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The Crafty Squire

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The Craft Squire is a great, centrally located pub offering the full range of James Squire beers, as well as a few specialties brewed onsite in their microbrewery.

Whether your inner beer geek gets excited about crisp lagers, complex IPAs or malty porters you'll find something worth trying.

They serve both modern and classic dishes with suggestions of beers to match. The easygoing traditional pub environment and friendly knowledgeable staff make for the perfect beer drinking experience. Drop in for a quiet pint or take one of their tours to learn more about their onsite microbrewery.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 1am 12pm - 1am
Saturday
  • 12pm - 1am 12pm - 1am
Sunday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm

Location

The Crafty Squire
127 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9810 0064
  • email address: info@thecraftysquire.com.au
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