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81 Bistro & Taphouse, Berwick, AU-VIC

81 Bistro & Taphouse

4.4
4.4
369 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Australian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
  • Neighbourhood gem
EightyOne is located in the Village of Berwick.
Live music / Bistro / Taphouse

Please be aware that you will have only stools for High top tables and if you are reserving an outdoor table it will be open to the elements. If it is too cold, too hot, too wet or too windy, you are under no obligation to take your booking, but unfortunately there may not be a table available inside if you change your mind.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Café, Brewery
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9768 9555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Berwick
  • Cross Street
    Top left corner of Berwick Village
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Hot spot

  • Melbourne

    Great for live music

  • Melbourne

    Lively

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
81 Bistro & Taphouse offers a delightful rustic venue with "amazing live music" and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for gatherings. Guests praise the "excellent food and service," highlighting standout BBQ ribs and a varied wine list. While some note noise levels and occasional service delays, the friendly staff ensure an "always enjoyable experience."

369 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very crowded. They need a bigger dance floor area.

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  2. Nima

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very accommodating to our group. The entertainment was good, atmosphere was good drinks were on and the food was very nice. Would highly recommended. Thanks for a great night.

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  3. Peter

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honest food at a very reasonable price. There is also a well priced and varied wine list. The young and enthusiastic staff we encountered during our Sunday Lunch could not be faulted.

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  4. Alison

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was great food with friendly staff Love the surrounding of this beautiful building

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  5. Susie

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    booked a table for 10 for a hens dinner located near dance floor , not the best locations constantly chairs bumped. more disappointed 1st we ordered 2 sharing platters $110 , waiting staff were to eager to remove from the table and took it away when unfinished - grazing means taking your time a lot of food was ordered and drinks , thought when we booked we were on the high level as been there many many times for years this time disappointed with location and rude patrons who thought it was ok to join our group uninvited, taking our food before finished frustrating

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  6. Barb

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I haven’t been to this venue in years and it seems that it’s not a place to just go out as a couple to eat dinner. The food was tasteless. The atmosphere is for those who are with a bunch of friends who want to have a good night and maybe get a bite to eat if they get the munchies. I won’t be going back to eat.

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  7. Jura

    VIP

    Victoria

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighbourhood gem. Good for families or partying, depending on when you go. Live Music three times a week including cruisy acoustic Sunday sessions. Lots of car parking surrounding the venue and friendly staff.

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  8. Janine

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff were very accommodating, great service food was good, it is a tad loud but all in all a great place

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  9. Nathan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited nearly an hour for 1 cocktail jug ! My friend received her food after waiting 1 and a half hours and it was just a simple cheese pizza I had 2 lamb pockets left on my plate and went to the toilet while my friends were still at the table and the server cleared them away and ignored my friends saying that I was still eating them. We then waited another 45 minutes for a second jug We brought the above up with the staff and asked to speak to a manager but again this request was ignored This whole experience ruined our evening.

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  10. Kirsty

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good prices, good place to eat & enjoy Turnstyle the band.

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FAQs

81 Bistro & Taphouse is rated 4.4 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for 81 Bistro & Taphouse

81 High St, Berwick, AU-VIC 3806

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Top left corner of Berwick Village
  • Neighbourhood
    Berwick
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Café, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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