Micawber Tavern

4.2

815 Reviews

$A40 and under

Pub

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

An English Tavern located in the Dandenong Ranges, serving warm meals and cold beer. With a fireplace inside and a massive beer garden, we are an all year around venue perfect for all occasions.

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Additional information

Location
65/71 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave, AU-VIC 3160
Phone number
(03) 9754 8660
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Irish, English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

St Patricks Weekend
Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025
Come down for a weekend of celebrating Ireland's Patron Saint with us at Micawber Tavern! Guinness and Kilkenny on tap, Guinness merchandise, Irish food specials and live music Sunday and Monday. The beer garden will be pumping all weekend, book soon to secure your spot!
Steak Night - every Monday!
Multiple dates available
Monday Night is Steak Night at Micawber Tavern! Grab yourself a 250gr Porterhouse, chips, salad and choice of sauce for just $30!
Locals Night @ Micawber Tavern
Multiple dates available
Cash prizes, vouchers, slabs of beer, bottles of wine and lots more to bring you to locals night at Micawber Tavern! Come and enjoy the best pub in the Yarra Ranges with us on our favourite night of the week!

Popular dishes

Marinated Mount Zero OlivesA$8.00
Soup of The DayA$16.00
Bread rolls *GF
Cob LoafA$10.00
Choice of cultured butter, garlic butter or Thornton groove olive oil
Buffalo BurrataA$24.00
Peperonata, focaccia, basil oil *GF
Crispy CalamariA$18.00
Rocket & fennel salad, lime mayo *GF
Buffalo Chicken WingsA$19.00
Blue cheese, celery GF
Roasted Spice CauliflowerA$18.00
Spiced sweet potato, beetroot hummus, puffed quinoa, coconut yogurt VG GF

Parmas & Schnitzels

Chicken ParmaA$29.50
250g Chicken breast, napoli sauce, streaky bacon, triple cheese, chips & salad *GF
Chicken SchnitzelA$26.00
250g Chicken breast, chips & salad *GF
Irish ParmaA$32.00
250g Chicken breast, black pudding, McDonnells curry sauce, onion rings, chips & salad
Vegetarian ParmaA$29.50
Veggie schnitzel, napoli sauce, broccolini, triple cheese, chips & salad V
Vegetarian SchnitzelA$26.00
Veggie schnitzel, chips & salad V

Chargrilled Steaks

All served with duck fat potatoes

Wagyu Rump MS5+ 250gr GFA$38.00
Scotch Fillet John Dee grass fed, 300gr GFA$52.00

Burgers

Micawber Tavern CheeseburgerA$26.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, burger sauce, chips *GF
Jerk Fried Chicken BurgerA$30.00
Charred pineapple salsa, creamy slaw, cheese, pickled onion, chips
Vegetarian BurgerA$28.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, burger sauce, chips

Mains

Prawn & Chorizo LinguineA$38.00
Preserved lemon, chilli, cherry tomatoes
Curry of the DayA$28.00
Ask staff for todays special (GF without bread)
Spiced Lamb RumpA$42.00
Roast pumpkin, pea & zucchini salad, preserved lemon, goats curd GF
Pan Fried SalmonA$36.00
Crushed potatoes, charred asparagus, Asian greens, black bean lime & red pepper sauce
Falafel SaladA$28.00
Falafel, sweet potato, kale tabbouleh, pearl cous cous, pita croutons, smoked harissa hummus, lemon
Crispy CalamariA$28.00
Fennel & rocket salad, chips, lime mayo *GF
250GR PorterhouseA$36.00
Chips, salad, choice of sauce GF
Pork RibsA$36.00
Chips, slaw, whiskey BBQ sauce
Beer Battered FishA$28.00
Chips, salad, tartare sauce *GF

Sides

ChipsA$12.00
Salt & Vinegar Onion RingsA$12.00
Green SaladA$10.00
Mixed leaf, cucumber, fennel, radish, cherry tomatoes GF
Roast PotatoesA$14.00
Rosemary, garlic GF
SaucesA$4.00
House Made Gravy, Mushroom Sauce, Peppercorn Sauce, Curry Sauce, Chimichurri, Garlic Butter

