Best Pubs in Campbellfield — 2026 Guide

Campbellfield’s pubs scene is residential, friendly, growing — 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 $11-13, cocktail $17-23. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.

Our Top Picks

1. The Green Pantry — 243 Bridge Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-12am Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $11-13

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

Drink this: The rotating craft tap ($11-13). When to go: Any weeknight for a quiet drink.

2. Golden Press — 208 Fitzroy Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Open-air, fairy lights, garden seats

The quiet achiever. Golden Press doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The snack menu is the draw. The cocktails are made with house-infused spirits.

Best night: Saturday arvo in the beer garden.

3. Green Union — 232 Edward Crescent

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Outdoor courtyard, heat lamps in winter Drinks: $11-13

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The wine list focuses on small Australian producers. The space is tighter than The Green Pantry — 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 house negroni uses a local amaro. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: Their signature sour ($11-13). Pro tip: The back corner booth is the best seat.

4. The White Room — 52 Bridge Avenue

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Neighbourhood corner pub, proper and unpretentious Drinks: $11-13

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10pm and the pizza are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The charcuterie board feeds three.

The drinks list complements the food — an approachable wine list that doesn’t take itself too seriously. 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. Gus Cellar — 330 Homer Drive

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo Drinks: $11-13

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 a small snack menu — olives, cheese, bread but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: First dates, anniversary drinks, or impressing out-of-town visitors.

Comparison

Practical Info

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

Getting there: Public transport options in Campbellfield. 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. Gus Cellar 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

• Preston Pubs
• Campbellfield Restaurants — eat before or after
• Campbellfield Things to Do
• All Campbellfield Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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