The love for being as efficient as possible with a small space is demonstrated by this small bar. A perfect place to go and hide from invading giant robots whilst sampling sake or beers from throughout Asia.

Website:

Robot

Location:

12 Bligh Pl, Melbourne (City)

Difficulty Finding:

- Relatively easy to find, end of Bligh Pl just off Flinders Lane.

Summary:

- Type: Beer, Sake
- Food: Bar snacks
- Music: Lounge, House
- Cover: None

Review:

The first thing you notice about Robot is how small it is, yet this bar works amazingly well in its inner city location and the interior has been designed to accommodate many aspects of the Japanese culture. This is further extended through the drinks menu, offering many Asian beers and spirits. Boasting Melbourne’s best range of Sake, from the traditional through to the celebratory, it is an experience that should be tried. For the more daring, there is even gold infused Sake, and after having a couple of drinks, the idea of consuming real gold flakes will make anyone feel like an Emperor.

Robot is popular with after work crowds as well as anime buffs, with Tuesday nights being their anime night. This busyness often flows out onto the alley, which can be a bit cold during winter (Sake comes in useful here). The toilets upstairs also remind one of an airplane toilet, with space being utilised to its maximum (or is that minimum) ability.

Final Thoughts:

On nights when Robot isn’t busy, this tiny bar will successfully export you from the inner city of Melbourne to the streets of Tokyo.

Pro’s:
+ Anime nights Tuesdays
+ Large selection of Asian beers and Sake
+ Well presented theme
Con’s:
- Very small (including bathrooms)
- Can get VERY busy after work

Score:

Atmosphere: 9
Service: 8
Menu: 7
Cost: 8.5
———————-
Overall: 8.1


View Alley Life in a larger map