Maori Chief Hotel

Ph: (03) 9696 5363; 117 Moray St, South Melbourne 3205

Australian Modern, $
Open Bar Mon-Thur 11am-1am, Fri 11am-3am, Sat 2pm-3am, Sun 2pm-11, Closed Some public holidays; Licensed; BC, MC, V, Seats inside 60, Outside seats 30

Mietta's Review
It may have funky, smart retro clutter but it's still a good local for a beer or three. A cosy space which is always busy. There must be bunfights on at op-shops all over these days to find the best tat, if Melbourne's pubs are anything to go by. The dining room is popular with pub meals at pub prices. Really friendly service too.

Other published opinions

The Age Craig Platt 2/3/06 "Weeknights at the Chief are popular with the after-work crowd. It's a mix of blokes from the nearby auto mechanics and workers from South Melbourne's burgeoning small businesses. There's a welcoming vibe, though, and the bar staff are among the friendliest you'll find in this part of town."

The Sunday Age, The 2003 Rugby World Cup, Ben Canaider,'One of the more eclectic pubs in South Melbourne...The front bar is cosy without being too tiny...the perfect spot for a few quiet ones'