Fortress Melbourne

Name: Fortress Melbourne
Address: 23 Caledonian Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9606 8800
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

329 Reviews

$40 and under

Pub

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

NOTE: Please head to our website: www.fortress.games/bookings/ OR call us at: 9606 8800 to make a booking.

WALK-INS WELCOME! If you can't find a booking online, come down to speak with our friendly staff or call
Fortress Melbourne’s two bars and huge restaurant. We cater to all tastes, whether you’re craving a bubble tea, specialty cocktail or Fortress Lager, there’s something to quench your thirst. Immerse yourself in The Tavern, where you can dine in epic fantasy-themed surroundings!

Enjoy hearty pub fare, finger food, & snacks. Elevate your booking with a games experience - choose from 100s of board games or video games on PCs or VIP Booths with Xbox, PS4 & Nintendo Switch.

Up for a challenge? You can also take on your friends & win prizes in the modern classic Arcade Alley - no bookings needed.

Strictly 18+ after 8pm. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Medieval, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9606 8800
Website
http://fortress.games/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
WALK-INS WELCOME! Some of our tables are reserved for walk-ins. If you cannot find a table at the desired time online, come down and speak with our friendly staff. We may be able to sit you at a walk-in table or you can join the waitlist and enjoy a drink from our wonderful selection until your table is ready.

Location
23 Caledonian Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
The closest parking locations are at Melbourne Central (enter via La Trobe or Lonsdale Street) and the Strand. Limited street parking is available on Elizabeth Street and Lonsdale Street.
Public transit
Melbourne Central Train Station: 5 minute walk through Mall towards Emporium. Tram: Routes on Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street stop at Bourke Street Mall, which is a 5 minute walk away. Bus: The closest bus stop is located at Melbourne Central on Lonsdale Street.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options

What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

329 Reviews

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Samk
Canberra
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I had booked a VIP booth for my birthday. Unfortunately they over booked and needed to move me somewhere else. It was pretty disappointing because I booked 2 months in advance. Because of this change we asked for a refund (they did not offer this up), which we haven’t received yet. The food and the atmosphere was enjoyable.
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MaxB
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved this place, had a lot of fun and even with a slight communication error the waitress cleared it up quickly! Was very satisfied with the service and want to go back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was very fun as usual. Pizza is great, love the service that kept our table clean.
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MeyG
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a fantastic time at the VIP booth! Great service and delicious food! Highly recommend the Halloumi sticks! Drinks are quite pricey...
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becd
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was really delicious & the off peak VIP booth was great value. Massive issue with the controllers, they were potentially low battery or needed replacing as they kept disconnecting from the console. We did bring this up with staff who apologised but didn't offer any solution only that they need updating. So that sort of sullied the experience given that we were there to game & hang & that's hard to do when we were getting frustrated.
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Vowelmovement
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is honestly a gamer's dream bar and restaurant, the food is amazing, and watching the VIP booths play video games from the outside is an outstanding idea! He staff are amazing and the manager on the night was the nicest gentleman, if you are a fan of all things gaming from tabletop, console, PC or arcade, this is the place to be, I promise!
Fortress MelbourneResponded on 18 February 2023
Wow, such a lovely review! You know its going to be difficult to find out which manager this was when they're all such lovely people! Looking forward to seeing you back in the venue soon.
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EmSo
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time as always, however this time we struggled a lot with our VIP booth controllers - 2 of them required constant reconnection and some of them were low battery - might be time to replace/work new ones into the rotation to ensure they are all charged up between parties. Food was delish, thanks again for a great time as always!
Fortress MelbourneResponded on 18 February 2023
Hey Emso, thanks for the feedback! Based on feedback like this, we have actually added a great deal more controllers to our VIP Booths and this issue should be a thing of the past. We really appreciate your invaluable input!
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were amazing and so friendly 😁 and the food was bloody on point ❤️
Fortress MelbourneResponded on 8 February 2023
We're so glad to hear that you had a good time, and a good meal at our venue!
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed Fortress. It was not what I was expecting but young or old it had something for everyone. The food was great, the service was brilliant and it was value for money. It was a unique experience
Fortress MelbourneResponded on 18 February 2023
Thanks for the review! We definitely see Fortress as the "Home of Games" and we're proud to say that we have offerings for everyone!
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cjls
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat and play with exceptional vibes. Staff were fabulous and in particular the staff member who came over to our table while we where playing Scrabble, helped us play, and had some good laughs! Overall incredible experience made complete by the good vibes and the genuine, kind, and interested staff. :)
Fortress MelbourneResponded on 4 February 2023
Thank you for such a stellar review cjls, Scrabble is a classic! We're certainly going to pass this feedback along to our staff so they can hear about what a great time you had!
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23 Caledonian Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Medieval, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The closest parking locations are at Melbourne Central (enter via La Trobe or Lonsdale Street) and the Strand. Limited street parking is available on Elizabeth Street and Lonsdale Street.
Public transit
Melbourne Central Train Station: 5 minute walk through Mall towards Emporium. Tram: Routes on Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street stop at Bourke Street Mall, which is a 5 minute walk away. Bus: The closest bus stop is located at Melbourne Central on Lonsdale Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://fortress.games/
Phone number
(03) 9606 8800
Catering
WALK-INS WELCOME! Some of our tables are reserved for walk-ins. If you cannot find a table at the desired time online, come down and speak with our friendly staff. We may be able to sit you at a walk-in table or you can join the waitlist and enjoy a drink from our wonderful selection until your table is ready.

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