Vegan
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Australian

Vegan bar with comfort food including burgers, fries, and tacos. Dog-friendly. Hours are for kitchen; venue open from 3pm to 1am. Open Mon-Sun 4:00pm-1:00am.


36 Reviews

First Review by EmmaZ

vegan mikal

Points +564

Vegan
10 Jul 2024

Light but filling

We tried the arancini as a small entree. Then we had the bap buns, the tacos (self-roll) and a mushroom burger. All dishes were great, though the arancini were way too small to share (we'll know for next time!). Healthy, fresh, light yet filling. The prices were all very reasonable. The service was also great 👍

Pros: Fresh, Colourful thus healthy , Decent prices

Cons: Lacking ambience in dining area - not so nice

Kittybiscuit

Points +7915

Vegan
09 Jul 2024

Filling and delicious -very flavourful

We ordered “beef” nachos to share. The guacamole was so nice, one of the best vegan nachos I’ve had. Then I had the chicken massaman curry. It is served with jasmine rice. It’s huge and tasty. My partner enjoyed the cheeseburger with chips.

2019 When we arrived, it was a bit difficult to know where to sit or how to get the attention. We were seated and it was good to see some mocktails. I had a sober mojito which was good. We went for the shared plates the arancini balls, the loaded chips and the moorish spices cauliflower. We then had the dessert (chocolate and peanut butter dessert) it was a good size. I’d like to try the nachos next time.

Updated from previous review on 2019-11-27

Pros: Good menu

RuthSharon

Points +1162

Vegan
05 Jul 2024

I can’t believe I waited this long to try here

Last night, we enjoyed duck roti rolls, Korean bao buns and the chicken massaman curry. The presentation is lovely as well as the flavours. Comparing the flavours to other Asian fusion restaurants it was comparable but cheaper (which is always nice). I will be back!

Pros: Flavours, Options, Price for what you get

Tiggy

06 Jul 2024

Yes we need to be spending our money at vegan businesses to maximise the chance of them staying open.

*Martine*

Points +33

Vegan
13 May 2024

Exceptionally Delicious!

Wow the food blew our minds! Can't wait to come back and wish there were more places like this. The chef is a legend. Super friendly and cool staff. Great vibes and music. Very good value for money 🥳💚💛❤️

Tiggy

13 May 2024

florconfa

Points +681

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Really delicious!!

Went a couple days ago and the food was really good. I had the duck roti rolls and the side of chips. The rolls were really really good, I actually really loved them. The chips were also really great, good coating. There were also burgers served which looked good. The menu itself is quite small but the food tasted great so I would definitely come again.

Pros: Flavoursome

Cons: Pricy

etopiei

Points +117

Vegan
17 Feb 2024

Fantastic food and great happy hour

Super nice food that was very fast and the staff were great and drinks were nice 🙂

Chicken little

Points +44

Vegan
14 Jan 2024

SO YUM!

Love this place. Been lots of times and the food is always delicious with generous serving sizes. Staff are friendly and the vibe is chilled out and fun! Highly recommend.

Pros: Fresh tasty food , Friendly staff , Nice vibe

Cons: Can get super busy

RachelKariak

Points +20

Vegan
20 Dec 2023

Best!

The food is incredible! The portions are perfect and the price is reasonable (and totally worth it!)

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-20

Pros: Tasty, Price

Ebsveg

Points +2193

Vegan
21 Nov 2023

Fantastic food and vibes

I really recommend coming for great food, drinks and vibes. The food is so reasonably priced and the food is unbelievablely amazing(I always seem to forget). On a busy night you might need to book otherwise you might have to wait a bit, there is a section just for drinks but that is always packed. My favourite is the butter chicken roti and arancini.

SeitanSeitanSeitan

Points +3180

Vegan
19 Jan 2023

Great food and vibe

Loved all the food. I had tacos, duck rotis and arancini. Would be absolutely perfect if you could also eat at the bar outside.

Pros: Tasty food, Good vibe

Cons: No eating at the terrace (smoking area)

EmilyPetrie

Points +38

Vegan
13 Jan 2023

Jackfruit convert

Never had jackfruit before and had it on the nachos here - amazing! I was so disappointed to have jackfruit elsewhere after loving it at Tyranny of Distance only to have it taste awful. Whatever they do they do it well! #Veganuary

Pros: Fun vibes, Great nachos

Cons: Expensive

NadiaArmstrong

Points +52

Vegan
14 Dec 2022

Exceptional

The food was amazing! Not only that, the vibe was really good and everyone seemed so chill. The heaters were nice and warm and the staff were lovely. Would definitely go back!

Pros: Delicious food, Lots of options, Good vibe

batprince

Points +100

Vegan
01 Dec 2022

Delicious and inviting

Amazing food, happy hour drinks and an inviting comfortable atmosphere.

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-01

eyeheartbugs

Points +141

Vegan
26 Nov 2022

great atmosphere, good food

staff were super friendly, food came out quickly. i wasnt the biggest fan of what i ordered, just personal preference on the sauce i think. i prefer roti to be a bit crunchier, but it was good otherwise. definitely going to come back to try something else!

