- Josie Bones - 93
- The Fox Hotel - 86
- The Builder's Arms - 83
- 1000 £ Bend - 80
- The Rainbow Hotel - 78
Prudence - 78 - Gasometer - 76
- The Napier Hotel - 75
- The Evelyn Hotel - 74
- Naked for Satan - 70
The Union Club - 70 - The Kingston Hotel - 69
- Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets - 67
- The Worker's Club - 61
- The Gem - 57
- Zink Bar & Restaurant - 31
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
The Arbitrary Ladder
Monday, 9 May 2011
The Worker's Club 04/05/11
Attendees: Cam, Ben, Michael, Ivanka, Rose.
Price: Bullshit. Very expensive. Around $9 for a pint of Carlton. Bottled beer way overpriced.
Location: 51 Brunswick St, on the corner of Gertrude St
Distance: 20 min walk, 5 min tram.
Obscurity: None what-so-ever. "Sticks out like dog's balls" MLG.
Ambience: Good lighting, Cool Wed crowd, quirky music.
Character: Really like the wood panelling, floorboards and use of tiling. Quite high in character. Sparse foliage seems out of place but kinda cool. The room completely covered in carpet is cool.
Decor: Window pane desings are really nice. Weird paintings add a bit of eccentricity. Intimate candles on tables are cute.
Comfort: Toilet wafts extremely unpleasing (although Ivanka loves it). The multi-functional/rearrangeable cube seats are highly practical and quite good.
Beer Garden: Basic but good. Cool vibe out there.
Amenities: Unisex toilets weird for Rose. MLG likes them. Toilet seat completely fell off, no toilet paper, but otherwise clean enough.
Patron Attitude: Good Wednesday vibe. People are friendly and chilled out.
Patron Hotness: Casual, standard Fitzroy/Collingwood indie alternative.
Service: Shit balls. Must have been one of his first night's but one dude couldn't even pour a beer. Severely shit. Other bar guy was quite capable, but the first guy should definitely find a new job.
Staff Hotness: I.B. thinks one guy looks like 'The Mummy'. Shit guy is a bit cute according to Rose.
Beer Selection: Fucking arsey. The only 'boutique' beers were all out. Very basic other selection. Kinda nice bottled selection but absurdly pricey.
Weekly Specials: Cheap Mondays ($2 pots). Good band room. Menu looks alright.
Field Notes: After hyping ourselves up (and getting dressed up!) to have a 'classy' affair at Josie Bones, we we're left bitterly disappointed with having to go elsewhere. May have negatively influenced our judgement.
Ivanka gave a heartwarming speech and was inducted as Junior Vice-President.
Memorable Quotes: "I hate that blokes hair" MLG
"I just want to roll around in it" I.B.
"It's about as offensive as a nipple" B.H. (what does that even mean?!?!)
"It's about time he crawled out of his parent's bedroom" MLG
"I'm more into the guys than the girls," I.B. "And that's saying something" CLG
"I said thank you, and the guy didn't even look...What a cunt" MLG.
Arbitrary Score: 61
Divided opinion for pretty much the first time in B.E.E.R.S. history. Hard to tell how much the 'Collar Beers' failure tainted the assessment of The Worker's Club, may have to be revisited.
Had quite a few good points, but let down heavily by its negative features like price and selection.
Price: Bullshit. Very expensive. Around $9 for a pint of Carlton. Bottled beer way overpriced.
Location: 51 Brunswick St, on the corner of Gertrude St
Distance: 20 min walk, 5 min tram.
Obscurity: None what-so-ever. "Sticks out like dog's balls" MLG.
Ambience: Good lighting, Cool Wed crowd, quirky music.
Character: Really like the wood panelling, floorboards and use of tiling. Quite high in character. Sparse foliage seems out of place but kinda cool. The room completely covered in carpet is cool.
Decor: Window pane desings are really nice. Weird paintings add a bit of eccentricity. Intimate candles on tables are cute.
Comfort: Toilet wafts extremely unpleasing (although Ivanka loves it). The multi-functional/rearrangeable cube seats are highly practical and quite good.
Beer Garden: Basic but good. Cool vibe out there.
Amenities: Unisex toilets weird for Rose. MLG likes them. Toilet seat completely fell off, no toilet paper, but otherwise clean enough.
