http://pubstandards.org/ 2008-11-20T21:05:47+11:00 http://pubstandards.org/ http://pubstandards.org/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-11-20T10:15:24+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne?rev=1227136524&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed Next Sub Standards The next Sub Standards will be held on the 27th November 2008. Venue TBD. The following Sub Standards will be held on the 10th December 2008. Venue TBD. text/html 2008-11-20T10:13:24+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/duke_of_kent_hotel?rev=1227136404&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed Ben Balbo Space, quiet, good food, great beer selection, nice atmosphere. There's even a pool table! Smokers will enjoy the covered “courtyard”. The only down side it it's a little pricey. Wednesday is $12 parma night, with 5 different parmas on offer. Other meals start at around $15 for a main, or about $9 for wedges. text/html 2008-11-20T10:12:04+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/celtic_club?rev=1227136324&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed Ben Balbo Shocking. It was quiet enough to talk, plenty of space, beer selection was adequate but had no atmosphere and no food! Attribute Rating Location 10/10 Atmosphere 2/10 Ability to talk 10/10 Space 30+ Beer Irish Pub. Fair selection Food Nasty toasties Suitable for Pub Standards No text/html 2008-10-31T01:06:41+11:00 aquarion http://pubstandards.org/europe/united_kingdom/london?rev=1225375601&do=diff london The original, and some would say the best, Pub Standards faction. We would, obviously. Pub Standards London lounges languidly lapping liquids at the Bricklayer's Arms on the middle Thursday of the month, always announced on Upcoming, but the best way to keep up to date is to subscribe to the Web-1.0-tastic Mailing List where all topics of conversation that do not include beer are mercilessly mocked. text/html 2008-10-30T19:05:46+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/europe/united_kingdom/london/foo?rev=1225353946&do=diff text/html 2008-10-30T18:23:52+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/home?rev=1225351432&do=diff PubStandards meet-ups are for social web-types. Join us for beer, web-talk, and other general waffle. PubStandards meet-ups happen once a month at the same venue. SubStandards meet-ups occur between PubStandards meet-ups and are always at different venues. text/html 2008-10-30T17:40:51+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/elephant_and_wheelbarrow?rev=1225348851&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed 18th June 2008 Ben Balbo Fairly busy Irish pub but quiet enough to talk. We found space upstairs to eat, but were asked to move downstairs at about 8pm when they closed the area. Might not be ideal for larger groups. text/html 2008-10-30T17:40:50+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/1806?rev=1225348850&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed 18th June 2008 Ben Balbo A cocktail bar. Had I known this before putting this down as a venue, I probably wouldn't have... Attribute Rating Location 10/10 Atmosphere 7/10 Ability to talk 10/10 Space 5-10 Beer Fair range, average price Food Either none or quite expensive, can't remember. We moved on to the Elephant and Wheelbarrow next door Suitable for Pub Standards No text/html 2008-10-30T17:40:48+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/bar_open?rev=1225348848&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed 29th May 2008 Ben Balbo A quiet little pub, nice atmosphere, quiet enough to talk. Cash only, no food, but plenty of eateries within stumbling distance. Attribute Rating Location 7/10 Atmosphere 8/10 Ability to talk 10/10 Space 5-10 Beer Limited selection but good stuff Food N/A Suitable for Pub Standards No text/html 2008-10-30T17:40:31+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/bull_and_bear_tavern?rev=1225348831&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed George Patterson Short note: I have walked past here on the occasionally odd Wednesday night and found that it looks large enough and not too crowded nor loud. (Pre-emptive edit following) text/html 2008-10-30T17:39:44+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/sherlock_holmes_inn?rev=1225348784&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed Ben Balbo This was the location of the first ever Pub Standards Melbourne. The venue became too small for groups of 8 or more, so we started looking for a new place. The food was average. Beer was great, but when isn't it? text/html 2008-10-30T17:35:02+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/bridie_o_reilly_s?rev=1225348502&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed 16th July 2008 Ben Balbo Fairly quiet Irish pub with 3 levels. Top floor had plenty of space for larger groups. Attribute Rating Location 10/10 Atmosphere 8/10 Ability to talk 10/10 Space 10+ top floor Beer Irish Pub. Nuff said. Food Better than average and fair prices. Suitable for Pub Standards Yes text/html 2008-10-30T17:34:51+11:00 benbalbo http://pubstandards.org/asia_pacific/australia/melbourne/charles_dickens_tavern?rev=1225348491&do=diff Stay informed - subscribe to PubStandards Melbourne's twitter feed or identi.ca feed 15th October 2008 Ben Balbo Quiet and seemingly lifeless pub. Attribute Rating Location 10/10 Atmosphere 6/10 Ability to talk 10/10 Space Tables for 6 available, but can be busy Beer Some on tap, some bottled, not a bad selection Food Better than average and fair prices. Suitable for Pub Standards No way