NDVegan

Points +6350

Vegan
24 Jun 2022

Happy hour

Love this place! Nice atmosphere. Always a good time. Great customer service, friendly staff, tasty vegan food and $5 drinks 5-7pm.
The cheesy cauliflower and the eggplant parma go really nicely together. The chips are tasty, so are the bao sliders.

Unfortunately the indoor/outdoor area (it is indoor because of all the plastic blinds containing the heat and air, yet it gets away with being outdoor as it has louvers up high), is really smoky. One of the staff said, "sorry its a dive bar, it's one of the only places smokers can stay warm and smoke."

There is no smoking in the indoor dining area thank goodness! However, I would like to think that this place would be just as awesome and just as popular without letting people smoke in the drinking area. Prioritising smoking in the drinking area seems weird when most vegans don't smoke and cigarettes aren't vegan.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-24

Pros: Happy hour yes please

Allihally

Points +30

Vegan
26 Mar 2022

Always excellent! Love the food. Great vibe.

Lively place with great service and excellent vegan food. Very busy on a Saturday night. Highly recommend.

Pros: Great lively vibe , Food excellent

Cons: Sat near toilets , Not ideal for a romantic dinner

KatherineLat

Points +570

Vegan
29 Oct 2021

Great bar

10/10 food here, really fantastic flavours. I particularly liked the aranchini and duck rolls. They have some fun and tasty cocktails too! We will definitely be back.

Pros: Fantastic food flavours, Creative cocktails well worth the cost, Lovely outdoor bar area

Cons: Indoors is pokey and rundown so sit outside

VeganVampyr

Points +187

Vegan
12 Jun 2021

Current favourite restaurant

The food here is fantastic. It's the kind of place you can take a non vego to and they'll enjoy it, too.

Pros: Many options. Everything is delicious. Cool vibe.

Cons: Line for the toilet is long.

DSN

Points +41

Vegan
19 May 2021

Racist dish name, owner doesn't seem to care

Honestly, the food was great, staff were great.

There was a Korean fried chicken burger which the menu described as having a "Kim J bun" because Korea clearly = dictator. Emailed the restaurant about it afterwards and the owner said it was meant to be intended as an insult, but agreed it was unnecessary and "potentially offensive", and apologised for "any offence unintentionally created".

That is a weak non-apology, and the fact it was intended to be insulting. Spend your money somewhere else.

Pros: Food, Service

Cons: Racist dish name

BreakfastKlutz

27 May 2024

The name of the burger was changed. They made a mistake, admitted to it, and replaced it. Hopefully they learned something from it, and are better people because of it.

ellehir

Points +554

Vegan
03 May 2021

WOW

Everything we had was amazing!! Flavour wise and serving size I felt very satisfied and I wish I had visited sooner. for the price the quality is really great and happy hour specials are an added bonus.
I can’t wait to go back to try more items from the menu !

flo_traub

Points +21

Vegetarian
28 Apr 2021

awesome food & 4$ beer

Lovely staff, lot’s of seating inside outside for smoking,
Separate place for food

Tiggy

Points +13579

Vegan
22 Mar 2021

Great food and social atmosphere

I’ve been back here a couple of times recently and the food was still very good. Because Tyranny is above all a bar, there’s a good number of shareable items on the menu in addition to mains. Three dishes was more than enough for two, and the massaman curry , duck roti and jackfruit roti, crispy tofu, jackfruit nachos and roast cauliflower were all very tasty. I’ve always chosen to sit in the indoor section, but the bar pumps loud music into this small space too, rather than keeping it in the outdoor drinking space, making relaxed conversation a bit harder; but also creating an upbeat, fun atmosphere, which the friendly staff also contribute to. There was a good range of beer, wine and cocktails, but I went with the value option and ordered jugs: the berry gin and the Classic Pimms were nice and refreshing, but the Ruby Woo Woo crossed the line in sweetness with its strong raspberry cordial flavour. Along with the place just up the road, this tops the list of most fun and convivial venues in Melbourne.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly, enthusiastic staff

Cons: Loud music in small indoor space

martinahut

Points +24

Vegan
21 Feb 2021

Delicious and all vegan

Fun, relaxed atmosphere for dinner with a 100% vegan menu! Food is presented beautifully you’ll want to take a photo! Furthermore, Tyranny has cocktails of the week specials to wash it all down with

Lozza13

Points +66

Vegan
29 Feb 2020

Lovely

Stopped by after a long flight to get some dinner. So pleased to see that the entire menu was vegan and took minimal thinking time to order. Staff were polite and friendly and the food was tasty and filling. Would definitely go again!

Pros: Entire vegan menu , Alcoholic drinks available , Friendly staff

LenniBloxham

Points +46

Vegan
08 Feb 2020

So, so good!

Really great to share this place with non vegan friends who absolutely loved the plant based versions of some of their favourite foods!

Pros: Absolutely delicious food, Everything is reasonably priced , Good cocktails

Cons: The service was slow but friendly, Gets really loud and busy

CasaraCurtis

Points +64

Vegan
05 Jan 2020

Everything was amazing!!

Some of the best vegan dishes I have ever had and awesome customer service.

PotatoesTho

Points +13499

Vegan
02 Jan 2020

Buzzing

Decent KFC burger and nachos. Happy hour is the right time to enjoy a pint of beer for $4 😊.

Pros: Friendly staff




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