The best new pubs in Melbourne

Quarterhouse

Quarterhouse is a three-level pub offering a quintessential pub experience on the ground floor, with hearty meals and live sports. Upstairs, the rooftop provides an elevated escape with skyline views, cocktails, and DJs from sunset 'til late. It's a versatile venue blending Melbourne’s urban energy with traditional pub charm. A stones throw from Marvel Stadium, it's the perfect place for a pre-footy snack or post-concert drink.

A crowd of people are inside a busy pub. Some are seated in booths while others are standing. There are hanging plants on the ceiling beams. — Quarterhouse

Aunty Annie’s

This modern Irish pub is bringing the craic with live music every Thursday to Sunday. Settle in at Auntie Annie's for a Guinness poured from Australia’s first double-tapped Harp tap. Then stick around for a bite to eat. Think Sunday roast with all the trimmings and loaded spice bags. Sample the top-secret spice mix, served with ‘Mc Donnell’s’ curry sauce and chips. Or if you're looking for something more elevated, head next door to Enbarr.

The Waterside Hotel

A huge renovated seven-level pub is fast becoming one of Melbourne’s favourite watering holes. The Waterside Hotel with its heritage-listed 1920s facade offers more than your standard pub experience. There’s a rooftop with sprawling city views, plant-lined terraces, charming courtyards and a beer garden. Food-wise you can expect wood-fired pizzas, beef cheek pie, perfectly cooked steaks, fish and chips and heaps more.

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Harp & Hound

Harp & Hound has taken notes from the Irish and created a charming pub at 131 Queen Street. This cosy spot is warm, welcoming and full of character. You’ll find all sorts of warming dishes on the menu like bangers and mash and beef and Guiness pie. There’s even an Irish version of the parma featuring schnitzel, ham, Guiness onion jam, aged cheddar, mash and gravy. Keep an eye on the events calendar for trivia nights, free pool, live music and more.

Good Nature

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Flinders Station and amongst the Fed Square action is Good Nature. This family-friendly pub is a welcoming oasis in the heart of the city. Grab a table and settle in for lunch or dinner. Work your way through the lengthy menu featuring all the classics like parmas, burgers, and steaks. Little ones will be well taken care of with the dedicated kid’s menu, a cute on-site playground and free kids entertainment every weekend.

A table featuring plates of food in a restaurant including past, fish, fries and salad — Good Nature

Invergordon Bar

Transport yourself to the Scottish highlands at this no-fuss pub in Melbourne. They're all about the drinks at Invergordon Bar. Sip on brews like Guiness, Kilkenny and Magners on tap. Or warm up with a dram of whisky. Happy hour here is hard to beat with $10 pints and $8 wines every day of the week from 4pm to 6pm. Dogs are more than welcome both inside and out. Hungry? BYO takeaways are welcome from any of the nearby restaurants and diners.

Hickens Hotel

Melbourne’s favourite corner hotel has had a massive 12 million dollar glow up. The multi-level Hickens Hotel has everything you could ever wish for – a rooftop bar, a massive dining room, pool tables and big screens to watch the sport. Get your mates together for some pub grub and a frosty pint. We’ve got our eyes on the Sunday roast served in a gigantic Yorkshire pudding with lashings of gravy. Sign us up immediately!

A busy rooftop pub at night with a view of the city skyline — Hickens Hotel

The Black Prince

Melbourne's first British-Indian fusion pub, The Black Prince, offers a vibrant dining experience. Its menu blends North Indian flavours with Lahorean and Anglo-Indian influences. Live music nights and a lively atmosphere make it a unique spot in the city. With a decor fit for royalty, the walls are filled with oil paintings of the Black Prince family.