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The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Knox

Restaurant Bar Pub Sports bar

Modern, roomy venue with booths and screens showing live sports, plus hearty pub-style meals. People often mention staff, good, great, service, time, meal, nice, chicken, drinks, Great,


Address

Westfield, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

Website

www.sportingglobe.com.au

Contact

+61 3 7002 2944

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (943 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: (Anzac Day/Anzac Day), 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (16) good (14) great (13) service (10) time (10) meal (10) nice (7) chicken (7) drinks (7) Great (7)
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  • 1/5 Russell D. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the buffalo with wings via online menulog They looked nice but guess what? They were RAW! They were COLD! The sauce was sickly and smelt funny. Blue cheese is a delicacy. Its needs to be fermented / processed correctly. Never ordering here again.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay J. 1 year ago on Google • 212 reviews
    Absolutely loved it. The prawns in the white sauce accompanied by grilled sourdough is a nice seasonal winter dish, try it while still available. And for the rest of the season, the chicken wings !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen “STPN” P. 1 year ago on Google
    SPORTING HEAVEN! If you love Sports, a few drinks & food, then you need to visit this spot. Having moved from another state, I feel as if this place should exist Australia wide. Great food, great staff and more enjoyable with great drinks. They have a loyalty app where you can bank points and use them later for food, drinks & frequently run competitions. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a new local. 10/10 🍻🍔🍗🏈🏏🏐🏑🏓🚴‍♂️🏎️🏋🏾‍♂️🏊🏽‍♂️⛷️🎾⛳⚾🎳⛹🏽‍♂️⚽
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kristdel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst service I've experienced, I had to bascially yell to get staff attention. We ordered entrees that came out AFTER main. We receive two of our main meals, and had to wait then ask for the other meals, same with desert. Staff seemed to actively avoid customers, this was despite there being hardly anyone there. Definitely will not go back. Food was OK, but nothing special and ruined by the absolutely appealing service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Shena D. 3 months ago on Google • 332 reviews New
    Normal bistro food, but steaks were next level of cook time so if you want something medium - ask for medium rare cos my friend asked for medium and got really well done!! Waiting staff were friendly but hard to get /call as we were seated at some very low, closed up seating area. My Korean glazed chicken wings were great tho.

  • 4/5 Laura W. 8 months ago on Google • 272 reviews
    Great sports bar. A tad over priced but delicious food. Staff were pretty slow and uninterested. We were waiting on a cocktail and watching 2 staff standing around and no one making the drink. Went up and asked and they simply said "it's coming" and then slowly went over and started. We got a jug of drinks and one of the cups had sticky lipstick still on it. Great set up with so many TVs and booths with individual TVs that are changeable to what you want to watch. There is a very easy to use app as well.

  • 3/5 Tania 5 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Went for a second time, family birthday. Had to clear our own table again, one person was still waiting for their meal as we were all half way through ours. Had to ask for birthday cake, they misplaced it. After half an hour or so, it was found. Again, no knife brought out with cake, had to ask for knife. Seriously, the owner needs to do undercover boss to see how the place is being run by staff. The best thing about the place is their cocktails. Made fresh, tasty and made the dining experience bearable!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Malcolm R. 1 year ago on Google
    Most horrific experience I have ever had Meals were 20 minutes apart, some at table finished before others started. Well done steak for my partner far from well done My chicken wings were RAW and when questioned the staff tried to state was just a blood vessel My son and I both got 1kg platter, his had much more than mine, in addition My ribs were hard like rubber where his were tender and nice and hot NEVER again at this location Thankfully I did not pay for my raw meal however now have to find somewhere else to get a meal !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a good time and meal @The Sporting Globe. 🍴Food was very good, big portions and tased great. 💰 Price was reasonable. 🍽 Nice American diner, sports bar vibes. 🤵 Staff were very friendly and welcoming. ------------- 🔄 Repeatability: would definitely come back again ☺️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anni3 !. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely 💯 service from the manager on shift with such a short time of the kitchen and bar being open he was so accommodating and so professional. Best service I have had in a very long time. Definitely will be back again. Thanks so much
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kate C. 5 months ago on Google
    I had the steak with surf, it came with chips and salad. My friend had the calamari salad, that had the option of changing the protein to chicken. The steak was beyond over cooked and inedible. The salad came with half chicken and half calamari, which we were told could not be changed, despite the fact my friend does not eat seafood. The staff, despite being very young, were polite and as helpful as they could be given the restrictions of their roles. Most definitely will not be eating here again or recommending anyone I know do so
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica-Lee P. 6 months ago on Google
    From the get go, Lani helped us with our big work booking and was so accomating and helpful! However as it progressed it was clear the shining star was Nikki!! She made everything so easy and just absolutely fantastic. We've been hesitant to go out in a big group but Nikki made everything work so well we will make it our choice of venue from now! I personally enjoyed it so much I stayed back and had a meal with my friends after and even decided to book my birthday here and cancelled the other place I had booked because I was so impressed by the service!!! Nikki is clearly good at what she does and should be commended for the way she runs the place! Can't wait to come back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 George S. 2 years ago on Google • 165 reviews
    Really nice, brand new venue. It’s very modern. They have various specials every day if the week, so it’s worth checking ahead what’s on offer. We found the service to be quite average. You order everything through an app and I couldn’t find the item, which was on the hard menu — the staff member I approached to help me was completely disinterested. Food arrived promptly and the portions were good. Prices are reasonable. I’d definitely try it again (would like to check out their Richmond venue). Oh, and as I registered as a member during my birthday month, they credited my account with $25, which is a pretty sweet deal. I’m unsure whether or not that credit expires tho.

