Best Pubs in Melbourne CBD
Looking for the best pubs in Melbourne CBD? We've gathered 11 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Melbourne CBD 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.
11 spots in Melbourne CBD
The Sherlock Holmes
$$English-themed bar with a warm, brick-lined interior serving craft beer, share plates & pub grub.
The Irish Times Pub
$$Fish and chips, burgers and grills in a laid-back, rustic Irish pub showing live sports on TV.
The Charles Dickens Tavern
$$Beer and meals in an old-fashioned British pub with dark wooden panelling and soft lighting.
The Mitre Tavern
$$Pub in a 19th-century building with a huge beer garden & a historic bistro serving a wide variety of dishes.
Saint & Rogue
$$Refined comfort food in a rustic old-school pub over 2 levels with wood-panelled walls, and booths.
The Duke of Wellington
$$Modern, 2-storey pub with polished timber floors, a stylish lounge bar and relaxed terrace seating.
Young and Jacksons
$$Time-tested pub with craft beer, a rooftop cider bar and a casual Modern Australian restaurant.
Good Nature Hotel
$$Relaxed pub with a popular courtyard, offering craft beer on tap, regular DJs and a burger bar.
Morris House
Boutique beer and hearty pub meals in a casual-chic space featuring a covered dining courtyard.
Natural History Bar & Grill
$$Easygoing gastropub popular for comfort food & seasonal fare for lunch & dinner, plus after-work drinks.
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
$$Hearty pub classics, DJs and regular live sport in an old-fashioned space with leather booths.
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Pubs in Melbourne CBD — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Melbourne CBD?+
The pubs in Melbourne CBD 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 Melbourne CBD?+
We currently feature 11 pubs in Melbourne CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Melbourne CBD in Melbourne?+
Melbourne CBD 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.