cherry pudding) this is where they visit.

Jacky Frenot and Gabrielle Dewan, owners of A La Bouffe Bar & Bistro invite you to come to our little corner of France in the middle of Prahran and South Yarra shopping precinct and indulge your senses with our extensive range of popular traditional French dishes and contemporary style dishes as specials. Try our Seafood Millefeuille, puff pastry with mussels, scallops and prawns in seafood bisque. Or our Pavé a La Bearnaise, grass fed Goulburn Valley beef thick eye fillet, Pommes Sarladaises, green salad and Béarnaise sauce . Just two samples from our menu. There is an extensive wine list featuring French and Australian wines, aperitifs and beers.

We are across the road from the Como Palace Cinema and we are open to late. So after the film, finish off a perfect evening with a glass of wine or champagne, or a coffee and one of A La Bouffe’s signature desserts.

As MoMo & Coco describe A La Bouffe: “beautiful heartfelt food delivered by unpretentious staff in an utterly elegant setting….Overall, A La Bouffe is a fine showcase of rather authentic, accessible French luxury….”

The Laurel Hotel has been in existence since 1853 making it one of the oldest Public Bars in Melbourne. We are your Local Corner Hotel with a little bit more. Great food & an atmosphere to match.

Our Hotel comprises of Bistro 289, rooftop beer garden, modern and renovated sports bar withTAB facilities, dedicated spaces for special occasions & new lounge bar.

Enjoy traditional food or modern Australian cuisine, cooked with love by our head chef and her amazing team and served to you by our friendly staff.

We have a range of spaces to suit all styles and budgets, from a birthday party to wedding reception we can cater to all.

Our Spaces

Comfortable & Stylish Bistro 289 with outdoor courtyard // Seats up to 150
Can be booked for private groups.

Private Dining Area The Atrium offers a Dining Space away from the crowds with fireplace and large TV // Seats 24 // Set Menus available

Sports Bar - Pub TAB w/ EBT's // Fox Sports // Sky Racing // Outside heated Courtyard w' TV // Bar Meals // Daily drink & food specials.

Roof Top Beer Garden // Undercover & Heated // Extensive Menu // Fully Equipped Bar Large range of tap & bottled beers & ciders // Live Music featuring Local Talents
OPEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

Bistro 289 is a comfortable Bistro with a Menu to suit all taste buds. Offering traditional style food as well as an array of other dishes - entrees, mains and housemade desserts. Our Parmagiana, is still our best seller but for something different try our 'Crispy Skin Pork Belly', our delicious and tender 'Seasoned Calamari' or our Regulars Favorite 'Spaghetti Marinara' or 'Amercian Pork Ribs'. Our Head Chef continues to create delectable and modern menu items to suit all seasons.
Children are always welcome and have their own menu at $12.50 which includes a kids main, kids soft drink and kids dessert. We have a monthly colouring competition where kid's can win a $25 Myer or Toys R Us voucher.

B4 Food and Wine Bar is the ideal setting to host your next special occasion. Whether you are celebrating an engagement, birthday, or anniversary, B4 has the flexibility to accommodate a range of celebrations.

B4 is a modern setting with polished concrete floors, full sound system, plasma tv's, bar and lounge area with an outdoor courtyard which can accommodate a wide variety of special occasions.

We are located in a modern corporate development so you have complete privacy, ample parking and no noise restrictions and are minutes away from the Monash freeway.

Relax and enjoy our quality food, range of beers and unique wines while celebrating with your guests.


Available for exclusive use on weeknights and weekend days and evenings.

Deusy Doo is a fresh beachside eatery, bar and function space that has recently arrived in Black Rock. Located on Beach Road and offering spectacular beach and sunset views, Deusy Doo is a beautiful and relaxing space in which to enjoy the many delicious treats its menu has to offer.

