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
Kent Hotel
$$Pubs in Carlton, Melbourne.
Bridie O'Reilly’s
$$Hearty meals in a rustic-chic Irish pub, with leather lounge chairs and a streetside beer garden.
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
$$Hearty pub classics, DJs and regular live sport in an old-fashioned space with leather booths.
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
$$Rustic-chic pub and grill serving southern European-style food and featuring live DJs on weekends.
Rising Sun Hotel Richmond
$$Pub classics turned out in a long-running, easygoing venue with pool tables, TVs & a beer garden.
The Precinct Hotel
$$Family-owned bar with a wooden deck and Modern Australian pub food, plus live music at weekends.
Moreland Hotel
$Pub grub served in a large, buzzy locale with kitsch Grecian decor, TAB facilities & a kids' area.
Limerick Castle Hotel
$$Pubs in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
The Nixon Hotel
$$Bars in Docklands, Melbourne.
Twang Brewing
Breweries in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Skinny Dog Hotel
$$TV sports, pool tables & global plates offered in a sleek pub with a leafy beer garden.
East Brunswick Hotel
$$Chic rooms & suites in a sophisticated property offering a cocktail lounge & a restaurant/bar.
Subculture Brewing
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
The Carpenter's Ruin
Breweries in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Prince Alfred Carlton
$$Buzzy student haunt with a rooftop bar & cafe serving up casual pub grub and brekkie.
The Quarry Hotel
$Simple pub meals and sports on TV in a 1920s building with vintage furniture and an outdoor area.
Transport Hotel
$$Hip venue with an airy Modern Australian restaurant, plus a rooftop bar serving creative cocktails.
The Union Hotel - Windsor
$$Familiar pub meals served in a cosy setup with polished floorboards, plus live sports on TV.
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.