Enjoying a pub meal is a quintessential Australian pastime. This curated list of pub feeds will have you booked up every night of the week. From Monday burgers to Sunday roasts, we have it all!

The Local Taphouse

This award winning European-inspired taphouse specialises in craft beer, amazing pub food and a warm welcome. If you’re looking to try something new, then you’ve come to the right place. They are known for their curated bottle lists, and they tap more than 400 different beers every year.

SPECIALS: $21 Steak (Wed), $18 Curry (Thu) and $25 Roast (Sun)

WHERE: 184 Carlisle Street, East St Kilda 3183

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The Exchange Hotel

Known for their mouth-watering menu, extensive beverage list, and a friendly atmosphere, The Exchange Hotel has been serving locals since 1916. They offer regular specials and events, including acoustic sessions and trivia.

SPECIALS: $19 Parma & Trivia Night

WHERE: 39 Bay Street, Port Melbourne 3207

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Bleakhouse Hotel

Standing strong in the same place for more than 100 years, there’s a reason the Bleakhouse has been around (in one form or another) since 1883. The newly revamped hotel serves British and Australian pub classics, while the bar serves territory-wide beers and an impressive wine list.

SPECIALS: $25 Roast with Trimmings (Sat & Sun)

WHERE: 97 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park 3206

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Elwood Lounge

Elwood Lounge is a popular spot for locals, offering a comfortable and relaxed environment for patrons to enjoy a quiet meal or a cold drink. They also offer an impressive list of live entertainment and a wide range of weekly specials, including breakfast over the weekend.

SPECIALS: $20 Steak (Tue), $20 Burger (Wed), $20 Parma (Thu), $20 Fish & Chips (Fri) and $10 Big Breakfast (Sat & Sun).

Note: Tuesday to Friday specials all come with a pint of beer or glass of house wine.

WHERE: 49-51 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood 3184

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Newmarket Hotel

This pub-stop is the real deal with an impressive range of classic pub meals and drinks with a Newmarket twist. Packed with a fun-filled list of events and special, including holiday kick-ons, bottomless brunches, ziggy pops and live sports, this pub is a must try.

SPECIALS: $15 Burgers (Mon) $15 Parma & Trivia (Tues) and $28 Steak & Wine (Wed)

WHERE: 34 Inkerman Street, St Kilda 3182

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Railway Hotel

This historic gem has been in operation since 1856 and offers a robust and carefully crafted pub menu and drinks list. This pub gives a nod to yester-year while offering a modern South Melbourne experience to patrons. It is the perfect melding of old and new.

SPECIALS: $20 Parma (Tue), $20 Steak (Wed) and $25 Roast (Sun)

WHERE: 280 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne 3205

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The Cornerstone Pub

This pub has been a cornerstone attraction in Port Melbourne for over 150 years. Known for being the local place where anyone can come and celebrate over a nice glass and a good plate.  The original external stonework now houses a modern pub with a huge range of exciting events and specials.

SPECIALS: Steak Sandwich (Mon), Beef & Guiness Pie (Tue), Burgers (Wed), Fish & Chips (Thu) and Parma (Fri)

Note: All specials are $20 and come with a pot of beer or glass of wine

WHERE: 1 Crockford Street, Port Melbourne 3207

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The Wayside Inn

Nestled in-between Southbank and South Melbourne, The Wayside Inn offers a new pub dining experience which focuses on serving an especially refreshing dining and drinking menu. Beyond their extensive daily specials list, they also provide regular additional specials.

SPECIALS: Baby Back Ribs (Mon), Parma (Tue), Atlantic Salmon or Fish & Chips (Wed), Steak (Thu), Wagyu Burgers (Fri), Bangers & Mash (Sat) and Curry of the Day (Sun)

Note: All specials are $22 and come with a pot of beer or glass of wine

WHERE: 446 City Road, South Melbourne 3205

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We raise our glass to all the amazing pubs in our city.

This list isn’t extensive, there’s even more for you to discover and hop between on your own. We recommend getting out there and tapping into what our local pubs have to offer.