P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub
A lively Irish pub at Southbank in Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 2,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
P.J. O'Brien's sits on Southgate Avenue in Southbank, by the Yarra River just across from Melbourne's CBD. A popular Irish pub, it's a genuine fixture of the riverside precinct — combining a warm, welcoming Irish-pub atmosphere with hearty food, good drinks and a lively, sociable feel, all in a prime Southbank location.
The appeal is that combination of a great Irish-pub atmosphere, hearty food and drinks and a buzzing riverside setting, ideal for a relaxed meal, a pint with friends, catching the sport or a fun night out by the river. The convivial charm of a proper Irish pub has broad appeal, and with its great Southbank location, P.J. O'Brien's has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours, any live sport and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a pint, a hearty feed and a warm pub atmosphere by the river, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Southbank.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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