Patron Attitude: Good Wednesday vibe. People are friendly and chilled out.
Patron Hotness: Casual, standard Fitzroy/Collingwood indie alternative.
Service: Shit balls. Must have been one of his first night's but one dude couldn't even pour a beer. Severely shit. Other bar guy was quite capable, but the first guy should definitely find a new job.
Staff Hotness: I.B. thinks one guy looks like 'The Mummy'. Shit guy is a bit cute according to Rose.
Beer Selection: Fucking arsey. The only 'boutique' beers were all out. Very basic other selection. Kinda nice bottled selection but absurdly pricey.
Weekly Specials: Cheap Mondays ($2 pots). Good band room. Menu looks alright.
Field Notes: After hyping ourselves up (and getting dressed up!) to have a 'classy' affair at Josie Bones, we we're left bitterly disappointed with having to go elsewhere. May have negatively influenced our judgement.
Ivanka gave a heartwarming speech and was inducted as Junior Vice-President.
Memorable Quotes: "I hate that blokes hair" MLG
"I just want to roll around in it" I.B.
"It's about as offensive as a nipple" B.H. (what does that even mean?!?!)
"It's about time he crawled out of his parent's bedroom" MLG
"I'm more into the guys than the girls," I.B. "And that's saying something" CLG
"I said thank you, and the guy didn't even look...What a cunt" MLG.
Arbitrary Score: 61
Divided opinion for pretty much the first time in B.E.E.R.S. history. Hard to tell how much the 'Collar Beers' failure tainted the assessment of The Worker's Club, may have to be revisited.
Had quite a few good points, but let down heavily by its negative features like price and selection.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
The Kingston Hotel 27/04/11
Attendees: Michael, Ned
Price: $4.40 pot, $8.40 pint - about $1 overpriced
Location: 55 Highett St Richmond
Distance: From Wellington Manor about 1/2 hours walk or 10mins by public transport (very close to West Richmond train station). Walking distance for the Vice Pres & other Richmond/Abbotsford people.
Obscurity: Hidden in the back blocks of Richmond - unheard of.
Ambience: Fantastic food ($12 steak night with good proportions - usually $20. Pretty nice feeling - very open. Sectioned off to allow intimacy with friends or a date. Great beer garden.
Character: Unassuming. Very old building front completely modernised. Slightly homely
Decor: All the character is in the beer garden. Inside consists of a mixture of "RSL without the pokies" and "modern cliche". No chill out area.
Comfort: Stock standard. Not impressive. Temperature level quite warm inside without any fire places. Outside has potential to be cosy but they've decided to be tightarses with the gas bottles.
Variety: Great tap selection. Extensive menu
Patron Hotness: Typical private school look (ie pearl earrings and necklace combo). Ned rates it. Patrons have money to spend on themselves. May need a Swiss Bank account to pick up
Staff Hotness: Above average however dopey
Amenities: Would take a shit here. Clean.
Field Notes: Ned is considering having his birthday drinks here. The outside area makes the whole place but if they continue to be tight with the outside heating the can 'go fuck themselves'.
Memorable Quotes: "This place would heave on the weekend" - Ned
"Where's the toilet?"-Ned "Up the stairs on the right"-Michael "What, next to the make out couch?" "Yes!"
"Best $12 steak ever!" - Michael
"Worthy of a weekly adventure for the steak" - Ned
Arbitrary Score: 69
A big thanks to B.E.E.R.S Vice President Michael for chairing the outing in the absence of Presidents Cam & Ben!
Price: $4.40 pot, $8.40 pint - about $1 overpriced
Location: 55 Highett St Richmond
Distance: From Wellington Manor about 1/2 hours walk or 10mins by public transport (very close to West Richmond train station). Walking distance for the Vice Pres & other Richmond/Abbotsford people.
Obscurity: Hidden in the back blocks of Richmond - unheard of.
Ambience: Fantastic food ($12 steak night with good proportions - usually $20. Pretty nice feeling - very open. Sectioned off to allow intimacy with friends or a date. Great beer garden.
Character: Unassuming. Very old building front completely modernised. Slightly homely
Decor: All the character is in the beer garden. Inside consists of a mixture of "RSL without the pokies" and "modern cliche". No chill out area.
