Golden Monkey - Melbourne

Somewhere to get a late night drink - the door staff were friendly (which is a start) and the bar staff quick and knowledgeable. read more Somewhere to get a late night drink - the door staff were friendly (which is a start) and the bar staff quick and knowledgeable.

I'm surprised nobody has reviewed this place yetEspecially as their website says they are regularly nominated for Bar of the Year. read more I'm surprised nobody has reviewed this place yetEspecially as their website says they are regularly nominated for Bar of the Year.

This place makes really tasty cocktailsIf you're having a night out with your girlfriends then this is the place to hit up. read more This place makes really tasty cocktailsIf you're having a night out with your girlfriends then this is the place to hit up.

Lovely ambient atmosphere in this busy bar hidden away on Lonsdale street. The bartender here made her own concoction of a cocktail for me and it was absolutely... read more Lovely ambient atmosphere in this busy bar hidden away on Lonsdale street. The bartender here made her own concoction of a cocktail for me and it was absolutely delicious!

This drinks and dining venue is fit out really nicely with cosy wooden seating that's split between their indoor and outdoor areas. If you want some privacy, op... read more This drinks and dining venue is fit out really nicely with cosy wooden seating that's split between their indoor and outdoor areas. If you want some privacy, opt for a back booth, otherwise sit out the front and watch the tourists strolling down Hardware Lane. The cocktail list here is thoughtful and innovative, offering tastes for every palate.<br/ <br/ I tried some drinks from the special Chinese New Year menu including a super delicious Yuzu spritz, a very gingery gin and mint and tea cocktail, and a fruity pineapple and rum drink. Each was great, although the strong herbs and spices in the ginger cocktail made that one my top pick.<br/ <br/ As for food, a vegetable dumpling basket shared with my partner was the perfect accompaniment to our drinks. It contained green vegan dumplings stuffed with greens and vermicelli, which were the best of the bunch. But all other dumplings were also great including some vegetarian dumplings in translucent skin, glutinous rice dim sims, and a big, fluffy veg bao. I appreciate the variety as well as the assortment of sauces available. While the prices are a bit more than your cheap and cheerful dumpling joint, the price reflects the quality of dishes served. For upscale dumplings and drinks, Golden Monkey should be your top choice.