The Metropolitan Hotel

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For over 150 years this Melbourne landmark hotel has been pleasing its punters with traditional and less-than-traditional Australian and international fare in sleek and stylish surroundings. Situated in the legal precinct, The Metropolitan Hotel is the perfect spot for a morning coffee, lunch among the local office workers, or dinner for two or more. Sample one of 10 craft and international beers on tap while admiring the unique hand-crafted bronze fonts they are served from, before relaxing in the dining area on chocolate-coloured, leather-backed seats.

Head chef Mark Rudaz has created a menu that will easily please even the most discerning diner and most definitely those on a budget. Snack on the shared plates of baby arancinis, balsamic tomatoes, spicy salami, marinated olives and fetta or an Aussie favourite: shaved leg ham and pineapple wood-fired oven pizza. More substantial offerings include the crispy skinned Atlantic salmon, pork and fennel sausages served on creamy mash potato or a wintery braised beef dish with turned vegetables. Be sure to leave room for the individual pavlova served with cinnamon cream and maple soaked berries.