Happy hour in Melbourne: where to meet for the first round
An early knock-off is a decent excuse for a pub catch-up. The specials below run across Greater Melbourne, from St Andrews Hotel to Doutta Galla and Half Moon. Pick a pub near the people coming, then find an offer that fits the day and time.
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The timing matters as much as the saving
A pot, schooner and pint are different rounds, even if the price looks similar. Each offer below keeps the beer, serving and hours together, so you can see what you’re getting before sending the pub to your mates.
For dinner afterwards, Doutta Galla and Half Moon have meals in the menus below. If half the group won’t arrive until later, choose somewhere the regular menu works too, and let the special be a bonus rather than the whole plan.
The happy-hour shortlist
Food
- $4 potTap BeerThursday 5–7pm
- $7 schoonerTap BeerMonday · Tuesday · Wednesday · Thursday · Friday 3–5pm
Food and outdoor seating make Doutta Galla an option for carrying on after an early special. A parma and steak sandwich appear in the menu below.
Outdoor seating · Live music · Functions · Food
- $5 potDouta LagerHappy hour times not listed
- $5 potDoutta LagerHappy hour times not listed
- $5 potGuinness DraughtHappy hour times not listed
- $5 potTravla LagerHappy hour times not listed
On the food menu: Steak Sandwich $32 · Chicken Parma $33.
Half Moon adds a beer garden, screens and food to the happy-hour choice. That leaves room to stay for dinner rather than organising a second stop.
Beer garden · Live music · Outdoor seating · Sports screens · Food
- $5 potCarlton DraughtMonday to Friday, 4–6pm
- $5 potCBCO Pale AleMonday to Friday, 4–6pm
- $10 pintTap BeerMon–Fri · 4–6pm
On the food menu: Steak $42 · Steak Sandwich $32.
- $5 pintHouse LagerThursday to Friday, 4:30–5:30pm
Brewery
- $5 pintTap BeerFri · 5pm–keg runs dry
Gummo is one to consider when the budget is the main thing. There are chips alongside the beer below, and live music among the venue’s features.
Live music · Food
- $6 pintTap BeerWed · 5pm–close
On the food menu: Hot Chips $5.
Beer garden · Live music · Outdoor seating · Food
- $7 pintTap BeerTue–Fri · 4–7pm
- $9 pintTap BeerTue–Fri
- $9 pintTap BeerWed · 5–9pm
On the food menu: Hot Chips $12.
Food
- $7 schoonerCarlton DraughtMonday to Friday, 4–6pm
On the food menu: Steak $38 · Steak Sandwich $27.
Find an offer that fits your night
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Prices & planning
Prices are in AUD from the menus on PINTR. Regular prices and timed offers are shown separately. Check the venue’s current menu when making your plans.
