Gerald's Bar - Melbourne

What a gem of a local. Only recently stumbled upon it but am I glad I did. The drinks menu is strong and the wait staff are attentive and friendly. Great place for a date spot, cheeky wine or a decent cocktail catch up. The food looked amazing, share plate vibes. Can't wait to come back.

I love Gerald’s bar for the vino obviously: their range of wines, which change regularly, means you’re spoiled for choice and I always have to ask what I should have. Luckily, the recommendations of the bar staff are amazingly prophetic: I’m pretty sure they’re psychic as I always get exactly what I feel like! Forget your old school sav Blancs and the like (which they probably have, I just never get them), this is the place to go international or try something local, layered and amazing that you won’t get at your local wine of the day watering hole. Gerald’s is an educational experience if you like good wine!I wouldn’t go pas the food here either. Although I normally go after dinner on the weekend, juicy marinated olives are a staple, but for this pescatarian their a l carte menu has a lot of great choices on tapas and small plates. And the desserts are pretty special too. Then there’s the music, the museum of popular iconography that makes for the coolest decor. What’s not to like? Go there just don’t steal my seat under the stairs!

My new favourite bar in Melbourne even if it's a bit of a hike (or uber ride) from the CBD. The winelist is very interesting, especially the  constantly changing wines by the glass, the cocktails are great, and the menu is a daily rotation of amazing morsels. The smaller bites are more interesting and better value than the larger courses which makes perfect sense given this is a bar first and foremost. The timber panelled ambience (and even the experience of sitting and waiting on the stairs) is one of the best in Melbourne, and the awesome music (proper records and a valve amp) makes for a perfect evening out.

Great drinks, awesome music, relaxed vibe, friendly people, cosy setting and an amazing menu that changes almost daily. Places this polished are rare enough in the CBD, and virtually non-existent outside of it. Makes you feel fortunate to live in Carlton North.

Gerald's Bar is fabulous, a great bar that serves seasonal food in a space where you feel like your visiting an old friend. Staff are incredible, really knowledgeable and passionate with a cheekiness that I love. The booze is always great, always drinking interesting wines and cocktails made by pros.