Had an excellent night out at Hats Tatts with Mr B on Wednesday night. Walking into the old Southern Cross Hotel one is hit with a welcoming smoky smell in the air. The BBQ meat kind of smoky smell that instantly stirs one's appetite. The bar is full of various bottles, dangling cans and artefacts. A very friendly beardy man greeted us instantly and requested whether we were here for food, drinks or both. Upon an answer of both, we were given our food menus and a casual tour of the drinks available. Mr B and I thanked him and wandered around to stake out a comfy space. <br/ <br/ We found a back room, adorned with framed classic rock posters, two giant empty booths and a pool table. I...
I had to admit I was somewhat skeptical of this place at first. It seems you can 't go anywhere these days in Melbourne without seeing some faux Americana dive bar/BBQ/burger joint serving up clichés of burgers or pulled pork in plastic baskets and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, usually either disappointingly overpriced or underwhelming in flavor. Hats and Tatts however turned out to be a real pleasant surprise. Wedged smack bang between the South Melbourne Markets and Kittens strip club, it has a American late 80s/hair metal/frat house/dive bar sort of décor and vibe (Tom Cruise 's Cocktail poster and the 'Derelicte My Balls ' (quip from Zoolander neon sign above the bar writ large with an ecle...
Came in for a couple of beers and a feed on Friday night and left with a rather pleasurable experience. The set-out is very much like American dive bar with countless bottles of burbons behind the bar. Then there is a room with an open fire place which was great for a cold Friday night. For the food we ordered the chicken wings for an entree which were pretty stock standard chicken wings. Nice and spicy and enjoyable but no better or worse than most other places. Then I had the brisket burger which was on a whole new level. I have no idea how they managed to get that brisket so **** tender but they did and I loved it!
Hatts and Tatts is the least pretentious, gloriously no fuss, ridiculously/unnecessarily well stocked dive bar in Melbourne! The casualty of everything is what makes it so enjoyable to hang out there. The food is always tasty. The staff are usually up for a laugh and really good specials. One of my favourite places to go on my days off and catch up with friends.
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Hats and Tatts, where the frat boys ‘derelict my balls’, spirits and beer rules and there is some **** good food on the go. We’re big fans and mis-spent a cold afternoon there playing darts and drinking near the fire. Wines are red or white – and drinkable, so that’s ok! The boys love the beers and I love the food so it’s a good place to be.
This restaurant is a cool nighttime destination with a gritty atmosphere and an impressive menu. They offer slow-cooked meats, juicy burgers, and fried chicken, along with a selection of great beers and attentive staff. The exterior may be deceiving, as the experience inside is much more than expected.
Hats Tatts is the place to go if you're looking to try something different! The music is amazing, I even added their playlist to my Spotify. The food is a great value for the price, and they always have interesting premium beer options that change frequently.
A staff member said the chicken burger would be the best chicken burger we had ever had... AND IT WAS! The food was amazing!! And the staff were so incredibly friendly. Could not be happier that we stumbled upon this gem.
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The atmosphere at this restaurant is incredible! The Nashville hot burger, paired with a pint of PBR, is perfect for a hot afternoon. If you're looking for a taste of nostalgia, be sure to try the Mac n cheese waffle.
I had no idea what to expect at this bar. It's a nice change to meet up with friends from your usual cafe/casual restaurant as its much more social. Burgers were standard but the atmosphere is what sets it apart.
Sandwich À La Poitrine Fumée
Sandwich Au Porc Effiloché
The Westwinds Gin ‘The Sabre’ Mini + Tonic
Kimchi Tater Tots And Whipped Fetta
Nashville Style Hot Chicken Burger
The Westwinds Gin Aged Negroni
Hot ’N’ Spicy Tempeh Burger
