The Dick Whittington Tavern

The Dick Whittington Tavern is a long-established corner pub in St Kilda, Melbourne, with roots going back to 1861. While the building has been restored and its appearance has changed over time, the venue presents itself as a traditional local hotel with a familiar, down-to-earth approach. It is a place for locals, friends and families to meet for a meal, a drink or a live sporting game on the screens.

Food is centred on traditional pub meals, with a menu that covers burgers, pizza, pasta, schnitzels and fish. The tavern’s pub classics include a Texas bacon cheese burger with chips, a slow-cooked brisket burger, fish burger and margherita pizza. Fish and chips are available with either beer-battered or grilled whiting, while the carbonara linguine offers an Australian take on the Italian classic. There is also a plant-based schnitzel with chips and salad, alongside a panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel served with chips, garden salad and gravy.

For a weekday catch-up, the $20 pub classic lunch special is available from Wednesday to Friday between midday and 2.30pm, with a choice of pub classics. The site describes the setting as relaxed and welcoming, making the offer relevant to a quick workday meal, a midweek catch-up or an informal meal with friends and family. The public bar and restaurant operate across the week, and the venue also positions itself as a place to watch live sport rather than simply a stop for food.

The Dick Whittington also has a drive-through bottle shop, adding a practical option for locals after a visit or for those picking up drinks separately. The venue says it offers a broad range of beverages and takes a professional, responsible approach to alcohol and gaming service. With its long St Kilda history, straightforward pub food, sports screens and bottle shop, it suits visitors looking for an unfussy local hotel for a casual meal, drinks with others or a convenient bottle-shop stop.