By

The Gem Bar

Smoked meats, Texan style BBQ and Southern themed dishes have taken their place in Melbourne's food scene and show no sign of disappearing anytime soon, which is great for Tonino Cordisco and his great venue The Gem Bar in Collingwood, since that's the food he serves here. The result of trips to America, extensive research into authentic cooking techniques and even a smoke pit imported from Houston, the focus here may be split between bar, dining and music, but all are made a priority with passion as the common thread running through each one.

When the food, the drinks and the tunes are good you've got a winning combo and it draws people in to this very unassuming venue throughout the week. From 4 - 7pm on Tuesdays to Fridays you can enjoy half-price tacos, wings & Texas fries with $6 pints in the ultimate almost never-ending Happy Hour, with the bar open from 12pm Fridays to Sundays if you want to start here earlier. Be sure to head to their website at the beginning of each month and check the Gig Guide to find out which bands and DJs are featured and plan your visit accordingly. There's even a private dining room upstairs that you can book and get the guys to put on one of their banquets.

The meat's cooked slow, the mood is chilled, it's all about kicking back and relaxing, surrounded by Americana, preferably with a cold beer in your hand. Don't worry about what you're wearing, life shouldn't be about stress and fuss. Come here, spend your time and money wisely, they are both very precious....just like The Gem.

In collaboration with Young Henrys

 

Wrong coordinates

THE GEM BAR
289 Wellington Street
Collingwood, VIC, 3066

(03) 9419 5170

thegembar.com.au

Bar Hours
Tues-Thurs 3pm-11pm
Fri 12pm-1am
Sat 12pm-1am
Sun 12pm-11pm
Mon Closed

Dining Hours
Tues-Thurs 6pm-9:30pm
Fri 12pm-3pm6pm-10pm
Sat 12pm onwards
Sun 12pm onwards
Mon Closed