Best Pubs in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Melbourne? We've rounded up 144 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
144 spots
Goldy's! Tavern
$$Global fare & pub specialties served in a restored red-brick hotel restaurant with outdoor seating.
Naughty Nancy's
Live Music in Prahran, Melbourne.
The Duke of Wellington
$$Modern, 2-storey pub with polished timber floors, a stylish lounge bar and relaxed terrace seating.
Auburn Hotel
$$Fancy pub grub, high tea and trivia nights in a classy, sprawling Victorian pub with a courtyard.
St Andrews Hotel - Fitzroy
$$European-inspired pub staples, served up in a down-to-earth room with rugged wooden floorboards.
Union Hotel
$$Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Three Crowns Hotel
$$Victorian-era pub offering burgers, steaks & sandwiches, with live sports, music & a beer garden.
The Gem Bar and Dining
$$Eclectic venue dishing up American BBQ classics and tasting plates in a quirky space.
Saint & Rogue
$$Refined comfort food in a rustic old-school pub over 2 levels with wood-panelled walls, and booths.
Belgian Beer Cafe
$$Mussels with chips, plus steaks, in a brasserie with art nouveau touches or on a convivial terrace.
The General Assembly
$$Buzzy waterside pub with exposed beams & pipes, delivering hefty steaks, cocktails & craft beer.
Albion Hotel North Melbourne
$$Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Hotel Esplanade (The Espy)
$$This laid-back, long-standing hangout with a patio offers typical pub fare, cocktails & draft beer.
The Grand Hotel Richmond
$$Spacious pub with a leafy beer garden, plus an elegant dining room serving upmarket Italian cuisine.
Rochester Castle Hotel
$$Craft beer, cocktails, pub grub along with DJs & comedy in a casual pub atmosphere.
Mount Erica Hotel
$$Laid-back setting offering gourmet pub fare, 2 courtyards & a sports bar showing live matches.
Builders Arms Hotel
$$$Relaxed, perennial landmark plating reimagined local meals & desserts, plus a robust wine list.
The Birmingham Hotel
$Pubs in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Pubs in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated pubs in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne pubs ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter pubs by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many pubs are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 144 pubs across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.