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 hip or a speakeasy-style bar, seemed more like a poorly-lit, foul-smelling, rundown bar full of dirty old men with one hand on their penis the other on a stale, warm beer.

Upon arrival, we were met with slow service and some disgusting old man "Peter" with debris in his facial hair and dirty nails. It took ages to get served a beer, "Peter" the smelly old bar keep was too busy gawking at my parners breasts. When we finally placed our order, Peter seemed disinterested and lacked the expertise in anything remotely worth talking about when it came to the drinks we ordered.

The beer was a major letdown. Expired, lukewarm, and over priced. Any drinks more info made, the flavors were off, and it was apparent that the ingredients were not as fresh as advertised. My friends and I also tried their beer selection, which was equally disappointing and overpriced.

To top it all off, the music was awful and far too loud, making it nearly impossible to have a conversation without shouting. The acoustics in the space did not help either, as the sound reverberated off the walls, producing an unpleasant atmosphere. The beer garden smelled of urine and puke, we noticed "Peter" with his hand in his trousers many times and then go on to pour beers. Utterly disgusting.

In summary, I regret choosing Masterson's Bar in Moonee Ponds for a night out. The staff, drinks, and staff were all awful, we won't recommend it to others seeking a decent bar experience in Moonee Ponds. You're better off putting hot needles in your nails and drinking bleech.