Bobbie Peels

Bobbie Peels is a pub in a 160-year-old building on Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, with a setting designed for settling in rather than rushing through a visit. The venue includes a bar, dining areas and a beer and wine garden, giving groups several places to gather and making it suitable for everything from a casual drink to a longer meal or evening out.

Drinks are a major part of the offering. Bobbie Peels has a longstanding focus on independent and craft beers, alongside a wine list that ranges from aged classics to modern natural, skin-contact and boutique bottles. The selection can include Victorian wines, with the website highlighting examples such as an older Shiraz or Cabernet from Best’s in Great Western and locally made syrah from newer Melbourne winemakers. It is a useful destination for people who enjoy exploring less predictable beer and wine choices rather than sticking to a standard pub list.

The atmosphere is described through its combination of comfort, style and the character of the historic building. There is enough variety in the spaces to accommodate different kinds of visits, while the beer and wine garden adds an outdoor option. The website positions Bobbie Peels as a North Melbourne institution with a welcoming approach to groups of different sizes, although the venue also offers bar and dining areas for smaller visits.

For organised gatherings, private and semi-private spaces are available for corporate meetings, birthdays, engagements and other events, with capacity for 10 to 150 people. That makes the pub particularly relevant for hosts looking for an adaptable North Melbourne venue rather than a formal function room. Bobbie Peels is open Tuesday to Sunday from midday until late and closes on Mondays. It is located at 351 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, within Melbourne.