Beer Hall at Cookie Melbourne
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level 1/252 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Reviews for Cookie Melbourne
Hannah
Cookie is super cute. The food had great flavour but mine was served cold unfortunately. I got the chicken and cashew nut stir fry. The coconut rice could have been a bit stronger in flavour. Decent portions and yummy cocktails. My friends for the Massaman Curry and Pad Thai and really enjoyed their dishes. The staff were nice but kinda had the vibe they wanted to get you in and out as quickly as possible, they hovered a lot even though it wasn’t very busy. Their bar is huge, I’m sure they could make you any drink you wanted! The food is worth trying if you like Thai food.
Tweetypurd
Came as a larger group, and they roped off an area for us which was great. Group pricing was high, but enough dishes were served so no one went hunrgy, perhaps 1 or 2 more dishes would have finished it all off nicely. Flavour and quality was good. Wait staff was good although some were not trained well enough on the drinks menu (although it is extensive) Atmosphere was not great, music much too loud which made it difficult to talk. Was too hot with not good enough air flow which made it uncomfortable. Plates were plastic which was tacky for an establishment such as this. Could also do with a couple more toilets. Overall a good experience.
Clare D
Cookie really is a Melbourne institution. It’s been around for as long as I can remember, and after years since my last visit, I decided to go back and refresh my memory. The interiors are eclectic and chaotic in the best way possible — walls plastered with posters and art, a bar with a brick base and marble top, and quirky objects (mainly books) scattered everywhere. It’s definitely a space with personality. The menu, though, can be a little overwhelming at first — both food and drinks are extensive. As a Bloody Mary fan, my choice was easy, but I’d recommend checking the menu online before you go so you’re not rushed. Luckily, we had a group of six and a helpful waitress to guide us, which made ordering much easier. Some standouts for us were the Thai herb cured Kingfish, Garlic chive dumplings, Massaman beef curry, and Chinese broccoli with crispy pork. Every dish we tried was full of flavour, but those were the real highlights. As the cuisine is Thai, expect a fair bit of spice across the menu. We were seated in a cozy corner at the back, which felt private and perfect for conversation without the usual city noise. The menu is designed for sharing, and we had plenty of food to fill us all. With two drinks each and a generous spread, we spent under $100 per person — fantastic value for the quality and variety. Cookie is vibrant, fun, and full of character — an absolute classic Melbourne dining experience.
Chris Robinson
I'd forgotten just how great the food is at Cookie. Every dish delicious in a somewhat noisy atmosphere but with attentive and friendly service. The environment is special and unique. And don't skip desert!
Jay Cao
Came down here on a Friday night, the place was buzzing at 6pm. We ordered a variety of dumpling dishes, both vegetarian and meat versions. For the main dishes we ordered the flat noodles, red curry, beef ribs and turmeric Maryland. All the dishes were well flavoured and definitely carries the nostalgic flavour notes of their Asian (mostly Thai) origins. The fusion is clear and the flavour is well adapted to the new age Australian palette. Worthy of having a work function and a gathering. There’s so much variety to choose from you won’t be disappointed.
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