Temperance Hotel

Temperance Hotel is a long-running local pub on Chapel Street in South Yarra, with a history dating back to 1868. It is open every day from midday until late, offering a straightforward option for lunch, dinner, drinks or a catch-up in the heart of Melbourne’s inner south. The kitchen runs from midday, with a short afternoon break from Monday to Thursday before reopening for the evening; from Friday to Sunday, food is available continuously from midday until late.

The food offering centres on familiar pub fare, with weekday lunch specials covering chicken schnitzel, cheeseburgers, Caesar salad and fish and chips. Steak specials run on Mondays and Wednesdays, while Tuesdays and Thursdays focus on parmas, with four variations listed as The OG, The Mexican, The Irishman and The Italian. Sundays bring a roast of the day with traditional accompaniments, alongside selected pizzas. These specials make the venue particularly useful for an easy midweek meal as well as a relaxed weekend lunch.

The space is set up for more than just a quick drink. The venue lists cosy booths, a beer garden and curbside seating, giving visitors a choice of indoor and outdoor settings. Its regular calendar includes live sport, happy hours, Tuesday trivia and a Friday meat tray raffle, with Sunday roast and other food specials also featuring in the programme. That combination gives the pub a social, casual feel suited to meeting friends, watching sport or settling in for a low-key meal.

For larger occasions, Temperance Hotel hosts events and celebrations and has a private room upstairs. Groups can enquire about functions, while smaller parties can make use of the table-booking option. With its Chapel Street location, broad pub menu, recurring events and mix of seating areas, it suits casual gatherings, group meals and locals looking for an established South Yarra pub rather than a formal dining room.