Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Stags Head Hotel

4.8

4.8 (31)

$40 and under

Australian

Williamstown

About the restaurant

One of Williamstown's oldest watering holes has had a makeover! We are proud to bring you an updated classic, with a traditional, cosy vibe. Welcoming locals and visitors alike, we offer excellent pub food with a contemporary twist, a great choice of beers on tap and a diverse wine list. We can't wait to welcome you to your new favourite pub!

If you can't find the date or time that you're looking for when booking online, please give us a call on +61391001955.

Top review

Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Haven't been to the Stags Head for awhile and we went as a family, it was steak night and 3 of us had the steak and it was cooked to perfection. The Carlton Draught on tap is always a winner. The dining room was quite loud.

Northcote Social Club

4.6

4.6 (200)

$40 and under

Pub

Northcote

About the restaurant

The iconic Northcote Social Club has been a popular live music venue for many years, it has also become a favourite place to dine and enjoy a relaxed drink amongst the bustling High St. Whether you’re catching up for a drink with friends in the front bar, enjoying a meal from our modern pub inspired menu on our fully heated deck or hosting a special event or function in the Old Bottle Shop or newly renovated Treehouse, we have something for everyone. We are open for lunch and dinner throughout the week, with a diverse menu featuring share plates, to the traditional pub options including a classic parmigiana, Angus beef burger or a 250g Rump steak. Be mesmerized by the eclectic interior, warm wooden accents, elegant lighting and an abundance of greenery around the venue with full accessibility. Northcote Social Club is a safe & inclusive space that is perfect if you’re looking for a unique venue with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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Matthew

Dined 7 days ago

Great Parma, Footy Finals on the big screen with the sound on! Perfect

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Experience

TRIVIA WITH THE FUNKY BUNCH

The Bridge Hotel Werribee

4.5

4.5 (548)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Werribee

About the restaurant

The Bridge Hotel Werribee, established in 1926, re–opened in 2020 under new management from the team behind Marquis Of Lorne, Mount Erica Hotel and Union House.

The Bridge Hotel has indoor and outdoor dining spaces with a relaxed yet designed style and friendly service. The menu offers elevated pub classics, tap beers, cocktails and an extensive wine list.

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Lorraine

Dined 5 days ago

Sunday Lunch it was very busy, and the staff were excellent could not fault the visit at all.

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4.5

4.5 (307)

$40 and under

Pub

Richmond

About the restaurant

The beloved Corner Hotel is a cultural institution in the heart of Melbourne for lovers of all things music, sport and food.

Only a short walk to Melbourne’s Olympic Park sporting precinct and regularly screening a variety of sporting blockbusters, the venue is also the perfect place to grab a pre or post-match bite.

Choose from the extensive contemporary pub menu and situate yourself amongst the vibrant greenery of the newly renovated rooftop bar whilst sipping on a drink from the impressive cocktail list. The front bar also makes for a great late night destination, with resident DJs keeping the party going until the early hours of the morning whilst spinning a range of rock and dancefloor classics. A perfect place for any beer loving pub goer, the front bar also features a selection of exclusively stocked craft beers and locally brewed drops.

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ANNA

Dined 7 days ago

As always, a brilliant venue for before and after the footy/concert and also to see a band… staff are perfect and atmosphere is the best !!

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Experience

Wednesday Night Parma Night

The Acorn Bar & Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (226)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

The Basin

About the restaurant

We welcome you to join us in our beautifully renovated restaurant and bar for a great meal, a catch up with friends and family or even just a drink after work or on a beautiful and sunny afternoon on a Sunday.

We are open for Dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30pm and open for lunch on Friday and Sunday from 12pm to 2pm (bookings for dinner or lunch are essential)

Large booking or special occasion?? Contact Sue on 0425 811 777 or functions@theacorn.com.au for more information

If you are unable to book online, please call us on 03 9762 8668 as we may have had a cancelation or can put you on a wait list.

There is no need to make a booking for Drinks and welcome you to come in.

**Please note a 15% surcharge will apply on all public holidays - we thank you for your understanding**

Top review

Kristy

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Had a great experience. First time there and got to enjoy your parma night. Delicious!

81 Bistro & Taphouse

4.4

4.4 (363)

$41 to $100

Australian

Berwick

About the restaurant

EightyOne is located in the Village of Berwick.
Live music / Bistro / Taphouse

Please be aware that you will have only stools for High top tables and if you are reserving an outdoor table it will be open to the elements. If it is too cold, too hot, too wet or too windy, you are under no obligation to take your booking, but unfortunately there may not be a table available inside if you change your mind.

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Juravip

Dined 5 days ago

Great neighbourhood gem. Good for families or partying, depending on when you go. Live Music three times a week including cruisy acoustic Sunday sessions. Lots of car parking surrounding the venue and friendly staff.

Grill Steak Seafood

4.4

4.4 (92)

$40 and under

Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Smart Casual dining with stylish setting, Warm ambiance for upmarket Steaks and Seafood located in Melbourne's culinary heartland.

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Christophervip

Dined on Aug 11, 2024

This is a regular haunt for me. I love that when I go there the staff know me, and do a fantastic job as always. Would recommend to anyone.

YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank

4.3

4.3 (797)

$41 to $100

Greek

Southbank

About the restaurant

Serving traditional Greek street food, made with the freshest of produce and the highest quality of locally sourced ingredients. Let us indulge you in the vibrant atmosphere of Greece with the Melbourne edge assuring you our very best YASSAS experience.

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Kaye

Dined 2 days ago

The safanaki was tough, and the lamb skewers were bit over cooked and hard to get off the skewer

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Experience

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

Experience

The YASSAS Experience!

Experience

FEED ME - APLA ELINIKA

Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar

4.2

4.2 (150)

$40 and under

Italian

Eltham

About the restaurant

Prosciutto Bros. is a warehouse factory converted into a Craft Bar, a big red brick building in the industrial area of Eltham, frequented by locals who love an icy craft beer, with 20 Craft Beer taps and a great wine list to match. Prosciutto Bros menu is designed for sharing, very home-style Italian, featuring imported smoked, salted, preserved and cooked meats and cheeses showcased on display in our deli window, served as antipasti platters, charcuterie and cheese boards. We also have a wood fired oven, where an array of pizzas are cooked, some topped with meatballs, salami's and of course Prosciutto, a range of other plates, like a trio of dips with freshly baked bread, home-made meatballs, home-made gnocchi and many other "Little Tings". Live music every Friday & Saturday night, always bringing the dance floor to life and for a more chilled Sunday afternoon, live acoustic music is played.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Always a Great Day at Prosciutto Bros / Look Forward to the Next Time ..

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch

Pink Lemonade

4.1

4.1 (104)

$40 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Richmond

About the restaurant

Made up of Richmond’s finest, Hells Bellz Smokehouse, Black Drum Café, food trucks and our funky outdoor, The Bar, Pink Lemonade delivers 5 star quality in a relaxed atmosphere. Our swanky outdoor space is the perfect spot to get on the beers, have a good time, and create awesome memories. Friday Nights Live and Acoustic, Saturday’s Bottomless Bevvies and our very own Sunday Sessions.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 27, 2024

Great customer service great food good priced drinks and food and an all round good place to hang with mates will definitely be back!

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