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Asian Beer Cafe

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211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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V. M.

Was wandering around Melbourne Central and remembered Asian beer cafe on the to level. We came here just before 4pm happy hour and got a seat out on the balcony. The balcony was split between smokers and non smokers... There really wasn't much space between the two sections to be honest. There were several food and drink deals available on the app so we grabbed the two pizza and beer jug deal as well as the three entree deal... Both were good value. Would be happy to come here again.

N. G.

Have visited ABC a couple of times and have enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks available. There is a nice outdoor balcony area and inside a dance floor. The venue is convenient and easy to get to via public transport, located on the top floors of Melbourne central. Have enjoyed the $45 bottomless cocktails offer with a great selection of cocktails and snacks to choose from. Overall had a great experience with bookings, staff and security.

2. _.

The drinks are cheap during happy hour and tastes pretty good. The buffalo's wings are amazing when you're already really drunk but I'm sure it tastes normally too

T.

Alright experience, went on a Sunday night and not during happy hour so prices were perhaps a bit steep for the drinks/experience. If you are planning on going, I recommend doing so when you can get a good deal. A few special prices seem to have been axed post-covid as well so double check those things before visiting.

I. C.

They could really do with more cleaning staff during the busy nights. Place is pretty filthy, I almost couldn't move after being glued to the floor. But this place is not bad. Easy going vibes and affordable drinks haha

p. g.

I have been visiting this place from long time, there is nothing wrong with the place they have amazing offers and wonderful environment as always but the problem is it’s been totally packed by Indian staff who don’t know what they are doing. 1. The indian guy who was checking confirmations at the entrance doesn’t know what he is doing. 2. We along with some people standing in the line but there was a girl having a drink standing behind another girl not sure if it is alcohol but it looks like a cocktail. 3.Our Bottom less booking was from 9.30pm but when we entered they told kitchen is closed and the girl told last drink is by 10.45 but they gave later after an argument. 4.we noticed the security guy standing near the place where they keep cups and having a drink. Please don’t consider it as a compliant rather take it as a request because I like this place. All this happened on 31/11/2021 9.30-11.00pm

S. A.

This was the first bar I went to 10 years ago and this is the first bar I went to when I met my life partner for our first date. It has always been a place that I made lots of great memories! Plus bonus because food and drinks is cheap good 👌

J. W.

Met my wife here in 2015 on a date set up by friends. We were both backpackers. At the time it was the only place I could afford to have a beer at but I never felt less for it. It has a nice atmosphere and I always enjoyed going there over buying goon and staying in.

T. C.

Great location. Good atmosphere. Popular haunt for uni students. The drinks are reasonably well priced and the food is great value. Even though my meal and drink came with a serve of attitude from the barmaid I'll certainly visit again! Loved the Vegemite mayo on the Beef & Honey Burger!

L. S.

Great service as always. New QR code ordering and paying was great with drinks arriving 30 seconds after your order was put through and food within 5 minutes from order time. Beer was cold, chilli squid was delicious and spicy

R. W.

Love this place. Pizza's are super awesome and worth the price. Booze is cheap too. They have student discounts. Pretty crowded during evenings and specially Friday and Saturday nights. Overall a very good place to come drink and chill with a bunch of friends.

시.

Definitely a good place to drink with your friend🍻🍻 I really liked their price😍 I loved the premium $14 per jug (1litre) during the happy hour (finishes at 8pm). They also had good price for 🍟french fries ($6) and 🍗buffalo wings ($8). I will visit again with more friends for a special occasion🙆🏻‍♂️ 🎉🎉🎉🎉

D. H.

Good selection of unlimited drinks, love it, chill, good environment full of young people

J. G.

Stopped serving quite early. Beautiful view of the city on the balcony though :)

V. J.

Nice place and weekends are too crowded that makes it more fun... Beers and chips are awesome here...

Y. A.

Great atmosphere for drinks with friends!

P.

When you go to ABC ask for TJ. Mans is the best manager out there and he will give you the service you need. 10/10 recommend

R. M.

Good atmosphere, cheap drinks and food. Sometimes too long to wait in line to get a drink

M. N.

Floor and tables were covered in alcohol and the bussies were not doing very good job on cleaning up everything, even though it wasn't that busy. The cocktails are nice but the 2times I have been there most of the cocktails had ran out.

F. M. S.

Nice area, good view to the library from the outside tables, and prices are really good for a CBD's bar

N. A.

5-dollar pizza! What else do you need. Not my choice of interior. Too dark colors but the view is stunning.

S. p.

Best place for hang out with friends. The drinks here are relatively cheaper than other places. Only draw back is due to Covid booking is only for 90 minutes and not allowed more than that

Y. T.

Best Bar in CBD especially for HAPPY HOUR DEALS! GRAB BEER SUMO JUG FOR JUST 9 $ BETWEEN 4 TO 8PM! With ecstatic location!

A. C.

Food is great and it’s handy that they have cocktails on tap. The floors are a bit sticky. Good vibe tho

F. D.

Best place to hang out with ur friends and family The staff is very polite and humble Best venue for enjoy the drinks and cocktails They provide burgers and fries too The best one is fried chicken burger

M.

Nice place to have a few, reasonable prices. Food is not generally bad but everything tastes Asian including chips, chicken Parma and the weird fish n chips. Nice staff, specially the cute girl who looks like Kirsten Dunst ;) Oh by the way, usb charging points everywhere

C. O.

It has decent food and sells jugs of cocktails and lots of beers if you are looking for a drink. The main down side of the place would be the noise. It is not optimal if you want to have a quiet chat which is expected being a place that sells alcohol in the city. It is generally very busy

G. E.

Had a couple of drinks with friends after exams, mind you this was in the afternoon 😂😂. Pretty quiet and chilled at this time. I have also come here in the evening and had a great time.

L. (.

I absolutely loved my New Years experience here! It was free entry and the line went through quite quickly as the venue is big. The happy hour specials were fantastic and the staff were awesome. The music played was loud, clear and great songs everyone seemed to love. They even served food til late which is awesome. I recommend this place to all my friends.

L.

Several times i visited here. The most good thing is that they close very late! And the music, mood are perfect. I’m gonna visit here soon.

