"Gastro B.E.E.R.S."
Attendees: Ben, Cam, Michael, Dom, Paige, Jaffa, Jazza, Ned, Myles, Laura.
Notable Absences: Ivanka and George (again)
Price: Meals $20-40, roughly $10 pints - above average but not overpriced
Location: 392 Queen's Parade, no man's land between Fitzroy and Northcote
Distance: 15-20 walk
Obscurity: Looks like a dive bar from outside, but quite classy inside and very packed. Very unassuming.
Ambiance: Light to sound ratio good. Lot of energy because it is so crowded. There is a level of privacy because it is so busy and noisy, everyone focusing on their own tables.
Notable Absences: Ivanka and George (again)
Price: Meals $20-40, roughly $10 pints - above average but not overpriced
Location: 392 Queen's Parade, no man's land between Fitzroy and Northcote
Distance: 15-20 walk
Obscurity: Looks like a dive bar from outside, but quite classy inside and very packed. Very unassuming.
Ambiance: Light to sound ratio good. Lot of energy because it is so crowded. There is a level of privacy because it is so busy and noisy, everyone focusing on their own tables.
Character: Basic. Same, same. Quite a forgettable room.
Decor: Kangaroo painting is quite quirky. Fake candle chandelier lights add classiness. High bench tables with stools instead of intimate round dining tables. This leads to a mess hall feeling which adds to the high energy. Stain glass windows are really nice and regal. The decor makes the most of minimal attributes.
Comfort: Very noisy. Good temperature, cosy winter pub feel. Two levels of dining tables makes it a bit awkward, especially if you were sitting at the low table and having everyone around you sitting above.
Selection: Focus on Victorian boutique microbreweries on tap and a great selection of bottled craft beers. Gave taste-testers and explanations of the beers.
Patrons: Relaxed middle aged crowd. Lots of large groups. Local people. Zero mingling between groups. Wide ranging and all encompassing, no one would stand out here.
Staff: Friendly, insightful. Warned me before buying a $13 pint that I would not have liked- very helpful! Taste-testers are a big plus.
Beer Garden/Outdoor: On-street seating is quite large, would be nice in summer. Little smokers room out back.
Amenities: Poorly designed, there was a lot of backsplash from the sink. Not great. Reminiscent of its former dive tendencies.
Specials: Known for being a gastro pub. Has great food and a great selection of steaks. Also if you're in the tipping comp and tip 8 you get a free meal of anything you want.
Field Notes: Menu is a bit over-priced, bit more than expected. But food and beer selection very good.
Michael was very edgy and aggressive tonight!
Michael was very edgy and aggressive tonight!
Memorable Quotes: "I swear all stouts smell like soy sauce." B.H.
"If Fitzroy is the left cheek and Northcote the right, this must be the butt hole." B.H.
"If Fitzroy is the left cheek and Northcote the right, this must be the butt hole." B.H.
"I'm toey-er than a Roman sandal." MLG
"You Melbourne Uni kids that don't pull up your pants." MLG
"Michael jsut needs to go out and bottle someone." B.H.
"This used to be the place Jazza and I would buy 6 packs of Woodies when we were 15." MLG
"It's mayo with jizz in it." MLG
Arbitrary Score: 74
Great winter to pub to get a decent feed, but a few areas lowered its overall score.
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