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Nevermind Bar

Bar

Dark, cozy hangout with exposed brick & a rooftop space for cocktails beer & BBQ sandwiches. People often mention staff, drinks, atmosphere, friendly, friend, friends, great, service, Nevermind, security,


Address

336 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Website

www.nevermindbar.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9819 0078

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (616 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 PM to 3 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 PM to 3 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 3 PM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 3 to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 12 to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 3 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (21) drinks (15) atmosphere (13) friendly (12) friend (11) friends (10) great (10) service (8) Nevermind (7) security (7)
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  • 1/5 Siobhan O. 1 year ago on Google
    Bouncers at Nevermind Bar in Hawthorn Glenferrie instantly assumed my disabled friend was drunk from the way he walks - he has Spastic Cerebral Palsy. When we tried to explain about my friends Cerebral Palsy the bouncer would not listen at all, instead turning voilent and pushed my disabled friend and my other friend. My disabled friend was outside of the bar, not on the property. I don't recommend ever going to this bar especially while bouncer no.785 is still working there. We used to be regular customers, I will never go back again. This bar is not "an assuming friendly quaint bar" as their advertising would have you believe. The bouncer assumed that my friend with a medical condition was drunk, and was extremely rude and aggressive toward him.
    31 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Blaine H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nevermind Bar advertises itself as an "assuming friendly quaint bar", however on the night of Thursday the 12th of May, the actions of the bouncers at this bar were anything but that. Two of our friends were refused entry based on there disabilities. The bouncers assumed they were drunk when really one has spastic cerebral palsy while the other suffers knee issue through Patella dislocation. When we went over to explain this to the security guards, they refused to listen to us, speaking over us and acting volatile. We were met with hostility and abuse from security, with bouncer no.785 pushing our friend with cerebral palsy even though he wasn't even in the bar and then grabbed and pushed me when I was telling him about their conditions. What was worse was that the manager did appear, but instead of attempting to the difuse the situation, he just stood there doing nothing and watched. These actions were abelist,discriminatory and hostile, anything but the " friendly quaint bar" that Nevermind tries to pass itself off as.
    24 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica H. 1 year ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Love this cute little bar. It has a retro vibe with random artwork hanging on the wall, to pretty lights and lava lamps. It was actually the best smelling bar I've walked into. I don't know what candle they had burning but it made the whole atmosphere of the bar a much better experience. They had a great range of cocktails. Staff are super friendly helpful and welcoming. I haven't tried out the food menu yet, but I'll definitely be back to have a meal. It's a bar I would always go back to, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants the chilled, laid back, retro vibe of a bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karin M. 1 month ago on Google • 121 reviews New
    Fantastic laid-back bar. Great atmosphere. Lots of nooks and levels. Music was pretty good, too, and not too loud for conversation. Good range of basic beers. A great place to catch up with a group or one other.

  • 5/5 James B. 2 years ago on Google • 105 reviews
    The best! Radical, amazing and supportive staff too 🎉💖 Edit: Still the best!! The staff here are such cool and accommodating people the times here are not but the coolest .. Wicked beat n right now Jimmy checking out their new menu.. Fffar out.. I'm experienced in culinary experiences and creation and i promise you this is gourmet and affordable mouth pleaser stuff Jimmy is so happy and proud to be a regular of this spectacular establishment Great work Nevermind Bar 💖🤗

  • 5/5 Lee L. 11 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Actually love this little nook. Got there late when the trivia was in full swing… managed to get a couple of decent pizzas and delicious ginger beer. Well worth a visit, and the service was excellent!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 manooch 7 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    One of the cosy bars in Hawthorn. All the staff are polite and considerate. tasty beer and an amazing rooftop. That is all you need to have a good experience on Friday night.

  • 1/5 upper_class_owl 1. 1 year ago on Google
    The security assumed that my disabled friends were drunk and didn't let them in. Got violent when we tried to tell them about their conditions. Not safe for people with disabilities.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Liza B. 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    A chill bar to come and hang out with friends!! Reasonable price but a bit lacking in the music. Overall, the atmosphere and decor are perfect ti begin your friday night out with your friend.

  • 5/5 Liana G. 2 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    Very nostalgic place to chill out it, especially upstairs. Lovely atmosphere and great 80's music was playing in the background when we were there.

  • 4/5 Kayla F. 1 year ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Love that the Nevermind is still around. If you love a retro feel you will love it. Great rooftop to share drinks with friends on an amazing Melbourne day.if you're nice to the bar staff, they'll even let you pick the movie from the extensive VHS collection!!

