The Brewery is a great place to have pre-drinks before attending any events at ANZ Stadium or All Phones Arena, it is close to both venues. It can get really packed, and be prepared for a line-up for both drinks and food orders. It is a bit expensive and you do receive your beers in plastic cup, but it is alright for what it is. I found the staff really friendly, and when they got one of my drink orders incorrect, they were really good about changing it. Not the best pub, but perfect in terms of convenience.

The Brewery is one of the few places to go for a beer prior to a match at Skoda Stadium.

The beer is served in plastic cups, which is appalling. Then you look at the prices... $6.50 for a XXXX Gold is where you start. Very sad state of affairs.

You're better off having a few beers in the city, and then heading out to Olympic Park at the last possible moment!!

Approximate cost: $7.50

I ordered the squid today and the menu stated "6 pieces" but I only received 5. Another person on our table ordered the chicken caesar salad and he also commented that he only got 1 piece of chicken. Oh, and don't try to replace chips with mash. Apparently they don't have mash, even though the lamb shanks on the menu is served with mash.

Because I've been here several times, I know not to line up. The people behind the bar don't seem to care who got there first. The lady with short dark hair is rude and abrupt to female clientele but is always friendly to the males. A few of us went here for lunch last month, in 40 degree heat so decided to sit inside thinking it would be cooler. The air conditioning wasn't switched on and was driving customers out. We would have been happy to stay for another round of drinks had it not been for the stifling heat inside!

We only come here for drinks because 1. It's the only pub in the immediate area and 2. We get a 25% discount from Lifestyle. I don't usually buy food here because it's overpriced pub food that's not worth the money even with the 25% discount. $11.50 is not worth 5 measly pieces of squid + salad consisting of bits of dry lettuce, cabbage and capsicum.

I would recommend going for a drive to Paddy's Brewery in Flemington where you get larger portions for less money. They have a large outdoor section and the inside is air-conditioned!