Wednesday, 16 March 2011

The Gem 16/03/11

Attendees: Ben, Cam, Michael, George, Ned
Price: Average.
Location: 289 Wellington St Collingwood - a locals pub.
Distance: 3 roper (directly across the street)
Obscurity: Easily found but not in a popular area
Ambience: A bit cunty. Encourages disconnection between groups. Quality live music is a plus.
Character: Unique character but not exactly good. Mismatched shit feels somehow like a crappy ski lodge. A bit creepy?
Patron attitude: Reserved, non-welcoming.
Patron hotness: On par with the decor.
Specials: Very good, live music and cheap meals. Wednesday is roo night - cheap kangaroo steak.
Outdoor area: One of the best outdoor seating. Quiet enough not to be shouting.
Service: Unfriendly, rushed and disheveled. Lost souls and ex-junkie types.
Staff hotness: No. See above
Amenities: Clean but a bit run down
Comfort: Reasonable, but seating is "not conductive to positive public space" BH
Memorable quotes: "mumble mumble mumble Charlton Heston!" MLG

Arbitrary Score: 57
Holding on for dear life to its redeeming qualities (music & menu) to save it from utter mediocrity. It has a heart of stone to the outsider but a passionate and dedicated regular following. Worth a look for those searching for an oddball surrogate family just around the corner.

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