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Gerald's Bar

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Gerald's is one of those badly kept local secrets that people mention in hushed tones for fear of ruining its local-bar-for-local-people appeal. Housed in a Victorian shop front behind curtained windows, Gerald's could not be less like its brazen neighbour, La Porchetta. The curtained windows suggest a mystique that is very 'Discover Melbourne' and what awaits will not disappoint if you like your bars to come with homespun flavour, unassuming character and underlying attention to good wine and great food to go with it. Try the charcuterie selection sourced from afore-mentioned neighbour and owner. Gerald Diffey's ever-changing selection of local wines by the glass give this place a special domesticity that exudes love and happiness!

Editorial


“It’s so Melbourne” cooed all the critics when this quaint and gorgeous wine bar first popped its cork. By which they meant, we must presume, that it’s a little bit Italian, a little bit odd and a whole lot of wonderful.

Many will be utterly charmed by this slightly anarchic, first-rate nook. There is something that is wonderfully irregular about the place. The mismatched décor may not be to everyone’s taste. Nor will the somewhat unique approach to ordering wine; here, the by-the-glass menu is determined by the first customers to order every day. This drives a few hard-nosed buffs mad.

But, if you like a little gentle chaos, this den might ease you into the night. It’s a great drink stop on the way, for example, to sinner at La Luna. It can also provide a great first course.

Small plates here are excellent. Behind his net curtains, Gerald Diffey serves up modestly priced fare that is simple and perfectly executed. Depending on the butcher’s paper menu, you might also choose one of Diffey’s mains.

Whatever you choose, let the wayward spirit of this much-loved site move you. Surrender to its unique character and you’re certain to enjoy.

SM King, Citysearch

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September 18, 2009


get down to geralds! great sharing food too, at a reasonable price.

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