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The Kilburn

Bar Cocktail bar Function room facility

👍👍 Came here on a hot Sunday afternoon, very little people which was perfect for my group who wanted to relax, enjoy our drinks and chat. I had the gold rush cocktail while my friends had the berri bellini jug. Drinks were easy to order online and beautifully presented. The staff here definitely know t... People often mention staff, night, amazing, venue, cocktails, great, drinks, service, atmosphere, Kilburn,


Address

348 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Website

www.thekilburn.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9913 5831

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (371 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 4 PM to 1 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 1 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 4 to 11 PM, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (17) night (10) amazing (10) venue (10) cocktails (9) great (9) drinks (8) service (8) atmosphere (7) Kilburn (7)
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  • 5/5 S C. 2 years ago on Google • 788 reviews
    Came here on a hot Sunday afternoon, very little people which was perfect for my group who wanted to relax, enjoy our drinks and chat. I had the gold rush cocktail while my friends had the berri bellini jug. Drinks were easy to order online and beautifully presented. The staff here definitely know their stuff here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley T. 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in for an after work drink and was lucky enough to meet the beautiful Jessie and Alex. Was instantly made to feel welcome and got some recommendations on the drinks we would like. It's a cute place and cute vibe. Fantastic service and warm atmosphere in general. Also the cocktails are delicious 👌🏾
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samuel K. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Came here on date night for after dinner cocktails with the partner. I had the Grape Gadsby and he had the Dark Passion Fruit Daiquiri, both were perfectly made and tasted amazing! To top off the drinks the atmosphere was great even though it was a quiet Sunday night and the staff were amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G M. 2 years ago on Google
    Quiet and cosy spot for an after-work happy hour, if you prefer that to a crowded and loud pub. This place is a great if you’re the type of person who wishes to calm down after a long day as opposed to rev up. Drinks are great and nice staff, too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George E. 1 year ago on Google
    The Kilburn is an Absolutely beautiful venue and awesome set up. Really Friendly bar staff and a fantastic event coordinator Molly who ensured my function ran smoothly on the night. Definitely recommend the Kilburn for functions including birthdays and corporate events. Such a great vibe 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fil 7. 11 months ago on Google
    This bar is amazing, and the service was awesome Can order pizza from across the road and get it delivered to your table!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jadon D. 10 months ago on Google
    Very nice whiskey bar that serves wine, cocktails and beer as well. Great atmosphere and better staff. 10/10 would drink a pint of Hawkers lager again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lex L. 1 year ago on Google
    Adored the atmosphere, drinks and experience. The staff provided an amazing service with a wide range understanding of alcohol. Appreciated the knowledge shared with another whiskey drinker and a well made Amaretto sour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily T. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible venue! Best vibe no matter what kind of night you're looking for. Alex made me feel so welcome with the best smile, drink recommendations and conversation, this place really hit the jackpot with their bartenders! Will definitely be coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a vintage/modern bar. Had a good range of cocktails and drinks. The staff are friendly also.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're after whisky, and bar staff who know what they're serving and not just pouring drinks, you'll love this spot. Local restaurants providing food delivered to your table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 William B. 3 years ago on Google
    Identity crisis, are you running a cocktail bar or a nightclub?? Took way too long to get a drink while standing at the front of the bar as you only have four staff serving on a busy Tuesday night. Was kicked out of the outside area at 10:23 when the door to the outside said it closed at 11pm. Loved the venue when it was a just a bar, not so much with the dance floor and spotify house music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cynthia L. 2 months ago on Google • 233 reviews New
    TLDR: tasty food though a little too salty and expensive, clean, friendly/chatty bartender Full review: child-free dinner with husband on a Friday night. We had made a reservation though when we walked in, it clearly wasn't needed. There were 3 cosy booths and another area which could be used for a private event which were all occupied, so if you want those, I'd highly recommend calling ahead and making a reservation. The floors and tables were clean, nothing sticky. There was some melted wax stuck on my seat but otherwise seats were all clean too. While we were there, several individuals stopped and chatted for quite a while with the friendly bartender. There appears to be several regulars too. Note that The Kilburn does not have its own kitchen but a partnership with the restaurants next door for the pizza and burgers. The food was delicious though everything, and I do mean everything, was just a little bit over salted. This, of course, is not a bad thing for the bar. They were a little on the pricey side and I would personally rather my pizza be pre-cut. I was awkward cutting it on the plate and required running the cutter back and forth several times. Even then, the slices did not separate cleanly. I assume it was because the pizza base had gotten a little soggy by the time it got to us. The onion rings that came with the burger were probably the best we've ever had. I'd say it's a nice place to catch up with friends you haven't seen for a long time... for an occasion that's a little bit special but feels a little more casual than a "fancy" place. Too expensive to be a regular haunt for me.

  • 5/5 Trevor W. 3 months ago on Google • 99 reviews New
    Fantastic cocktails and staff. The bar was amazing from floor to ceiling, so many bottles. The ambience was amazing, great place to catch up with friends for a chat and relax.