P. V.

Sticky floors, and poor service at the bar, little supply and bar tender had no idea how to mix most basic cocktail when asked, even offered to teach, refused to serve what was ordered, just stated no stock when there was clearly plenty of liquor behind the cabinet in plain sight. Disappointing. Fries were partially cooked like they were dumped in cold oil waiting to heat up. Good venue and location outside balcony. Frozen margaritas were tasty and fair in liquor at least but tiny serve. Better to go to Lions, or B Lucky or any other bar upstairs next door if at Melbourne Central.

N. T.

Loved the place. Ambience is great, loved their tap beer and burgers. Staff service was great too.

C. S.

Cheap eats and drinks. Always pretty good!

C. A.

Chilled out and quiet for a Friday. Decent parma.

S. J.

Went there for lunch , the food was good lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well,however very pricey food but I guess they are charging for the location.

T. G.

Cheapest beer in Melbourne CBD. Really nice place to enjoy a few beer with friend after work.

P. W.

Simple fare aimed at the nearby university students.

K.

Had a booking, we had to wait in like for 15 minutes anyway but were told by staff we could stay 15 minutes later than everyone else. At 10.30 on the dot the music turns off and the security start almost pushing people out the door. They were horrible and rude and we told them we had just ordered food (because there was no cut off to when we could order and we thought we could stay longer) but they were forcing us to leave. We asked the ABC staff about it too and the guy said yes we could stay an extra few minutes and get our food and eat. The security kept trying to force us out and eventually the ABC staff me never informed us we’d need to get takeaway boxes and leave. This wasn’t a big issue as they were very apologetic. The security needs to be reviewed here and the communication could be better. Besides from this negative experience the food and drinks were great and the majority of the night was fun.

C. S.

nice seccies and ambiance 👌🏻 great music and great people here too. cheap drinks compared to other bars/clubs. place could do with an update though. will come back here when im in melbourne next

T.

Good cheap beer, okay food, amazing location overlooking the State Library and RMIT.

H. A.

We booked a table for a bottomless drinks night straight after the covid restrictions lifted. The experience was average mainly due to the types of drinks served and it's availability. And the mains which included a large pizza tasted dry and average at best. Overall it was a B grade experience, but when the venue is in full throttle it could change. Who knows.

K. C.

Good specials to start the night, even if their Fruit Tingle is red, and not blue, like it's supposed to be 😄

N. L.

Popular place for uni students and office worker alike. Pretty good menu, a standard selection of drinks. The venue is quite big with dining tables, outdoor smoking areas and high table/pub areas. It's a place to gather when other options has fallen through.

L. R.

Outdoor seating overlooking State Library.

M. S.

Great bar to enjoy anything from small after-work drinks to catching up a large group. Very decent collection of beers on tap and the cocktails are great. Come during happy hour(s) for cocktails. Food is decent as well. Staff are very accommodating to requests and if you have any issues.

S.

Great venue, food, crowd and staff. Drinks are a little weak and sometimes they only allow one per customer at a time.

S. R.

Best hangout place for students. In the recent times chicken Pad Thai is exceptional 👌👌👌

D.

Very nice atmosphere, as non smokers sitting outside in the smoking area it was quite alright. Most people blew smoke away from you, the heaters keep you quite warm outside too. Pricing is not great, but all in all, a very nice place to go chill with friends and watch people drink too much.

S. K.

Amazing place, but don't order the midori illusion, it's disgusting and doesn't have real midori in it. Gross.

G. F.

A very nice place in which is possible to enjoy good beer, knowing new people and also have a sigarette, because of the outside balcony. The hamburgers are not very expensive, but they are a bit dry, with almost no sauce. On the other hand there are plenty of beers that during the happy hours are cheap, but still good and refreshing.

m. l.

Best bar on swanston st. Cool and chill place to hangout with friend after work. Outside dining area is the best. Eat drink smoke. Hell yeah.

A. C.

One of my favourite casual drinking spots in the CBD, with affordable jugs, great finger food and plenty of seating. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends before carrying on a night elsewhere. It's mainly a crowd of city goers in their twenties, and built perfectly for large groups. If you're looking for a good night on a budget, I'd start here.

P. Z.

The new frozen cocktails are fantastic Floor is a bit sticky even though it was empty and general cleanliness wasn't 100% but other than that good drinks and atmosphere

M. B.

I love the spicy squid and the choice of drinks. The drinks are cheap and the spicy squid reminds me of what they sell in the street vendors of my home country. This is the place where my two friends share their birthdays. The chicken wings are also really cheap and make my belly full. I love the atmosphere, and I will one day eat here again.

T. F.

This place was really goodfor cheap food with $5 pizza's. Best to get there during happy hour to get cheaper prices for drinks. It's was very crowded and loud inside so if you are with a group and wanting to chat you would want to try and get one of the outside tables. Overall this it's a great place to go for drinks and pizza after work with co workers. Would definitely go again.

T. L.

This is a fantastic Asian Fusion restaurant. Very large servings for an affordable price. Service is really good when you eat in and they also do take out. They are usually ALWays busy for dinner so expect a wait if you plan to dine in. And if you plan to call in expect to try a few times before you get someone on the phone. Try the pork spring rolls!

B. G.

The best thing about this place are food, drinks, dj.

T.

I called into this bar for a quick drink. Having heard about this place for a while now I was keen to see what it was like. And before I ordered a punter in front of me necked his drink at the bar in one hit, which gave me an instant impression of the what kind of place it was hahaha The drinks were cheaper by the jug than by the pint hahaha so I went with the flow. This place was not surprisingly, packed. It was loud but every pen was enjoying themselves and I was too but my jug and my glass was plastic. OMGosh nooo!! Was it 3am?? Haha no. Overall the drinks are cheap and the punters friendly enough, and it’s in a handy location. Cheers lol

A.

I come here every day after my shift at KFC and I get two, sometimes three, $8 Sumo's jugs for myself. It is honestly the best bang for your buck. ABC is my happy place. I don't care if my psychologist says I have a drinking problem, I love coming to this place because it helps me forget that my beautiful daughter was taken away from me. She turned 7 yesterday and her current guardians won't even send me a photo.