Comfort: Stock standard. Not impressive. Temperature level quite warm inside without any fire places. Outside has potential to be cosy but they've decided to be tightarses with the gas bottles.
Variety: Great tap selection. Extensive menu
Patron Hotness: Typical private school look (ie pearl earrings and necklace combo). Ned rates it. Patrons have money to spend on themselves. May need a Swiss Bank account to pick up
Staff Hotness: Above average however dopey
Amenities: Would take a shit here. Clean.
Field Notes: Ned is considering having his birthday drinks here. The outside area makes the whole place but if they continue to be tight with the outside heating the can 'go fuck themselves'.
Memorable Quotes: "This place would heave on the weekend" - Ned
"Where's the toilet?"-Ned "Up the stairs on the right"-Michael "What, next to the make out couch?" "Yes!"
"Best $12 steak ever!" - Michael
"Worthy of a weekly adventure for the steak" - Ned
Arbitrary Score: 69
A big thanks to B.E.E.R.S Vice President Michael for chairing the outing in the absence of Presidents Cam & Ben!
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
The Napier Hotel 13/04/2011
Attendees: Cam, Ben, Michael, Ivanka, Richo and distinguished interstate guests James and Kat. (George left early).
Price: Excellent. $7 for a pint of Carlton.
Location: 210 Napier St Fitzroy, tucked away from Brunswick, Smith and Johnson St.
Distance: 15 min walk/ 1 hour flight.
Obscurity: Have to be in the know, but still quite an iconic pub.
Ambience: Homely feel, bit cramped, 'toight'. Lighting is spot on. You can see what's on your fork but dim enough to create a nice 'ombionse'. Good food pub, not so much as a watering hole.
Character: Steeped in history, old but maintained well, its in great shape. Iconic Fitzroyalty. Great fire places-add to homely feel.
Decor: Literally looks like it has been accumulated over the last 100 years-well it probably has! Heaps of decorations crammed on every wall, but it all ties in and works.
Comfort: It's cosy, but not ergonomic. Temperature control is quite nice (e.g. roaring fires make it a great winter pub). But it is very cluttered, tables crammed in everywhere.
Vairety: Quite a good selection of various Australian beers, both well known and the slightly more obscure.
Patron Hotness: Slightly more Fitzroy than Collingwood.
Patron Attitude: Low interactivity between groups. Bit more of an occasion to come here, people normally come in their own groups, no chance to mingle.
Specials: Portion sizes are massive. Good value for money. Nice food.
Outdoor Area: Wasn't well ventilated. Smoke everywhere, even though there was only 2 or 3 smokers. Heaters are good. The beer garden seems to bit of an afterthought. Moveable chairs are a must, the bolted down tables and chairs suck.
Service: Food service was crap. Food came out at very different times. Personality wise hit and miss.
Staff Hotness: Not hot at all.
Amenities: George felt scared. Thought she was going to fall through a hole in the floor. Scummy toilets are in a direct juxtaposition to the nice interior.
Field Notes: For a place that has 'Bogan Burger' on the menu, they don't even have BBQ sauce. Just the shit American cousin HP Brown sauce. Kat was not happy.
It is a very satisfying pub. Could never be disappointed after a meal there. Easy going and low key dining.
Kat liked the absence of T.V.s something you would never get in a pub in Sydney. Makes it a lot more intimate and pleasant.
Memorable Quotes: "Bit more South Yarra than South Morang" B.H.
"The decor is off its tits" M.L-G.
"It's not a memorable quotes kinda place" B.H.
Arbitrary Score: 75 Good for about a once-a-month dining experience.
Price: Excellent. $7 for a pint of Carlton.
Location: 210 Napier St Fitzroy, tucked away from Brunswick, Smith and Johnson St.
Distance: 15 min walk/ 1 hour flight.
Obscurity: Have to be in the know, but still quite an iconic pub.
Ambience: Homely feel, bit cramped, 'toight'. Lighting is spot on. You can see what's on your fork but dim enough to create a nice 'ombionse'. Good food pub, not so much as a watering hole.
Character: Steeped in history, old but maintained well, its in great shape. Iconic Fitzroyalty. Great fire places-add to homely feel.
