The Park is a family friendly gastro pub with some super style in the heart of Werribee! This has been one of Mamma's fav westie pubs for a while now - always GREAT food and a great relaxed atmosphere. Every season there is a new menu to try, so Mamma just keeps coming back! The menu has a great variety of meals so it’s really hard to choose - everything is absolutely amazing.
Read More.Well this is a genius idea. La Bodega is a barber by day, craft beer bar on Saturday nights!
Read MoreTop notch craft beer bar, bottle shop and deli right in the heart of Spotswood! Yes, please.
Read MoreHoused in a rustic old farm shed and nestled under the grand old trees is The Whiskery. It is basically a cellar door - but it’s not basic - you can grab a table and spend some time here at this lovely spot taste testing the amazing gins they make here, plus they have started their own whiskey range of course! There are other whiskies to sip on plus gin based cocktails and also beer and wine.
Read MoreIf you know Footscray then you will know this building. The Dancing Dog lived here once upon a time and now we are so happy to see Mamma Chen’s has taken up residence here.
Read MoreWhen you need a cozy Westie joint to have an adult conversation, relax with a wine, oysters and cheese board at West Footscray Wines.
Read MoreCome for a brew or two and stay for the afternoon! The Cavalier Brewery and Taproom is a fantastic westie gem.
Read MoreWerribee are you ready for a wine bar? Mamma says yes, you are! But first, you have to find it! Corked Wine bar is perfect.
Read MoreWelcomed in by warm and attentive staff, dining here is pure pleasure. Bar Thyme is a perfect destination to head out without the kids, enjoy a date night or catch-up over lunch with a few girlfriends. It’s unlike anything else in Footscray right now. It’s fine bistro food and sophisticated drinks, made approachable.
Read MoreIn hops we trust and now you can too with a visit Hopheads Bar in Yarraville. Creating a great atmosphere with some fantastic beer is what they do here.
Read MoreLook out, Altona is fast becoming the new Footscray with some great food and bevvie choices! Mamma got to have a cheeky sneak peek at this new and much anticipated bar OPEN NOW in Harrington Square in Altona!
Read MoreMs Sue Footscray offers contemporary Asian fusion cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for date nights or group catch ups.
Read MoreThe building here can be dated back to the early 1900’s and the Hobsons Bay Hotel has recently (2020) been transformed back to its glory days as owners Brenton Lang (Rustica Sourdough) with a public bar, dining area and the best rooftop in the west!
History aside - right now, all Mamma can say is, WOW! This is a beautiful space with the most stunning views from the rooftop, divine food and a great vibe.
Choose to dine fancy in their dining room (ground level) or take it more casual with their public bar menu on the rooftop (level 2) or in the main bar or on the balcony (level 1).
The menu boasts some classics with a touch of class in the dining room and snacks and smaller menu for the main bar, balcony and rooftop areas.
the nitty gritty
OPENING HOURS
7 days
Mon - Sun 12pm til Late
Mamma’s special mentions: A wander down The Strand to view more of those city views is alway a good idea!
The Stags Head Hotel in Williamstown is one of those pubs in Melbourne's West that we all wish was around the corner. This is the kind of pub where you can pop into the bar for a cheeky drink with friends or bring the family for a parma. Now you can also enjoy a fancy new dining room and a lovely ‘sitting room’ area too.
Read MoreThe Bridge Hotel in Werribee is a stunning pub with a fresh and very flash new fit out. The menu is well thought out to satisfy the grown ups and the kiddos plus the service is welcoming - exactly what you want in a family dining experience. There is plenty of space with both indoor (love the booth seating) and outdoor dining areas, and they have a great Sunday Roast - yummo!
Read MoreYou would never expect to find a bar in this industrial estate in the back streets of Altona and you won’t just find a bar either! This are some quality beers, ciders and alcoholic ginger beer being made here PLUS you can come and brew your own!
Read MoreThe Mount Macedon Hotel is one of those pubs that ticks ALL the boxes and more! Situated on the picturesque Mount Macedon, this hotel has just the best vibe. The warm fire, the fantastic musician strumming next to the table, and one (or, maybe two) tasty red wines. The food was great, the kids were happy and Mamma is looking forward to many more visits. There’s a huge beer garden too to spend a long weekend lunch.
Read MoreMamma loves a chilled out local. That’s exactly what Hopheads is - a friendly little bar (bottle shop and tasting room) where you are sure to bump in to some OTHER friendly locals.
Read MoreMamma loves the town of Trentham, and in particular The Cosmopolitan Hotel! You will be drawn to it’s original pub facade and the scent of wood fire. Inside is exactly what you want - cozy and rustic, with a warm fire place to create the perfect atmosphere. Oh and for warmer days there is a huge beer garden where you can spend the afternoon and watch the wood fired pizzas getting cooked.
Read MoreThis micro brewery in the heart of Footscray (the old Barkly Hotel) is a great spot to meet for a delicious parma, charcuterie board or even just a bowl of delicious wedges - depending on your appetite oh and of course some house brewed beer tasting to go with your food!
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