The Gem

The Gem is only a very short stroll from our house.  So short in fact that I can imagine some nights will be spent crawling home after a few too many! 

As the name would suggest it is a gem of a find at the quiet end of Wellington Street in Collingwood near Alexandra Parade.  This pub is oldschool and I love it!  It is not a designer pub it is a fantastic local where you would feel comfortable popping in for a quick bite and a pot or spending the day drinking with friends and listening to live music.

One friday evening a couple of weeks ago Nick, Tom Bro and I ventured to The Gem for a little bit of live music a meal and an after work tipple (for them, not pregnant me).  I ordered the Brazillian Fish Stew, Nick enjoyed a steak and Tommy the Morrocan Veg Tagine.  All meals were very satisfying and affordable my fish stew was the best and I can't wait to eat it again. 

The band playing had a bit of a Rockabilly vibe and made meal feel like I was somewhere in the Wild Wild West I only wish I could remember what they were called.  

We took the inlaws Max and Wayne for a roast lunch the following Sunday and at $18.00 it was a good roast with the obligatory Yorkshire pudding and a healthy serving of gravy, I would have liked a few more roast potatoes but that is only a small gripe.  Wayne had the Berkshire sausages on mash and they too looked really good. 

This is a great pub for a winter warmer. If you are looking for something a bit different I think they do a $15.00 roo night on Wednesdays which I haven't tried but looks interesting and I am sure wouldn't dissapoint.

The Gem
Address: 289 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone:  (03) 9419 5170
Licensed:  Yes
Bookings:  Probably not necessary