The Star Hotel

The historic, corner-facing venue at 160 Clarendon St, South Melbourne recently re-launched in October as a modern Australian pub, dining and entertainment destination. 

The Post Hotel

A friendly pub in St Kilda, The Post Hotel delights locals with a menu that draws influence from waterholes the world over.

Public House

Elegant and approachable, Public House impresses with a delicious menu that spans a wide range of world-inspired dishes.

Hotel Lincoln

MoVida Aqui’s ex-manager, Iain Ling has taken over historic Carlton pub, Hotel Lincoln. While the iconic pub’s architectural features have remained the same, the food offerings have been revamped. 

#GastrologyInDubai - Breakfast @ Reform Social & Grill

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Reform Social & Grill.

Best known for its authentic gastropub lunch and dinner experience, Reform Social & Grill Dubai is also home to the city’s best English breakfast.

The Wolf and I

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of The Wolf and I. Mention this review when you book for a special complimentary surprise.

Combining Scandinavian-inspired interior, great Aussie pub grub and a firm focus on affordable hospitality, the Wolf and I is a great addition to Windsor’s bustling food precinct.

New Spring/Summer menu @ The Emerson Rooftop

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of The Emerson.

Located on Commercial Road South Yarra, The Emerson is Melbourne’s first destination that allows you to play on a rooftop day or night in winter or summer.

Italian Yum Cha @ The Grand

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of The Grand.

The Grand is celebrating The Age’s Good Food Month by bringing an Italian twist to the Chinese classic way of doing lunch - Italian Yum Cha.

Brunswick Street Cider House

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Brunswick Street Cider House.

Brunswick Street Cider House is igniting the senses through its local and international award winning, world class Cider and Craft Beer and delicious food offerings.  These guys are serious about cider and their passion is infectious.

Part 2 - Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges - Holgate Brewhouse

Holgate Brewhouse continues its legacy of sharing premium boutique beer to its many fans. The one hour drive from Melbourne CBD, is immediately justified with a pint of any of their hand crafted all malt real ales and lagers.

Saturday nights @ Woolshed Pub

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Woolshed Pub.

Overlooking the picturesque water and city lights, Woolshed is the quintessential waterfront venue offering innovative cuisine in a relaxed environment.

Monday Night African Feast from Jabili's Kitchen @ Mr Wow's Emporium

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Jabili's Kitchen.

Jabili's Kitchen is spicing up Monday nights at Mr Wow’s Emporium by introducing its new Monday Night Feast for two.

European bier hall ‘Hophaus’ launches @ Southgate

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Hophaus.

Gastrology attended the launch of reinvented European bier hall ‘HOPHAUS’ at Southgate last week. 

Along with the impending opening of new Southgate Italian wine and tapas restaurant ARTUSI, Red Emperor’s new location and chef Lin Chan (Flower Drum), and Bluetrain’s critically acclaimed new upper level fit out, HOPHAUS affirms Southgate’s position as a landmark Melbourne dining and socialising destination.

#SAXITUP launches @ Royal Saxon

Images courtesy of APL PHOTOGRAPHY.

To celebrate the start of the bone chilling Melbourne Winter, Royal Saxon are SAXing Up your Friday nights.

Restaurant Review: Morris Jones

Location: 163 Chapel Street, Windsor
Phone: 03 9533 2055
Link: http://www.morrisjones.com.au/
Cuisne: Modern Australian, Wine Bar
Overall Impression: 9.5/10

Morris Jones recently underwent a radical transformation to provide its diners with an experience that is less "pub grub" and more gastropub. In April of this year, after taking just three weeks to pack up his LA home and move back to Australia, new Head Chef of Morris Jones, Matthew Butcher took up his new position. And boy are we glad he did!

Celebrate Spring with lazy Sundays @ Royal Saxon

Location: 545 Church Street, Richmond
Phone: 03 9429 5277
Link: http://www.royalsaxon.com/
Cuisine: Italian, Pub/Bar Food, Coffee
Overall Impression: 8/10 

After the success of Spins, Spits and Swallows in July and August, the restaurant is continuing these Lazy Sunday sessions over spring!

Markov's makeover

Location: 350 Drummond Street, Carlton
Phone: 03 9347 7113
Link: http://www.markov.com.au/
Cuisine: Gastropub, Pub/Bar

Markov Beer & Dining had recently undergone an "extreme makeover". Now it’s Markov: a craft beer and dining venue in a designer warehouse space.