I had high expectations for Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds, but unfortunately, our experience was far from satisfactory. The atmosphere, which was advertised as a cool or a speakeasy-style bar, felt more like a poorly-lit, smelly, rundown bar packed with dirty old men engaging in lewd behavior.
Upon arrival, we were met with slow service and a disgusting old man "Peter" with debris in his facial hair and dirty nails. It took forever to get served a beer, "Peter" the foul old bar keep was too busy gawking at my partner's breasts. When we finally placed our order, Peter seemed uninterested and lacked the expertise in anything remotely worth talking about when it came to the drinks we ordered.
The beer was a major letdown. Expired, lukewarm, and over priced. masterson bar Any drinks made, the flavors were unbalanced, and it was apparent that the ingredients were not as fresh as advertised. My friends and I also tried their craft beer selection, which was just as underwhelming and costly.
To top Masterson's Bar Moonee Ponds it all off, the music was awful and far too loud, making it virtually impossible to have a conversation without shouting. The acoustics in the space did not help either, as the sound reverberated off the walls, producing an uncomfortable atmosphere. The beer garden smelled of dog piss and puke, we noticed "Peter" with his hand down his pants many times and then go on to pour beers. Utterly disgusting.
In summary, I regret choosing Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds for a another article night out. The service, drinks, and personnel were all awful, we cannot recommend it to others looking for a quality bar experience in mooney ponds. You are better off sticking hot needles down your nails and consuming bleech.