The Gem

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Partystar Review

Gem by name and gem by nature, this Collingwood local has an Americana aesthetic and a likeable vibe. It boasts ranch-style seating, a wooden honkytonk interior, homages to Elvis (there is even an Elvis bar) and great homestyle service.

The cuisine is of course authentic Texas Barbecue alongside vegetarian dishes so nobody goes hungry.

Outdoor Area / Beer Garden

Tables on the footpath are handy should the weather be warm.

Live Music Venue

An odd bit of impromptu acoustic most nights, be it a band, solo act, or just a bit of strumming of the guitar.

Julie Whiting

Readers' Reviews

We had a great meal in this aptly named pub - it really is a Gem! A great place to while away an afternoon. Great music too - saw one of the best bluegrass bands i've ever seen - Great musos, complete with hats and a singer who can really sing the bluegrass way. A great musical accompanyment to a great meal in a great pub.

Andrew, Malvern, 04/09

I first went to the Gem with my wife who new that I was missing the bluegrass music from where I grew up (West Virginia, USA). She told me that she had heard that a band called Redfish Bluegrass was playing on a Friday night. We gathered a couple of friends to check out this pub and ended up having one of my best nights in Melbourne. The atmosphere was inviting, the crowd was warm, the beer was cold, and the band was spot-on.

I'm migrating to Australia permanently in about 1 months time, and the Gem Bar is high on my list of spots to become reaquainted. This pub feels like home.

Ken, Camberwell, 02/08

Readers' Reviews

Always friendly, never intimidating for a girl to go on her own, with a group even take the folks to the dining room. The owners seem sreally pasionate about music and so it seems to be such a high quality of good aussie country or blues that's put on live most nights. I can still take my corporte boss and be sitting next to an old tattoed rocker and yet it manages to make all feel welcome. It's an smaller size that ensures you'll meet someone during the evening!

Hollie, Collingwood, 05/07

Really cosy pub great beers including an excellent range of Coopers ales. I tried the Coopers dark which was well on form when I visited. Really freindly staff and a great atmosphere. A fair dinkum pub which is a must when visiting Melbourne.

Steve, Manchester, UK, 10/04

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