Reviews


As of now, there are 562 assessments available from 8 website(s). The mean score for The Rum Diary is 4.2, implying that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. The Rum Diary is a quirky bar on Brunswick Street that has transformed into a favorite hangout for many. Despite not being a big fan of rum, customers have been pleasantly surprised by the creative cocktails and warm atmosphere. The friendly staff and live music add to the vibrant vibe of the bar, attracting a diverse crowd. The small renovations have made a big impact, with customers raving about the delicious drinks and cool interior. Overall, The Rum Diary is highly recommended as a fantastic dive bar with great service and an extensive menu of unique cocktails.

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 562 reviews

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Yelp
4.2 ★ from 12 reviews
Donna
15.04.2024 - 04:17

I love a good bar that has it's stuff together. Sexy dim lighting, nautical wood and knots, pirate booty, and a wall full of rum. The name of the game here...

Tamer
15.04.2024 - 04:17

So I'm not from Melbourne, so maybe I should be ignored. But we walked past this place, and I love rum, so we decided to have a drink. Love the vibe of...

David
15.04.2024 - 04:17

Fitzroy favorite, loved this place since the day it opened. Yes that is biased of me but haaavvveee you met rum? If not this is the place for you and rum...

INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 550 reviews
RockLobster
29.01.2024 - 11:52

Excellent. Great service, extensive and creative menu, delicious drinks. Really good vibe about the bar with dim lighting and quirky interior. This looked like...

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Samantha
29.01.2024 - 11:52

Great spot, amazing drinks and super friendly, knowledgable bar staff, and usually pretty great music playing. Highly recommend the Dark and Stormy!

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 20 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 84 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 368 reviews
Foursquare
3.9 ★ from 52 reviews

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