Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
A pub’s own website is usually the most honest thing about it, so this guide lines up what four venues publish: the beer garden, the hours, the deal days and the menu prices. Only one of the four is in South Yarra itself. One is in Cremorne and two are in Richmond, so this is in and around South Yarra.
These are the four places whose own sites describe a beer garden. We could not find a tap list on the pages we checked, so we have not made one up. Pick a day, not just a pub.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street pub and live sport | Bridie O’Reilly’s | Chicken Parma | $34 |
| Taco deal day, Cremorne | South of the Wall | All tacos (every Tuesday) | $5 |
| Dog-friendly garden, Richmond | Prince Alfred Hotel | see below | not printed here |
| Garden plus rooftop lounge | Richmond Social | SCHNITZEL & CHIPS (kids menu) | $15 |
Bridie O’Reilly’s — 462 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Bridie O’Reilly’s is a pub on Chapel Street and the only one of the four in South Yarra itself. Its site calls the beer garden a sun-soaked secret, and mentions dancing to live music and live sport from AFL and NRL to cricket. The menu prints the Chicken Parma, a golden schnitzel with ham, Napoli sauce and melted mozzarella, at $34, and the Cheeseburger at $32. We could not find opening hours on its site, so none are given here.
On the menu (copied from bridieoreillys.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- Chicken Parma: $34
- Cheeseburger: $32
- Margherita: $22
- Garlic & Cheese: $18
Go on a: match day, going by the AFL, NRL and cricket line on its site; the menu also prints the Margherita at $22 and Garlic & Cheese at $18 if you want something to share.
South of the Wall — 2-4 Cremorne Street, Cremorne VIC 3121
South of the Wall is a bar in Cremorne, and its site calls the beer garden a highlight of the property. The site lists Taco Tuesday 12PM to 9PM, Wednesday and Thursday 12PM to 9PM, Friday and Saturday 12PM to late, and Sunday 12 to 4PM. It says every Tuesday all tacos are $5 each, and it prints $22 lunch deals; check its site for the days they run. Its Boozy Brunch, two hours, is listed at $85 per person every Saturday and Sunday.
On the menu (copied from southofthewall.com.au and southofthewall.com.au/bottomless-brunch-richmond on 4 October 2026):
- All tacos (every Tuesday): $5
- Lunch Deals: $22
- Boozy Brunch, 2 hours (every Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm): $85
Deal night: Tuesday, when its site says all tacos are $5 each. Tuesday, then.
Prince Alfred Hotel — 619 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121
The Prince Alfred Hotel is a pub on Church Street in Richmond. Its site describes a Richmond beer garden and says furry friends are welcome there. The site lists Sunday to Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday 11:30am to 1am and Saturday 12pm to 1am. The hours on OpenStreetMap don’t match, so give them a call first. We could not read any menu prices.
Garden: Dogs are welcome per its own site, so bring the dog; Friday is the longest listed day, 11:30am to 1am.
Richmond Social — 157 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Richmond Social is a hotel and beer garden on Swan Street in Richmond. Its site says its new Sapphire Rooftop and Moonlight lounge has arrived, and one line says to join from 11:30am, seven days a week. A trading hours line prints 10:00AM to 04:00AM, so confirm which applies. The kids menu prints schnitzel and chips at $15, and the dessert menu prints the Richmond Social tiramisu at $16 and the affogato at $12.
On the menu (copied from richmondsocial.com.au/RS_kidsmenu_26.pdf and richmondsocial.com.au/RS_dessertmenu_26.pdf on 4 October 2026):
- SCHNITZEL & CHIPS (kids menu): $15
- STICKY DATE PUDDING: $14
- NEW YORK CHEESECAKE: $14
- RICHMOND SOCIAL TIRAMISU: $16
Garden: The site pitches a beer garden plus a rooftop lounge and has a Book Happy Hour link, but we could not see the happy hour days, so check before you choose a day.
Quick answers
Which pubs in South Yarra have a beer garden?
Bridie O’Reilly’s on Chapel Street is the one in South Yarra itself; its site describes a beer garden. The other three are nearby: South of the Wall in Cremorne, and the Prince Alfred Hotel and Richmond Social in Richmond.
Is there a dog-friendly beer garden near South Yarra?
The Prince Alfred Hotel in Richmond is the one that says so: its site describes the beer garden as furry friends welcome. We could not find a dog policy for the other three, so ask before you bring a dog.
Which beer garden near South Yarra has a weekday deal?
South of the Wall in Cremorne lists Taco Tuesday, and its site says every Tuesday all tacos are $5 each. We could not find a published deal day for the other three.
Which beer gardens near South Yarra are open late on a Friday?
The Prince Alfred Hotel’s site lists Friday 11:30am to 1am. South of the Wall’s site lists Friday and Saturday 12PM to late. Richmond Social’s site prints trading hours of 10:00AM to 04:00AM, seven days, though another line on the same page says from 11:30am, so confirm before you go. We could not find hours for Bridie O’Reilly’s.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Bridie O’Reilly’s: openstreetmap.org/132394624, bridieoreillys.com.au/contact, bridieoreillys.com.au/menu, bridieoreillys.com.au, bridieoreillys.com.au/about
- South of the Wall: openstreetmap.org/1290811519, southofthewall.com.au, agfg.com.au/south-of-the-wall-69042, southofthewall.com.au/bottomless-brunch-richmond, southofthewall.com.au/functions-events, southofthewall.com.au/menu
- Prince Alfred Hotel: openstreetmap.org/2669945842, princealfredhotel.com.au, agfg.com.au/prince-alfred-21622
- Richmond Social: openstreetmap.org/266740661, richmondsocial.com.au, agfg.com.au/richmond-social-79965, richmondsocial.com.au/RS_kidsmenu_26.pdf, richmondsocial.com.au/RS_dessertmenu_26.pdf
