A true Collingwood local, the Gem has remained true to its Americana aesthetic since opening for business in 2006.
With its wooden honkytonk interior, ranch-style furniture, and shrines to the memory of the late Elvis Presley, it captures the warmth and friendly feel of a Southern American bar.
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We look forward to making your night a memorable one! With 4 dining rooms and an upstairs bar, we can cater for a cheeky bar-top snack or dining bookings of up to 30 people.
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Texas-style Barbecue is back at the Gem with Melvin's BBQ...check out the new menu!
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SHINDIGS, PRIVATE DINING, GROUP BOOKINGS,
TOE-TAPPING & KNEES Up...
Make me Happy!
Happy Hour!
4-6PM WED-FRI
$8 Carlton Pints
$6 House wines
$10 Espresso Martinis!
$10 Bloody Marys
ALl DAY SUNDAY!
Upcoming Gigs
Musicians and DJ's Perform Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Gem Front Bar. Check out our new Sunday DJ Sessions with some of Melbourne's best talent performing intimate Gigs weekly. Due to our Covid-safe plan, we are now ticketing our live shows to maintain socially distanced performances. This means that we can only have a maximum of 30 patrons per gig, and once a show sells out we cannot accept any walk-ins. Please be sure to book via the links below to secure your tickets.
& Functions
Events, Shindigs
Searching for a venue for your next birthday, work function or random shindig? Then Look no Further!
If your idea of a swell time is siting down with friends relaxing over a shared feast, some refreshing beers and a few bottles of red, then we can help.
We can make your shindig a memorable one with 4 dining rooms and an upstairs bar which are all available for small or large group bookings.
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During current government restrictions, we are only able to accommodate seated functions, with maximum group bookings of up to 20 people.
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We can tailor a menu to suit your requirements.
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Location & Hours
289 Wellington Street
Collingwood VIC 3066 Australia
Tel (03) 9419 5170
DINING HOURS
Wed-Thurs: 4pm - 9:30pm
Fridays: 12pm - Late
Saturdays: 12pm - Late
Sundays: 12pm - 9.30pm
Closed Mondays & temporarily Tuesdays
BAR HOURS
Wed -Thurs: 4pm - 11pm
Fridays: 12pm - Late
Saturdays: 12pm - Late
Sundays: 12pm - 11pm
Closed Mondays & temporarily Tuesdays
COVID-19 Reopening policies
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Please note that due to current Government directives, the following policies apply to customers visiting the Gem:
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we encourage everyone to book online
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please follow current government directions regarding the use of appropriate fitted face masks
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bookings are currently for 120 minute durations, unless advised otherwise by your server
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there are restrictions on the maximum capacity of our dining rooms, enclosed spaces and footpath area
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please use provided hand santiser before entering
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please follow social distancing of 1.5 metres
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if you have flu like systems or a fever, please stay home
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please understand that we are required by law to record your first name and telephone number for contact tracing
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outdoor seating is subject to prevailing weather conditions
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booking confirmations require a credit card pre-authorisation which will only be charged in the event of a no-show or a cancellation of less than 8 hours' notice