Best Pubs in Rosanna — 2026 Guide

Rosanna’s pubs scene is affordable, diverse, developing — 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 $10-12, cocktail $15-20. Happy hour (usually 5-7pm) knocks $3-5 off at most places.

Our Top Picks

1. Marco Place — 149 High Lane

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Moody, dim-lit, excellent playlist Drinks: $10-12

The pub the suburb rallies around. Marco Place gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The wine list 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 ($10-12). When to go: Thursday is the sweet spot — good crowd, no queue.

2. The High Works — 121 High Lane

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

The quiet achiever. The High Works 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. Store — 206 Blake Street

Hours: Tue-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Outdoor courtyard, heat lamps in winter Drinks: $10-12

Opened in 2025 and immediately became a regular spot for the under-35 crowd. The spirits selection includes hard-to-find local gins. The space is tighter than Marco 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 house negroni uses a local amaro. If you hit capacity, put your name down and walk around the block — turnover is quick.

Drink this: A glass of the pet-nat ($10-12). Pro tip: The back corner booth is the best seat.

4. Max Standard — 281 William Terrace

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Modern gastropub with craft focus Drinks: $10-12

The one for when you want food with your drinks. The kitchen runs until 10:30pm and the sliders are genuinely good, not bar-food-as-afterthought. The charcuterie board feeds three.

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: Parma and a pint — the Melbourne classic, done properly. When to come: Any weeknight for a quick meal and drink without the weekend crowd.

5. The Good Bench — 369 George Drive

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Candlelit basement, moody and intimate Drinks: $10-12

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

Comparison

Practical Info

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

Getting there: Public transport options in Rosanna. 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. The Good 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

• Melbourne CBD Pubs
• Rosanna Restaurants — eat before or after
• Rosanna Things to Do
• All Rosanna Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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