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Empress Hotel
Ph: (03) 9489 8605; 714 Nicholson St, FITZROY NORTH 3068
Australian Modern, $
Open Food: mon-sat 6-10pm: sun 3-9pm, Closed Christmas DayXmas Day; Licensed; No cards, Seats inside 70, Outside seats 35, Private room 80
Mietta's Review
There is always something for you to do at The Empress - play pool, listen to a band, watch a doco or just sit back for a chat and a drink with friends. Meals are massive from a menu chalked up by the kitchen.
Other published opinions
The Age, A2,29/5/04,Melinda Houston,'Best known as a band venue and hangout for local impoverished artists,the cheerfully grubby Empress is also a good destination if you're after a cheap, hearty meal.There are plenty of vege options,from the tofu burger to huge plates of nachos.But carnivores aren't neglected:the porterhouse is man-sized.In summer, the beer garden is pleasant retreat from the trams and trucks of Nicholson Street'
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