Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant

6 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cider
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6 ratings

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249 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Symptomatic Celiac

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I read online that it was safe for coeliacs due to the seperate fryer, but staff didn’t seem very confident about it and weren’t able to answer my questions very well. The environment was also very unclean and loud. Not a good place for a dinner.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 4 months ago read full review

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Pub sized food. Large portions. Lots of GF option. Menu warns about cross contamination risk. Dedicated GF fryers. Food is okay. Standard pub menu

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The menu had a bunch of gluten free options and there was even a not at the bottom saying that all gf items were cooked in a separate fryer - HOWEVER after we ordered they came back and said that they recently changed the menu and they don’t have separated fryers anymore. Frustrating because it cut our coeliac options in half but dealt with it.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Cider
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant

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Had the GF Parma and chips. Was told chips had a seperate fryer and staff seemed to understand coeliac (although as anywhere that has gluten foods can’t guarantee no cross contamination). The meal was amazing and the service was great. Was also assured the ice wasn’t kept under the beer taps but staff were still happy to serve drinks with no ice anyway.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Great place for an afternoon drink and late lunch. Knowledgeable (if dour) staff with good safety practices, and delicious food

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Was not overly impressed with the food. The GF wings were sub-par. Definitely better places out there.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent Gluten Free options available. A dedicated gluten free fryer is used and their chips are fantastic! Highly recommend

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Been here several times and have never had a reaction. The wings are delicious 🤤

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff were super knowledgeable and the GF fish and chips were hands down the best I’d tasted (yet anyway!)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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So many gf options. Tasty food. Good service. Fun atmosphere. I got the burger and fries. Mmmmmmm. My wife got the pumpkin and lentil burger. We went back and got the nachos. All was so good. 😊

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very delicious and lots of options!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great Gluten Free menu and staff were knowledgeable about cross contamination. Definitely felt safe eating here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free menu was ideal. Very reasonable too.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated fryer. Extensive GF menu. Fantastic central CBD location right next to the state library and Melbourne central. Fried chicken, parmas, fish & chips, steak, etc.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu, lots of choices. The chicken parma was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free menu, many options (including local GF beer!).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Dedicated fryer and long gluten free menu - knowledgeable and friendly staff - a good place for fish and chips

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Large range of gluten free . Chips and parmigiana

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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