Tag: Best Melbourne pubs

Malvern welcomes its new favourite local, The Gardiner Hotel

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Malvern, get ready to raise a glass! The suburb’s newest pub, The Gardiner Hotel, is swinging open its doors on Friday, 29th November, and it’s set to be more than just your average watering hole. With its multi-level design, sun-drenched rooftop terrace, and a menu that’ll have foodies swooning, The Gardiner is poised to become the heart and soul of the neighbourhood. A Dash of History with a Modern Twist Sitting proudly at the corner of Glenferrie and Wattletree Roads, The Gardiner Hotel occupies the iconic old National Bank building, a local landmark since 1915. The venue honours Malvern’s rich history with its name—a nod to John Gardiner, the namesake of Gardiner’s Creek and the former Gardiner’s Creek Road, now known as Toorak Road. Blending heritage charm with contemporary style, the build is designed to complement the neighbourhood while offering a warm, welcoming spot for locals to gather. “We cannot wait to finally swing the doors open to this beautiful pub!” said Venue Manager Scott Matthews. “We’ve made sure there’s something for everyone because we want our entire community to love it as much as we do and gather at The Gardiner for many years to come.” Your New Favourite Hangout The Gardiner is more than just a pub—it’s a multi-level social hub designed to suit all occasions. Whether you’re popping in for a casual drink, a family dinner, or hosting a celebration, this place has got you covered. The ground floor features a vibrant public bar and a dining space, designed with warm timber… Read More

Yarraville Victoria Hotel in Melbourne is back open

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The iconic Victoria Hotel in Yarraville has proudly reopened its doors, unveiling a much-anticipated $2.5 million renovation. This transformation introduces a brand-new beer garden and a delightful children’s play area, enhancing its reputation as a family-friendly destination in the region. For the first time in its history, the pub now boasts an expansive beer garden that can accommodate up to 170 guests. This newly designed space features comfortable picnic table seating among lush greenery, a dedicated outdoor bar, and an impressive children’s playground. These additions solidify The Victoria Hotel’s status as the go-to venue for family-friendly dining in the community, designed with the needs and desires of its patrons in mind. Venue Manager Anthony Cook expressed his excitement about the renovation, stating, “It’s exciting to finally open the new beer garden and kids’ play area for our patrons. This well-deserved renovation brings modernised features, tailored spaces for all ages, and so much more to our local, meaning it will continue to be a space for all to enjoy.” In addition to the beer garden, the renovation brings a refreshed bistro and a brand-new adjoining kids’ play area, replete with interactive features to keep the young ones engaged. The children’s area is a miniature representation of Yarraville itself, including a Yarraville Sun Theatre feature wall, an interactive train & kiosk, reading nooks, tech corners, drawing stations, a soft play area, and much more. The culinary experience at The Victoria Hotel has also been elevated, with a refreshed menu featuring delicious share-style plates, pizzas, and pub classics,… Read More

Auburn Hotel Melbourne gets a new future

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The iconic Auburn Hotel in Hawthorn is set to receive a multi-million-dollar expansion, providing the local community with fresh indoor and outdoor spaces to savor food, drinks, and good times. Since 1888, this historic pub has been a landmark at the corner of Auburn Road and Victoria Street. Now, it’s transforming the adjacent Regan Motors site into a vibrant hub for the Hawthorn community – a gathering destination for locals and workers alike. The popular beer garden will undergo an upgrade, featuring a new woodfire pizza bar, picnic tables, and an expanded sun-soaked lawn for elevated weekend sessions. A brand-new kids’ playground will also be added, making it perfect for the little ones, especially during the Auburn Hotel’s locally-loved Family Funday held every Sunday. In addition to the beer garden extension, the Auburn Hotel will convert the former Regan Motors site into a laid-back, atrium-style dining hub. This relaxed space will also include a function area extending onto a sprawling deck. The new area will seamlessly blend the location’s history with modern finishes, offering the best of Auburn Hotel with a fresh twist. Guests can anticipate a mouthwatering new menu alongside the unveiling of the revamped spaces, featuring the pub classics Auburn Hotel is famous for, as well as a selection of scrumptious woodfired pizzas, bites, and small plates perfect for group grazing in the beer garden. The Auburn Hotel makeover will maintain the cherished local hub experience while offering more spaces for the community to enjoy year-round. Although demolition on the new site has… Read More