S. S.

Nice place to hang out for drinks after work. Friendly staffs. Enough space inside. Good variety of drinks available. Of you're not a very 'drinks' person, don't plan your lunch or dinner there, as naturally, they offer typical pub foods. Otherwise, highly recommended. 👍

A. C.

Bar staff are pretty slow and can be kinda rude. But it does get pretty busy. A good place for a cheap drink and some general bar food. Cocktails arent great but cheap. Their main ones are premixed and on a tap so not where you want to be if looking for a good cocktail. Mostly a younger uni crowd. Best night to go is Monday or Tuesday when you can chill out with friends. Wednesday to Sunday is loud DJ sets.

A. T.

It's a good place to get cheap food and drinks. Good music and the service is average . Problem is it's dirty and the tables smell like vomit. Everytime. I assume that's because the beer spills on the wooden tables and just dries up and never gets a good clean. The smell is very off putting . Regardless if you can look past that, it a fun place to catch up with friends or meet new people.

S. V.

This is where you go to get cheap alcohol. They have their own beer which goes for $8 a jug during happy hour. They have a lot of other alcohol on promotion throughout the day too. Their food menu is also decent and at low price. Great place for students to go. However it's usually crowded and there is a wait on the bar.

J. H.

Decent priced drinks during happy hour, alright music, solid bar food and a large smokers area if that's a box that people need to tick. The service is slow and the crowd is a bit pretentious for a dive bar but a good recommendation for a few drinks with a small crowd if you can find a spot in the bar.

L. B.

Happy hour here is one of the best things to happen to Melbourne. Uni students will love the cheap beer jugs and the wide selection of tap beer. If your adventurous try a few of their import beers. Food is a bit more pricey but I feel the low drink cost makes up for that.

A. K. O.

Their happy hour deals are crazzzyyyyyyy!! Sumo Jugs and Baba-the-elephant pizza are bargain. Have quite a range of taps and cocktails. Dont miss it. The shop design gives off industrial and Asian fusion kindda vibe. Most of the staffs are friendly. However the place can get super crowded. Best part is their outdoor area where you can smoke while drinking but yeah strictly no eating ( Melbourne thingy).

S. L.

Staff is very nice the drinks are narly and so is the deco

B. W.

cheap beer, good happy hours and cocktails on tap. friendly staff, it can get very busy because lots of people come here for cheap happy hour specials. I think everyone in Melbourne has been to ABC once. every time I've been the crowd has been so diverse.

M. M.

It was really good, I used to come here more than once a week. They recently made some changes to the menu which has significantly increased the cost. Bringing back the 4 plates for $14 would make it a 5 star venue

M. A.

Come here if you want to drink and have a rowdy time! Don't expect quality and/or fancy as that is not what you're there for! Cheap drinks, awesome happy hours and decent food (again don't expect fancy) 4stars due to the place not being managed well (workers aren't professional and are lazy) and toilets being rather dirty! Expect this place to be packed to the gills Which means you will wait a while, but just buy 3 Jugs of beer as a work around ;)

D. M.

Slow service but that was probably because happy hour started soon after we ordered. Great food and all of us want to return. We had fish and chips, steak and a parma all was warm and filling on a cold winter day.

C.

This is the best place to go for happy hour me and the boyz always go there for jug of beer before we go clubbing The cocktails are a little pricey but the 7$ jugs make up for it. The enviroment is pretty chill and the chick are pretty up beat. And that is why i give it 5 stars 😃

V. W.

Great place, especially to go to straight after uni. Pretty casual set up earlier in the evening but gets busy as the night goes on. Dance floor is amazing though it can get extremely crowded as this is a busy place and the dance floor is not that big. Has great prices during happy hour.

R. L.

AKA ABC, a good bar in the heart of the city. It is easy to find in Melbourne Central Station. Make sure you grab your jug before the bell of the happy hour. A big tip, ask for the house beer, good and cheap. On the balcony you can have a great view of the state library, disadvantage of the balcony is a smoke area. So, better stay inside if you don't smoke.

T. A.

Awesome beer garden/balcony that overlooks the State Library. One member of staff was pretty rude from the moment we walked in, maybe should have taken the day off

J. D.

Our team really enjoys going here for a few after work beers. The staff are sometimes hit and miss but the beers are cold and the food is always tasty. I would gladly recommend this venue as a place to catch up with friends.

z. s.

Pretty cool place. Very reasonable happy hour price.

H. R.

It has a unique atmosphere, especially in the late afternoon, going outside looks like a coffee house scene from the mid-20th century crossed with Cyberpunk. Beer of course is a bit dear, but I don't expect prices to be low in the CBD.

O. B.

It’s ok, come early otherwise face an extremely long line. It’s pretty crowded during peak so it’s pretty difficult to get seats inside or outside. The drinks are average Melbourne prices - which means relatively expensive but the drinks are pretty good. 晚上变得很忙排长队所以早点去啦！有点贵不过有好喝的饮料。

Y. D.

Conveniently located, above average crowd, great alcohol options and price (especially during happy hours) dance floor is usually packed. The food is very affordable and pretty tasty too. The recent renovations at the venue have made abc very cool looking (bar looks very upscale) If you're around Cbd for a quick catch up with mates, abc is definitely my no. 1 option.

S. K.

Not often you'd recommend a 3 star place but ABC is a good spot. If you need a drink or a big night and it's not the weekend, head to ABC. I think getting drinks takes a little bit too long and are probably understaffed. The overall layout isn't the best either but very good deals during happy hour.

A. F.

We're just visiting Melbourne and our first time walking about the city. We wanted something to eat and found this place on an app. We didn't expect it to be in the 3rd level in a shopping centre which was disappointing. It was far from what we expected as it's nothing like its name would suggest but the pizza and beers were pretty decent. $5 pizza $13 jug of beer which makes 2 pints.

J. T.

If you want cheap drinks and pop music this is the place to go. Known by the locals as ABC, this establishment is definitely targeted at the 18 to early 20s crowd where they don't really care what musics playing as long they can drink their vodka Redbull. They have cocktails on tap too which is not my favourite but it is effective and makes for quick service.