Decor: Literally looks like it has been accumulated over the last 100 years-well it probably has! Heaps of decorations crammed on every wall, but it all ties in and works.
Comfort: It's cosy, but not ergonomic. Temperature control is quite nice (e.g. roaring fires make it a great winter pub). But it is very cluttered, tables crammed in everywhere.
Vairety: Quite a good selection of various Australian beers, both well known and the slightly more obscure.
Patron Hotness: Slightly more Fitzroy than Collingwood.
Patron Attitude: Low interactivity between groups. Bit more of an occasion to come here, people normally come in their own groups, no chance to mingle.
Specials: Portion sizes are massive. Good value for money. Nice food.
Outdoor Area: Wasn't well ventilated. Smoke everywhere, even though there was only 2 or 3 smokers. Heaters are good. The beer garden seems to bit of an afterthought. Moveable chairs are a must, the bolted down tables and chairs suck.
Service: Food service was crap. Food came out at very different times. Personality wise hit and miss.
Staff Hotness: Not hot at all.
Amenities: George felt scared. Thought she was going to fall through a hole in the floor. Scummy toilets are in a direct juxtaposition to the nice interior.
Field Notes: For a place that has 'Bogan Burger' on the menu, they don't even have BBQ sauce. Just the shit American cousin HP Brown sauce. Kat was not happy.
It is a very satisfying pub. Could never be disappointed after a meal there. Easy going and low key dining.
Kat liked the absence of T.V.s something you would never get in a pub in Sydney. Makes it a lot more intimate and pleasant.
Memorable Quotes: "Bit more South Yarra than South Morang" B.H.
"The decor is off its tits" M.L-G.
"It's not a memorable quotes kinda place" B.H.
Arbitrary Score: 75 Good for about a once-a-month dining experience.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Builders Arms 06/04/11
Attendees: Cam, Ben, Ivanka, Michael, Shaun, Ned, Richo, Jos
Price: $9.20 coopers pint - on the pricey side
Location: 211 Gertrude St, stumbling distance of maccas!
Distance: 5min tram ride, 15min walk
Obscurity: Deceptively large, easily overlooked
Ambience: Top notch, friendly feel, different areas keep it interesting
Character: Got lots going, Awesome 'igloo' section. Top marks!
Decor: A bit bare inside in some areas, some stand out pieces (like the gorilla poster!). Good lighting. Warm feeling, it all works. (bit disjointed - BH)
Comfort: Booths win. Dark corners for dark deeds - MLG. And light areas too. Variety of comfort levels for different tastes.
Patron Attitude: Extremely friendly. Easygoing and welcoming.
Patron Hotness: Seems like it could be good. A few potentials.
Service: Quite good, staff are friendly. Good at table clearing.
Staff Hotness: Positive! On the mark.
Selection: Above average but nothing too special - tried em all before.
Beer garden: Cool foliage in beer garden and seating on-street as well. And a bandroom/dining room. Kicking goals!
Specials: Off the chart - practically every day. 1/2 price bar food Mon, other specials tues, wed & sun and $10 jugs until 6pm every day.
Amenities: Quality, well kept & clean. Maybe a little too many urinal cakes, a bit of nostril sting going on.
Field notes: Love the gorilla/phoenix room. So awesome to kick back and put your feet up! Has good pillow fighting pillows. Its a big pub but would never feel empty - good use of segmented spaces, open but with different sections. Want to come back every day for the specials! Vanks digs the coasters.
Memorable quotes: "I feel glorious!" - Norwegian shallow diver
"Actually yes that girl is not that fucking ugly" - M.LG.
"I had a good exchange in the toilets" - B.H.
"Let's shuffle right along now" - Shaun
"Every girl is going to look good after 4 or 5 beers out here" - Ned
"It's everything Bimbo's should be" - B.H.
Arbitrary Score=83
A great pub well worth a revisit on a weekday or the weekend!
Price: $9.20 coopers pint - on the pricey side
Location: 211 Gertrude St, stumbling distance of maccas!
Distance: 5min tram ride, 15min walk
Obscurity: Deceptively large, easily overlooked
Ambience: Top notch, friendly feel, different areas keep it interesting
Character: Got lots going, Awesome 'igloo' section. Top marks!