  • 4/5 Daniel N. 3 months ago on Google • 155 reviews New
    Had dinner here tonight. Staff were friendly and polite. Place had a nice buzz. Food was good. Great chips and dips. Burgers were good. Happy though that we got them on the Thursday specials and only paid around $16 to $18 for them and not the standard prices of around $28 each.!! Look , we get top , comparable burgers from grilled or Yo My Goodness for much less with i feel better patties / buns / ingredients . All in all this is a good sports bar if a bit overpriced. Daily specials help soften the blow.

  • 5/5 Alan K. 1 month ago on Google • 70 reviews New
    I recently visited The Sporting Globe at Knox and the staff were super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food and drinks were delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from. Whether you're a sports fan or just looking for a fun place to hang out, The Sporting Globe at Knoxis the perfect spot. Highly recommend!

  • 2/5 Toby H. 6 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Went and had a couple of quite pints, atmosphere isn't really a point in thos anyway.. $9.50 pints.. not to bad. Ordered some wedges and gravy i stead of source's and sweet chilli sauce at $14.50. Well I wont be ordering food there again.. rip off for the amount I got and the bottle cap of gravy. Was not impressed. Was there for a couple of hours and not once did anyone co.e.outside to clear tables and/or wipe them down. Cant say they where busy either. No more than a dozen people in the place. Time to lift your game sporting globe. I hope you do, some great potential in that place.

  • 3/5 Natalie C. 3 months ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    I am at a loss as to who in the kitchen thought that these shoestring fries (see photo) were appropriate to send out. Add it to a bubble and squeak 'parma' and it seems clear that the food is not the draw here. The calamari and aoili were great. The zero alcohol cocktails were great.

  • 3/5 Phillip L. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    If having the right amount of staff working was considered a balancing act, then this establishment would constantly be falling over. It always feels understaffed. But if it's semi-decent over priced pub food your looking for, and you can turn a blind eye to what I would consider to be lethargic service, then this is your go. Tank beer would be a win for the venue if they could get it to your table before your meals came out. And. I do like the buffalo chicken bites.

  • 1/5 Joshua C. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Great selection of beers on tap, and the sports screens and accessibility of sport was really good. Unfortunately that's all the good. I don't know if it was because we were there for a Tuesday lunch that the standards were this low. We were sat at a table that hadn't been cleaned from the last people there. The menu itself was actually stuck together and I couldn't read the pages. It took about 30 mins waiting after delivery of our drinks to be asked what food we would like. My wife went and asked at the bar if we could have our order taken, and we waited another 10-15 mins. It was only when we were about to leave someone arrived to take our order. Food arrived in a reasonable time, and was going ok, until in the rafters I saw a rat scuttle across a beam. I gave it two stars because before seeing the rat in line with other questionable cleanliness factors my meal was ok. Neither of us could finish our meals after that. I don't know if it's a post COVID issue but places have just stopped trying. Avoid on Tuesdays (and most likely other days)

  • 5/5 emily 7 months ago on Google
    Had my 21st birthday in the upstairs function room, and what a night it was! The staff were hands down some of the best and most fun people I had the joy of working with to make my night as special as possible, nothing was ever too big of an ask and they catered for every wish and vision I had. My guests and I loved the space, from the food to the endless choice of drinks, which was a huge draw card as not many venues offer an open bar tab as part of their functions package. As an event management student and a bit of a perfectionist leaving such a special occasion in the hands of someone else was a little daunting, Nikki who looked after the entire event deserves the biggest shoutout ever! She went above and beyond to make everything perfect, especially when there were a few issues with the neon sign we hired. She even managed to make time to have a boogie with us, we all adored her! I wouldn't of wanted my night to go any other way, so beyond happy and grateful. If you're looking for a space for your next event this is absolutely the place. Reasonably priced, unlimited options, a great team to plan with and a blank canvas to make uniquely yours. Could not recommend enough :)

  • 5/5 Cee C. 6 months ago on Google
    We had such a great experience here all thanks to Andrew! He catered for us as a walk in group and also for my children's allergies. Exceptional staff member. We be back all thanks to him.

