Golden Gate Hotel, South Melbourne VIC

Popular local pub right at the corner of Clarendon st and Coventry street with ample seating inside and outside. The food is your average pub food nothing really stands out. The best dish we had most probably was the salt and pepper squid but would not recommend the eggplant chips. It was soggy and lacking any crunch. The service is friendly and helpful.
Food - 5
Service - 7
Vibe - 7
Price - $$$

5 stars to Anna! She was just amazing! Went out of her way to make me, my friend, and my dog feel welcome!
The weather was great on Saturday, and all the outdoor tables were full, so we were about to leave, but Anna spotted us and got us a table from inside. She was also super helpful with the happy hour and the ordering system, even fixing a price glitch on her phone. On top of that, she gave Rufus some treats! What a legend!

We had lunch here, great $20 schnitzel, cold and fresh beer, top service and friendly staff, we'll be back.

Stepping into The Golden Gate Hotel is like a warm embrace from an old friend you haven't seen in years. The spacious venue exudes a retro-chic charm that feels both inviting and familiar, ensuring a relaxed yet vibrant dining experience that's hard to match.

Our culinary adventure began with the crispiest halloumi and tantalizing buffalo wings, perfect starters that set a high bar for what was to come. The salt & pepper calamari followed suit, cooked to tender perfection and proving to be a favorite at the table.

The Tassie Summer Spritz Jug was a refreshing centerpiece to our meal, its effervescence perfectly complementing the robust flavors of our dishes. And speaking of perfect pairings, the Jack Daniel's mixes - both cola and dry - added that spirited kick that only good whiskey can.

For the main course, the seafood linguine was a sumptuous feast from the deep, while the crispy chicken Caesar salad provided a crunchy, savory counterpoint that completed our meal with a flourish.

To top off the delightful dining experience, The Golden Gate Hotel had an awesome promotion running: with the purchase of any Jack Daniel's beverage, you received a scratch card to win some fantastic Jack Daniels merchandise. We got lucky and won some cool gear, which was the cherry on top of an already splendid evening. If you're in South Melbourne and looking to enjoy good food with the bonus of winning some great merch, The Golden Gate Hotel should be on your list!

$20 Meals on a Monday, great value. Chicken schnitzel was quite big. Staff were friendly. Small amount of inside seating at the restaurant. Lots of bar and outside seating.