Why you goCan we say icon? Very well, then. This pub icon is the stuff of Melbourne memories. You can’t call yourself a local until you’ve had a drink at the upmarket South Yarra digs where countless corks have been popped and occasions celebrated. The unmissable spot opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens offers plenty of moving parts. There’s a dining room, several bars, a leafy courtyard and prime tables on the street where peak preening takes place. Yes, it’s a scene – a giddy, dizzy, sometimes gaudy but always fun party. The Bot, as it’s more commonly known, has been through various guises over the decades, but under new-ish owner Rabih Yanni there’s less emphasis on chasing awards and more focus on nailing the pub fundamentals, albeit with an upwardly mobile twist.
Why you stayYes, it’s in one of Melbourne’s enclaves of privilege, with the flash cars parked outside on Domain Road to prove it, but the Bot is a democratic beast. You can dress to impress or rock up in your tradie best; you can go for a burger and chips or splash out on a show-off platter of chilled seafood. Whether you’re on a Toyota or Tesla budget, there’s a breadth to the offering here that means everyone is happy.
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