Best Pubs in Berwick — 2026 Guide

Berwick’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. Cleo — 113 Barkly Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Rooftop terrace, sunset views Drinks: $10-12

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

Drink this: The house lager on tap ($10-12). When to go: Any weeknight for a quiet drink.

2. The White Local — 97 Barkly Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Wine-focused, small plates

The quiet achiever. The White Local 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: Saturday arvo in the beer garden.

3. The White Quarter — 59 Maple Place

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-11pm Vibe: Small, intimate, conversation-volume Drinks: $10-12

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The spirits selection includes hard-to-find local gins. The space is tighter than Cleo — 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: Whatever the bartender recommends ($10-12). Pro tip: Ask for the off-menu cocktail — they’ll make something custom.

4. Marco — 65 Oak Place

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-11pm Vibe: Sports screens plus decent food — the rare combo Drinks: $10-12

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the pizza are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The wings have a proper chilli kick.

The drinks list complements the food — a cocktail list designed around the kitchen’s flavours. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.

Best combo: The cheese board with a glass of the house red, $35 total. When to come: Thursday for the midweek special.

5. Sunny Works — 314 Ash Place

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $10-12

The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the laneway entrance 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 classic cocktails executed cleanly, no gimmicks. Food is limited to charcuterie and cheese boards only but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: Sunset drinks on warmer evenings — arrive by 6pm for the golden hour.

Comparison

Practical Info

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

Getting there: Public transport options in Berwick. 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. Sunny Works 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

• Cranbourne Pubs
• Berwick Restaurants — eat before or after
• Berwick Things to Do
• All Berwick Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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