Food
Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these old-school Melbourne pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.
Neighbourhood Wine
With a history steeped in Melbourne Mafia, this wine bar brings a cosy, speakeasy-style space to Fitzroy North.
Northern Git
Sophisticated British comfort food adds a much-needed destination to Thornbury's dining options.
Prince Public Bar
The legendary venue is still one of the best spots in town to watch the world go by.
Marquis of Lorne
Drink down on the street, dine at the second floor restaurant or soak up some rays on the rooftop.
Half Moon
Find six separate (and recently done-up) drinking and dining spaces, split across two levels in this Brighton pub.
The Lincoln
A much-loved Carlton gem serving up local craft brews and top-quality gastropub fare.
Mjolner
Melbourne's Thor-inspired bar and restaurant riffs on the feasting halls of Valhalla.
Station Hotel
This Footscray pub has long been considered a go-to location for steak in Melbourne.
Builders Arms Hotel
Andrew McConnell's refined pub offers British-inflected fare, a strong wine selection and a lovely little courtyard.
The Local Taphouse St Kilda
This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and a sun-soaked rooftop.
The Rainbow Hotel
Toast your outsides by the fireplace, while warming your insides with any of 100 different beers.
The Orrong Hotel
Go glam or keep it simple. The choice is all yours at this classic gastropub.
Estelle
Celebrated chef Scott Pickett has combined Estelle Bistro and ESP to create one venue celebrating wining, dining and everything in between.
Three Blue Ducks Melbourne
Eat vibrant farm-to-table dishes and sip sustainably focused drinks overlooking a two-hectare surf lagoon.
The Courthouse
The Courthouse Hotel is officially back open for business following a stunning restoration and refurbishment project by four hospo pros.
The Rochester Hotel
The Rochey is not just your average local pub.
The Montague
A classic corner pub in the leafy backstreets of South Melbourne.
The Palace Hotel
This South Melbourne pub has an impressive list of craft brews.
Napier Hotel
Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.
The Fifth Province
Home to St Kilda's creamiest pints, live music and a proper Sunday roast lunch.
The Retreat Hotel
This dog-friendly pub has craft beer on tap, a pool table and serves up a belly-warming roast every Sunday.
Epocha
The epitome of European hospitality.
Bleakhouse Hotel Albert Park
Come for the hearty proper roast dinner and stay for the views over Port Phillip Bay.
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