Best Pubs in Fitzroy
Looking for the best pubs in Fitzroy? We've gathered 17 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Fitzroy has its own character, and the pubs here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
17 spots in Fitzroy
Napier Hotel
$$Boisterous, long-standing pub with eclectic decor and a bar menu, plus an exhibition space upstairs.
The Rainbow Hotel
$$Longtime haunt offering craft beer on tap, updated steak & seafood dishes & regular live music.
Marquis of Lorne
$$Global bar bites and craft beer in a cool pub with exposed-brick walls and tables on the rooftop.
The Standard Hotel
$$Charming wood-panelled hangout with a leafy beer garden, for pub meals plus craft and imported ales.
St Andrews Hotel - Fitzroy
$$European-inspired pub staples, served up in a down-to-earth room with rugged wooden floorboards.
Carlton Brewhouse
$$Breweries in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The Rose Fitzroy
$$Pub dinners and local ales in an 1880s watering hole with exposed-brick walls, plus weekly trivia.
Rochester Castle Hotel
$$Craft beer, cocktails, pub grub along with DJs & comedy in a casual pub atmosphere.
Union Club Hotel
$$Old-school pub with retro decor and a down-to-earth menu, plus a beer garden and a rooftop deck.
The Birmingham Hotel
$Pubs in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Builders Arms Hotel
$$$Relaxed, perennial landmark plating reimagined local meals & desserts, plus a robust wine list.
Labour in Vain
$Pubs in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The Fitzroy Beer Garden
$$DJs and cocktails in a vibrant pub with colourful, offbeat decor and a spacious, leafy beer garden.
The Provincial Hotel
$$Laid-back hangout with vintage chairs, chesterfields & a fireplace, for international pub grub
The Workers Club
$Modern Australian cuisine served in a warm, vibrant pub with outdoor seating & regular live music.
Royal Derby Hotel
$$Vibrant pub offering simple rooms & a beer garden, plus modern dining & live sports.
Punters Club
Live Music in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
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Pubs in Fitzroy — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Fitzroy?+
The pubs in Fitzroy listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many pubs are there in Fitzroy?+
We currently feature 17 pubs in Fitzroy, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Fitzroy in Melbourne?+
Fitzroy is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.