S. M.

ABC is quite popular in Melbourne, with a nice environment and great location, provides people with a cheap drinks and food menu, is the perfect place to meet your mates after uni or work, they have a good happy hour deals and the Dj set is ok. Sometimes is too crowded.

B. K.

Another really good, hidden, bar. I never new about the place and it looks small on the outside but is huge. Great happy hour! Honestly get your moneys worth and is super social and great to hang out on any day of the week.

D. C.

CHEAP! Couldn't believe how cheap their food and drinks are, and this place attracts mostly young people, and also if you are a student, your student ID can gain you more discounts too. It can get pretty busy on the weekends, so going early and grab a seat would be advisable if you are planning for a meal.

M. L. (.

Cheap drinks, good bar staff. Starts to get busy around 4pm and if you're looking for an outdoor table after this time, good luck! It's known as a uni bar, so if you like a loud and vibrant atmosphere - this is the place for you.

D. P.

Fun joint, cheap drinks and food(which is actually pretty good). Quite a sticky place but it's all part of the fun. If you're into a young crowd and don't mind getting photographed upon entry, I'd recommend visiting once or twice!

R. T. R.

Great atmosphere. Plenty of varied seating. Big shoutout to the server I saw expertly maneuvering between tables fully laden with plates, pushing in chairs left out with hip & stepping over random backpacks on ground.

D. K.

They no longer serve Long Island Ice teas. This place was one of my favs, but now you can't even get wasted anymore. BIGSAD

J. X.

This is the place to be for a university student. Cheap alcohol, cheap food and approachable people all in a hip, fancy bar setting. The balcony is the popular place to meet strangers by sharing a table and the big heaters overhead will keep you there despite the FREEZING winter weather. On busy nights expect to line up outside and you may be standing for most of the time, though.

c. m. h. c. n.

Love the outdoor seating cuz I couldSmoke eat drink at the same. Hell yeah. Theres no other bar that allows U to do that tbh

A. S.

The drinks were amazing and very quick service the only bad thing I have to say about it is that the floor is sticky

G. S.

Nice tasty food that's really affordable. Good portion too. We had the chicken buffalo burger with blue cheese. Will definitely order it again The outdoor area is nice but the tables smells of old beer. RMIT students LIVE here!!!

J. D.

Perfectly located in the heart of the city above Melbourne Central station. Beers and cocktails are cheap and this place draws a large university crowd. They also offer a cheap range of pizzas to keep you going. Be warned that the venue can get extremely packed and it can be hard to find a seat or table.

B. N.

Great priced drinks. Average music with good vibes. Great outside area for a smokko. But if you arrive after 9 verry unlikely to find a good table so plan ahead.

J. T.

I never had a bad time here always such a fun spot to be with great staff that will look after you. To the management please make sure you actually have a choice of drinks on the bottomless package as you advertise.

J. E.

Place for students and Backpacker's. Cheap drinks in happy hour, especially $9 beer jugs. Great place to get drunk and have a casual night with your friends. Ambient is alright

C. U.

Went there once , omg I had a incredible night . Food was so great. Music was great. Staff was really nice. I don’t like that place I love it . I loved Those tiny pizzas and can’t wait to go back there. Waiting 🤞🏻

r. a.

Had great drinks prices, a pretty good view from the balcony (get there early as it goes pretty quick). If you stay long enough you may even get a chance to hit up the dancefloor!

M. R.

Service was a bit slow, but that was because of lots of people. $8 jugs at happy hour (5-8) afterwards, $15 for the cheapest jug. Nice relaxed place with decent music and cheerful staff; great for a night out.

E. L.

Atmosphere, price and service was good. Very quick to bring out our food. Only downside was Pad Thai was way too salty and saucy. Couldn’t finish it but chugged down our jug of water with ease!

J. S.

Can get confusing there if you haven't been before. Also gets packed at night. Not sure what the Sums choice beer is but it's the only one on special at happy hour. If you don't mind drinking out of dirty pastic cups and paying a bit for some tasty food, you'll have a good time. I'll definitely be back.

L.

Excellent bar if you wanna have fun on a budget. The crowd is way too young for my tastes...a lot of characters come in and out of there....leads to a lot of drunken teenagers. Good music and food as well. Great place to go predrink on the weekends

S. T.

The atmosphere isn't as good since they replaced the asian style furniture with bar tables but the food and drinks are cheap. Large venue with a great balcony if you can get a seat outside. Mixed crowd. $8 jugs.

R.

Pretty nice, was better pre covid. Card surcharge for table ordering is a bit stiff when you don't have a choice though.

J. L.

Reasonably cheap drinks in jugs, cheap pizza deals etc, always crowded with young people (under 26). It is very annoying when you hold onto the drinks but there isn't anywhere to sit down / even put the drinks down. Loud music all over the place so you can't hear yourself if you'd like to chat. Interestingly it isn't that Asian oriented except the toilets are a must - visit if you like hello kitty....

N. H.

i love abc and the people who work there and go there. i had a bouncer tonight tell me my shirt say's 'make violence' when it clearly said 'malevolence' and was very confident his reading was correct. then proceeded to threaten to kick me out if i did anything he deemed so. Was quite funny to me and my friends though :') next time for his sake i'll wear something that has a one syllable long name/word, maybe he'll be able to wrap his head around that :o

M. S.

This is purely based on cheap drink. Had 2 jugs of blue kazoo and taste like, lemonade but has great mix of alcohol in it so not complaining. $20 a jug it's a fair price!

H. W.

Cheap cocktails, and cheap food. Despite the price, its all still pretty good. Its a nice place, great to sit on the balcony on a sunny afternoon, though if you miss getting a table outside it feels a bit gloomy in the dim light inside, you really miss the sun and the warmth. Good cocktail selection, they have now put all cocktails on tap which has helped with the huge lines they used to have waiting on drinks, while they aren't quite as good or unique now they are still pretty tasty and good value. We miss the midnight in tokyo, and the long island ice tea (the version on tap is not worth getting). But I do still enjoy most of their offerrings. Jugs are potentially better value in comparison now, as the quality no longer differs from the by-the-glass cocktails and they nerfed the 2 for 1 cocktails on sunday. Isn't as insanely good value as it used to be but still has some good specials and still worth a visit.

