Melbourne's Winter Escapes
Jul 02, 2017
The Palace Hotel
City Road, Collingwood
This 2016 ‘Pub of the Year’ encompasses everything you want and need from a pub, from their $15 Parma night to their Sunday roast this venue is ticking all the right boxes. Kick back and enjoy their beautiful open fire whilst playing pool with your mates, or enjoying their large selection of craft beers and watching the footy.
Don’t forget to say hi to Billy the pub dog who loves to score a cuddle…or twelve.
Woolshed
Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
The Woolshed in renowned for having one of Melbourne’s most stunning waterfront and cityscape views. Although the Docklands may not be your ideal destination during winter don’t be fooled. Their fireside room decked out with comfy couches and a roaring open fireplace is a perfect area to escape the winter cold.
Charles Weston Hotel
Weston Street, Brunswick
Avoid those winter blues in this idyllic Brunswick pub. Relax by one of their many roaring fireplaces whilst enjoying some live tunes or midweek food specials. For something a little more lively there’s Friday night pub bingo! What more could you want?
This old-school pub is the perfect place to lose yourself and all your worries.
Union Club Hotel
Gore Street, Fitzroy
You may recognise the Union Club Hotel from its appearance on the TV series Offspring but we can guarantee it was famous long before that. With an inner city twist on old-school “pub grub” this venue has it all. Friday night’s spent watching the footy on the big screen, whilst being warmed by their glorious open fire is exactly where you want to be.
The Grace Darling Hotel
Smith Street, Collingwood
With happy hour from 4-6pm every day this 19th-century pub already has us hooked. With recent renovations to the band rooms, nothing about this pubs seems old. Hosting a variety of live music and arts almost every night of the week you're bound to find something you like. With candlelit bars and two blazing fires, everything about this pub screams sophistication and intimacy.
The Local Taphouse
Carlise St, St Kilda
This Melbourne treasure is known for its amazing selection of craft beers, great food and warm welcome. It taps 300-400 different beers every year and has a rotating and curated bottle list showcasing the best breweries from Australia and around the world. Sit indoors by the large fireplace and take in the beautiful European-styled interior or try your hand at their indoor bocce court!