Decor: A bit bare inside in some areas, some stand out pieces (like the gorilla poster!). Good lighting. Warm feeling, it all works. (bit disjointed - BH)
Comfort: Booths win. Dark corners for dark deeds - MLG. And light areas too. Variety of comfort levels for different tastes.
Patron Attitude: Extremely friendly. Easygoing and welcoming.
Patron Hotness: Seems like it could be good. A few potentials.
Service: Quite good, staff are friendly. Good at table clearing.
Staff Hotness: Positive! On the mark.
Selection: Above average but nothing too special - tried em all before.
Beer garden: Cool foliage in beer garden and seating on-street as well. And a bandroom/dining room. Kicking goals!
Specials: Off the chart - practically every day. 1/2 price bar food Mon, other specials tues, wed & sun and $10 jugs until 6pm every day.
Amenities: Quality, well kept & clean. Maybe a little too many urinal cakes, a bit of nostril sting going on.
Field notes: Love the gorilla/phoenix room. So awesome to kick back and put your feet up! Has good pillow fighting pillows. Its a big pub but would never feel empty - good use of segmented spaces, open but with different sections. Want to come back every day for the specials! Vanks digs the coasters.
Memorable quotes: "I feel glorious!" - Norwegian shallow diver
"Actually yes that girl is not that fucking ugly" - M.LG.
"I had a good exchange in the toilets" - B.H.
"Let's shuffle right along now" - Shaun
"Every girl is going to look good after 4 or 5 beers out here" - Ned
"It's everything Bimbo's should be" - B.H.
Arbitrary Score=83
A great pub well worth a revisit on a weekday or the weekend!
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Gasometer 30/03/11
Wednesday 30/03/11
Venue: Gasometer
Attendees: Ben, Cam, George, Ivanka, Harris, Tommy
Attendees: Ben, Cam, George, Ivanka, Harris, Tommy
Price: $9.50 for pint of boutique beers. Expensive!
Location: 484 Smith St, Corner of Alexandra Ave. Very main roads
Distance: <5 mins walk
Obscurity: None
Ambience: Lighting too dim gives it a dingy feel. Good alternative tunes. Overall subdued vibe, could do with being a bit more lively.
Character: Amazing. Band room is one of the best in Melbourne. Unique quality without being too overbearing. Train theme is really cool.
Decor: Hanging baskets are tacky. Luggage rack above booths is amazing. English pub feeling with a twist. Nailed the train station look.
Comfort: lots of intimate hideyholes, breaks up the space and allows for group or one on one interaction. Option of booths is really cool. Comfort of ordering at bar is super low.
Patron Attitude: Cool indie kids, but not the cunts that go to Click Click.
Patron Hotness: Hot Collingwood indie crowd (“bitches” B.H.)
Beer garden: Open air bandroom with smoking on balcony= awesome. But no outdoor chill area.
Selection: Great obscure selection, but still has Boag’s for a cheapy.
Specials: Wicked bandroom, food menu looks awesome and kitchen is open till 11pm.
Service: Issue of bar circulation. Generally good staff that know their shit, but when busy could lead to long wait times.
Staff Hotness: Older, hipster typical hospos.
Amenities: Awesome, trendy, clean.
Location: 484 Smith St, Corner of Alexandra Ave. Very main roads
Distance: <5 mins walk
Obscurity: None
Ambience: Lighting too dim gives it a dingy feel. Good alternative tunes. Overall subdued vibe, could do with being a bit more lively.
Character: Amazing. Band room is one of the best in Melbourne. Unique quality without being too overbearing. Train theme is really cool.
Decor: Hanging baskets are tacky. Luggage rack above booths is amazing. English pub feeling with a twist. Nailed the train station look.
Comfort: lots of intimate hideyholes, breaks up the space and allows for group or one on one interaction. Option of booths is really cool. Comfort of ordering at bar is super low.
Patron Attitude: Cool indie kids, but not the cunts that go to Click Click.
Patron Hotness: Hot Collingwood indie crowd (“bitches” B.H.)
Beer garden: Open air bandroom with smoking on balcony= awesome. But no outdoor chill area.
Selection: Great obscure selection, but still has Boag’s for a cheapy.
Specials: Wicked bandroom, food menu looks awesome and kitchen is open till 11pm.
