Best Pubs in Ormond — 2026 Guide

Ormond’s pubs scene is evolving, community-driven, emerging — 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. Ash Post — 360 Clarendon Road

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Industrial-chic, conversation-friendly Drinks: $12-14

The pub the suburb rallies around. Ash Post 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 back room is the best spot — less crowded, better acoustics.

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

2. Ash’s — 213 Main Place

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Wine-focused, small plates

The quiet achiever. Ash’s 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: Friday DJs from 9pm.

3. The New Place — 324 Main Place

Hours: Wed-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 wine list focuses on small Australian producers. The space is tighter than Ash Post — 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 non-alcoholic cocktail list is genuinely creative, not an afterthought. 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: Tuesday is the quietest night and the bartender has more time to chat.

4. Oliver’s — 1 Blake Avenue

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-1am Vibe: Sports screens plus decent food — the rare combo Drinks: $12-14

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the share plates are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The steak sandwich is the sleeper hit.

The drinks list complements the food — craft beers on rotation with consistent quality. 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: Saturday from 5pm — it fills up by 7pm.

5. Hazel’s — 111 Main Place

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Rooftop terrace with city views Drinks: $12-14

The vibe pick. Not the best drinks on this list, but the candlelit basement 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 short but curated — they do six cocktails and all of them are solid. Food is limited to empanadas and dip plates but you’re not here for the food.

Best for: First dates, anniversary drinks, or impressing out-of-town visitors.

Comparison

Practical Info

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

Getting there: Public transport options in Ormond. 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’s 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

• Brighton Pubs
• Ormond Restaurants — eat before or after
• Ormond Things to Do
• All Ormond Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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