The Captain’s Daughter

The Verdict

The Captain’s Daughter is a two-in-one business, meshing a takeaway area that serves seafood to the masses, with a licensed bar and tapas-style eatery. And it’s awesome. 

This joint is eye-catching from the street, with a sleek black exterior and a beer garden threaded with festoon lights. 

On the inside, it’s all about a sexy, six-metre long turquoise and gold bar; home to beer on tap, a brass mirrored drinks display filled with liquor, and a smattering of sea-inspired curios.

The sea memo continues to the menus. Order from the takeaway section, and you’ll choose between fish and chips, plus a range of tasty snacks like South Melbourne Market dim sims and housemade potato scallops. 

Or, if time is aplenty, pull up a stool in the beer garden and wile away the afternoon in the sunshine, sipping on cocktails and working your way through the bar menu. 

Image credit: Amy Higg for Urban List