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.
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.
144 spots
Union House
$$Lively, easygoing pub featuring upmarket comfort food & a rooftop deck, plus cocktails, beer & wine.
The Clyde Hotel
$$Laid-back venue with a large beer garden, dishing up Modern Australian food and pub classics.
Bobbie Peels
$$Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
North Port Hotel
$$Pubs in Footscray, Melbourne.
The Fifth Province Irish Bar & Restaurant
$$Classic Irish bar with hearty meals, vintage decor & regular live music, plus streetside seating.
Grand View Hotel
$$Craft beer and hearty pub grub offered in a laid-back, neighbourhood locale with a courtyard.
Retreat Hotel
$Live music venue offering craft beer on tap, hearty pub grub & a beer garden with synthetic turf.
Union Club Hotel
$$Old-school pub with retro decor and a down-to-earth menu, plus a beer garden and a rooftop deck.
Hotel Railway Brunswick
$Comfort food, beer, wine & craft cocktails in a contemporary pub with a beer garden & multiple TVs.
The Birmingham Hotel
$Pubs in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Mount Erica Hotel
$$Laid-back setting offering gourmet pub fare, 2 courtyards & a sports bar showing live matches.
Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill
$$Bistro dishes, craft beer & wine in a relaxed 1920s hotel with dark-wood decor & a fireplace.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
$$Huge, long-standing pub with a beer garden and live music, offering global food and hearty staples.
The Rose Fitzroy
$$Pub dinners and local ales in an 1880s watering hole with exposed-brick walls, plus weekly trivia.
Bendigo Hotel Collingwood
Beaches in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Mt View Hotel
$$Pool tables, TV screens and pub grub in an airy space over 4 levels, plus a rooftop beer garden.
Rochester Castle Hotel
$$Craft beer, cocktails, pub grub along with DJs & comedy in a casual pub atmosphere.
The Kingston
$$Modern Australian food in an 1880s pub with an old-world bar & restaurant overlooking a courtyard.
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Read guide →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.