Deusy Doo is sure to please. Its philosophy is to offer more for less. With an emphasis on fresh, healthy ingredients, there are pizzas, pastas, sliders, wings, burgers and gelato for the young or young at heart. Boasting coffee from Sensory Lab, vegan and gluten free options, fine wine and cocktails, Deusy Doo is the perfect place to start or finish your day or to hire to host your next special event.

All in all, Deusy Doo presents a tempting picture. Tasty food and a charming environment designed by Erika Lancini. Who could ask for more?

A sister venue to the Peninsula’s Southside Social set in the heart of Chapel Street, Windsor. Southside Central will have all the favourites from the Peninsula location and is spread across two levels with an outdoor rooftop.

The Empress Hotel is a renewed and revamped take on an icon. This classic inner Melbourne pub situated in the north of Fitzroy, has been serving thirsty locals since 1873.

At its soul, the Empress Hotel provides everything you’d wish for from your local pub, a relaxed public bar to share a beer with your friends, dining hall, pool room, beer garden, bottle shop and several functions spaces.

While the spirit of the refurbished Empress Hotel remains very much intact, the addition of an alfresco outdoor dining area and modern Australian, Italian contemporary menu, with some old classics, complete the pubs reincarnation. Tables may be reserved for groups of two, four, six or 12 people.

Doing away with the dingy and dank of corner pubs of the past, Publican Guy David has torn the roof off what was once a band room to reveal a sun filled beer garden perfect for long summer days and alfresco all-day dining. Now featuring a retractable roof, the beer garden can be enjoyed all year round, rain, hail or shine.

Offering live sports, craft beer and concise yet exciting wine list the Empress Hotel really sets itself apart from other local pubs.

Hidden away above BarNone and signposted very subtly, we offer some of the most surprising and welcome city views in the east, this discreet and understated manner being at the very heart of our charm.

With six rotating beers on tap and constant keg changes, we pride ourselves on our craft beer range. The extensive list offers both locally-brewed and imported craft beer and cider – the perfect bevvies to complement any of our southern-style dishes.

Some local brewers often featured on tap include Red Hill, Kaiju, Wolf of the Willows, Exit, Holgate Brewery, Moo Brew, Hargreaves Hill and many more. We also like to think we offer something for everyone, if your drink of choice isn’t beer trust us we have you covered.

Our menu is driven by distinct southern flavours – think Buffalo Chicken Wings, Spicy Quesadillas, Flavoursome Gumbo and Beef Debris. Hearty and soulful, our menu transports you to balmy, downtown New Orleans.

In its newest incarnation EVA on Drummond is an intimate modern wine bar with a focus on being relaxed and accessible. Our extensive wine offering caters to every individual taste and is designed to match with our food offering.

The Leveson, a hidden North Melbourne gem owned by Corey McKernan since 2004, provides its customers with all of the elements of a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which can cater for those busy Saturday nights with our resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard which delivers its occupants with a retractable roof for those chilly winter evenings, and a restaurant that provides a relaxed quick bite, the perfect parma or choose from our ever-changing & diverse al la carte menu.

Boasting a large outdoor terrace & unique design, Southside Social is the Peninsulas newest hotspot specialising in American gourmet burgers, fancy fries, spiked shakes!

The Royal Melbourne Hotel is one of this cities most-unique dining and event spaces.

On the former site of Melbourne's City West Police Station, RMH incorporates historical features & modern architecture to culminate in one of the most iconic buildings.

Equipped with 5 unique areas - including an impressive glass-enclosed Atrium, heritage-listed bluestone cellblock, and an all-weather heated courtyard bar, RMH is the perfect place for all occasions.

RMH can accommodate bookings & special occasions of any size including Christmas/ EOFY party, birthday, trivia and corporate event, wedding, conference, awards night, product launch, networking, uni nights and more...

Flexible food and beverage packages and an intrinsic understanding of clients needs have formed many long-term working relationships with clientele and make booking your next celebration a breeze.

Conveniently located within minutes from Etihad Stadium & Southern Cross Station, RMH is ideal for all corporate and social celebrations.