J. B. (. B. M.

Second in Melbourne fame only to revs, every student that has ever been through the CBD has fallen victim to the cheap beers and tap cocktails of ABC. If anyone were to ever say to you "I want to go out but don't want to spend much" this is your venue. You'll have enough jugs to keep you stumbling till next Monday and still have rent money at the end. Would rate.

M. W.

I love the atmosphere of this place! The drinks are cheap and the food isn’t half bad, but I do recommend getting there early or avoiding it on the weekends unless you’re willing to fight off the crowds and wait in atrociously long lines I love how they have a smoking patio and communal seating. I’ve made tons of new friends here! If you’re traveling by yourself and need a drinking buddy this is 1000% the place for you!

J. N.

Lines for the bar can get very long (15 minutes). Pizzas are small and take a long time (45 minutes) to arrive. Happy hour prices are good, there are lots of drink options, handy location.

S. D.

No-one can beat the $9 jug during the Happy Hour! Best place to go of you don't want to spend much money! Go earlier on Fridays to get your spot on the balcony !

S. P.

Great night with friends good place for cheap drinks and food

C. F.

Man this place is its own special brand of fantastic... No other place like it. Its cheap enough that you can ho in for dinner and have a jug of beer or cocktail for $30 or less... Theme nights, a constant but polite que because it is huge and cheap..it feels like a uni bar in south america or just any massive uni bar really....its set up so well for ordering... Different que for every drink...the food is delicious and the vibe is always chipper... Don't forgot to take a form of ID as not just food and drinks,its also kinda a club so they do the whole photo at the door...defs suggest a stop in at the ABC

S. E.

Cheep drinks, good food, great view, very busy.

u. k.

Tried and tested place for having drinks and enjoy some smokes in the open area they have. Really easy to get an excess to this bar as it is inside the Melbourne central.

J. D. N.

Pros: Average bar but it is the beating heart of Melbourne central it seems. Great outdoor area , super great. Cons: The outdoor area is great but the indoor is #$%^. Its so dark , even at 1pm in the afternoon . I would'nt go here unless you get a spot outside.

G. S.

Cheap cheap cheap! $5 pizzas are a good solution to too many beers. If you don't like cigarettes I would avoid as everyone hangs out in the smokers.

C. M.

PLEASE READ ON!!!! (ASSAULT CASE) Absolutely one of my favorite places to go with friends. Every time I'm there you bump into friendly new people who happen to have amazing stories. Absolutely love it... ‐ The other day while I was eating a pizza with my old roommate approximately 30 minutes ago (30th Oct 8:30pm) I was HEAVILY assaulted by ALL members of security after I asked kindly to speak to management in regards to any issue that might've arisen as I had no clue what was happening, though after being grabbed by the arm/back/neck and dragged out while i mentioning how I knew my rights to be on the premises, their positions as venue security and how I knew the venue owners brother. Yet while in a phone call I was thrown head first to the floor, hit and physically dragged out. I was called names I won't mention on Google Maps and even threatened things would happen after hours. Honestly I've never been treated in such manner before in my life and was quite shocked with the whole ideal especially from people who're supposedly meant to make it a safer environment for the public... not making them join in to help me out... In the next week I'll be seeing the head management of Coburg Police to get to the bottom of this. I will keep you all updated.

A. M.

Nice crowded place with cheap drinks and loud music!! Don't take your date there for the first time because it's really hard to find a place esp over weekends :P overall they serve decent cocktails and appetizers!

l. l.

Their $9 jugs and $4 pizza during happy hour can't be beat. A good and cheap way to start the night, however it gets crazily busy later on.

C. M.

This place is known for it's cheap drinks and food - friendly staff but place itself is quite dirty. Good for those who are after something quick otherwise.

H. S.

Beer prices are very reasonable and taste good too but, ambience is a bit shady. We ordered buffalo wings, but were highly dejected with the quality and taste😑😑

M. B.

Decent drink prices. Can get extremely busy and thus occasionally hard to find adequate seating. Lively atmosphere and plenty of bartenders however wait time for drinks can still be quite lengthy.

C. S.

Always love the selection of beers on tap at this bar, atmosphere is good and staff are friendly.

L. C.

Great coffee & food. My family & I went there today for breakfast! We loved it. Definitely will come back. Very friendly staff & good price for what you get

L. D.

I've generally never felt the need to write a review for any store even in the case where i'm served poor food. However today I was tended by one of your staff member male roughly 6pm, believe me when I say this person was the rudest bar tender I've ever met. Do you under pay them or something why do they all look as if they don't even want to be at work if so then stay home! Anyhow ignored me in line to serve customers behind me, only person asked for ID after 15+ people were served. That was fine asked for a few glasses with the jug, then he went ahead and asked for my friends ID's as well which were sitting outside. That was fine too I went ahead and grabbed them returned with it and he went. "Oh i need them here as well can you go back and grab them?" That really did it for me horrible experience Left shortly after retrain your staff it's pathetic.

n. 9.

The spot. What else you wanna know? Cheap beers, d floor, smoking balcony with solid views. Best location and never ever had a $h1t night there.

p. r.

I think after coming to Melbourne, this was the first place where I had some local beer and had some fun, they even say, this is where all the singles come 😎 Food. 5 stars Beer. 5 stars Ambience. 4 stars Cost. $$ Overall 5 stars

C. D.

One of the cheapest if not the cheapest for drinks in Melbourne but only during the happy hour which right now goes from 5-9 everyday. I suspect this will change once summer is over

P. G.

Ahhh... I love this place. Always happening, always exciting and always enjoyable. Great DJ, food and ambience. If you don't want to spend much on food and drinks. This is the place with limited but all quality options.

M. H.

Good place during the day for lunch and a drink or two. Prices not too bad. Can get very busy during the evening and night time but this is the appeal of the place.

b.

pizza priced at 5 dollars each and jugs of beer at 9 dollars for happy hour is incredible, the atmosphere here is generally quite young, really worth trying it out if you haven't been

C. H.

Went for a few drinks just after lunch. The venue was quirky and cool, but the staff were pretty bitchy. However the beer and chips were cheap and delicious, so I can't complain :)

T. v. d. W.

Energetic bar staff, and the drink prices are quite reasonable. Generally a good crowd of people as well. Definitely a great place to go for a few drinks!