  • 1/5 Paraj S. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Accidentally stumbled into this place thinking it was Next D’or Tapas, but was too tired to go elsewhere after a long day. The girl who greeted us and took our order was nice and friendly, but the white male bartender with weird earrings is quite obviously a racist prick with a complete lack of skills necessary to work in the service industry. If the owner of this establishment is reading this review, I’m surprised you let someone like him work in a people-facing role. Given the sub-par food, the less-than-basic menu options, uncleared tables with glasses and the staff’s clearly lacking attitude, it’s no wonder that this place was nearly empty even on a Saturday evening. It’s not all bad though; the beer is cheap but the experience makes you feel even cheaper and the best part of this place was the sunlight filtering in through the door on our way out because it meant that I’d never have to come in here again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Emma H. 1 year ago on Google
    The security at the front was awful to us young girls being rude and unreasonable. Stating we were drunk and to come back in an hour after we had booked AND only came down the street laughing and having no drinks at all (supposedly meaning we are drunk??? On a Tuesday???)…. Horrible horrible service and will not be coming back ever again, after being a loyal customer for years. Disgusting.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim 3 years ago on Google
    Nevermind is a fantastic little bar! The atmosphere is cozy and warm! There is ample amounts of indoor seating (even with coronavirus restrictions) and the staff here are welcoming, friendly and happy to chat! This place serves an extensive range of drinks and food so if you're looking for lunch, an easy dinner or just drinks then this is the perfect spot!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nathaniel W. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    They try. They really do. Hawthorn doesn’t have a lot going on but this place puts in the effort. Unfortunately for the premium pricing on drinks you would expect the bar tenders to know what they are doing. Great potential. But don’t expect more than a divvy country pub drink level. Atmosphere is great though

  • 5/5 Jonathan B. 3 weeks ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Phenomenal venue with a unique vibe & unmatched atmosphere I thoroughly enjoyed the Hawaiian parma!! and the staff member Miranda was very friendly & helpful which made the experience that much more enjoyable. Cheers guys will definitely be back for more 🤌🏽🤌🏽 A++

  • 1/5 Natisha B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not impressed with the level of noise that comes from this venue. As a resident it is extremely disturbing that the venue does not consider its neighbours and the lack of respect is appalling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jack S. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible trivia master, God I miss Ben so much... Please get rid of this guy he smells bad and has 0 swag.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liana Galic M. 1 year ago on Google
    Esha, Phoebe and Harry are absolutely beautiful people who have made the some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had, love this place!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasper B. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Amazing food, fast service, nice atmosphere & courteous and kind staff

  • 5/5 Shiny A. 7 months ago on Google
    Quaint compact bar with more tables than you'd expect could fit. Nice decorations and brilliant mood lighting. Gas heated, sheltered rooftop. Plenty of function space for hire. Bathrooms a little sketchy with broken seat and one weak hand dryer but it's all I needed. I usually dislike Hawaiian pizza but the ham was minimal and delicious. Not to mention the stretch of the cheese is immaculate.

  • 1/5 Rory M. 7 months ago on Google
    Shocking service. Booked a table in the websites 'Matildas' section to watch the Matildas play in the world cup. When we go there we were told they had to many people come in so decided not to reserve the table we booked for, and we were told to find a seat if we could. There was no apology offered by staff. I am not one to write reviews, but was very disappointed by the service.

  • 5/5 Breanna T. 1 year ago on Google
    Had my 21st birthday party out on the rooftop here and loved it. Reasonable priced drinks, extremely fast service, yummy food, friendly staff and a great cheap venue for the occasion!

  • 5/5 Bruno K. 8 months ago on Google
    Pretty funky little place in Hawthorn. The atmosphere seemed great and it pretty cool that there is free stand up comedy on Mondays.

  • 2/5 Terence L. 8 months ago on Google
    Possibly the most hostile call of last drinks I've seen. We were told bluntly "we're calling last drinks, so if you want to order anything, it's gotta be *right now*". I didn't know that also meant "order and down your drinks in the next 10 minutes and get out", but shortly after getting our drinks, the most aggressive and vocal of the staff was standing by the door telling us to leave, and that they'd "asked us already". None of us had noticed this, but I assume it was when she barked something out to the main bar area, while we were sitting in the outside area by the entrance. Something to consider in the future is whether you've properly communicated this to all your patrons. Outside we came across a group that seemed to have been shown similar hospitality, kicked out before being able to use the bathroom. The only reason this review isn't getting 1 star is because I've been here a number of times in the last few months, and generally had decent experiences. I don't know if this staff member in particular had had a rough shift, but she had a pretty blunt attitude for most of the night. I've been here quite a few times since moving to Hawthorn and generally enjoyed the casual atmosphere. I might think twice about going back now.

