Correction (5 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 5 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This is a short page, and we would rather say so than pad it. Only two pubs with a published outdoor area passed our checks in and around Kalkallo: Donnybrook Hotel in Donnybrook and Highlands Hotel in Craigieburn.
Each pub was checked against at least two sources, and every detail below says whose listing it comes from. Donnybrook Hotel’s site talks about a beer garden, while Highlands Hotel lists an alfresco seating area, so they are not the same thing. Pick the one that suits your arvo.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer garden with weekly live music | Donnybrook Hotel | Garlic Bread | $8.00 |
| Indoor and alfresco seating | Highlands Hotel (International Buffet) | Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Adults | $36.90 |
Donnybrook Hotel — 825 Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook VIC 3064
When we read it on 5 October 2026, Donnybrook Hotel’s site described a spacious beer garden that can host 100+ and that also hosts live music every week. It lists opening hours as Everyday from 11am until Late, with the kitchen open from 11am to 9pm. The menu also says Please Order & Pay at Bar, so you sort your own round. The menu we read is the November edition, so treat the prices as a guide.
On the menu (copied from donnybrookhotel.com.au/MenuNov25.pdf on 5 October 2026):
- Garlic Bread: $8.00
- Donny Burger: $23.50
- Bangers & Mash: $20.50
- Fish & Chips: $27.50
Garden: The site lists an entertainment area with arcade machines where children can play, so it reads as a pub that expects families as well as drinkers, and the menu prints Fish & Chips at $27.50.
Highlands Hotel (International Buffet) — 301 Grand Boulevard (cnr Aitken & Grand Blvds), Craigieburn VIC 3064
Highlands Hotel is in Craigieburn, and its site lists an Indoor & Alfresco Seating Area. That is an alfresco area, not a described beer garden, so set your expectations to match. The site also says children are welcomed at Highland Bistro, with a kids play area. It prints buffet session prices, and Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Adults is $36.90. We could not find dining hours we trust for this venue.
On the menu (copied from highlandshotel.com.au/sessions-prices on 5 October 2026):
- Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Adults: $36.90
- Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Children 3-6 Years: $12.90
- Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Seniors: $27.90
- Buffet dinner Monday to Thursday, Adults: $41.90
Go on a: second Friday, if you want the band, since its site lists Cop This Band live from 8:00pm every second Friday.
Quick answers
Which pubs near Kalkallo have a beer garden or outdoor area?
Two passed our checks. Donnybrook Hotel’s site describes a spacious beer garden that can host 100+, and Highlands Hotel in Craigieburn lists an Indoor & Alfresco Seating Area.
Does the Donnybrook Hotel have live music in its beer garden?
Its site says the beer garden also hosts live music every week. Its events page said 2026 events were coming soon when we checked, so we have no dated gigs to list. Check the venue before you head out.
What hours do the beer garden pubs near Kalkallo list?
Donnybrook Hotel’s site lists Everyday from 11am until Late, with the kitchen open from 11am to 9pm. Highlands Hotel’s site prints buffet sessions rather than opening hours, so check its sessions page before you go.
How much is a meal at a beer garden pub near Kalkallo?
Donnybrook Hotel’s menu prints Bangers & Mash at $20.50 and Fish & Chips at $27.50. Highlands Hotel is a buffet, and its sessions page prints Buffet dinner Monday to Thursday, Adults at $41.90. Prices can change, so check with each pub.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 5 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 5 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
- Donnybrook Hotel: openstreetmap.org/61154665, donnybrookhotel.com.au/contact, donnybrookhotel.com.au/MenuNov25.pdf, donnybrookhotel.com.au/home
- Highlands Hotel (International Buffet): highlandshotel.com.au/contact-us, agfg.com.au/highlands-hotel-37270, highlandshotel.com.au/sessions-prices, highlandshotel.com.au/international-buffet, highlandshotel.com.au/cafe-lounge
