Melbourne’s best pub deals

There’s nothing quite as comforting as pub grub. No matter what you’re craving, we’ve got your options covered with some of the best pub meal deals in town. 

Daily delights at the Clyde

A classic Aussie pub in Carlton, The Clyde Hotel dishes up a hearty meal deal every day of the working week. From Monday's burger and chip deal ($18.90) to Wednesday steak nights ($26.90), you won't go hungry. Crack open a cold one with happy hour every day from 4pm to 6pm. Enjoy live jazz on Sunday, then head up to the open-air courtyard and rooftop space.

Cheesy parmas at Springrock Public Bar

A new pub has opened under Good Heavens, with a tonne of deals to boot. Head to Springrock Public Bar for a pasta and wine deal for $20 or $25 steak nights on Tuesdays. Or go for other specials like Sunday roasts, burgers and the cheesiest parma you've ever seen. Happy hour runs 3pm to 6pm on weekdays and you can score $15 negronis and other classic cocktail from 9pm Thursday-Saturday.

Sunday Roast at The Lincoln

Art Deco features aren’t the only things that distinguish The Lincoln from surrounding pubs. The focus on locally-sourced produce and refined gastropub fare attract a regular crowd – especially on Sundays. Boasting a rotating menu of free-range chicken, pork, beef and lamb it’s a true Melbourne icon. $34 gets you all the trimmings plus extra gravy. Other specials are up for grabs for $25 from Monday to Saturday. Think slow-cooked pork belly or steak bavette.

Specials at Brick Lane Market

Enjoy wallet friendly specials attached to one of Melbourne's oldest markets. Brick Lane Market is serving $20 Wagyu burgers and $1 wings on Wednesdays. Grab a $25 crispy chicken burger with a frosty pint on Thursdays. Ring in the weekend with a schnitzels for just $22 on Friday. Or kick back with a plate of $2.50 oysters served with pomegranate and black pepper.

Weekday specials at The Metropolitan Hotel

This newly restored historic pub is slinging some epic weekday bargains from 4pm. Head to The Metropolitan Hotel on Mondays for hot bowl of pasta for $20. Plus throw in a happy hour beer, wine or spirit for $8 from 4pm-6pm! Come back on Tuesday for $25 steaks, burgers for $24 on Wednesdays or $25 parmas on Thursdays.

All-day rooftop parmas at Prince Alfred

Smoked ham, napoli sauce, mozzarella and chips. It's simple, and it's the best. The Prince Alfred parma is a classic dish, right down to the mottled, caramelised cheese layer on top. Usually it clocks in at $27.50, but on Thursdays you can feast for just $20. Which leaves plenty of cash for happy hour bevs. Look out for fish 'n chip night and burger night too.

Weekly specials at The Wharf Hotel

Enjoy weekly specials at The Wharf Hotel. Such as lunchtime main dishes for $20 on weekdays. Want to linger longer? Stay for Happy Hour, from 4pm to 7pm and keep your belly full with $20 pizzas on Wednesday nights. There's also steak night every Tuesday and a weekly Sunday roast.

Waterside lunch deals at Riverland Bar

Get out of the office and onto the sunny banks of the Yarra River for lunch with a view. Riverland Bar is dishing up $23 Monday to Friday lunch specials. You can choose from steak, schnitzel or a veggie burger. That beats a sad sandwich any day of the week! Nothing beats a bev by the water so gather your crew for $10 happy hours pints, wines, spirits and spritzes 4pm-7pm Monday-Friday.

Daily specials at General Assembly

Whatever your pub-grub go-to, there's a deal with your name on it at General Assembly. Head there on a Monday for $20 burgers. Tuesday is $22 chicken or eggplant parmas. Wednesday is steak night, with a porterhouse or cauliflower steak for $25. On Thursdays you can grab a steak sandwich for $22. And visit on Friday for a $20 calamari burger and fries.

Parma and pint night at The Leveson

North Melbourne is blessed with great pubs, including The Leveson. It’s in a Victorian-era building with a very modern interior. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of old-school pleasure on the menu. Thursday’s your best bet, with a $25 parma-and-craft-pint special. If you're not a beer drinking there's also cider or wine available. Go early and score a happy hour drinks deal from 5pm to 7pm.

Burger and trivia night at Fortress

The pub classic that’s always a winner. For a less-than-traditional experience, head on down to the medieval-inspired tavern at Fortress Melbourne. On Mondays you can score $18 burgers and a round of Tavern Trivia. Or score $1 wings on Thursdays. Hang around to play one of 70 types of boardgames or test your skills over at arcade alley.

Beers, pies and Sunday roast at Naughtons

What's better than a classic beef burger loaded with pickled onion, aioli, bacon and cheese? When it comes with a free beer, of course! Head to Naughtons, slam down a lunch burger and the crew will shout you a house beer (or wine, if you're feeling fancy). Other menu specials include curry night (Tuesday), steak night (Wednesday) and Sunday roast.

Feast on pub classics at The Carlton Club Hotel

The Carlton offers a mouth-watering menu of specials. Treat yourself to the hump day special with a 250g porterhouse steak with chips and salad for $25. Don’t miss the Thursday classic: a chicken or eggplant parma meal for just $22. Burgers are just 20 bucks on a Friday night, including veggie options. Enjoy a bunch of drink specials too. We're talking $9 tap pints and wines from 6pm to 9pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Prices and details correct at time of publishing. Contact venues to confirm before visiting.