Transport Hotel Public Bar

LOCATION
On the Princess Bridge corner of Federation Square.

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Transport Hotel Public Bar is a refreshing change from Melbourne’s local, old-school and suburban pub scene. Its modern design – with sharp lines, sweeping curves, concrete tables, shiny chrome and great walls of glass – contrasts its traditional pub atmosphere, and makes it perfectly at home in Federation Square, Melbourne CBD’s art and culture hub.

Transport’s drawcard is its 100-plus beer list that represents local micro breweries like Arctic Fox and Cricketers, as well as international treats like the Sexy Lager from Belgium or the Shanghai from China. Order the “beer mission” to get an ice bucket of beer randomness that is sure to delight any fan of the liquid amber from Australia or abroad. A bar snack highlight is the very tasty (and very cheesy) nachos, while the more substantial pub meal menu boasts favourites like bangers and mash with tomato relish. Mains range from $15 to $20, with lunch time specials starting from $10. If the views of the Melbourne CBD, Federation Square, the Yarra River and the MCG aren’t enough to keep you interested, big screen Foxtel televisions make Transport the destination for any sports fanatic.

Frank Trimboli