Correction (4 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 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
A pub’s website tells you more than its reputation, so this page works from what each venue publishes: garden wording, hours, deal nights and live music. It covers seven pubs and bars in and around Collingwood, spread over neighbouring suburbs: one in Abbotsford, four in Fitzroy and two in Fitzroy North.
Each has a beer garden, courtyard or deck quote on its own site or listing, and was checked against at least two sources: OpenStreetMap, the venue’s site and the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG). Prices appear only where a page prints one with a day attached. Pick a day, not just a pub, and bring mates.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer garden with kitchen hours | Park Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Late hours on Brunswick Street | Black Cat | see below | not printed here |
| Garden under a fig tree | Union Club Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Fireplace and live music | Bar Open | see below | not printed here |
| Tuesday steak deal | The Terminus Hotel | 250 gram cuts of Porterhouse steak, served with chips & salad | $22 |
| Steak and pie nights | North Fitzroy Arms Hotel | MONDAY STEAK NIGHT | $29 |
| Dog-friendly garden and deck | Rainbow Hotel | see below | not printed here |
Park Hotel — 191 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Park Hotel is at 191 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford, and its site describes a quiet dining room and sun-filled beer garden. The site lists Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Thursday to Saturday 12:00pm - late and Sunday 12:00pm - 10:00pm, with the kitchen closing at 9:30pm Tuesday to Saturday and 9:00pm on Sunday. AGFG adds Alfresco Dining, Bar, Disabled Access, Takeaway and Vegetarian Options. We could not find a deal night or prices.
Go on a: Thursday arvo, when the site lists a midday start and the kitchen running until 9:30pm.
Black Cat — 252 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Black Cat is at 252 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, and its own site calls it one of the greatest beer gardens in Fitzroy, which is its claim, not ours. AGFG lists 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday and 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM from Wednesday to Saturday, though OpenStreetMap’s tag differs, so check before you head over. AGFG also tags Disabled Access.
Go on a: Thursday, going by AGFG’s later close from Wednesday to Saturday, if you are keen on a long sesh.
Union Club Hotel — 164 Gore Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Union Club Hotel is at 164 Gore Street, Fitzroy, and its site invites you to relax with friends under the fig tree in the beer garden. The site lists Monday and Tuesday from 3pm until late and Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm until late. AGFG tags Alfresco Dining, Disabled Access, Free Wifi, Gluten Free Options and Vegetarian Options, and we could not find a tap list or prices.
Garden: the site’s pitch is friends under the fig tree, and AGFG also lists Disabled Access.
Bar Open — 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Bar Open is at 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, and its site mentions air-conditioning and a beer garden for the summer months and a cozy fireplace for the winter. The site advertises all music genres 7 nights, though its hours list Monday closed, with Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 5pm until late and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 3am. We could not find a tap list or prices.
Go on a: Saturday, which the site lists as 5pm to 3am, one of its two longest listed nights.
The Terminus Hotel — 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
The Terminus Hotel is at 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, and its site calls its AHA award winning beer garden a stylish and spacious spot designed for every occasion. The site lists 7 days from 11.30am until late, live music, and a happy hour from 4-6pm Monday to Friday. The Terminus Hotel’s site lists a Tuesday deal on 250 gram cuts of Porterhouse steak, served with chips & salad for $22. AGFG adds Fireplace, Onsite Parking, Disabled Access and Alfresco Dining.
On the menu (copied from terminus.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- 250 gram cuts of Porterhouse steak, served with chips & salad: $22
Deal night: Tuesday, when the site lists the porterhouse with chips and salad, and happy hour runs Monday to Friday per the site.
North Fitzroy Arms Hotel — 296 Rae Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
North Fitzroy Arms Hotel is at 296 Rae Street, Fitzroy North, and its bookings page carries a BEER GARDEN heading. The site lists Monday to Thursday from 4pm until late and Friday to Sunday from 12pm until late, and its bookings page prints MONDAY STEAK NIGHT at $29 and Tuesday PIE night at $27. AGFG tags Alfresco Dining, Disabled Access and Takeaway.
On the menu (copied from northfitzroyarms.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- MONDAY STEAK NIGHT: $29
- Tuesday PIE night: $27
Deal night: Monday for steak night or Tuesday for pie night, as printed on the bookings page.
Rainbow Hotel — 27 St David Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Rainbow Hotel is at 27 St David Street, Fitzroy, and its site mentions a spacious beer garden and says it is a dog-friendly pub: pick Covered Beer Garden or Deck when you book if you are bringing a furry friend. The site also advertises live bands and lists Monday to Thursday from 3pm until late, Thursday to Saturday from 12pm until late and Sunday from 12pm until 11pm. AGFG tags Pet Friendly, Live Music, Vegan Options and Gluten Free Options. We could not find prices or deal nights.
Garden: book Covered Beer Garden or Deck if a dog is coming along, as the site asks.
Quick answers
Which beer gardens near Collingwood are dog-friendly?
Rainbow Hotel on St David Street, Fitzroy, says on its site that it is a dog-friendly pub and asks you to select Covered Beer Garden or Deck when booking, and AGFG tags it Pet Friendly. We could not find a dog policy published for the other six, so ask before you bring your mate’s pooch.
Where can I find a weeknight deal at a beer garden near Collingwood?
The Terminus Hotel’s site lists a Tuesday deal on 250 gram cuts of Porterhouse steak, served with chips & salad for $22. North Fitzroy Arms Hotel’s bookings page prints MONDAY STEAK NIGHT at $29 and Tuesday PIE night at $27. Deals change, so check the venue’s page first.
Which beer gardens near Collingwood have live music?
Bar Open’s site advertises all music genres 7 nights, though its hours list Monday closed. Rainbow Hotel’s site advertises live bands and AGFG tags it Live Music, and The Terminus Hotel’s site lists Live Music. We found no schedules, so check the lineup before a sesh.
Which of these beer gardens have a fireplace for winter?
Bar Open’s site mentions a cozy fireplace for the winter alongside its summer beer garden, and AGFG tags The Terminus Hotel with a Fireplace. We could not find a fireplace listed for the other five, so ask if you are keen on a winter bevvy outside.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 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 4 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.
Sources
- Park Hotel: openstreetmap.org/497552497, theparkhotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/the-park-hotel-31843
- Black Cat: openstreetmap.org/552600161, blackcatfitzroy.com, agfg.com.au/black-cat-44260
- Union Club Hotel: openstreetmap.org/227090854, unionclubhotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/union-club-hotel-42674
- Bar Open: openstreetmap.org/1454132634, baropen.com.au/contact, agfg.com.au/bar-open-82121, baropen.com.au/about, baropen.com.au
- The Terminus Hotel: agfg.com.au/the-terminus-hotel-26207, terminus.com.au, terminus.com.au/eat-drink
- North Fitzroy Arms Hotel: agfg.com.au/north-fitzroy-arms-hotel-81747, northfitzroyarms.com.au, northfitzroyarms.com.au/bookings
- Rainbow Hotel: openstreetmap.org/200532887, therainbow.com.au, agfg.com.au/rainbow-hotel-32017
