Romantica pizza with passata,

There are similarly sterling names with the whisky, tequila and bourbon offerings plus a short, sharp collection of popular digestivi and, for those who like to keep it real over a game of (free) pool, old faithfuls like Jagermeister, for when only a dirty shot will do.

All Bar Romantica's beer, both tap and packaged, is sourced from Victoria. The draft selection is one where you'd be happy to order any or all of them – Hop Nation Karma Oatmeal Stout and The Buzz American Red, Mornington Brown, Hawkers Pale Ale, Wolf of the Willows XPA and Blackman's Brewery lager.

A small word of warning for the nasally sensitive. The kitchen canopy's retro good looks far outweigh its efficiency and things get smoky when the kitchen arcs up, meaning you might leave the place smelling like your dinner. Machine-washable clothing is advised.