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
The Footscray Hotel
$Pubs in Footscray, Melbourne.
The Provincial Hotel
$$Laid-back hangout with vintage chairs, chesterfields & a fireplace, for international pub grub
London Tavern Hotel
$$Relaxed watering hole for live TV sport screenings in a covered beer garden, plus eclectic pub grub.
Good Nature Hotel
$$Relaxed pub with a popular courtyard, offering craft beer on tap, regular DJs and a burger bar.
The Prince Hotel
Laid-back property featuring a Mediterranean restaurant & a bar, as well as free Wi-Fi.
Glenferrie Hotel
$$Cosy Victorian restaurant and bar, plus straightforward rooms with whirlpool baths and free Wi-Fi.
Temperance Hotel
$$Cocktails and posh pub food served in a swanky, lively locale with modern decor, DJs and live music.
The Cornerstone
$$Live Music in Docklands, Melbourne.
Urban Alley Brewery
$$Live Music in Docklands, Melbourne.
Grace Darling Hotel
$$Ornate 19th-century pub with a focus on locally produced beer and food, plus live indie bands.
Queensberry Hotel
$$Perennial pub from 1890 with outdoor seating & a lively vibe featuring a down-to-earth menu.
The Yarra Hotel
$$Live music, burgers and seafood in a buzzing, old-world pub built in 1855, plus a leafy beer garden.
Morris House
Boutique beer and hearty pub meals in a casual-chic space featuring a covered dining courtyard.
Prince Patrick Hotel
$$Pubs in Collingwood, Melbourne.
East of Everything
$$Trendy hangout with whitewashed walls and barstools, for craft beer, cocktails and soul food snacks.
Governors Hall
$$Bars in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
The Last Jar
$$Traditional, warm and rustic Irish pub serving hearty meals with homemade butter, bread and bacon.
Natural History Bar & Grill
$$Easygoing gastropub popular for comfort food & seasonal fare for lunch & dinner, plus after-work drinks.
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.