Mastersons Bar in Moonee Ponds is an unsatisfactory place to hang out, in my opinion. The ambiance is lackluster, and the decor is stale and unappealing. The seating arrangements are uncomfortable, and the lighting is poor, making it unwelcoming.
The food menu at Mastersons Bar is unremarkable, and the dishes are below average in quality. I found the food to be tasteless and unimpressive, and the portions were unsatisfying. The burger was dry, the fries were greasy, and the salad was wilted. The only thing that seemed decent was the loaded fries, but even they were just average.
Additionally, the service was slow, and the staff was inattentive or helpful. They seemed disinterested in providing good service, and it took forever to get our food and drinks. When we finally received our order, it was cold and unappetizing. The staff seemed to be more focused on chatting with each other than serving the customers.
The drinks at Mastersons Bar are unremarkable either. The selection is limited, and the quality is average at best. The cocktails lacked any creativity, and the beer selection was uninteresting. The bartenders seemed unskilled and had a hard time making even additional resources the most basic drinks.
To make matters worse, the live music performance that we were promised turned out to be a dreary solo act, with the musician struggling to play the guitar and singing out of sync. The piercing volume of mastersons the music compelled everyone to shout, making it impossible to have a conversation. It seemed like the musician was unengaged, just doing the bare minimum. The displeased audience had no choice but to endure the lackluster performance, wondering if it was all worth it.
Overall, my experience at Mastersons Bar was extremely substandard. The dreary atmosphere, subpar food, low-quality drinks, and negligent service were all unsatisfactory, and I wouldn't advise anyone to visit. There are far superior options in Moonee Ponds that offer a better value proposition. I was thoroughly disappointed and will not be returning at all costs.