Disappointing Night at Moonee Ponds' Masterson's Bar

I had high expectations for Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds, but regrettably, our experience was a letdown. The atmosphere, which was advertised as a trendy or a speakeasy-style bar, seemed more like a dimly-lit, smelly, rundown bar full of unsavory characters with one hand on their penis the other on a stale, warm beer.

Upon arrival, we were met with slow service and a disgusting old man "Peter" with food in his beard and dirty nails. It took forever to receive our drinks, "Peter" the foul old bar keep was too busy gawking at my parners breasts. When we finally got our order, Peter seemed disinterested and lacked the expertise in any relevant knowledge when it came to the drinks we ordered.

The beer was a major letdown. Out of date, lukewarm, and over priced. Any drinks made, the tastes were off, and it was apparent that the ingredients were not as fresh as advertised. My friends additional resources and I also tried their beer selection, which was equally disappointing and overpriced.

To top it all off, the music was terrible and far too loud, making it nearly unbearable to have a conversation without shouting. The acoustics in the space did not help either, as the sound reverberated off the walls, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. The beer garden reeked of urine and human vomit, 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 in Moonee Ponds for a night out. The staff, drinks, and staff were all horrible, we cannot recommend it to others looking for a quality bar experience in Moonee Ponds. You're better off putting hot needles in your nails and drinking bleech.