Drink
Looking for a new local? This list of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
The Drunken Poet
One of the best Irish pubs located out of the homeland.
The Orrong Hotel
Go glam or keep it simple. The choice is all yours at this classic gastropub.
Prince Public Bar
The legendary venue is still one of the best spots in town to watch the world go by.
Northcote Social Club
Some things never change at NSC, but the menu is not one of them.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
Brunswick's longest standing pub boasts a huge beer garden, gastro pub food and extensive craft beer list.
The Corner Hotel
A Richmond live music institution with a banging rooftop.
Station Hotel
This Footscray pub has long been considered a go-to location for steak in Melbourne.
Railway Club Hotel
A Melbourne dining institution that's home to some of the best steak in the city.
Half Moon
Find six separate (and recently done-up) drinking and dining spaces, split across two levels in this Brighton pub.
The Local Taphouse St Kilda
This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and a sun-soaked rooftop.
The Great Northern Hotel
A pub for pub-lovers in Carlton North.
The Standard Hotel
The bar offers a comforting retro vibe while huge beer garden is a breezy little oasis that's well worth the search.
Hotel Esplanade
The revamped Melbourne music institution sports 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.
The Rainbow Hotel
Toast your outsides by the fireplace, while warming your insides with any of 100 different beers.
The Lincoln
A much-loved Carlton gem serving up local craft brews and top-quality gastropub fare.
Town Hall Hotel
A classic neighbourhood pub with a secret beer garden hidden out back.
Spread Eagle Hotel
The Spready isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it has nailed all the essential Aussie pub elements.
The Albert Park Hotel
This historic Albert Park pub now has a new look and a modern Chinese food offering worth crossing town for.
Terminus Hotel
The Abbotsford pub sports a classy revamp but maintains the things that matter most: beer, bingo and counter meals.
Builders Arms Hotel
Andrew McConnell's refined pub offers British-inflected fare, a strong wine selection and a lovely little courtyard.
Napier Hotel
Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.
Marquis of Lorne
Drink down on the street, dine at the second floor restaurant or soak up some rays on the rooftop.
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