The Hoppy Dumpling has turned one. Congratulations. A Back of the Ferry reader tipped me off to this gem of a place in Russell Street, Melbourne. You are very much spoilt for choice for Chinese Food in Melbourne. Whether it …
Tag: Drinking in Melbourne
Visiting Mountains in Richmond
Friday night in Richmond with mates. Opportunity to visit the new Mountain Culture venue in the old Fox Friday site. But then it occurrec to me – why not visit two mountains. The OG mountain, Mountain Goat is a 350m …
Drinking in South Melbourne – Brewmanity and Westside Ale Works
On cold Sunday afternoon I ventured to South Melbourne to visit a brewery I hadn’t been to before and an old favourite that’s changed owners. I really like South Melbourne. When I started travelling to Melbourne regularly in 2010, I …
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Leonard’s House of Love
An in situ post inspired by a very fine bar. Leonard’s House of Love is a retro American Bar housed in house in South Yarra – and I love it. Eventually I’ll build a bar up at my country retreat …
Fifty-five – a stayer of the Melbourne CBD bar scene
When I come to Melbourne for work, I often stay in a hotel on Flinders St, close to the corner of Elizabeth St. It can be a sad part of town with plenty of homeless and/or disturbed people around. A …
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One of Tassie’s finest in Richmond – Fox Friday
In 2022, I spent a couple of days in Hobart and really enjoyed the craft beer scene. Didn’t encounter a bad venue, but the clear standout for their skull-cracking IPAs and a memorable bowl of Chilli was Fox Friday. Was …
Made in Mordi and Mordi Strong Braeside Brewing and Wolf of the Willows
I don’t get many opportunities to spend such unfettered time with #78 and #105 and so after giving Deeds Brewing a good shake, we decided to head south. #105 happens to live in a part of Melbourne that has seen …
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Deeds Brewing – a magnificent taproom
I’ve been following the progress of the Deeds Brewing taproom on Instagram and it went to the top of the list of breweries to visit when Melbourne finally reopened. As luck would have it two of my favourite wingmen (Members …
Nice Guys Brewery – #Fortuitous
In a sign that 2021 won’t be the dumpster fire that 2020 was, I’ve been able to travel to Melbourne for work. I caught up with a good mate at one of my favourite venues – Moondog OG. Splice of …
Stomping Ground brewing at Terminal 3, Melbourne Airport
Two years to the day, I was enjoying a beer in Stomping Ground’s brilliant T3 1/2 pop up bar. Big screens, great selection of beer and good food. I must have been impressed because the standout quote was “best airport …
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