Marquis of Lorne

We had a very nice pub meal here. The dining room upstairs is a welcoming space with an open kitchen. Good acoustics made for a pleasant meal, even though the restaurant was busy. I recommend booking if possible as it is popular. Service was efficient and the staff seemed happy to be there. The menu is a good mix of pub favourites done well, catering to vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike.

Lots of stairs that made my knees creak, great beers on tap and a raspberry sour that was mwaah! We ate tasty cakes, paw paw salad, and rigatoni - all wonderful. The very hip crowd were friendly and forgiving of my old suburban self. A very pleasant afternoon.

The Marquis of Lorne has a great atmosphere – relaxed, a bit quirky, and full of character. It’s the kind of pub where you can enjoy a good pint and people-watching while soaking up the Fitzroy vibe. The food is excellent, definitely a step above standard pub fare. The rockling burger and schnitzel really stand out, and the menu has plenty of interesting options with fresh sides to match. A cool spot with good energy, tasty food, and a crowd that keeps things lively.

Had a very tasty Christmas Eve lunch. Great food with nice service. The chips were amazeballs. We will be back.

For us an amazing classic gastro pub find. Faultless, food amazing , staff awesome. Loved it and will definitely be back to keep chipping away at the menu

The chicken schnitzel was the most perfectly cooked, juicy, crispy and flavourul schnitzel I’ve ever had. the ambiance of the place was very warm and cozy from the lighting to the plates which gave grandma’s house vibe

One of the best pubs ever. I love Marquis of Lorne. Fish burger - AMAZING. Always a good time, never disappointing. Keep up the wonderful work love you all. If I could give more stars I would ❤️

This place just misses the mark. Don’t get me wrong, some of the food was absolutely delicious - but overall it was disappointing. Food portions were a little on the small side, and most meals were not executed that well. I also noted that the “Dory” turned into Barramundi with no mention from any of the staff until it hit the table - not a massive issue but would have been nice to be able to make an informed decision about what the party members were eating before it hit the table. Service was also a little too transactional for my liking - very little personality.

Had some after work drinks with friends. Happy hour was great half price tins. After that I was already so happy to pay double for my tins afterwards. The outdoor smoking area was very hot and full of Fitzroy revellers. Staff were very attentive to pick up empty drinks and empty the ashtray. I will come back!

I really like the upstairs vibe of Marquis, with the small, simple bar area and rainbow 90s lightbulbs, however in the last few years as the Collingwood end of Fitzroy has gentrified, Marquis of Lorne has become a hub of 'bros' 'suits' (top button undone, to say "hey, I'm casual") and a plethora of the kind of people you don't want to see at your local. Weekends have gotten strange here, the odd mix can push locals to find new haunts and I used to feel like the Northside old-timers could come here and have a beer, even if they are a bit rough, but now it seems like they are no longer welcome. A great institution ruined by wannabe frat boys.

This place seems to have slowly evolved over the three years that I have been wondering around Melbourne. I remember the first time I came to check it out it happened to be closed, however I wandered back here a number of months later to discover that it was open, though pretty quiet. However since it is a little (but not too much) out of my way it wasn't until much recently that I decided to come by here again, and I have to say that it is now really lively. Basically it is a back street pub, which is the type of pub that I really like. They do have a rooftop bar, but it gets pretty crowded with the smokers. They also have a restaurant on the second floor. It's a pretty small pub, but pretty cool as well.

So this place was closed for a while and finally, in late 2014, there looked to be a bit of love being breathed in to it. It opened, the hipsters flocked. On a hot night they would be everywhere out the front drinking pints and looking too cool for school. Signs proclaimed happy hours! $16 steak night! I wasn't convinced I'd fit in with the hipsters (am I in denial?) but the $16 steak on Tuesday night sure did sound like an appealing way to test the waters. We arrived a little after 6pm and it was pretty dead. There was 4 or 5 others in the bar and not a single soul outside. Was it too early? Was it not sunny enough? Had the hipsters moved on to the new hot spot in town? We ordered steaks ($16 for a 300gm porterhouse with chips and salad) and an extra portion of salad to make us feel better for clogging our arteries with the chips. A pint for him and a glass of Shiraz for me. The steaks themselves were okay. The flavour was good but they were cooked a little over than our requested medium-rare. The chips were super crunchy (twice fried?) and the portion of salad we ordered was, well, a bit strange. The cider dressing it was served with tasted suspiciouly like melted butter and congealed a bit on the raddichio leaves. Maybe it was supposed to do that, who knows? Dinner for two at around $60 is pretty decent if you ask me. For a resonably priced Tuesday night meal in a quieter environment then the Marquis of Lorne isn't a bad option

