289 Wellington St
Collingwood VIC 3066
One of the hardest things about living in Melbourne is that there are many more great bars and restaurants than there are days to visit them. Especially because, since discovering the Gem Bar and Dining, I haven't really wanted to go anywhere else.
Collingwood VIC 3066
One of the hardest things about living in Melbourne is that there are many more great bars and restaurants than there are days to visit them. Especially because, since discovering the Gem Bar and Dining, I haven't really wanted to go anywhere else.
The Gem is a comfortable pub, full of character, with a fun, countrified rockabilly vibe. The front bar is delightfully cluttered with plenty of odds 'n ends to keep your eyes busy while enjoying one of the several beers or ciders on tap. There are Mexican wrestling masks and cowboy boots up behind the bar, the walls are lined with posters of music legends and Elvis records. And, the furniture and bar is all hard wood with cow-skin stools to sit on. It gets a little bit rowdy on Friday and Saturday nights, particularly when any of the great live performers are at the mic. However, if you would like a quieter dining experience, there is a back dining area complete with taxidermy animals hanging from the walls and the upstairs dining area looks much like your nan's kitchen.
Oh, and the food! The menu comprises of your usual pub favourites like the Chicken Parma and the Fish & Chips, although there are many other delicious options like the Brazilian Fish Stew or the Pulled Pork Sandwich. If you're lucky you'll come in to find the Creole Spiced Pork Spare Ribs on the specials board. Every dish I have had at the Gem has been delicately flavoured, substantially filling and comforting as hell.Head down there for a bit of live music, a good meal, a cold beer and some of the most amicable bar staff in town.
To book a table:
(03) 9419 5170
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I must check out this gym.... it almost sounds as though you work there!
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