http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21744 Murmur bar is a fine example of a truly hidden secret Melbourne bar. Tucked away at the back of an alley way, off a small side street, up a flight of stairs and you find an atmospheric cocktail bar where you can while away a pleasant evening sipping new and innovative cocktail creations.
Think dim lighting, jazz music and attractive thirty-somethings drinking quirky cocktails.
Bit on the expensive side, but worth it!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21744 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20968 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20968 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20853
There are some interesting choices on the menu. The service is good and the drinks prices are not too silly either. Many wines (local and French) are available by the glass. I liked the place.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20853 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20690
As it's also located close to Melbourne University, countless generations of students have met there over the years to discuss politics and economics. Run today by Watson's grandsons, the original aura and atmosphere of Watson's has been retained.

It must also be said, that in addition to this eating place, Jimmy Watson is remembered by the memorial trophy under his name offered each year at the Royal Melbourne Wine show.

Watsons is a Melbourne institution.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20690 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20620 Its specialities are the chicken parma and a good serve of fish and chips. Some decent pizzas as well as a kids menu. The rooftop bar and beer garden is the place to be on a warm night.
The Corner Hotel is also well known for its entertainment and is open until late...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20620 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20463
The food menu (after you have finished looking through the vodkas) is very European-based with a Polish flavour. Borsch? Yes, it's on the menu. Goulash? Of course! Bratwurst and sauerkraut is included as expected. Come with an empty stomach as the servings are large. The service is cheery, the entertainment fun (a trio dressed as gypsies playing a violin, a piano accordion... and, of all things, a cello!) and if you really want to make a night of it, there is always the theatre next door.

Prices are reasonable and despite the alcohol, 'After the Tears' is kid-friendly. My grandkids loved their meals.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17316 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17316 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16989
Bright young things in tennis whites will bring you iced Pimms and cucumber sandwiches. Scrumptious in every way.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16989 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16775
A pretty good local pub with one of the best outlooks in Melbourne.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16775 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16298
The pub is a favourite of motorcycle riders (it's a great place to start or end a ride) who frequent the bistro but the dining room is a nice place for those wanting something more formal... nice thick linen and quality tableware. It's a nice place to eat for those who have been tramping the wineries in the area or having a hit at Flinders Golf Club.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16298 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15194 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15194 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13572 although today it fronts as a pub with decent food, kid-friendly even for those with ankle biters or rugrats who want a meal out and, of course, it has the obligatory pokies and TAB. Oh, and a decent wine list in the dining room.

The history bit? The Boundary pub gets its name from being on East Boundary Rd which gets its name from being the former east boundary of a large farming estate (back in the 1880s through to the 1920s)

Take the kids (leave them in the playroom) and have a meal or play the pokies.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13572 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9950 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4780 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4780 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2774 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2774 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4487 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4487