Le Pub

Haute cuisine at a pub? Yes. Superbly presented dishes fly past, city slickers discuss promotions and mull over wine, and the sleek furnishings create a moody yet welcoming tone.

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Terry Durack review

The Cookhouse Randwick

The old Restaurant Balzac site has new owners and a new modus operandi.

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Bar hop

The Carrington

Ever wanted to have a beer with a beagle? Try The Carrington.

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The serve

Marquis of Lorne

A little pub in Fitzroy is starting to punch above its weight.

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The Age Good Food Guide 2015

Bouzy Rouge

BYO zebra print.

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Bar hop

The Rose Fitzroy

The reborn Rose is still a friendly, unpretentious place to get a pot and parma.

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The serve

Northcote Social Club

Jalapenos, chipotle chilli and smoked paprika don't magically make average food awesome.

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Twofold at the Civic

Twofold at The Civic offers a solid experience, even when its MKR starlets are not in the house.

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The Bellevue

Is it a pub? Is it a restaurant? One thing is for certain. The food is a knock-out.

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The Forest Lodge Hotel

Callan Boys tucks into the moppet meals at this family-friendly pub.

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