Glenferrie Hotel

Glenferrie Hotel is a long-established Hawthorn pub with a story tied to the suburb’s changing transport and commercial life. The property began as a private house in 1875 before entrepreneur John Ormond bought it in 1888 and expanded it into a three-storey hotel, anticipating the effect of the nearby Glenferrie Railway Station. That history remains part of the venue’s identity, alongside its position in the centre of the Glenferrie Road precinct.

The pub serves a broad à la carte menu built around familiar pub cooking, with the kitchen saying it uses local ingredients. The selection ranges from starters and salads to substantial mains, steaks, pizzas, desserts and a dedicated children’s menu. Traditional choices sit alongside dishes with Asian and Italian influences, while the grill includes Victorian beef and pork. There is also a Victorian bar with domestic and international lagers and ales, a selection of craft beers, cider, non-alcoholic beers and a substantial wine list with bottles from Victorian regions and further afield.

The main pub is presented as a classic sports pub, giving guests a place to watch a game, share a meal or settle in for a drink with friends. Its beer garden offers a different setting, with a retractable roof and heating for more weather-flexible gatherings. The space can accommodate up to 120 people for a sit-down dinner or up to 200 for a cocktail-style function, and includes barbecue facilities. Two private areas are also available for events, making the venue particularly suited to larger celebrations, work functions and group occasions.

There is enough range here for different kinds of visits: families can use the children’s menu, while solo diners and casual groups can choose from the pub’s regular dining and bar areas. The venue also offers accommodation in the Glenferrie Road precinct, aimed at both corporate travellers and leisure guests. For a straightforward Hawthorn pub experience, Glenferrie Hotel combines a sizeable food and drinks offering with sports-pub atmosphere, event facilities and a visible connection to the area’s history.