This is a pub that was just across the road from our hotel on Exhibition/Bourke Street in Melbourne. It is a traditional English pub that is a hub of activity, especially at the weekends. There is seating available outside and heaters are on hand to keep you cosy while you sip your beer. It is a pub with loads of character. They show all the major sporting events which included the rugby world cup that was on when we were there. I was drinking pints of Erdinger and they were all fine. Jen was drinking white wine and she didn’t appear to have any complaints. There are some nice seating areas availabe and they serve very decent food from what we saw.
The toilets that we used were up stairs and were very clean and well kept. There is also another bar available upstairs but it was closed when we visited. All in all a very enjoyable pub to visit while in Melbourne. I noticed memorabilia around the pub including some Beatles pictures. The Elephant and Wheelbarrow is a good old fashioned English pub for the Australians and visitors to enjoy.
Toilet rating: 7/10
Pint rating: 7.5/10
Overall rating: 7.5/10
Final comment: Apparently they have a ‘Neighbours’ night on the first Monday of every month where you can meet some of the cast and hear Karl Kennedys band. Wahay!
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