Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This is a short page: two pubs in and around Chadstone, one in Chadstone and one in Oakleigh. We did not verify any dedicated cocktail bars, so we did not pad the list.
Both were checked against two sources. Where a listing says live music, the page flags it, because that affects how easily you can talk. Dates do not have to involve alcohol, so food prices are included where a menu publishes them.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late hours, live music listed | Matthew Flinders Tavern | see below | not printed here |
| A printed menu with prices | Leighoak | Bacon & Egg Toastie | $8.00 |
Matthew Flinders Tavern — 657-673 Warrigal Road, Chadstone VIC 3148
The tavern’s own site lists opening hours as everyday from 10:00am to 4:00am. AGFG lists Live Music and Alfresco Dining; those are listing features, not something we checked. The site also describes a large kids play area. We could not find published accessibility details, so ask before you go. The site is undated, so confirm the details.
Talk-ability: AGFG lists Live Music, so ask what is on that night if you want to hear each other, and keep the alfresco listing as your plan B.
Leighoak — 1555 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166
Leighoak’s own site lists opening at 10:00am and closing at 4:00am, seven days a week, and OpenStreetMap agrees. The menu on its site is undated, so treat prices as a guide. We could not find accessibility details. If it does not suit, the tavern on this page is your plan B.
On the menu (copied from leighoak.com.au/eat-drink on 9 October 2026):
- Bacon & Egg Toastie: $8.00
- Cheese Burger & Chips: $14.00
- Noodle Cup: $3.80
- Ham & Cheese Croissant: $8.00
Split or splurge: Leighoak’s menu prints Cheese Burger & Chips at $14.00 and Variety of Pizza’s at $12.50, so a shared plate is an easy way to keep it low stakes.
Quick answers
Are there cocktail bars near Chadstone for a date?
We did not verify any dedicated cocktail bars. This page has two pubs instead: Matthew Flinders Tavern in Chadstone and Leighoak in Oakleigh.
Which pub near Chadstone lists live music?
AGFG lists Live Music for Matthew Flinders Tavern. That tag is a listing feature, so ask the venue what is on before you book.
How late are these pubs open?
Matthew Flinders Tavern’s own site lists everyday hours of 10:00am - 4:00am. Leighoak’s own site lists 10:00am to 4:00am as well. Both sites are undated, so confirm before you head out.
Can I have a cheap date at Leighoak?
Leighoak’s menu prints Cheese Burger & Chips at $14.00. The site is undated, so confirm the price when you arrive. We could not find a published drinks list.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
