
Melbourne’s best beer gardens are an essential part of the city’s social scene, offering a diverse range of atmospheres. From relaxed courtyards to expansive spaces, these venues provide a welcoming setting to enjoy quality food, refreshing drinks and great times.
Melbourne’s best beer gardens
College Lawn Hotel
36 Greville Street, Prahran
https://collegelawnhotel.com.au/
- College Lawn Hotel’s beer garden is one of the best casual spaces in Melbourne and four-legged friends are welcome
- It’s the perfect spot for a date, business meeting or a catch-up with friends
- Guests can kick off their Sunday session with a juicy roast with all the trimmings for $26 and there’s favourite cocktails on special for $15
Prince Alfred Hotel
619 Church Street, Richmond
https://ichmondclubhotel.com.au/
- Richmond Club Hotel has been serving patrons for over 140 years and the beer garden is a welcome haven in the heart of the inner east suburb
- It’s the ideal destination for a lunch break, post-work catch-up, end of week drink or weekend session
- There’s weekly specials including Sunday Roast for $28 and all day $15 cocktails on Sundays
Prahran Hotel
82 High Street, Windsor
- This iconic and historical venue is located in the heart of Prahran and offers lush outdoor courtyard
- The Garden Bar blurs the line between outside and in and is the perfect spot for relaxing drinks and tasty bites
- There’s a weekday happy hour from 4-7pm with $5 pots & $10 pints of selected tap beer, $6 house wines and $15 Aperol Spritz and weekly food specials
Harlow
447 Church Street, Richmond
- Locals and visitors can get their crew together for a fun night or pre/post-dinner drinks at Harlow’s beer garden in Richmond
- There’s a menu of cocktails, beers and wines alongside delicious dishes ideal for dinner or sharing. Specials include $23 Burger Night on Wednesdays, $23 Schnitty & Parma Night on Thursdays
- Dogs are welcome on a lead, so no need for them to be left at home
BrewDog Pentridge
Pentridge Coburg, E Division, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
https://www.brewdog.com/au/pentridge
- The sprawling beer garden at BrewDog Pentridge is 12,000 square feet and offers high and low seating and ‘cell’ booths
- BrewDog Pentridge is famous for its BrewDog craft beer range and from Monday to Friday between 3-5pm, guests can enjoy $10 pints
- The perfect spot for any occasion, day or night, the pub also serves a tasty menu such as nachos, tacos, wings, pizza, burgers, pub classic and salads, with plenty of vegan and veggie options and a special kids menu. And its 2for1 vegan and vegetarian mains every Monday
Friends, colleagues, family, and even four-legged friends at some places, will enjoy these buzzing Melbourne beer gardens.