  • 5/5 Mark W. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    The Kilburn is a must for all whisky lovers. Their collection of whiskys will absolutely blow you away. Awesome place for your palate to expand your whisky repertoire. In addition, they also do killer cocktails. Service was very helpful and friendly. I had a custom flight of whiskys (4 X 15mls) from my own selection. They were very flexible - I didn't have to stick to what was on the menu. What topped it off for me was that they even had droppers (to add water) for the whisky enthusiasts.

  • 5/5 MooMoo P. 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    One of the best ambient bar in Hawthorn. Great music, 5-star services. Great place to hangout with friends and love ones. Definitely won’t disappoint your dating partner. Strongly recommended.

  • 1/5 Dee D. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    While the reviews for this place look promising, my friends and I had a terrible experience when we stopped in for after work drinks last Thursday. We arrived at the bar around 7.30pm and there was no bar staff behind the bar or in the main room. We waited at the bar for a couple of minutes, then my friend decided to lean around the side of the bar to check in the room next to it to see if anyone was in there. The worker (a 30-40 year old man), came out from another room and began aggressively speaking to my friend stating “you don’t ever go behind the bar, that’s not ok”. When my friend tried to explain that she wasn’t going behind the bar he continued to speak aggressively. The conversation ended with him yelling at us to get out and never come back after I thanked him for his apology but stated that he needs to work on his behaviour. Please avoid this place. This man’s behaviour is completely ridiculous and should not be allowed.

  • 5/5 Laura 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We held a party for 80 people on the front bar area and it was just incredible. The bar and decor are stunning. So many guests complimented the venue . The staff were so easy and lovely to deal with. We couldn’t recommend more highly. Seriously the best venue to host a function.

  • 5/5 Miriam Martinez C. 8 months ago on Google
    Incredibly refreshing to have a bartender as attentive and as caring as Jessie. She gave us and my partner a prompt service, recommendations, and overall and insightful conversation during our time at the Kilburn Cocktail Bar. Alex, her co worker, in the same way made sure we were looked after and conversed with us during our time at the venue in such a genuine manner. So glad we stopped here and would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 David (. 7 months ago on Google
    It's always a great experience at The Kilburn. The friendly and knowledgeable bar staff making awesome cocktails; The relaxed atmosphere; The tasty pizzas from the restaurant across the street, delivered directly to your table. Definitely a place to check out and hang out.

  • 5/5 Svitlana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and can get food from the pizzeria Infront!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth K. 8 months ago on Google
    Favourite local spot to try new whiskeys. Jessie is so knowledgable about whiskeys and so friendly! Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Cher Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Good drinks but a bit too slow

  • 4/5 Emma R. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious pizza and amazing cocktails! We were there and wasn't busy at all, QR code ordering didn't work and found the staff weren't understanding that we had waited over 30 minutes for a cocktail and then once we told them, had to wait another 15 minutes. Besides that, great visit.

  • 5/5 Neeru V. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you for an amazing event for my husband's birthday on Saturday night. Everything was just perfect! Jessie, you made hosting an event a breeze. I didn't have to worry about anything. All the guests loved the venue and service.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 5 years ago on Google
    Classy. Friendly staff, Loved it 👌 🍸

  • 2/5 tiann F. 3 years ago on Google
    Cocktail was delicious and my partner loved his whiskey, however it took about 25 minutes before being served and an hour before we got our first drink. Would’ve loved to order another delicious cocktail but didn’t want to wait another hour.

  • 5/5 Hunter R. 3 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed coming here for cocktails! They have an amazing selection of spirits and a variety of fresh tap beers. We sat out in the beer garden and it has a great atmosphere. Staff were very knowledgeable and service was quick, especially as the place was packed on a Friday night Would definitely recommend stopping by.

  • 5/5 Louise M. 2 years ago on Google
    We have been coming here for some time and we love it!

  • 5/5 Blaise de S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue, friendly staff, good service and amazing range of whisky. Last Friday live music was great!

  • 5/5 Ruby T. 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We recently had our daughter's 21st birthday party here. The service lead by Molly was outstanding! They were very accommodating with every aspect of preparations for our big night. The venue itself is very classy and we had compliments all night from our guests. The drink list was exceptional! Our catering was an external source and again, the staff at the Kilburn was very accommodating. I highly recommend this venue!

  • 1/5 Rosey F. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Lovely barman. The food however ... we ordered a bowl of waffle fries, two bowls of chips, an eggplant burger and two bowls of crumbed squid. One bowl of chips, one bowl of squid and the eggplant burger arrived in 20 minutes. The other bowl of squid, bowl of chips and waffle chips took another 35 minutes and were cold. The squid was over-cooked. And the chips were the nasty yellow chips you see in a divey fish and chip shop. Will not return. A shame as it is close to the office, and could have become a regular.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom

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