"Lonely B.E.E.R.S"
Attendees: Ben and Ivanka
Price: Meals $16-30 (pricey but not overpriced), $9.50 pints
Location: 222 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Distance: 13 min walk
Obscurity: None, a shining beacon of beery goodness. A local institution.
Ambiance: A big beer hall with lots of quieter, intimate spaces rather than one large area. Non-intimidating and quite relaxed.
Character: Homely/Industrial. Great job retaining original character of the space.
Decor: Loungeroom meets warehouse with a touch of wanky rustic. Lots of charm with lots of timber, bookshelves, fireplace and beer-bottle chandeliers (chandebeers).
Comfort: Lots of seating options for anything from one person to large groups. Plan ahead on the weekend unless you like waiting for a table though!
Selection: Very limited but great quality - don't bother if you're not a beer drinker
Patrons: Slightly older and subdued but always a refreshingly diverse crowd that fills the place up.
Staff: Attentive but not annoying. Despite being really busy, service was great. Some definite talent as well.
Beer garden: n/a
Amenities: Clean and spacious, everything you need.
Specials: n/a
Field notes: Bikes available for use. Some tasty jazzy disco beats playing at a great sound/light ratio. Little Creatures angel's foot looks like a penis when laser etched on wood. No really.
Memorable quotes: "I think the idea is to crack them open and spread 'em" - BH "It's my life philosophy!" - IB
"Sticky fingers?" - BH (after eating donuts) "We've all been there!" - IB
"These donuts just absorbed all my bodily fluids" - BH
Arbitrary Score: 81
More dining hall than beer hall with a strong food focus. Great design and service make for an easygoing and enjoyable experience. Book in advance on the weekend - it's in high demand despite it's easygoing appearance.
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