  • 1/5 Jason J. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend was not let into this establishment due to being too intoxicated. He also happened to be the only person of colour in our group as well and had the least drinks out of anyone. We have gone here many times before and we planned to have 10 of us going here tonight but have been thoroughly disappointed and won't be coming back.

  • 5/5 Trix A. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere. Always love a bar that looks like it used to be an op shop. Lots of indoor heating for the cold blooded types. Great mix of weekly activities, but most importantly, really good pricing on pints :D

  • 5/5 Katya C. 9 months ago on Google
    There's a reason Nevermind is a cult establishment. So many great nights over the years are etched into the walls. Great for a casual frothy or a fun night out. Not to mention delicious Spanish inspired food and cocktails. Cheers!

  • 5/5 Jake S. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't know why i gave you 1 star so long ago but yeah 5 stars don't think I have been here befor sorry about the 1 star rating

  • 3/5 Samantha C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good little local bar, really nice vibe. It was a good little place to catch up with friends after lockdown. Though was a little disappointed with the drink selection on offer. Food was really good and came out really fast.

  • 5/5 Gajender S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome bar and blissful vibes with tunes and super bar staff! so come on & just help yourself get here for some Good Drinks, Good friends and Good f* time 😀 yo!

  • 5/5 Delphium 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyable local with great music and atmosphere. Friendly staff. ID required on weekends

  • 1/5 Lolita L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely…until the torrential rain came down and it was time to close. I was promptly kicked out without a jacket and made to wait in said rain while I watched the workers drive home in their warm cars! They couldn’t wait for 5 minutes for my Uber to arrive and just kicked me to the curb! OUTRAGEOUS never again! Thank you red P plated, blonde curly haired man who want to go home! Thank you for adding to my sickness!

  • 3/5 Kelz B. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting venue. Small dance floor friendly staff not much choice of tunes by the DJs but good fun place never the less. . Cute little outdoor area.

  • 5/5 Riya N. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely an experience lol. Would love to come back 💞

  • 5/5 Kate P. 2 years ago on Google
    nice staff, good selection of drinks !

  • 5/5 Sam 3 years ago on Google
    A great little local bar with friendly staff and a great range of drinks. A fantastic spot to catch up with friends and have some chill drinks. The rooftop is perfect for functions and parties, with a cozy atmosphere and separate bar.

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool and very big cool bar place 5 star place

  • 4/5 Josh 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool atmosphere and friendly staff. There was no cocktail menu however the barman made my parter a fruity vodka mix which was nice. Prices are a little high. A pint of beer and the vodka mix came to 29 dollars which seemed excessive

  • 5/5 Beautiful f. 2 years ago on Google
    A place to enjoy and begins your weekend

  • 1/5 Anna 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    As soon as myself and my friend entered the venue we were treated kindly by the security at the front. We went to the bar to order some drinks and the girl that served us was friendly. As we were walking away, I notice a white male employee, about 5.8-5.9ft, with these circle extender earrings that stretch out your ear lobes, pull a face when he thought our backs were turned. My friend is South Asian (from India), and he turned up his nose to another employee and pretended to waft away a smell and pointed to her. He laughed and rolled his eyes and then mouthed something about curry to the other employee. My friend, thankfully, didn’t notice and I didn’t want to bring it to her attention, as it would’ve ruined her night. But that man working is a disgrace. How dare you ridicule your customers using racial slights. I would not recommend going to the bar for the pure fact that you will be mocked and ridiculed if you aren’t Caucasian. It is not a safe space for people of colour. Absolutely unacceptable.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Keelin O. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I have never ever received such poor treatment or blatant disrespect. The staff were convinced i had entered through the back door (but refused to check the security cameras to prove this) i told them countless times i entered through the front door past the security guards and they did not believe me even though they had no proof. I had been in the downstairs room for a friends function for over an hour, causing no issues and drinking water when the staff dragged me out the back door and slammed it in my face. there is no access to the street from the back door so I, a 21 year old girl was stuck in the rain alone as they threatened to kick out anyone that tried to come with me or defend me. Not only did they have an inability to speak kindly to multiple of their guests but they showed an immense disregard for human life and could not have cared less that they had left a young girl stranded alone. This is undoubtedly the worst experience i’ve ever had with staff and I genuinely have no idea how they secured a job in customer service placing such little value on their guests who paid to be there. I will never be returning to this venue because of this and I will be sure to tell as many people as I can so no one is placed in such a dangerous situation again. Absolutely disgusting behaviour, I hope all of these people involved are ashamed of the way they acted towards me and my friends.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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