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
The Wolf Windsor
$$Contemporary & classic Aussie pub dishes & drinks served in a vibrant space with weekend live music.
The Waterside Hotel
$$Pub, Southeast Asian dining & a rooftop bar in a 7-level venue featuring terraces & city views.
Hotel Collingwood
$$Informal restaurant offering Italian dishes, craft cocktails & beer on tap, plus outdoor seats.
The Penny Black
$Buzzy place in a restored post office with a beer garden, for live music and pub grub.
The Dick Whittington Tavern
$$Relaxed, stylish 1861 venue with pool tables, live sports and TAB, cooking up pub grub and pizza.
Punters Club
Live Music in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Royal Derby Hotel
$$Vibrant pub offering simple rooms & a beer garden, plus modern dining & live sports.
Richmond Social
$$Spacious, modern pub with large plasma TVs, betting facilities and hearty bistro meals, plus trivia.
Royal Oak
$Pub fare offered in an easygoing setting with fireplaces, sports on big screens & TAB facilities.
Bar Elsie
Bars in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Prince Public Bar
Bars in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Victoria Hotel Est. 1863
Bars in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Prince Of Wales Hotel
$$Pubs in Richmond, Melbourne.
High St Hotel
Bars in Prahran, Melbourne.
Tower Hotel, Hawthorn East
$$Pubs in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Courthouse Hotel
$$Draft beer, TAB facilities & hot snacks offered in an enduring pub with modern renovations.
Godby Hotel
Bars in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Riversdale Hotel
$$Standard pub bistro meals in a bustling Victorian watering hole with TV sports and a late licence.
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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.