The Local Taphouse
A renowned craft-beer pub in St Kilda with a famous tap list, rated 4.6 across nearly 2,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Local Taphouse sits on Carlisle Street in St Kilda, and is one of Melbourne's most renowned craft-beer pubs. With an ever-changing, carefully curated tap list and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — including a popular rooftop — it's long been a destination for beer lovers seeking the best of independent and craft brewing.
The appeal is that serious dedication to great beer combined with the comfortable, sociable feel of a genuine local pub. It's played a notable role in Melbourne's craft-beer culture over the years, and remains a go-to for those wanting to explore interesting brews in a friendly, characterful setting.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. The tap list rotates constantly, and the food offering, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink and a browse of what's pouring, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing what's on tap, ideally settling in on the rooftop with something interesting in hand.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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