Melbourne Public
11 Dukes Walk, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
Bar
•Why you'll love Melbourne Public
- Melbourne Public’s multiple outdoor and indoor spaces, sprawling bars, and exclusive intimate dining areas available.
- With iconic interiors inspired by 1920s industrial flair of polished brass, exposed beams and heritage features.
- Consistently delivers great food, premium drinks and a vibrant atmosphere.
Melbourne Public is one of the most impressive spots in one of Melbourne’s newest drinking and dining secret – South Wharf. Seriously though, South Wharf is finally cropping up on the collective radars of those in and around Melbourne, and that’s probably in large part because of the high-quality bars, restaurants and cafes littered along that stretch of Yarra. Including Melbourne Public.
Melbourne Public celebrates the best of Melbourne's past and present, in true Australian pub style. It’s a cafe, dining room and bar, housed within one of those very impressive reappropriated wharf sheds. By that we mean it’s all exposed beams, and views of the Yarra, combined with modern-day boutique beers, wines and a kick-ass dining menu. In the main bar that aforementioned industrial flair is on show, with “heritage reconditioned industrial lights” hanging the beams and high ceilings.
What does “heritage reconditioned industrial lights” mean? That’s probably just a long-winded way of saying “this room looks very nice”. The open plan area lends itself - apart from after-work drinks and watching the game - to corporate and cocktail functions, as well as big birthday celebrations. The dining room is also available for functions. Melbourne Public is found on Dukes Walk, South Wharf.
For those not in the know (it’s okay), walk along the Yarra past the Melbourne Convention Centre then voila! bars and cafes aplenty. Given its proximity to Spencer Street, both Southern Cross Station and 96, 109, and 112 trams are within strolling distance.
With a great atmosphere, good service and delicious food, Melbourne Public Bar is the perfect spot for a night out or to host your next event. Visit the bar today and experience it all for yourself!
Melbourne Public Function Rooms
MP Dining Room
MP Terrace & Bar
Citizen
East Wall
MP Exclusive Use Entire Venue
Reviews for Melbourne Public
Mar Habbaby
Very cool venue and nice vibes🫶 love the live music so good!! There is a lot of tv if you want to watch the footie🏉 as well. And perfect to come after shopping as well to charge your energies again with nice food❤️ I had a butter smash very delicious with a Parma and salad. Was very yummy!! The chicken was so good! And I really enjoyed the sav Blanc wine from NZ✅ Definitely nice place to have a good time!! 🎉🎉🎉 Ps. They also have different specials offers during the week and also a pool table 🎱🎱🎱 They have specials for lunch and dinner. And they help me to cut the Parma due to a pain on my hand. That’s why looks a bit different. They bring me the food and wine very quick and I don’t have to wait much. And the staff is very kind and they look after you. 🩷⭐️🎉🫶✅
Aiden C Fernandez
First - shout out to my man Chef Brad. What a hero & legend for putting on the carvery spread he did. Can’t be easy & I can imagine fraught with dangers in balancing the quantity and quality based on those who may or may not turn up. I hope he is treated well for this! $39 for a carvery is very well placed - as a fan of roasts (@sundayroastdaddy - I don’t muck around for my love of roasts!) I can healthily and honestly put this up in lights. Brad not only knows what he is doing, he makes it a pleasure to be served by him. Aside from the quality tasty Sunday roast treats, I love they have Guinness on tap & have an option to sit both inside or outside. I can’t imagine you’ll have the most kind or friendliest of patrons at the best of times - so you know these bar staff are well equipped to deal with such matters - though we’re very kind to us. I can recommend the sticky date pudding, too. Not silly-sweet and had a good serving amount for dessert. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a roast coma to embrace.
Joanne Abraham
Recently organised an event at Melbourne Public Bar on a Friday night, and could not speak more highly of the experience from start to finish. The Functions Manager and team were incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, and the set-up/bump-in on the day was seamless and well co-ordinated. The venue looked amazing with our orange-themed styling and decorations, creating such a vibrant atmosphere for the evening. Food (canapes) and beverages were great, service was attentive and professional, and everything ran smoothly all night. A huge thank you to the entire Melbourne Public Bar team for helping bring the event to life. Highly recommend this venue for anyone planning a special event or function in Melbourne!
Erin Mollison
We recently celebrated a family 21st birthday dinner at Melbourne Public, and the entire experience was outstanding. The birthday girl is in a wheelchair, and from the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make her feel special. She was welcomed with a complimentary drink of her choice, including cocktails, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was fantastic, and every member of our group thoroughly enjoyed their meal. As the evening became cooler, the staff happily found space for our large group inside without any fuss. To top it off, they surprised us with a round of complimentary shots! What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. The bar staff, manager, and even the security guard were all incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the celebration memorable. They even helped organise for the singer to perform Happy Birthday, which made the night extra special. The level of care, kindness, and hospitality we experienced was second to none. Thank you to the entire team for helping create such wonderful memories. We highly recommend Melbourne Public and will definitely be back!
Michelle Armstrong
Held a birthday party here recently with 20+ people. Everyone enjoyed their food, which all came out together, service at the bar was great, staff all very helpful, and Maryanne looked after us with professionalism, making sure all went smoothly. Will definitely return when in town and have no problem in recommending to others.
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