The Gem Bar and Dining

Great pub and food
It must be hard being so close to one of the best burger restaurants in Australia but despite not having the big menu this place is equally as good and has a great pub atmosphere.
And happy hour from open to 6pm weekdays!

I've only visited the Gem a few times but there's this incredible looking man, I think they call him Rhys, he's always making these Mexican latte shots that the crowd goes wild for. It's all they talk about, and "Rhys' Mexican latte are the best", "Rhys Mexican Lattes cured my depression", "I'm having babies with Rhys' Mexican latte and I hope they look like him". I can't wait to try one!

I visited The Gem Bar on a random Tuesday arvo. It was a really nice sunny day and everyone was sitting outside. I really enjoyed sitting out the front and I was very happy with the food selection. I got some cocktails and snacks. It was a nice venue to catch up with some friends and enjoy the sunshine.

This place is great apart from the bar staff who are full of attitude and not overly friendly... They also tend to ignore you when standing at the bar... Also, when you ask for a pot of beer, they give you a pint instead...and you have no choice but to pay for a pint. Otherwise, the bands are great - especially on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon, and the food is good...

I stumbled upon this pub one evening after experiencing some serious cravings following a long day of wandering around Melbourne's CBD. I gotta say, the burgers here were nothing short of exceptional, and they easily rank among the best I've had in quite some time! Not only were they incredibly delicious, but they also captured the quintessential essence of an American diner experience (the tofu burger especially was probably the best veg alternative burger I've ever had).

The cost of the burgers when compared to other options in the area was great value for money.

As a bonus, there was live music playing, which, and while not to my personal taste, undeniably added to the lively ambiance of the pub. The staff were friendly, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable.

No doubt, I will be returning to savour more items from their menu in the future. Kudos to the team for delivering such an outstanding dining experience. You've earned yourself a loyal customer!

Great food, service and music. It’s really happening here for live music, mostly local and some interstate and international bands play here. Very eclectic mix (it used to be country). It’s a floor show venue and can get tight and in your face.

Great country and rock vibe, not quite dive bar. You may be lucky to see a Collingwood Cowboy.

Food is great by Sonny’s. Can recommend the fried chicken but my go to is the Cheese Burger.

The Gem used to be a super trendy place to bend an elbow and pig out on American inspired fare. Alas, COVID has killed The Gem. My friends were the only people in the entire venue other than a single staff member who must have been bored as hell. Cocktails on the specials menu were not available and the menu presented little interest. I ordered the Corn Ribs which helped confirm that I won't be back to this place I used to love. Very sad.