Best Pubs in Seddon — 2026 Guide

Seddon’s pubs scene is village charm, family-friendly — 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 Sunny Standard — 313 Charles Street

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

The pub the suburb rallies around. The Sunny Standard gets the fundamentals right — good drinks, comfortable room, staff who know the menu. The tap list rotates monthly, which keeps regulars from getting bored. The upstairs level 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. Press — 125 Victoria Street

Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-late Vibe: Open-air, fairy lights, garden seats

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

Best night: Wednesday trivia (free entry).

3. Standard — 111 Pilgrim Street

Hours: Tue-Sun 5pm-1am Vibe: Cozy wine den, candlelit Drinks: $12-14

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 The Sunny Standard — 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: The back corner booth is the best seat.

4. Red Press — 365 Victoria Street

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-1am 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 burgers 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: The cheese board with a glass of the house red, $35 total. When to come: Thursday for the midweek special.

5. Nell House — 110 Gamon Street

Hours: Wed-Sun 4pm-late Vibe: Laneway entrance, exposed brick, jazz on the stereo 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 designed around the aesthetic — photogenic serves that actually taste good. Food is limited to a small snack menu — olives, cheese, bread 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. The Sunny Standard does $8 house lagers and $15 cocktails during happy hour.

Getting there: Seddon station (12 min to CBD). 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. Nell House 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
• Seddon Restaurants — eat before or after
• Seddon Things to Do
• All Seddon Guides

Last updated: March 2026

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