Powell Hotel
202 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Today 10:00 – 04:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded pub at Footscray in Melbourne with a 3.9 rating across 367 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 04:00
Why it's worth checking out
Powell Hotel sits on Ballarat Road in Footscray, one of Melbourne's diverse and vibrant inner-western suburbs. With 367 reviews behind its 3.9 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a classic pub with a loyal following — a great spot for a drink, a feed and a relaxed catch-up, a genuine local hub in the handy Footscray area. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Menus, events and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. To be sure of the latest details, it's worth checking directly with the venue before you plan your visit.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.9 from 367 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 78
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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