Sunday, 21 August 2016

Boilermaker House

209-211 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Boilermaker House is the second Melbourne venue to be opened by Speakeasy Group, which is behind one of Melbourne's best Speakeasy cocktail bars, Eau de Vie. Opening over a year ago, Boilermaker House has chosen to take a more laid back and rustic feel, which extends to both the decor and the atmosphere with low lighting and bare walls.


Boilermaker House

Lonsdale Street entrance

Hundreds of whiskeys on display

As you walk into the bar, one of the first things you will notice are the 800+ bottles of whiskey on display on the back bar. But those bottles are not there just for show. With an almost as impressive range of beers rotating on tap, as well as staff with the knowledge to make the most of their massive range, Boilermaker House has cemented itself as one of Melbourne's best bars.

Rustic decor

Fresh oysters $12.00

On Wednesday they offer $1.00 oysters until they run out. Up until recently, I used to try and get to Boilermaker House early every Wednesday that I was available, as I absolutely adore oysters. The oysters come served fresh in a Laphroaig box with lemon wedges and a tangy dressing, and are a great accompaniment to their drinks menu. 

Signature venison burger $19.00

The venison burger is something I order every time I go to Boilermaker House. The thick and perfectly cooked venison burger patty served in between grilled sesame seed buns contained a crispy, fried textural element over a normal salad. While the venison burger is not the best burger that I have ever tasted, it is the type of simple burger that I enjoy and definitely in the top few burgers I have tried.

In the short year or so that they have been open, Boilermaker House has gained a reputation as one of the best bars in Melbourne. With a solid variety of food, knowledgeable and friendly staff as well as a vast collection of whiskeys and beers it is easy to see why.





Food Rating 9/10
Overall Rating 9/10
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