I had high expectations for Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds, but regrettably, our experience was far from satisfactory. The atmosphere, which was advertised as a cool or a speakeasy-style bar, felt more like a dimly-lit, smelly, rundown bar packed with dirty old men engaging in lewd behavior.
Upon arrival, we were met with lousy service and some disgusting old man "Peter" with food in his beard and dirty nails. It took ages to get served a beer, "Peter" the smelly old bar keep was too busy looking at my partner's breasts. When we finally got our order, Peter seemed disinterested and lacked the expertise in any relevant knowledge when it came to the drinks we ordered.
The beer was a major letdown. Out of date, warm, and over priced. Any drinks made, the flavors were unbalanced, and it was apparent that the ingredients were not as fresh as advertised. My friends and I also tried their craft beer selection, which was just as underwhelming and overpriced.
To top it all off, the music was terrible and deafening, making it nearly unbearable to have a conversation click here without shouting. The acoustics read more in Masterson's Bar Moonee Ponds the space did not help either, as the sound reverberated off the walls, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. The beer garden smelled of dog piss and puke, we noticed "Peter" with his hand down his pants many times and then proceed to pour beers. Utterly disgusting.
In summary, I lament choosing Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds for a night out. The staff, drinks, and staff were all awful, we cannot recommend it to others seeking a decent bar experience in mooney ponds. You're better off putting hot needles down your nails and consuming bleach.