Melbourne
Melbourne pubs span heritage Victorian buildings, modern beer halls, and laneway dive bars that work as pubs. The Australian publican tradition runs deep here, with many pubs from the gold rush era still operating.
CBD · $$
Heritage pub from 1866 in the heart of Fitzroy. Cosy interior, good craft beer, generous food. Open daily.
Fitzroy · $$
Heritage pub from 1853 with the famous Chloe painting upstairs. Tourist favourite but genuinely a working pub. Open daily.
Carlton · $$$
Heritage pub with one of the best beer gardens in Melbourne. Andrew McConnell food upstairs. Open daily.
Richmond · $$
Heritage pub with a serious craft beer list. The crowd is local and committed. Open daily.
Carlton · $$
Heritage neighbourhood pub. The Sunday roast is a local institution. Open daily.
$$
Live music pub with bookings most nights. The crowd is younger and engaged. Open daily.
in Melbourne ›
in Melbourne ›
in Melbourne ›
in Melbourne ›
in Melbourne ›
Order a pot or a schooner of Mountain Goat, Stone and Wood, or Two Birds. These are local Melbourne breweries.
Heritage pub from 1866 in the heart of Fitzroy. Cosy interior, good craft beer, generous food. Open daily.
Heritage pub from 1853 with the famous Chloe painting upstairs. Tourist favourite but genuinely a working pub. Open daily.
Looking beyond Melbourne? See our guide to the best pubs worldwide, or compare pubs city by city.