Despite its location in the glamorous Crown Metropol Hotel, Mr Hive Kitchen and Bar exudes an honest warmth that one usually finds in suburban corner bistros. Add to that a few communal tables with friendly, efficient wait staff and you will be as relaxed as if you were at home. The food, however, you won't get at home. Exquisite Modern British fare, including blood sausage and saltbush lamb belly, make this addition to the Melbourne dining scene a rather special one.
A truly unique addition to the restaurant is Mrs Hive's Dessert Bar, where diners can leave their table to admire the shelves adorned with homemade candies and chocolates (and perhaps sample a sweet treat or two!). The fragrant flavours of honey flow through the dessert menu. A miniature milk bottle stores an indulgent honey-flavoured chocolate milk, which is deliciously thick and topped with a handmade soft-centred chocolate truffle. The signature de-constructed bread and butter pudding is classic and made of crumbled cardamom-spiced bread and arrives with blueberry compote and a perfect cornel of white chocolate and cauliflower ice cream. The dish is light, but the spices are warming, making it perfect for the unpredictable Melbourne weather.
THE BAR
The bar at Mr Hive is found at the restaurant's entrance and is a great place to enjoy a cocktail or light meal. The space is separated into a casual dining area for bar snacks, and communal tables and bar stools can be found surrounding the bar for a more relaxed drink.
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