For a side of eclectic excitement with your meal, take to Johnny Pump, an Italian American inspired restaurant in Essendon. Keep an eye out for the defining fire hydrant and rainbow picketed fence out front, marking the spot where crowds gather for casual bites and chilled vibes. Step foot into a canteen style interior, where intimate tables pair with exposed brick walls, hessian pillow laden banquette and a white wash colour scheme, creating an urban cool scene to kick back and enjoy. Take your pick from Johnny Pump’s miscellany of meals, which may include a starter of the grilled calamari with lemon and roast garlic aioli, followed by impressive mains like the grass fed Angus rib eye fillet on the bone with cheese potato Boulanger and garlic prawns in a cabernet cherry reduction.
