
The Gem Bar and Dining
A much-loved pub and dining spot in Collingwood, Melbourne, rated 4.5 across more than 740 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Gem Bar and Dining sits on Wellington Street in Collingwood, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and characterful inner-north suburbs. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel, the kind of beloved local that's right at home in creative Collingwood.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a convenient Collingwood location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or a night out. Collingwood's laid-back, creative mood pairs perfectly with a characterful local pub that does its food and drinks well, and The Gem has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 740 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed night out in a characterful pub, it's often just a matter of dropping in at The Gem in Collingwood.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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