My name is Craig McVean, and I am your proprieter, chef and host whenever you come and visit our hotel.

You may have heard of us previously, when we were reviewed by 3AW and given Pub of the Year in 2005.

Or maybe you heard about us from our numerous other favaourable reviews.

The Age Good Food Guide had this to say about us:

“… Adjoining the former Meat Market in North Melbourne, the Hotel Metropolitan may have recently undergone an extreme makeover but it’s still determined to celebrate its roots. The restaurant makes a point of ageing its own beef and relies on local markets for its ingredients. Hence owner-chef Craig McVean chalks up a menu of classic gastropub dishes on the blackboard each morning …”

It doesn’t matter if you are dropping in for a quick beer, or sitting down to a fabulous meal, my staff and myself will always do our best to make sure you feel at home.

I would love to hear from you as well - if you have any comments please feel free to leave a comment below, or alternatively, you can contact us.