A. W.

Great drink selection and table service. Scan a code and the menu on your phone for food and drinks!

T. R.

Great spot to start or finish your night. A staple bar for students and students-at-heart.

T. A.

Good pub. Nice outdoor area. It's very uni student and tradie crowd so very eclectic. Grungy and dingy but fun. I like the touch of constant astro boy playing.

V. P.

It should actually be called amazing beer cafe, friendly bar staff specially Balraj, great location, amazing jugs and prices with super awesome food. Overall it’s a must visit and good experience. Good music and friendly atmosphere.

A. R.

Quite crowded at any time of day but a great atmosphere if you like that. Had a spicy $5 pizza which was not bad! Just wish it were slightly larger.

S. m.

Drinks are relatively cheap. Better to buy jugs as they are more economical. The happy hour food are pretty good so I would recommend them.

A. A.

Best value in Melbourne happy hour is awesome $9 jugs of beer can beat it. My new favourite place in Melbourne.

k. p.

Friendly, trendy place. Clean and safe. Alcohol at reasonable prices. Best to go with a few friends...good music, loud enough but not too loud

N. a. T.

Jumbo Mexican Chicken Parmi, first time I've been defeated in finishing a Parmi! Great place with a view, good beer selection, great pub food, great friendly service 👍🍻 Definitely worth a visit if your cruising around Melbourne CBD Central. Think I need a siesta now after that one 🍗🍻👍

V. S.

Have been here a couple times now, always enjoyed my time here.

A. I.

Have always loved this place. Great prices if you're on a student budget! Can be very busy at times, be prepared.

l. t.

Good value for money and good quality cocktails with a great outdoor area. Staff can be quite abrasive and rude, managers need to train staff on customer service.

J. B.

Have a nice happy hour menu and food is good

N.

Great food. Personable staff. Loud music from the early 2000s if you're into that. Outside patio for drinking. Tables for eating indoors.

M. G.

Don’t do the cocktails. They taste like it’s just straight cordial. I don’t even know if they would have had any alcohol in them!

A. P.

The cocktail towers messed me up!!

L. S.

Standing room only on a Friday night. Great value with there delicious and strong premixed cocktails. Great selection of light to normal strength beers as well.

S. K.

It's a good place to have drinks with your friends and after certain time in the evening there will be a DJ music and a good floor to dance.

J. C.

If you a looking for cheap beers and good vibes this is the place for you! Always love a little catch up with my mates at this place whenever I'm in Melbourne.

S. W. (.

Went for an afternoon drinks, it was cheap and the staff were good. Good for chilling out. Not sure about food as I didn't eat and it was pretty quiet when I went. Had a good time though.

L. B.

Cute bar on the top level of Melbourne Central. Not to expensive and pretty nice ambiente! 😊 (Also the sweet potato fries are soo good!)

R. S.

Great if you want to get drunk but not spend huge amounts of money. Bad to eat without being drunk

M. W.

Drinks are priced average and atmosphere is good. Weekend is super busy so if you're going there from Sunday- Thursday you're in for a nice chill vibe 👌

C. A.

It has a great vibe with lots of great Asian bears on tap along with the good old Aussie local bears. It has an outdoor area witch looks over the state library. Great food as well.

G. l.

Music on Saturdays are really good. Great food and cheap drinks. Saw a few Indians harassing the girls on the dance floor.. someone should really do something about that.

A. R.

The place to be if you're meeting friends or just having quick after work drinks! The place can get too crowded at times but that's a sign of a good business right?

M. N.

Food is awesome. Fantastic price and great atmosphere. Good selection on drinks and food. Would rate 5 start if more asians actually went to abc.

U. R.

I always visit this place. So much crowded in happy hours but good value for money. Food is little bit delayed but nice place with a nice view from the balcony.

C. L.

I'm clearly too old for this venue, but it was a fun jaunt back to my college days. The beer was free flowing and fine. The food was not bad too!

A. R.

Happy hour for $8 jugs of beer (beer is basic but hey beer is beer). Also $4 pizzas during happy hour as well. Can get very busy outside on the balcony.

R. B.

I got update Got some quality beer on cheap price and busy place always love to visit on mondays n Tuesdays but I recommend not to buy Heineken or Tiger isn't actually same like it used to be it taste too bitter like sumo I guess something they cheat lol trust me taste it somewhere else and try it there if u r real alcholic like me you'll know it easy changed starts 5 to 3 just cause I doubt it cause I just know it I'm drunk so drunk it's 19.44 23 may and I feel like I'm drinking soda water not Heineken, even sometimes it's not even cold so I don't know what would I say Just Ell Oh Ell LoL

K. J.

Best bar ever, I’ve been here for pre drinks every since I was 18. Love the vibe change since the new owners took over

N. M.

A 'randomly Asian' experience, come during the day for $5 pizzas and during the night for expensive Asian beer (which I've never been a fan of). ABC attempts to merge the different highlights of Asian culture and tastes into one venue and menu, and while they've done a good job, the place is often crowded with university students and gets way too sleazy at night.

I. W.

Service was fantastic, lena and David our waiters were outstanding. Loved our time here

C. S.

Fantastic atmosphere all day long. Prices are great as well for such a central location. Look out for happy hour.

T. m.

If you can find a seat on a Saturday night than this place rocks, cocktail jugs are more affordable then most bars in Melbourne.

G. P.

Good size Parma, good chips. The service was a tad poor on the slower side. We were a large group with reservation yet seemed completely unattended.

J.

Awesome place for drinks, young crowd, relaxed atmosphere, they even serve food! Happy hour ends at 8pm so get there early.

N. H.

Great bar that is popular with the younger crowd. Typically full of uni students consuming "sumos choice" beer for $8 a jug and pizzas for $4 each ($4 a pizza!)

B. R.

The weekends are busy and crowdy but the other days are awesome with plesent music and the out is great sight to watch the street fun.

L. D. S.

The pizza here is so yummy. So filling as well.

