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Pubs near Forum Melbourne for a pre-gig beer

Tickets sorted? The Duke of Wellington, Garden State and Transport are a few places to get the group together before a show at Forum Melbourne. Pick one address and a time to leave, then enjoy the first part of the night without watching every minute.

By PINTR · Published 18 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026

The Duke of Wellington in Melbourne, featured in this PINTR guide
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A feed before doors

This shortlist stays within a 1.2-kilometre radius of the Forum. Garden State has a beer garden, The Duke has outdoor seating, and Transport has meals below if dinner is part of the plan. Google Maps on each pub gives you the walk to work with.

Allow time to order and eat as well as walk over. The show information is the place to get doors and set times; once those are settled, you can decide whether there’s room for dinner or just a quick beer.

Where to stop nearby

The nearest pubs are first. Open Google Maps on a venue for the walk. See what’s on at Forum Melbourne.

01
Melbourne · 0.06 km straight-line

The Duke of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington, Melbourne VIC

The Duke has screens and outdoor seating among its features. It can serve as the meeting point before an event, or a pub to stay at for the match.

Outdoor seating · Sports screens · Functions · Food

Regular pints from$15.60Great Northern Super Crisp
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02
Melbourne · 0.2 km straight-line

Garden State Hotel

Garden State Hotel, Melbourne VIC

The beer garden gives you somewhere to consider for the first part of a gig night. Keep the Forum’s doors time in mind when deciding when to move on.

Beer garden · Functions

Regular pints from$16.90Carlton Draught
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03
Melbourne · 0.21 km straight-line

Transport Hotel

Transport Hotel, Ground Level Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Transport has food in the menu below if you want dinner before the show. Leave time to eat as well as walk over to the Forum.

Food

Regular pints from$14Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

On the food menu: Steak $47 · Chicken Parma $34.

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04
Melbourne · 0.23 km straight-line

Riverland Bar

Federation Wharf, Melbourne

DJs · Outdoor seating · Sports screens

Regular pints from$14Jetty Road Lager
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05
CBD · 0.25 km straight-line

Young & Jackson

1 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Sports screens · Food

Regular pints from$14Carlton Draught

On the food menu: Steak $47 · Steak Sandwich $30.

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CBD · 0.27 km straight-line

Clocks at Flinders

Shop 17, The Concourse, Flinders Street Station, Melbourne VIC 3000

Sports screens · Food

Regular pints from$12.20Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

On the food menu: Steak $49 · Steak Sandwich $32.

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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.

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