Service: Issue of bar circulation. Generally good staff that know their shit, but when busy could lead to long wait times.
Staff Hotness: Older, hipster typical hospos.
Amenities: Awesome, trendy, clean.
Field Notes: Great potential. Looks like a good place to party. Love to come back on a Fri or Sat. Non-pretentious good time feel for a good night out. Speed cameras intermittently flashing through window adds to the ambience. Could lead to an awesome drinking game called, “Flash shot of the shot flash” I.B.
Memorable Quotes: “The fucking cloak rack!” B.H.
“Even the chips sound fucking awesome!” B.H.
“I hooked up with a short wog” B.H.
“Even the chips sound fucking awesome!” B.H.
“I hooked up with a short wog” B.H.
Arbitrary Score=76
Best potential of the lot so far. Must come back on the weekend.
Best potential of the lot so far. Must come back on the weekend.
The Categories
B.E.E.R.S is much more than just drinking, its an exploration into the unknown. These weekly outings are kept track of with a carefully constructed system of categories, each with their own subtleties and variations.
-Price ($ for a pint?)
-Location (literally, which area is it located in)
-Distance (from Wellington Manor)
-Obscurity (from completely obvious to walking through a sewer to get there)
-Ambience/Vibe (the atmosphere created by the venue and those interacting within it)
-Character (the architectural qualities of the venue)
-Decor (the interior design and decoration)
-Comfort (seating and other options)
-Beer Garden/Outdoor setting
-Amenities (the porcelain chamber)
-Patron Attitude (uptight? relaxed? friendly? cunty? etc)
-Patron Hotness
-Service
-Staff Hotness
-Beer Selection/Variety
-Weekly specials, bandroom, events
-Field Notes
-Memorable Quotes
-Arbitrary Score (0-100)
-Price ($ for a pint?)
-Location (literally, which area is it located in)
-Distance (from Wellington Manor)
-Obscurity (from completely obvious to walking through a sewer to get there)
-Ambience/Vibe (the atmosphere created by the venue and those interacting within it)
-Character (the architectural qualities of the venue)
-Decor (the interior design and decoration)
-Comfort (seating and other options)
-Beer Garden/Outdoor setting
-Amenities (the porcelain chamber)
-Patron Attitude (uptight? relaxed? friendly? cunty? etc)
-Patron Hotness
-Service
-Staff Hotness
-Beer Selection/Variety
-Weekly specials, bandroom, events
-Field Notes
-Memorable Quotes
-Arbitrary Score (0-100)
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Naked For Satan 23/03/11
Attendees: Ben, Cam, Michael, Fae, Ivanka, Richo, Jos, (Tim & Claude)
Price: Charging pint prices for schooners. Poor form.
Location: 285 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Distance: 10min walk - a decent stroll away.
Obscurity: None. Right in the heart of one of the most popular nightlife strips.
Ambiance: Atmoshphere "in a can". Trying way to hard and annoying lounge house music doesn't fit.
Character: Manufactured. Bimbos copy.
Decor: Quite good individually - great pieces such as a wall of back lit glass bottles. But together it seems a little cluttered and tryhard.
Comfort: Good provision of different spaces - small dark corners for a date or large round tables and counters for groups. Lots of options.
Patron hotness: Hit and miss. "I'm really rating the black chicks though" BH
Patron attitude: Subdued but easygoing & welcoming on a Wednesday.
Service: Amazing. Table service = win. Chatty bar staff as well.
Staff hotness: Dudes doing alright. Girls not.
Amenities: 5 star. An event in itself. Worthy of an award
Specials: Pintxos (Spanish snacks) - take from underneath the bar and pay at the end based on how many toothpicks you have (honesty system). So as cheap as you want ($2 each normally). 50c each on Monday. Bimbos style infused vodkas.
Outdoor area: No
Arbitrary Score: 70
Trying too hard to be a lighter, trendier version of Bimbos & Lucky Coq. Amazing amenities. A good option amongst some much scummier Brunswick St alternatives. Potential for a pretty wanky weekend crowd (hard to avoid on B'wick St these days!)
Price: Charging pint prices for schooners. Poor form.
Location: 285 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Distance: 10min walk - a decent stroll away.
Obscurity: None. Right in the heart of one of the most popular nightlife strips.
