April 18, 2011: The Victoria Hotel

Another fortnight, some other pub-club. This fourth dimension nosotros headed to the rejigged Victoria Hotel to sample the nutrient from their newly opened kitchen. The pub itself hasn't changed every bit good much - there's notwithstanding a ping-pong tabular array inward the forepart room, notwithstanding an strange assortment of article of furniture inward the beer garden, in addition to notwithstanding a tranquillity laid-back vibe. The bill of fare is pretty affordable in addition to well-stocked amongst vegie options: a risotto, some pastas, a burger in addition to a curry summation a few starters.

I've function yesteryear pretty predictable in addition to decided I'd sample yet some other vegie burger ($12).

This was a fairly mediocre burger - a potato-y veg patty, some lettuce, onion in addition to love apple tree on a lightly toasted white bun. The flavours were pretty limited; nosotros were forced to accomplish for the love apple tree sauce to boot things upwards a notch. The chips were proficient at least.

Cindy went healthier - daal amongst roti, rice in addition to raita ($12).

Cindy was hoping for a soupier daal, rather than this chunky version but this was notwithstanding pretty acceptable,  he raita in addition to roti inward item added something to a fairly straightforward curry.

Our meals, similar those of our companions, were adequate without existence amazing. The Vic is inexpensive - nosotros haven't had many $12 meals on our pub-club wanderings - in addition to y'all basically larn what y'all pay for. Still, the pub itself has upsides: ping-pong, Gentle Ben on the stereo, in addition to an fantabulous Mon nighttime vibe.

The Victoria Hotel
380 Victoria Street, Brunswick
9388 0830
veg snacks $6-$9, mains $12-$16

Accessibility: There are small-scale unmarried steps scattered from entry through to the beer garden. There's lots of infinite simply about the tables.  All ordering in addition to payment occurs at a high bar.