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 plenty before you walk in, mate. This page lines up four places in and around Macleod: one in Lower Plenty, two in Bundoora and one in Watsonia. None is a Macleod street address, so treat it as a short drive guide.
Here is the honest bit: only one of the four describes a terrace outright on its own site. The others are listed with outdoor dining by AGFG or have no outdoor area we could find, and we say which is which rather than call everything a beer garden.
Every fact is attributed to the site or listing it came from, and we checked each place against two sources. Pick your arvo, then ring ahead for anything the sites do not say.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace bar, dogs welcome | Lower Plenty Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Sports bar and indoor playground | Bundoora Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Beers on tap, big-screen sport | One Fusion (Uni Hill, Bundoora) | Baked Pizza Bread | $10 |
| Late-trading club bistro | Watsonia RSL (ANZAC Bistro, Cafe & Bar) | see below | not printed here |
Lower Plenty Hotel — 4 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093
Lower Plenty Hotel is just outside Macleod. Its site describes a Terrace Bar as an “award-winning outdoor experience” and answers the dog question itself: it says dogs are most welcome on the terrace. It also lists a playground that is open only during bistro opening hours, and general hours of 10am to 4am all week. AGFG tags it with Live Music, but we saw no gig dates, so do not plan around a band.
Garden: the site calls it a Terrace Bar and does not say whether it is heated or covered, so ring and ask before a cold night.
Bundoora Hotel — 49 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083
Bundoora Hotel’s own site does not use the words beer garden, so this is a pub pick first. AGFG tags it Alfresco Dining, and the site lists a Sports Bar with a big screen for live sport, a kids menu and an indoor playground. General opening hours are listed as Monday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00am.
Go on a: day you want live sport on the big screen, since the site lists it, and check the outdoor part before you set your heart on it.
One Fusion (Uni Hill, Bundoora) — 9 Janefield Drive, Bundoora VIC 3083
One Fusion sits at Uni Hill in Bundoora. Its site advertises “Unwind with Live Sports and a Drink: 10 Screens, 8 Beers on Tap, and More”, and AGFG tags Alfresco Dining and Pet Friendly. The menu prints Baked Pizza Bread at $10 and Chips at $10.50, plus surcharges for card payments, Sundays and public holidays, so check them before you settle up.
On the menu (copied from onefusion.au on 4 October 2026):
- Baked Pizza Bread: $10
- Chips: $10.50
- Lemon & Pepper Fried Calamari: $18.90
- Char Grilled Octopus: $24.50
Taps: the site says 8 beers on tap but not which ones, so we can’t give you a lineup; its restaurant hours are 12pm to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 12pm to 11pm Friday and Saturday.
Watsonia RSL (ANZAC Bistro, Cafe & Bar) — 8 Morwell Avenue, Watsonia VIC 3087
Watsonia RSL’s site lists trading hours of Monday to Sunday, 10am to 1am, and describes an ANZAC Bistro, Cafe & Bar. Its menu links include a main menu, wine list, seniors menu and dessert menu, but we did not capture any prices. Its live music page says there is no live music in 2026 because of a venue redevelopment, returning in 2027.
Garden: we could not find an outdoor area described on the club’s site or its AGFG listing, so ask before planning an outdoor drink.
Quick answers
Which pubs near Macleod have a terrace or outdoor area?
Lower Plenty Hotel’s own site describes a Terrace Bar as an award-winning outdoor experience. AGFG tags Bundoora Hotel and One Fusion with Alfresco Dining, but neither site uses the words beer garden in what we found, so ask what the outdoor area is like.
Can I take a dog to a pub near Macleod?
Lower Plenty Hotel’s site says dogs are most welcome on the terrace. AGFG tags One Fusion in Bundoora as Pet Friendly, though we found no detail on where dogs can sit, so check with the venue.
Which pubs near Macleod have a kids playground?
Lower Plenty Hotel’s site lists a playground that is open only during bistro opening hours. Bundoora Hotel’s site lists an indoor playground and a kids menu.
Which pubs near Macleod are open late?
Lower Plenty Hotel’s site lists 10am to 4am all week. Bundoora Hotel’s site lists Monday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00am. Watsonia RSL’s site lists Monday to Sunday, 10am to 1am. Hours change, so confirm before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. 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
- Lower Plenty Hotel: lowerplentyhotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/lower-plenty-hotel-64870, lowerplentyhotel.com.au/faqs
- Bundoora Hotel: openstreetmap.org/288302255, bundoorahotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/bundoora-hotel-70113, bundoorahotel.com.au/eat
- One Fusion (Uni Hill, Bundoora): onefusion.au/contact, agfg.com.au/one-fusion-121987, onefusion.au/FOOD-MENU-MAY-26.pdf, onefusion.au/menu, onefusion.au, onefusion.au/about-us
- Watsonia RSL (ANZAC Bistro, Cafe & Bar): watsoniarsl.com.au, agfg.com.au/watsonia-rsl-25571, watsoniarsl.com.au/live-music, watsoniarsl.com.au/dining
