Golden Monkey - Melbourne

A cosy bar had some comfy couches and some great cocktails. Its wasn't too loud so we could have a nice chat.

I absolutely adore this restaurant's location- it's easy to find and surrounded by many other dining options. The atmosphere is both romantic and cozy, with friendly staff to top it off. Although we didn't stay for the live music, I wish the background music had been more fitting for the mood. With our Zomato Gold membership, we enjoyed the watermelon cocktail and lychee sangria, both of which were delightful. I particularly enjoyed the lychees in the sangrias. I would recommend this place for a date night or a gathering with friends.

It’s all about fine drinks and fun times. The drinks are designed for a night out with friends with refreshingly good cocktails. Good place for dumpling lovers and groups, vegetarian friendly.The soundtrack is a mix of lounge and electronica to take you on a journey to another time and place.

This drinks and dining venue is fit out really nicely with cosy wooden seating that's split between their indoor and outdoor areas. If you want some privacy, opt for a back booth, otherwise sit out the front and watch the tourists strolling down Hardware Lane. The cocktail list here is thoughtful and innovative, offering tastes for every palate.<br/ <br/ I tried some drinks from the special Chinese New Year menu including a super delicious Yuzu spritz, a very gingery gin and mint and tea cocktail, and a fruity pineapple and rum drink. Each was great, although the strong herbs and spices in the ginger cocktail made that one my top pick.<br/ <br/ As for food, a vegetable dumpling basket shared with my partner was the perfect accompaniment to our drinks. It contained green vegan dumplings stuffed with greens and vermicelli, which were the best of the bunch. But all other dumplings were also great including some vegetarian dumplings in translucent skin, glutinous rice dim sims, and a big, fluffy veg bao. I appreciate the variety as well as the assortment of sauces available. While the prices are a bit more than your cheap and cheerful dumpling joint, the price reflects the quality of dishes served. For upscale dumplings and drinks, Golden Monkey should be your top choice.

The cocktails here are mainly Asian-inspired, with anything containing lychee being a personal favorite. While we didn't have enough people to try the shareable drinks, punch bowls are popular here. They also serve dumplings for a snack, but this place is more of a cocktail bar than a restaurant.