N. A.

Always a favourite when I'm in Melbourne cbd. Cheap drinks, long happy hours, good vibes

S. S.

Cheapest drinks i have seen in melbourne. They are also very generous with their mixes. I suggest starting your night here!

J. M.

Great place, can always go there with mates after work or on the weekend and have a good night. Everyone there is usually really nice and can talk to anyone would definitely recommend it 👌

s. P.

Very busy but fun place. $8 jugs at happy hour. Awesome burgers and pizza and new Parma's and really cheap eat.

P. W.

Excellent value the beers and mixes are really good value. They have inside and outside. A place you must come too

S. E.

Great bar, enjoyed myself with a couple mates here before. Although drinks not very cheap, wide variety and good offers for jugs.

k. m.

Not bad, little over priced on meals and drinks i thought.

S. A.

Its a best place for cheap drinks & sometimes its fully crowded. Weekend wibe is good and its a best place for best drinks deal.

J.

Not the greatest drinks in town. I had the espresso martini and it was disgusting, had to scull it to save myself from prolonging the drinking process. Food's pretty decent though.

J. C.

Affordable drinks that don't skimp on the alcohol, basic decor but plenty of seats both indoors and outdoors on the third floor of Melbourne Central (access to both trams and trains available) Was pretty filled for a Tuesday and I probably was just unlucky that day but I'm still gonna have to take one star off for an unpleasant maintainance problem in the toilets.

M. J.

Definitely need more chairs if they know their doing to be busy...there as so many tables without chairs but besides that very good priced food and very good quality..cool place to hang out with friends

M. K.

Great food at reasonable prices. Great drink specials. Lively atmosphere. Accommodating staff for our large family

A. M.

Great music, chill atmosphere and a great place to unwind after work in the CBD! AND AMAZING STAFF, who can hold a conversation well, while holding your drinks.

M. H.

Cheap eats and drinks. Good student discounts.

K. S.

Good place to chill during the day. Turns into a club atmosphere in the night. I come here a lot because of the convenience as public transport is just there

S. M.

Good place to party. Loud music. Fast good food. Decent drink choices. Worth it.

H. p.

Happy hour specials are great for students and the younger crowd with $8 jugs of beer, it's a big venue with a cool balcony that looks out across the streets

V. T.

Good place to hangout with friends There is smoking area, drinks are also cheap and you get $4 pizza if you are coming in happy hours or you are student.

G. S.

It's a good place for uni kids - cheap drinks and trashy punters. If you aren't the target demographic you don't get in - not sure why people get mad about this as it happens at any club.

O. H.

Price very reasonable. Just hard sometimes to find a seat place

J. C.

A pleasant atmosphere! Reasonably priced food! The perfect place for a sunday lunch hangout or an afternoon on days off!!

A. D.

Targeted towards the uni students in the area with drink and food specials throughout the week. Quality isn't there but if I you're looking for easy and fun it's worth a visit

O.

Good vibe, cheap food and cheap drink in a great location. Outside area has great city view too :)

S. S.

Reasonable prices, good food, show your movie ticket to get a hefty discount. In a great location for meeting and with a full bar and lunches this is a good all round place to eat and drink.

I. C.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere at this place. Music was good, staff were happy and friendly. Awesome place to go with a group of friends to have a laugh.

J. M.

Awesome atmosphere and affordable drinks with cheap food that will have you there all night. Since it's upstairs from the station it's easy to get home if you've had a few

T. C.

Great place for a cheap drink during happy hour each day, but tends to get very crowded for that reason.

M. M.

The quality of food and drinks has gone down over the years. Besides that, it's a great place to go out to with a group of friends.

K. C.

The food isnt anything stellar but you cant beat cheap drinks and cheap snacks! Good place for a quick stop or when youre on a budget.

C. S.

Super crowded on the weekends and it's not really worth it. But try going during the week and you'll have a great time. Cheap drinks too.

s. h.

Good vibes, good drinks and good food. Perfect place to grab a drink- be it midday or night, also has amazing student discounts.

B. B.

Young crowd, cheap drinks and great view of the State Library and Swanston Street. Perfect location for a few cheeky drinks on the balcony.

D. Y.

Nice, easy to get in despite the queue. Music doesnt break your ears, I didn't look at the prices but otherwise seems good.

J. B.

Great venue for a party with good value drinks and food

N. K.

Not much staff. Staff is bit rude. To much noise. Sure, there would be better places in Cbd. But food prices r quite reasonable.

N. M.

Great depending on the time you go, used to have a great view of the State Library from the balcony but they have put advertising up recently.

M. D.

Great Happy Hour and delicious, extremely cheap food. Only lost a star for the outdated decor.

N. K.

Great place to go on a Friday night to hang out with your friends to have a drink and a laugh

J. F.

Enjoyed the night, our waiter Naas was very attentive and offered great service.

H. S.

A came to the venue very late last night and the bar staff who had already started cleaning, still served us.

M. T.

One of my favorite places for hangout after work. Great view and happy hour works out well to catch up with friends.

D. H.

Beer tower, yes. Also snacks, again yes. Would recommend.

A. M.

your standard uni bar with some very reasonable prices - any fault I have with the place is not due to them, but rather messy uni students haha

G. B.

Great buzz, good place to catch up with friends. Tasty food and good selection of drinks.

B. L.

Nice cheap bar with music and sport. Cheap drinks during happy hour and great place for catch up with friends

N. S.

Great location, but not a fan of craft beers particularly when it is your only choice

A. “. L.

Decent bar, within Melbourne central, good place to catch up with friends in the afternoon, with good lunch menu pricing and a good drinks selection.

A. D.

Good price, good vibes, good drinks

M. J. o.

I like ABC for the house steak and sumo it is nice to meet new people it is the busiest bar in Melbourne

A. J.

Amazing staff and great service

D. D.

Beers and prices were good. But the candles werent lit so the place wasnt lit :/. Also not really a cafe - where was the smashed avo?

V. S. (.

This is a gorgeous place to just enjoy amazing food and beverages. A beautiful ambience inside the place entails this joint as a pub come restaurant during the day and a bar/club in the night.

