Best Pubs in Mentone — 2026 Guide

Mentone’s pubs scene is creative, walkable, authentic — 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. Corner — 110 Ash Terrace

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Rooftop terrace, sunset views Drinks: $12-14

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

Drink this: The rotating craft tap ($12-14). When to go: Thursday is the sweet spot — good crowd, no queue.

2. The Little Union — 171 Brunswick Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-12am Vibe: Corner pub, proper carpets

The quiet achiever. The Little Union doesn’t have a PR budget or an Instagram strategy — it has regulars who come three times a week. The front bar is the draw. The cheese board pairs perfectly with their wine by the glass.

Best night: Wednesday trivia (free entry).

3. Little Table — 173 Market Parade

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-11pm Vibe: Outdoor courtyard, heat lamps in winter Drinks: $12-14

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The cocktail list references classic recipes with local twists. The space is tighter than Corner — 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 natural wine section is surprisingly deep for a bar this size. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: A glass of the pet-nat ($12-14). Pro tip: Tuesday is the quietest night and the bartender has more time to chat.

4. Ruby Place — 220 Market Parade

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-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 10pm and the burgers are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The loaded fries are the move.

The drinks list complements the food — a cocktail list designed around the kitchen’s flavours. It’s the kind of place where you come for one beer and stay for dinner because you smell the kitchen.

Best combo: The burger with their house lager — simple and perfect. When to come: Thursday for the midweek special.

5. Hazel Bench — 371 Market Parade

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Candlelit basement, moody and intimate Drinks: $12-14

The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the rooftop view 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 empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: A nightcap after dinner somewhere nearby.

Comparison

Practical Info

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

Getting there: Public transport options in Mentone. 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. Hazel Bench 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

• Sandringham Pubs
• Mentone Restaurants — eat before or after
• Mentone Things to Do
• All Mentone Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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