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  • Exterior of Captain Melville at night with lacework colonial balcony and bluestone walls.
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Captain Melville

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Captain Melville provides a modern take on Victoria's famed gold-rush era.

There's great pub food sourced with ethical and sustainable Victorian farms. Think steaks, snacks and pub classics.

History buffs will love the place. It is situated in the oldest still-operating pub in the central city - Mac's Hotel – which was first licensed in 1853.

As you can imagine, the pub – like the city around it – has changed a lot since it was built. There was a refit done as a collaboration between Breath Architects and the National Trust to ensure its history was preserved, and you'll find a lot of great craft beers available with knowlegeable staff behind the bar.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 1am 12pm - 1am
Saturday
  • 12pm - 1am 12pm - 1am
Sunday
  • 2pm - 10pm 2pm - 10pm

Location

Captain Melville
34 Franklin St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9663 6855
  • email address: enquiries@captainmelville.com.au
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