Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated January 05, 2025

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North Port Hotel

4.8

4.8 (250)

$40 and under

Australian

Port Melbourne

About the restaurant

The North Port Hotel is a place for locals and visitors alike, you may choose to head to the front bar for a cold beer or glass of wine and watch the footy, or take a seat in the dining area and order from our ever changing menu, with all the classics you know and love, as well as a great selection of bar snacks and starters, main meals using quality seasonal produce and desserts.

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DaveVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Great setting, food and service! The outside “Pub” is magnificent.

Regale

4.7

4.7 (15)

$41 to $100

Comfort Food

Carlton

About the restaurant

Hello, Carlton! Your new favorite Restaurant and Basement Bar is about to light up the neighborhood, just steps away from Melbourne CBD.

With a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Regale's menu showcases a curated selection of innovative dishes, from indulgent small plates to signature mains that celebrate Asian flavors with a modern Australian flair.

Downstairs, Bar Galer offers an inviting blend of contemporary elegance and casual sophistication, perfect for unwinding with friends or catching up over a few drinks.

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Ester

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Everything was excellent, especially the service. It’s a lovely evening to have dinner here.

The Bridge Hotel Werribee

4.6

4.6 (579)

$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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DebbieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Sensational per usual. Staff are amazing and friendly

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4.6

4.6 (324)

$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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Justin

Dined 4 days ago

Was my brothers going away and we had the upstairs room next to the bar which was amazing. Food was great & fast! One problem we had was one of the bartenders who was on a power trip .. I would’ve had 4 drinks in 3 hours and when I went to the bar was told “you should drink some water I don’t want to cut you off” actually thought he was joking at first But he was being dead serious and continued on his little rant Now I suffer from a lisp and it gets pretty bad after a few drinks which I told him … He didn’t like that and continued on another rant. It was so bad to the point other staff members were coming up to me and apologising for what had happened and tell me he’s done this quite a lot in the past and they’ve had complaints about him. At this point corner hotel you need to deal with power trip egotistical staff like this as it’s a bad image for a rather great venue.

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Experience

$20 Parma Night — Wednesday

Northcote Social Club

4.6

4.6 (210)

$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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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

Love the Northcote Social Club. Have a steak, a pint of Coopers & a couple of rounds of Guess Who. Top day out.

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Experience

TRIVIA WITH THE FUNKY BUNCH

Ms Peacock

4.3

4.3 (350)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Bacchus Marsh

About the restaurant

Eat. Drink. Chill. Ms Peacock is all about celebrating those three beautiful words. Tasty food, awesome bevvies and all in an amazing setting.

Tucked inside the stunning heritage-listed Eynesbury Homestead, a sprawling bluestone family home built in the 1800s, Ms Peacock is a modern family-friendly restaurant with an Italian inspired menu that has something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds. Gourmet wood fire oven pizzas, mouthwatering pastas, wood oven and rotisserie meat dishes, popular pub classics, kids’ favourites, and to-die-for desserts have diners spoilt for choice.

A must-try is head chef Gagan’s famous Prosciutto De San Daniele pizza that saw him crowned Australia’s number one entrant in Italy’s fiercely contested 2022 World Pizza Championship.

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Silvana

Dined 5 days ago

Jade, our waitress was lovely, food was outstanding, overall, we will be going back..

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Experience

Friday Bottomless Pizza

Experience

SUNDAY SESSION | LIVE MUSIC @ EYNESBURY

Experience

High Tea at Eynesbury Homestead

Prosciutto Bros. Craft Bar

4.3

4.3 (160)

$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.

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Sue

Dined 4 days ago

Great night out as usual.. Great Band ! Fun atmosphere.. great pizza too !

St Andrews Brewery - Melbourne

4.3

4.3 (17)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

St Andrews Beach Brewery in partnership with Melbourne & Olympic Parks, is thrilled to announce that we’re opening a second venue in Melbourne’s iconic sports and entertainment precinct.
As part of a staged development, the new venue with pay homage to our beloved Fingal brewery. It features indoor and outdoor dining options with it’s own commercial brewery. Creating a wonderful environment for you to enjoy our award-winning brews and signature dishes from a convenient inner-city location.

The first stage of the new venue is set to open in late August 2024.

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Jamie

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Fantastic venue prior to a show at Melbourne Park. Food was quick, tasty and surprisingly affordable given the venues location.

Hoiana

4.0

4 (61)

$40 and under

Vietnamese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Inspired from our starting roots in Hoi An, Vietnam, Hoiana brings a twist on Hoi An’s culinary heritage. Discover a fusion of culture, live music (Thursday to Saturdays), and exceptional food that captures the essence of Hoi An’s lively hospitality scene.

Around the corner from Melbourne's iconic Hardware Lane, follow the live music sounds and you'll find our beautiful corner restaurant with the pretty lanterns inside. Come in for a great time!

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Meg

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Great cocktails, make sure you arrive during happy hour to make the most of it. The food is delicious. We ordered the Bo La Lot - Beef wrapped in Betel leaves and the Hoiana Banh Xeo - pancake. So good! It was a great night with a small band playing which really made it a fun dinner. The staff are super nice and helpful and the bar tender creates awesome cocktails with a real attention to detail. Highly recommend, particularly if you wish to reminisce that last visit to Hoi An 🌼

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Experience

Happy Hour 5-7pm

Experience

Live Music Thursday to Saturdays

Experience

Special Lunch Set Menu

Mitcham Social

4.0

4 (22)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Mitcham

About the restaurant

Mitcham Social, your go-to spot for good vibes, great food, and even better company! Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a family meal, or celebrating something special, we’ve got just the thing to make your time here memorable. Our menu is packed with tasty options, from wood-fired pizzas to mouthwatering burgers, and everything in between—plus plenty of drinks to match.

With a relaxed atmosphere and a friendly team, Mitcham Social isn’t just a place to eat and drink—it’s a community hub where everyone feels at home. We’ve recently refreshed our space, and we can’t wait to welcome you in. Come on down, grab a seat, and see why Mitcham Social is the heart of the neighborhood!

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Michael

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

It was packed on a friday before christmas. Live music was great. Service was great even though we were at the busiest time. Service staff were excellent.

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