Apart from the downstairs bistro, Baden Powell has accommodation upstairs.

I booked the standard room which is smallish, but adequate for one person for one night. (Includes a TV, kettle and bar fridge.) One of the things that was important to me was that the room was very clean. The room included an ensuite - there is another option which is cheaper, but means sharing bathroom facilities.

The service is almost non-existent. It didn't bother me a lot. One checks in at the bar and someone shows you how the security locks work and where the room is. That really is the last you see of the staff. The process when departing is to just lock the key in the room.

It was good to know that there is a security lock downstairs so that stray people are not accessing the accommodation area at night.

There is no room service, but there is the downstairs bistro and a few cafes close by. There is also an IgA supermarket opposite which is handy for picking up breakfast cereal and other basic things.

The bed was comfortable. The only downside was that it was Saturday night and the noise from the bistro downstairs was audible until about 1 or 2 am. I had been warned about this, so I took earplugs. I understand that the deluxe suite is soundproofed.

It was a reasonable deal for $100 via booking.com. It is not fancy, but it served the purpose. I would consider staying there again if I needed overnight accommodation in Melbourne.

Great pub with a friendly atmosphere and really lovely food. Highly recommend the seafood croquettes and the zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta. They also had a great selection of beers and wines. We went with our 1 year old and sat in the little garden. They only have two high chairs so if its a busy day you may want to take this into account.

Approximate cost: $18-25