Barney Allens

VIC, Australia

4.6

Closed now

8 reviews

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Telephone:
+61 3 9525 5477
Website:
www.barneyallens.com.au
Address:
14 Fitzroy St, VIC, Victoria, 3182
St Kilda
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
140 ftFitzroy Street
150 ftStop 143: Fitzroy Street
370 ftStop 134: Park Street
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepted Cards
Credit, Debit
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Legal ID
'n/a'

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Closed now
Local time (VIC) 01:48 Saturday, 31 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 3:00 pm – 1:00 am
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 1:00 am
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 1:00 am
Thursday 3:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday 12:00 pm – 1:00 am

Description

Specialties

Barney Allen’s is a warm, friendly mix of a local pub and a great bistro. It is renowned for it’s famous burger as well as been a terrific bar. It has a kid’s menu for early evening as well. The food is from Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson and is hearty and tasty and there are great bar snacks. The whole vibe of the place is welcoming and warm with plenty to suit different needs. There are various areas to suit groups and a huge bar to sit at and enjoy the evening.

History

Established in 2006.

Barney Allen’s has been in operation since 2006 and is owned by Iain Hewitson (Huey to those in the land of tv world), his former wife (yes slightly Days of Our Lives like), Ruth Allen and her brother, Barney Allen.

Iain has owned many successful restaurants in Melbourne with the place before this one being Tolarno Bar and Bistro just down the road. He owned this with Ruth for fifteen years and Barney was the main man behind the bar there for the most part of its lifetime. Once Tolarno finished, the three looked for a new venture to open with their greatest wish to be in St Kilda and preferably, in Fitzroy St. So when this site at number 14, a mere 2 blocks down the road, became available there was much joy and excitement.

Meet the Business Owner

Iain H.

Business Owner

Iain «Huey» Hewiston has owned and operated restaurants for over 40 years and has been a TV chef for over 20 years. He has written numerous books and his food is terrific.

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8 reviews of Barney Allens

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Place rating: 4
Melbourne, Australia
Well, once again I was walking along the street (this time Fiztroy Street in St Kilda), taking in the views when I suddenly discovered some really well worn seats next to the sidewalk. As it turned out these seats belong to a rather bohemian looking bar. So that was when I decided that I would step inside and have a drink, simply because I wanted to check it out, and publicans tend to prefer you wandering around their bar with a drink in your hand that without (which is fair enough because they aren’t exactly an art gallery — or at least this one isn’t). Anyway, I quite liked this place, and even though the seats were quite well worn, it does suggest that it is quite a popular place to while away your time. They even have live music, but unfortunately I wasn’t around to spend some time listening to it.
Place rating: 5
Sydney, Australia
This place is incredible!
The panko-​crusted salmon is a must, and any of the cocktails will leave you in awe.
The atmosphere is what reels you in, and leaves you on a high well after you’ve started to make your way home. I visited for the first time in April 2014, and will be going back for sure!
Place rating: 5
Melbourne, Australia
If you want an authentic St Kilda experience. This is it. The staff are friendly, the food is awesome and the atmosphere
is welcoming. I love that they stock Kronenbourg (my fav beer) and that after a few visited you are received like an old friend. It’s a MUST when coming through St. Kilda!
Place rating: 5
Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
This is it people. The home to the best burger in Melbourne… without a doubt! Barney’s has been my local for four years (even when I’ve not lived so local). Its place is so cemented in my life, I even played on a soccer team named after the pub.
Aside from the friendly and accommodating staff, Barney’s strength has to be in its burger.
I’ve had Huxtaburger, Danny’s, Bottom End… None of it comes close. Its real strong point is its beetroot chutney, and with a side of fries and kick-​arse sauce… perfecto.
(though a warning, it is a huge serve…)
Place rating: 5
Melbourne, Australia
Lovely affordable food and great friendly staff. I loved the atmosphere and its even dog friendly! Will definitely return.
Place rating: 4
Melbourne, Australia
Much as Iain Hewitson is my most loathed TV chef of all time, I do like Barney Allens.
An interesting, unpretentious menu is incredibly well priced. The burger is great value at $ 12.50 with optional side of fries. It comes with a delicious beetroot relish, thick char-​grilled patty and bacon. A fantastic feed.
The «melted toblerone fondue» served with marshmallows is not exactly a difficult dessert to reproduce at home, but certainly is a crowd favourite.
Oh and Hewi’s «special» BBQ sauce? Is pretty much ketchup with sweet chilli. Fail.
Place rating: 4
Melbourne, Australia
Barney Allen’s is well served by its location towards the city end of Fitzroy St. You have dinner in St Kilda proper, or catch a gig at the Prince of Wales, end up doing a mini pub crawl up the street, and end up in Barney Allen’s.
And it’s a good place to end up in, a bar made for lively conversation, with art on the walls and a busy vibe. I don’t know that I’d go out of my way to come here, but I’m not exactly sad when here’s it happens.
Place rating: 5
Sydney, Australia
Barney Allen’s is one of those bars like Cheers. Everybody knows your name. ‘Barney’ is a happy cheery guy who you’ll love pulling up a stool and having a chat to. I lived in St Kilda for a long while and so every time I am there I am always bumping into old friend.
A long cushioned bench seat out the front accommodates all the smokers and it feels friendly and communal. Always a comfy vibe and on the weekends it can turn into a rollicking good time.
There’s a tv in the corner so sport fans can engage, however it doesn’t overtake the joint.
The crumbed mushrooms with an aioli are to die for. Just make sure you give them a sec to cool down. They are burn-​your-​whole-​mouth hot!
I love this place.