  • 3/5 Reza O. 6 months ago on Google
    First time and wasn't impressed at all. Food quality was average at best, add the price tag and it was a disappointment.

  • 5/5 Bec D. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Parma I've had in ages. The chameleon high ball cocktail also went down a treat. Staff friendly. QR ordering can be a bit clunky but food always comes out quick and is delicious.

  • 2/5 W 10 months ago on Google
    We came here for dinner and had their special for the night, Parma. It was tolerable had to add salt to get more favour in it, but that's just my opinon. Now service from the bar chick, holy gosh....the establishment needs to check the people they hire on how they interact with your paying customers. No smile, no warm responses from her just cold blunt responses. The staff that bought the food out was nicer. In this establishment you have to get your own cutlery and servette, they don't give it to you, so heads up. So would I recommend this place to people? No, if you want good customer service and maybe a tad better tasting food. If your young or of other age and don't care how you get treated and like that sort of atmosphere then go for it. We gave them a go but wasn't for us.

  • 1/5 Jillian H. 1 year ago on Google
    Dinned at sporting globe last night with my grandson. It’s was early so not busy at all maybe 10 people. I order via QR code, young man offered help, which was great, but that’s when it ended. I had to ask were my drink was after waiting and seeing the barman just chatting to staff. Service was terrible and the food was worse ! I asked for both meals to come out together, that didn’t happen, my grandson had the Mac and cheese, not good at all over greasy, pour presentation, he ate the chips. I had the Cesar salad, the chicken was so dry and had been cook for sometime and reheated, boiled egg on the side, croutons big chunks of bread just dry not toasted. Waited for some time for the kids ice cream, no staff in sight, they were just starting their shift and honestly couldn’t be bothered! We left and got ice cream elsewhere. The whole thing was just a disappointment. Especially when it was never empty.

  • 5/5 Joumana H. 5 months ago on Google
    was served by shazz and she was super lovely and patient whilst my friend and i were being indecisive about what to get. she even gave us suggestions and said the burgers are really good so that’s what one of us got! thanks shazz for your excellent service :) also the food was really nice and fresh and the dressing on the salad was tasty!

  • 5/5 Marcus K. 10 months ago on Google
    We visited Knox and had a great time. Our table had a variety of food restrictions and the staff were fabulous to explain everything to us and double check if they weren’t sure. Shout out to Raoul, Kyle, and Ambah who made our visit great - thank you!

  • 5/5 Honey 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience at the sporting globe bar ! Food is tasty and value for money . Staffs are friendly and efficient. Great hangout for big groups. Definitely be back more often. 😊

  • 4/5 Aeden D. 1 year ago on Google
    Has a wonderful meal here, as did my partner. The food was exactly the right portion, the flavours balanced perfectly, and there was no skimping on the salads. Only critique would be not to use the black charcoal burgers, and for the water glasses to be clean inside and out.

  • 2/5 Ellie H. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I need to start with saying everyone I was with got their meals and it looked amazing and they said it was good but I would have to say I was left quite disappointed with my food… everyone on my table had gotten their meals way before me and then a waiter and then again a waitress asked if we were waiting on anything else and I advised I was waiting for my pulled pork sliders .. when I got the meal I was actually shocked to be looking at a burger bun that had been cut into quarters to make up to look like sliders … I have worked in hospitality before and had made sliders and this is not it.. the bread bun was also a little hard and the pulled pork was quite cold. it was just disappointing to have paid $21.90 for this… I would have appreciated if someone had said to me they had run out of buns or filling to tell me and I would have happily gotten something else.. Or if the sliders do look like this please update the photo on your menu when you order it and please cut the price down as I don’t think this reflects on the meal I got Service and atmosphere was good but my meal I got not that great :(

  • 5/5 Emma-Lee R. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    This was our first experience at a Sporting Globe Bar and we had an absolute blast! We were seated in a booth with a private tv screen to watch and wireless phone chargers built into the table. Really nice touches. I had the porterhouse which was cooked to perfection and my sister had a burger with onion rings which she also enjoyed. If we are in the area, we’ll definitely be back!


Call +61 3 7002 2944 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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