
Napier Hotel
A historic, much-loved pub in Fitzroy, rated 4.6 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Napier Hotel sits on Napier Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north suburbs. A historic, much-loved pub, it's become a genuine local institution — the kind of warm, characterful corner pub with a long history and a devoted following, right in the heart of Fitzroy.
The appeal is that authentic, community-minded pub experience: a relaxed spot for a beer and a hearty meal — it's famous for its pub fare — with the easygoing charm and genuine character that define a great Melbourne local. In a suburb full of pubs and bars, its history and consistency have earned it a loyal crowd.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. The food, what's on tap, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular local fills up around weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed pint and a feed in a genuine slice of Fitzroy history, it's often just a matter of dropping in and settling in among the regulars.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 15:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 15:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 15:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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