This is a pub that just keeps going up. There are four levels to this building, including a little rooftop area - which I highly recommend. Just one word of caution, the stairs are very very old and uneven, so be very careful as you carry your pint up those many flights. And be even more wary of laughing and belittling someone who manages to lose their pint twice on those dangerous stairs only to trip over yourself a few minutes later. I have never eaten at the Marquis of Lorne, but the food looks pretty good. They even have a specific dining space on the second level. And it's definitely worth a pop in for a pint or six if you are traveling through the back streets of Fitzroy.

Having won tickets to a Tuesday night Fringe show being held a short walk away on Johnston Street, we decided on dinner at the Marquis of Lorne for the very fact it was a Tuesday and that meant steak night. Having been to the venue on many past occasions, I had only ever walked past the dining area (contained on the middle level) on my way up to the rooftop. Mind you, this is not the biggest rooftop or top floor area as a whole, however I have always found the fellow punters to be laid back and open to the idea of sharing table should the limited space require it, and the staff are also friendly and welcoming. With our show starting at 7.30pm, we were forced to make a reservation close to nana dining o'clock - ie 6pm. The dining area was fairly empty upon our arrival but quickly filled up as the hour hit a more reasonable time to eat dinner! However, I do digress. Onto the actual experience and the star feature. Steak Night. $16 porterhouse. No sauce or salad options, it was straight up with pepper sauce/gravy and fries. And oh. my. god. Just an entire plate of deliciousness. A huge slab of steak, cooked to perfection, crispy chips and enough gravy sauce to dip the chips in but not too much so as to make them soggy. Officially the best steak I have had in Melbourne to date. My only disappointment? The fact I no longer live in Fitzroy and will have to travel across town to enjoy this delicious fare. Definitely worth the trip, I can see myself being a regular on a Tuesday. Seriously, I cannot give this enough praise. Do yourself a favour and get there. SOON.

Went here tonight with a friend for an after work drink and meal before a show. $16 porterhouse steak special with chips and pepper sauce. Best steak i have had in AGES!! i asked for rare and actually got rare, not medium or blue, perfect! Chips were yummy and the pepper sauce (which i normally wouldnt have) was delish. Also, half price tinnies between 4 and 6. We each also had a glass of wine with our meals. So for $30, a beer, a steak and a glass of wine. Pretty great midweek meal out.

The Marquis is one of those corner pubs that Fitzroy has very few of, that hovers below the radars of the bona fide hipsters and is actually good in spite of it's Fitzroyal location. Part of the reason it's so good, I guess, is that there are so many 'cool' places to drink in the area, that this shabby old joint probably doesn't enter the consciousness of the rising generation. The Marquis is also one of the few un-renovated pubs around, so holds on to its inherent character and charm. It's a multi-layered behemoth and they serve food in the upstairs dining area. They also show the odd smaller gig and are open to things like book launches. And added plus is that the pub exists opposite the Centre for Contemporary Photography and a couple of other ripper galleries. She's a grand old girl, don't tell the youngsters.

Visited the Marquis of Lorne for the first time on a lovely summery Saturday night. The husband and I were keen for a delicious "gastro-pub" meal and we certainly weren't disappointed. With no reservation, we rocked up and made our way up to the dining room. Lovely fit out and lovely staff who quickly found us a table for two beside a big open window with a gentle breeze drifting in. The husband had the market fish (rainbow trout on this occasion) with peas, leeks, mint & garlic. I went old school and had the chicken schnitzel with vinegar slaw & salsa verde. Let me say this was not your usual counter meal schnitty. The chicken was perfect, covered in a light and crispy crumb, and was accompanied perfectly by the vinegary slaw. The husband also approved of the fish, although really did need a side of fries at least to fill out the meal (he is an Ironman in training after all and can put away some serious food at the moment). We also ended up ordering dessert - a chocolate brownie sandwich with white chocolate & caramel; oh my! Being "with child" I forgot to ask if the dessert contained raw egg (fail), so had to ask once it had been brought out. Fortunately for me, no raw egg to be found; and the dessert was richly decadent and delicious!! I must also say, the waitstaff were so so lovely about my query (and offered a big congrats) unlike some places, which make you feel like a nuisance for asking such inane (in their mind) questions. Major win!! The husband had a couple of "tinnies" of the Mornington Pale Ale, while I stuck to the lime & sodas, hold the vodka! All in all a very lovey summer's evening! We'll end back for sure.

