1. Guests seated at The Vic Hotel in Footscray.
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  2. Assorted dishes at The Vic Hotel.
    Photograph: Longboy Media
  3. Beer garden atThe Vic Hotel.
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  4. Street view of The Vic Hotel.
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Review

The Vic Hotel

4 out of 5 stars
This old pub may have new owners, new eats and a fresh lick of paint, but its unpretentious spirit ensures it remains a local favourite
  • Restaurants | Pub dining
  • price 2 of 4
  • Footscray
  • Recommended
Lauren Dinse
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Time Out says

Since 1870, this local boozer has been well-loved for nailing the basics: good times, cold drinks and hearty food. 

These days, it's a tad more upmarket than its days of yore, offering up fancy-fied bar snacks like corn and scamorza croquettes, Asian-inspired crispy chicken ribs and a delectable little lobster and prawn roll with salmon caviar.  

But if you're after some no-nonsense pub grub, you can't go wrong with the juicy Wagyu cheeseburger or beer-battered fish and chips with mushy peas. The Vic's hand-crumbed parma is another winner, while hearty protein mains like the Otway pork cutlet, 300-gram rostbiff and 250-gram scotch steak will keep the meat lovers happy

While the menu may be updated to reflect modern tastes, the pub's timeless charm remains with stripped wooden furnishings, a spacious main bar and a welcoming, no-frilles vibe all year round.

A solid drinks list covers the gamut, with a broad offering of mainly Australian wines (plus a smattering of European drops), local-heroing beer taps selection, spirits and expertly mixed cocktails. For more info, visit the website.

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Details

Address
43 Victoria St
Melbourne
3011
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu 4-11pm; Fri-Sun noon-11.30pm
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