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Postby Wedgie » Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:37 pm

Heading over to Melbourne this weekend with my son to see Springsteen on Sunday night. We've managed to find the only weekend in a period of about 7 months which has no footy, league or union on in Melbourne. Were staying in Collins St and I've been to a heap of pubs around the CBD but I'm after something that has a sports bar, doesn't mind a 14yo, has a pool table and serves schnitzels! Anyone know of a pub in the CBD that would cover this?
I know heaps in Adelaide that do!
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Footy Chick » Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:09 pm

Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens ;)

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Q. » Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:42 am

Which end of Collins St?
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Wedgie » Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:59 am

Q. wrote:Which end of Collins St?

Middle. Between mall and railway station.
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby toot toot » Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:08 pm

This might be what you're after.

http://www.turfbar.com.au/index.html
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Wedgie » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:34 pm

toot toot wrote:This might be what you're after.

http://www.turfbar.com.au/index.html

Crickey, even has Coopers on tap! Looks perfect mate, my son and I both thank you! :)
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Q. » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:56 pm

Turf bar is full of snobs in suits.

Mail Exchange is a big joint, with plenty of screens and you can actually have a punt there.
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Wedgie » Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:58 pm

Don't want a punt. Only bet with sportsbet.com.au and will only be there Sat and Sun so suits should be at a minimum. A pool table a must as my young fella loves a game of pool and doesn't get much chance for it normally.
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Mickyj » Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:29 pm

Footy Chick wrote:Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens ;)

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

Young and jacksons I'll be there Saturday night have a get together to attend
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Footy Chick » Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:00 am

Q. wrote: full of snobs in suits.

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I think you've just described most Melbourne city pubs :lol:
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Banker » Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:36 am

Q. wrote:Turf bar is full of snobs in suits.

Mail Exchange is a big joint, with plenty of screens and you can actually have a punt there.


Mail Exchange is great, dont think they have a pool table though?


But the Lion Hotel inside Melbourne Central ticks all the boxes Wedgie
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Wedgie » Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:49 pm

Cheers guys, keep the ideas coming as I'll have my phone on me, might have to do a pub crawl with Wedgie Jnr and he can carry me back to our room! Ha ha
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Spargo » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:44 pm

Wedgie wrote:Cheers guys, keep the ideas coming as I'll have my phone on me, might have to do a pub crawl with Wedgie Jnr and he can carry me back to our room! Ha ha

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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Wedgie » Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:38 am

Spargo wrote:
Wedgie wrote:Cheers guys, keep the ideas coming as I'll have my phone on me, might have to do a pub crawl with Wedgie Jnr and he can carry me back to our room! Ha ha

Strong lad. ;)

Meh. I had to carry him off the school oval when he dislocated his knee a few years back so he can return the favourite. He can just thank his lucky stars that I'm 25kgs lighter than this time last year! :lol:
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Wedgie » Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:41 am

Enjoyed the Turf Club, also tried the Charles Dickens but that was ordinary.
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby whufc » Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:01 pm

Wedgie wrote:Enjoyed the Turf Club, also tried the Charles Dickens but that was ordinary.


Charles Dickens is good for the English Premier League on Saturday nights but a whole any other time of the week
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Animus » Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:06 pm

Mickyj wrote:
Footy Chick wrote:Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens ;)

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

Young and jacksons I'll be there Saturday night have a get together to attend



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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Corona Man » Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:55 am

Footy Chick wrote:Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens ;)

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

The Duke of Kent is the best pub in the CBD... IMO.
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby Corona Man » Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:07 am

Somewhat off topic, but enjoyed a day trip to the Yarra Valley yesterday. Headed for Yarra Glen in the morning, a pleasant 45 min drive from my place. Spotted the racecourse here and duly noted for a return visit. Lunch in Lilydale was followed by a wrong turn in Healesville... which led us to a micro brewery.... bugger! Suffered my way through a few with my brother in law, IPA's not to my taste. From there we visited a couple of wineries, Domaine Chandon the standout. Afternoon rounded out at another brewery in Coldstream. Mrs C drove us home!
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Re: Decent pubs in Melbourne

Postby gadj1976 » Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:00 am

The Night Cat in Fitzroy is still my favourite.

Others in Fitzroy;

Napier Hotel
Pumphouse
The Rainbow
The Standard
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