by Metropol | July 22, 2026 8:33 am
When lovers of local hospitality Sinead, Chris, Mark and Philippa came together to amplify The Mayor of Ale and Burj, they took a ‘double or nothing’ approach with side-by-side establishments grounded in good times and good food, served to share.
Burj marries modern Middle Eastern dining with bold flavours and better company, while The Mayor of Ale is where live sport, cold beer and classic pub fare meet.
Relaxed but refined, the neighbouring establishments offer the best of both worlds just minutes from the busy city, with free parking right outside. The Mayor of Ale menu fuses famous Irish spice bags (fried chicken and chips tossed with onion, pepper, and punchy spices) West Coast roast and chicken, beef or vegetarian ‘Schnitty’, and next door find Lebanese flavours across premium plates like yellowfin tuna, charred prawns, stuffed capsicum and lamb shoulder. Delicious on their own, but better devoured with friends and family.
Or take the dining decisions out of your hands and into the chefs’, with the Mayor’s Long Lunch and Trust the Chef options. Start at one, finish at the other – book your table by calling 03 900 0044.
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