63Spot Score
Auburn Hotel
$$Pubs · Hawthorn East
Fancy pub grub, high tea and trivia nights in a classy, sprawling Victorian pub with a courtyard.
4.3(2,379)· GoogleView details →
Melbourne
Best Pubs in Melbourne (2026)
113 pubs in Melbourne match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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63Spot Score
Union Hotel
$$Pubs · Brunswick
Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.
4.5(880)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Belgian Beer Cafe
$$Pubs · Southbank
Mussels with chips, plus steaks, in a brasserie with art nouveau touches or on a convivial terrace.
4.3(1,817)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Gem Bar and Dining
$$Pubs · Collingwood
Eclectic venue dishing up American BBQ classics and tasting plates in a quirky space.
4.5(746)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The General Assembly
$$Pubs · South Wharf
Buzzy waterside pub with exposed beams & pipes, delivering hefty steaks, cocktails & craft beer.
4.3(2,236)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Duke of Wellington
$$Pubs · Melbourne
Modern, 2-storey pub with polished timber floors, a stylish lounge bar and relaxed terrace seating.
4.3(4,184)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
St Andrews Hotel - Fitzroy
$$Pubs · Fitzroy
European-inspired pub staples, served up in a down-to-earth room with rugged wooden floorboards.
4.5(737)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Albion Hotel North Melbourne
$$Pubs · North Melbourne
Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.6(466)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bridge Hotel
$$Pubs · Richmond
Gourmet, global pub grub served in a hip space with exposed-brick walls & rustic-chic decor.
4.4(1,313)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Builders Arms Hotel
$$$Pubs · Fitzroy
Relaxed, perennial landmark plating reimagined local meals & desserts, plus a robust wine list.
4.3(1,604)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Elgin Inn Hotel
$$Pubs · Hawthorn
Large, veteran pub with a rooftop cocktail bar, a sports bar & a classic bistro serving pub grub.
4.4(762)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
All Nations Hotel
$$Pubs · Richmond
Cosy, exposed-brick hangout with a curved wooden bar, offering a diverse pub menu, plus trivia.
4.5(520)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Union House
$$Pubs · Richmond
Lively, easygoing pub featuring upmarket comfort food & a rooftop deck, plus cocktails, beer & wine.
4.4(749)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Clyde Hotel
$$Pubs · Carlton
Laid-back venue with a large beer garden, dishing up Modern Australian food and pub classics.
4.4(972)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Bobbie Peels
$$Pubs · North Melbourne
Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
4.5(612)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Fifth Province Irish Bar & Restaurant
$$Pubs · St Kilda
Classic Irish bar with hearty meals, vintage decor & regular live music, plus streetside seating.
4.3(1,300)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Grand View Hotel
$$Pubs · Brunswick West
Craft beer and hearty pub grub offered in a laid-back, neighbourhood locale with a courtyard.
4.5(566)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Retreat Hotel
$Pubs · Brunswick
Live music venue offering craft beer on tap, hearty pub grub & a beer garden with synthetic turf.
4.3(1,711)· GoogleView details →
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The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Melbourne's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best pubs in Melbourne?+
The pubs on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Melbourne pubs ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter pubs by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many pubs are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently list 113 pubs across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.