Ambiance: Atmoshphere "in a can". Trying way to hard and annoying lounge house music doesn't fit.
Character: Manufactured. Bimbos copy.
Decor: Quite good individually - great pieces such as a wall of back lit glass bottles. But together it seems a little cluttered and tryhard.
Comfort: Good provision of different spaces - small dark corners for a date or large round tables and counters for groups. Lots of options.
Patron hotness: Hit and miss. "I'm really rating the black chicks though" BH
Patron attitude: Subdued but easygoing & welcoming on a Wednesday.
Service: Amazing. Table service = win. Chatty bar staff as well.
Staff hotness: Dudes doing alright. Girls not.
Amenities: 5 star. An event in itself. Worthy of an award
Specials: Pintxos (Spanish snacks) - take from underneath the bar and pay at the end based on how many toothpicks you have (honesty system). So as cheap as you want ($2 each normally). 50c each on Monday. Bimbos style infused vodkas.
Outdoor area: No
Arbitrary Score: 70
Trying too hard to be a lighter, trendier version of Bimbos & Lucky Coq. Amazing amenities. A good option amongst some much scummier Brunswick St alternatives. Potential for a pretty wanky weekend crowd (hard to avoid on B'wick St these days!)
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.
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.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
The Fox 02/03/11
Attendees: Cam, Ben, Michael, George
Price: $8.50 boutique beer - decent
Location: 351 Wellington St Collingwood. Not a popular area but, well known amongst locals.
Distance: Boom! Right up the street. 2 min walk
Obscurity: Not obscure but a local crowd. Doesn't attract people from other areas.
Ambiance: Super busy but still maintains easiness and relaxed feeling. Keeps the fuckwits away. Good tunes. Lights were dimmed at 9.45pm
Character: Traditional but fresh and well-presented. Not local dingy. Trendy, pinball & pool table.
Comfort: Climate control could be better. Caters for all needs in seating.
Decor: Awesome display of vintage beer bottles & old advertising. Distinctly local.
Patron attitude: Older crowd. Nice & friendly, respectful and 'mutual amicability'. No cunts allowed.
Patron hotness: Scruffy, older crowd. Very casual loungeroom attire.
Beer garden: Small rooftop area great for a summer evening (didn't see on the night due to rain)
Selection: Amazing - fantastic True South Cider was a winner. Rotating monthly tap - special.
Specials: Live music, food specials, great meals.
Service: Flustered tonight due to it being quite busy. Long wait for food. But otherwise very friendly & helpful.
Staff hotness: No
Amenities: Average/basic
Field notes: No eftpos minimum is handy. Not a party pub, but great for group outings. Best cider ever!
Michael presented his Vice President speech and was warmly welcomed into his new official position in B.E.E.R.S
Arbitrary score: 86
A new local favourite right on our doorstep.
Price: $8.50 boutique beer - decent
Location: 351 Wellington St Collingwood. Not a popular area but, well known amongst locals.
Distance: Boom! Right up the street. 2 min walk
Obscurity: Not obscure but a local crowd. Doesn't attract people from other areas.
Ambiance: Super busy but still maintains easiness and relaxed feeling. Keeps the fuckwits away. Good tunes. Lights were dimmed at 9.45pm
Character: Traditional but fresh and well-presented. Not local dingy. Trendy, pinball & pool table.
Comfort: Climate control could be better. Caters for all needs in seating.
Decor: Awesome display of vintage beer bottles & old advertising. Distinctly local.
Patron attitude: Older crowd. Nice & friendly, respectful and 'mutual amicability'. No cunts allowed.
Patron hotness: Scruffy, older crowd. Very casual loungeroom attire.
Beer garden: Small rooftop area great for a summer evening (didn't see on the night due to rain)
Selection: Amazing - fantastic True South Cider was a winner. Rotating monthly tap - special.
Specials: Live music, food specials, great meals.
Service: Flustered tonight due to it being quite busy. Long wait for food. But otherwise very friendly & helpful.
Staff hotness: No
Amenities: Average/basic
Field notes: No eftpos minimum is handy. Not a party pub, but great for group outings. Best cider ever!
Michael presented his Vice President speech and was warmly welcomed into his new official position in B.E.E.R.S
Arbitrary score: 86
A new local favourite right on our doorstep.
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