Best Pubs in Aberfeldie — 2026 Guide

Aberfeldie’s pubs scene is unpretentious, multicultural, value-driven — and the pubs reflect it. Whether you want a quiet midweek drink or a full Friday night, there are options that don’t require leaving the suburb.

Standard prices: pint $10-12, cocktail $15-20. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.

Our Top Picks

1. Hazel — 195 Anderson Place

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Warm, busy, neighbourhood local Drinks: $10-12

The pub the suburb rallies around. Hazel gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The cocktail menu rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The courtyard is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.

Drink this: A glass of the house red ($10-12). When to go: Friday after 7pm for live music.

2. Long Table — 54 Plenty Parade

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-12am Vibe: Open-air, fairy lights, garden seats

The quiet achiever. Long Table doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The beer garden is the draw. The parma is legitimately one of the best in the area.

Best night: Wednesday trivia (free entry).

3. Cellar — 120 Flinders Crescent

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-12am Vibe: Small, intimate, conversation-volume Drinks: $10-12

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The tap list leans towards Victorian craft breweries. The space is tighter than Hazel — maybe 50 people before it feels packed — but that’s part of the appeal.

What makes it work is the attention to detail. The glassware is considered, the ice is proper, and the bartenders actually taste what they make before serving. The natural wine section is surprisingly deep for a bar this size. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: Their signature sour ($10-12). Pro tip: Tuesday is the quietest night and the bartender has more time to chat.

4. Leo’s — 33 Victoria Road

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Neighbourhood corner pub, proper and unpretentious Drinks: $10-12

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the share plates are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The loaded fries are the move.

The drinks list complements the food — craft beers on rotation with consistent quality. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.

Best combo: Share plates for two plus a bottle of wine, under $90. When to come: Saturday from 5pm — it fills up by 7pm.

5. High Larder — 171 Victoria Road

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Hidden garden bar behind a bookshelf door Drinks: $10-12

The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the garden setting creates an atmosphere the others can’t match. It’s the place to bring someone you’re trying to impress, or to photograph, or both.

The drinks list is short but curated — they do six cocktails and all of them are solid. Food is limited to empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: Small group celebrations — book the corner section.

Comparison

Practical Info

Happy hour: Most places run 5-7pm weekdays. Hazel does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.

Getting there: Public transport options in Aberfeldie. Don’t drive on Friday/Saturday nights — parking is scarce after 6pm.

Dress code: None of these are bottle-service-and-bouncers. Clean casual everywhere. High Larder skews slightly smarter but won’t turn away anyone in jeans.

Age check: All venues are 18+. Bring ID if you look under 25 — they will ask.

Nearby

• Melbourne CBD Pubs
• Aberfeldie Restaurants — eat before or after
• Aberfeldie Things to Do
• All Aberfeldie Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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