Kids

Under 14

Spaghetti BologneseA$14.00
Margherita Pizza VA$14.00
Half Schnitzel & Chips *GFA$14.00
Cheeseburger & Chips *GFA$14.00
Dixie Cup Ice-Cream - chocolate or vanillaA$4.00

Desserts

Vanilla Creme BrûléeA$16.00
Madelines, lemon curd
Strawberry CheesecakeA$16.00
Basil cream, candied hazelnuts
Sticky Date PuddingA$14.00
Butterscotch, blueberries, toasted marshmellow, vanilla ice-cream GF

What 815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Victoria
Good for groups
Victoria
Most Booked
Yarra Valley Ranges
Great for brunch
Yarra Valley Ranges
Child-friendly
Yarra Valley Ranges
Good for groups
Yarra Valley Ranges
Healthy
Yarra Valley Ranges
Hot spot
Yarra Valley Ranges
Neighbourhood gem
Yarra Valley Ranges
Great for outdoor dining
Yarra Valley Ranges
Good for special occasions
Yarra Valley Ranges
Vegetarian-friendly
Yarra Valley Ranges
Lively
Yarra Valley Ranges
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Micawber Tavern offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "great food and drinks." The tavern features a cozy fireside setting perfect for chilly days, and a "beautiful beer garden" by a creek. With "friendly staff" and a "fantastic gem" vibe, it's ideal for families and gatherings.

815 Reviews

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Michelle
Victoria4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m a local and a regular at Micawbers Tavern. Always enjoyable.
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SusanP VIP
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Sunday roast and I think it was the best roast I’ve had. I had chicken and my partner had the beef. So good. We ate in the Bistro will table service and the staff were great. Great atmosphere
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Michelle
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great venue, we ate early so service was fast. The bar got busy though. Vibe is cool and we all loved the food. Well done 👏
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Rachel
Victoria2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Seems to be trying to present as an a la carte dining experience when meals are traditional pub food with fancy prices. Beware of 10% surcharge on food AND drinks on weekends (not just public holidays). The surcharge on drinks is mentioned on the drinks menu but not on the food menu or on booking website.
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Amanda
Victoria1 review
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very long wait time, well over an hour, food was then rushed when i prompted the staff that we hadn't had any food yet and although they offered to give 20% off or provide a free drink, by the time the 2 meals arrived we had lost our appetite. There was then 10 minutes of confusion regarding the bill from the staff, and the toilets were very dirty - no soap left, and boxes of tissues in place due to no paper towel. So disappointing as we'd come for the famous weekend roast lunch, and there was only 3 slices of chewy thin beef after waiting all that time. On the plus side, the cauliflower cheese was lovely as was the lady who served us and apologised profusely for the situation.
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Callum
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Poor Service & average food. Waiting almost an hour to receive entrees and main courses at the same time. Big drop in service level from a bar I have been attending for many years
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Sky
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As per usual, food is awesome 👌 service and overall atmosphere.
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HeathP
Victoria4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor dining area with a creek and beautiful ferns
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Jen
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming to Micawber Tavern, my favourite is salt and vinegar onion rings and the chicken roast with Yorkshire pudding , it’s always good!
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Holly
Victoria1 review
3.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, however steaks a bit overcooked. We were a table of 8 though so understandable to a degree. Beware of getting a parking spot during peak busy times, we had to circle the parking lot continuously for 20 minutes. Made us late for our reservation so had to run in and advise staff. One male staff member in particular was incredibly helpful and took care of us very well, the woman operating bar outside was a bit cold no smiles or customer service vibes. Scenery was beautiful and very well decorated and lovely atmosphere. Outside dining area is heated and perfect even during a cooler night. Overall I would go back, however perhaps during a quieter time for a lunch perhaps, as the place was so busy it was hard to move around the venue
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Micawber Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 815 OpenTable diners.

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