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
Safety Rating
6 ratings
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249 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Most Recent Reviews
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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
Review
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
Review
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
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Review
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
Review
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
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
Review
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
Review
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
Review
Been here several times and have never had a reaction. The wings are delicious 🤤
Review
The staff were super knowledgeable and the GF fish and chips were hands down the best I’d tasted (yet anyway!)
Review
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. 😊
Review
Very delicious and lots of options!
Review
Great Gluten Free menu and staff were knowledgeable about cross contamination. Definitely felt safe eating here.
Review
Gluten free menu was ideal. Very reasonable too.
Review
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.
Review
Gluten free menu, lots of choices. The chicken parma was delicious!
Review
Gluten free menu, many options (including local GF beer!).
Review
Dedicated fryer and long gluten free menu - knowledgeable and friendly staff - a good place for fish and chips
Review
Large range of gluten free . Chips and parmigiana
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