Making great use of the excellent local markets in North Melbourne, Metropolitan Hotel is praised for the top produce that can be found on the excellent modern Australian menu. While in the bar, nibble on a tasting plate or settle into the restaurant dining room and sample super-fresh market fare from the specials board.
In the heart of Melbourne's former meat market sits the Hotel Metropolitan, a heritage listed building that recently underwent some serious renovations resulting in a warm and friendly front bar and an elegant yet relaxed dining room.
Owner-restaurateur Craig McVean utilises his prime location well, frequenting the local markets for the top produce that can be found on his bar and dining room menus. While in the bar, choose to nibble on a salt and pepper tasting plate consisting of calamari and quail or choose a heartier option like the meat market steak on mash with sauteed spinach and red wine jus. Alternatively settle into the inviting dining room for three divine courses. Choose from the regularly changing specials board which boasts the market's top picks, whether they be squab or lobster, or peruse the a la carte menu. Start with a sharing plate of grilled saganaki cheese with sauteed spinach, smoked salmon, artichoke hearts, black olives and lemon. Follow with a main like the corned beef girello on Irish champ with greens and mustard sauce, or the snapper and truffle oil pie with mash and roasted tomato. Finish with the frozen Valrhona chocolate terrine with wild cherries or a selection of cheeses. The extensive wine list consists of predominantly Australian varieties with some French and German options.
The Metropolitan Meat Market, built in 1874 is etched in the history and tradition of Melbourne. At the heart of the building is the Hotel, which helped service the meat workers.
Today The Metropolitan Hotel crew takes pride in its beautiful rooms and stained glass windows by delivering an elegant pub and dining room with a friendly feel. Come in and enjoy the highest quality food, craft beer and boutique wine.
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