I am not sure how the chef could be proud of the food coming out of this kitchen. They need to go back to basics and put flavour into their food.

Here Sat night for a friends birthday. The publicans were really friendly and helpful, the finger food was only ok but the bar prices were really good.

After reading a blog about the best burgers in Melbourne, I went to Barney Allen's to try theirs. The restaurant is set up as a gastro pub, and was lovely and warm after being outside on a bitter Melbourne winter night! The staff were friendly and our food arrived quite quickly.
I had the Barney Allen burger with fries and it. was. delicious! A thick beef patty which was juicy and tender, on a crisp and fresh bun. The burger also had tomato, lettuce, cheese, a beetroot relish, an onion jam, and a mayonnaise. The combination was great and I was pleased we went. The serving was big and filling, which is what I expect when ordering a burger!
This is my top burger now!

Approximate cost: $13 +3 for fries

All that really needs to be said here in this review, and at Barney Allens itself is "the burger".
One of the most filling burgers you will ever eat, if you can finish it. A very thick, always well done (what some might consider overdone) patty, wonderful toppings such as beetroot and the infamous kick arse sauce, which is kind of a spicy chutney, all combines well with the shoe string chips.
Every other meal item Ive had here has been great too, and the service and staff are always very approachable and friendly. The cocktails are always great here too.
A great place that cant be beat.

A very contemporary restaurant, with a huge central bar. It is more pub style food, but It certainly will not disappoint.

Approximate cost: $25