Best Pubs in Maribyrnong — 2026 Guide

Maribyrnong’s pubs scene is vibrant, mixed, cosmopolitan — 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 $12-14, cocktail $19-25. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.

Our Top Picks

1. The Long Place — 29 Brunswick Parade

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $12-14

The pub the suburb rallies around. The Long Place gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The spirits selection rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The courtyard is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.

Drink this: Their signature negroni ($12-14). When to go: Thursday is the sweet spot — good crowd, no queue.

2. The Honest Yard — 2 Young Place

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Corner pub, proper carpets

The quiet achiever. The Honest Yard doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The wine list is the draw. The parma is legitimately one of the best in the area.

Best night: Sunday sessions with live jazz.

3. The Good Larder — 235 Brunswick Parade

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-12am Vibe: Cozy wine den, candlelit Drinks: $12-14

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The tap list leans towards Victorian craft breweries. The space is tighter than The Long Place — 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 tap list rotates every two weeks with a Victorian-only policy. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: Whatever the bartender recommends ($12-14). Pro tip: The back corner booth is the best seat.

4. Southern Depot — 34 Brunswick Parade

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Neighbourhood corner pub, proper and unpretentious Drinks: $12-14

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 9:30pm and the pizza are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The loaded fries are the move.

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. Golden Larder — 53 Spring Crescent

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Hidden garden bar behind a bookshelf door Drinks: $12-14

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 heavier on wine and bubbles than beer. Food is limited to bar snacks and a single dessert option but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: Sunset drinks on warmer evenings — arrive by 6pm for the golden hour.

Comparison

Practical Info

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

Getting there: Public transport options in Maribyrnong. 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. Golden Larder 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

• Footscray Pubs
• Maribyrnong Restaurants — eat before or after
• Maribyrnong Things to Do
• All Maribyrnong Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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