Somewhat shabby, slightly down at heel venue spread over a number of levels. Came here for a birthday function and enjoyed it. Somehow the place works as it has a comfortable warm feel about it. My lamb neck was lovely although slightly undersized for the price. It worked well with the grenache from the wine list. It'd take me a while to work out why this venue feels good. Perhaps it was the abundant wood surrounds and the open fire. Perhaps it was the reasonable food and the lovely service. To be frank, all I wanted to do was sit in front of the open fire for a while with a fortified wine. One day perhaps. (By the way, the waitress with the bone coloured top and black pants, you're a superstar. You were pleasant, efficient and never missed a beat tonight. The boss here needs to raise your pay)

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Marquis of Lorne is a quaint and dynamic bar/restaurant with a lot of character. It consists of three levels. Level 1 - a dimly lit bar in the evenings with a lively and welcoming vibe. Level 2 - delicious, modern restaurant/pub meals with extensive craft beer and wine selection. I had the lamb pie with mushy peas which was fantastic alongside a local IPA. Great table service - friendly and hardworking bar staff. There's also an open fireplace which was great. Level 3 - twin open-air beer gardens with high tables and high stools and a small bar in between the two. Great little nooks to catch up with a couple of close friends.

REVMPED version of MoL rocks! So different yet so little has changed. Good selection of craft beers food looked but didn't eat anything this time. The staff were friendly talking to us about the work they done to the place. A relaxed local hangout. This is the pub it always should have been. The Sample Golden Ale was gorgeous as was Grasscutter Summer Ale. I will deffo come back.

Since the reno this place has turned into a hugely popular pub for the Fitzroy locals with an awesome vibe. Has many levels and a rooftop bar. Tuesday steak night absolutely pumps and I haven't had a bad meal there. Gets pretty noisy when it's full.

The Marquis of Lorne was the first Melbourne pub I visited where I realised that London had its work cut out for it in maintaining its mantle as the city with the best pubs. A tall, multi-leveled and cavernous affair in between Smith and Brunswick Streets, the Marquis of Lorne is a good old fashioned pub with a very interesting food menu, a ridiculous amount of seating and a ruddy good roof garden that can accommodate up to 60 people. Perhaps not as glamorous as some of Fitzroy's other drinking holes, what it lacks in polish the Marquis of Lorne more than makes up for with its old fashioned charm and some indescribable quality that seems to ensure a great night whenever a visit to the Marquis is on the cards. The food is modern and different with an Asian influence and there is an ever-changing roster of bands and the occasional great DJ. One of my favourite Fitzroy pubs.

This place looks good and I was really looking forward to visiting, but it wasn't for me. Good selection of drinks and all but the service was really off. There was a bit of a "too cool for school" vibe and I didn't feel massively welcome. There's talk of their rooftop but it is absolutely tiny, and no views to speak of. When I went up there everyone was squeezed in and if you're not a smoker you probably won't like it. We were going to stay for dinner as the dining room looked awesome, but again the staff were a bit off when we asked a few questions so we decided to leave it. There's way too many places nearby that are better. I'd give it another go, as it may just have been an other day but the Napier and the Union have nothing to fear, I don't think.

I noticed nobody had left a comment about the Marquis of Lorne for ages so thought I would add a little something and say it's still as great as ever, living so close makes me a little biased but went there with some friends again recently and we all agreed it's just one of those places you just want to keep coming back to, nice wine, nice food, nice company and gorgeous atmosphere.

Lamb roll was measly but same price as meals that came with chips and sides. It was really more a lunch thing. Considering the nice setting, the meals were nothing special. Also had to chase up our drinks.