S. M.

Cheap beer , pizza and burger. Especially during happy hour. Good spot ! ( be careful, theres a lot of people)

E. G.

Pretty cheap and fun. Nice outdoor place and good dancefloor even if its a small one

J. R.

Decent specials and a nice casual atmosphere. Music can be a little loud at times but outside and the front are good escapes for groups.

S. R.

Great place for cheap happy hour drinks and food. $9 jugs and $5 pizzas.

L. B.

Pretty good - big place and lots of room inside. Outdoor smoking section fills up pretty quick

T. D.

Really good bar! Cheap drinks and food but if you want to sit down get there early.

V.

Good drinks and the food is really good too! Make sure to try their arrancini balls and their fish and chips next time you go!

A. J. K.

Have lots of space inside. recommend!

R. A.

Cheap place for drink, happy hours from 4 to 9 pm during the summer

A. E.

Drinks and food are good quality and cheap, (food takes a while tho), only downside is it can get very busy and everything's always sticky

K. C. S.

Loved it!! Jugs are CHEAPPP AF!!! Ambience is great. Dj spinning on a Thursday night... Amazing 😄

B. H.

Great place to sit and chat. Burgers were nice but not fantastic. Chips were quite nice.

S. B.

Happy hours are like really cheap and affordable on drinks...a good place for an informal hangout

S. s.

Good food, good drinks and the food quality is pretty good, i prefer the sides since you get a good chunk of food for what you are paying

L. T.

Came down from wodonga. Had a great night

J. T.

Really nice, good beers and cheap cocktails. Very chill vibe, dont be detered because of the name

J.

The only reason this isn't a 1 star is due to how cheap this place is. Otherwise it is really loud, like club loud which is unpleasant in a bar and gets way too crowded

I. S.

Good beer, good prices and good location. There is a nice view from the balcony

m. A.

Had to wait a bit to get in but it was worth it

E. O.

Great DJ the night I went, fun crowd, friendly staff and security. A great place to go for a night of and dance and drinks with friends 🤟🏻

A. V.

Mad vibe, cheap pizza, mad drinks, can't go wrong at good old ABC. Happy hour is truly a happy hour

P. N.

Great place to have predrinks, relatively cheap during happy hour. Highly recommended

S. J.

Best place to hangout with buddies. But if you dont like too much crowd then avoid going.

W. V.

Cheap beer and a great atmosphere. But on a Saturday night you will struggle to find a seat, or anywhere to stand for that matter.

R. M.

Cheap liquor, with a doable ambience. Not the best but good enough to have a drink every so often

H. B.

I wish I could give the guy serving us a hug but covid 😞 Lovely staff and great drinks

J. W.

Such a good atmosphere and cheap drinks. Lots of international students too. Such a good time.

N. M.

The veggie burger was pretty good and affordable. Music was a bit loud for 4pm in the afternoon though.

G. K.

Nice vibe, nice beer, good happy hour. The ID check at the door is a bit excessive.

B.

The best drink specials I have ever seen, so stoked they now have vegan options aswell

E. M.

Thanks so much for adding a vegan menu :) A pizza on there soon would be ideal. Great bar

C. S.

Good young crowd. Good vibe for relaxing with friends. Age range 18-21 average.

I. T.

Crowded, not very clean. Prices are reasonable. It's dark and loud. Mostly for students.

D.

Friendly staff. Good cheap beer. Loud. Hard to have a chat. Full of uni students. It is what it is.

V. G.

Nice atmosphere, gets quite busy at times. Best enjoyed in summer mid-week sitting on the balcony overlooking Swanston St.

n.

Very nice atmosphere, well worth the happy hour and more.

S. (.

Its a younger crowd but has a good selection of beers for mass consumption and the price and vibe to match!

H. L.

Great atmosphere. Cheap food and drinks. Would not go anywhere else!

T. A.

Bopping cool bar. Best thing is that they have their cocktails on tap so service is super fast.

s. s.

Nice environment, friendly staff and cheap drinks. Can be a bit overcrowded and too loud at times

T. B.

Great spot for cheap food and beer. From time to time your shoes may stick to the ground and you may find mystery substances on your table

J. M.

The $10 burger was a great choice. The super cheap drink specials...go down very easy 😀

Z. W.

A late night club venue well known to many around Melbourne for their great location, extremely cheap drinks, and friendly staff.

D. S.

Can get quite busy with a uni crowd. Offers a large selection of drinks at good prices.

S. T.

Great Bar with an amazing view from the balcony. easy to get there and home being located at a train station.

S. M.

Good little place to visit, atmosphere is ok and the drinks are reasonably priced

J. D.

Cheap food, good ambience. Overall a good experience.

G. O.

Very cheap beers! And some food options aswell, nice place to drink and chat.

M. S.

Good, cheapish bar. Nice and central location with transport close by. Can get a bit crowded but worth it.

R. B.

Excellent venue, staff & service. Great food & drinks at cheap prices in a fun atmosphere. Great for catchup & laughter with friends.

M. U.

Always good for a drink. Very very busy on weekends which can be frustrating. Waiting for food and drink at those times can exceed 20 minutes

J. E. (.

Gotten a little pricing for my liking, but still a great bar. Foods great!

A. C.

Great place for Friday drinks after work. Nice food very central

M. B.

Great Bar with a sizeable selection of cheap food that tastes great and drinks that will definitely tickle your fancy.

R. W.

The large Cocktails jugs were awesome and the staff were very friendly. Will be back again.

E. D.

Meh. Yeh it's okay. Not sure if I like the anime references everywhere. Staff are fairly slow. Beer is cheap! Food is cheap!

S. A.

Nice ambience and fun place to hangout!

P. K.

A wow place to go with friends. Food is ok not spl but drinks and party environment is awesome.

D. O. (.

Cheapest place to chill for a few drinks and catch up with mates in the CBD. Great beats and atmosphere too.

Z. -. O.

You cant be young and in Melbourne and not go here. It might be busier than hell, but an $8 jug is hard to pass up ay?

M. S.

wonderful place for saturday nights, great vibes and nice choice of drinks.

T. A.

Reasonable prices and good music, kinda hard to navigate seating, quite tight

A. M.

It’s good place and cheap beer, but it’s always busy

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