Skinny Dog

Enjoy classic dishes, as well as well-executed pub grub with fresh ingredients from local suppliers. Matched with a great selection of Australian wines & brews, there is something to be found to suit everyone. You can review the delicious Skinny Dog Hotel dine-in menu here.

Specials

Monday: MARGARITA + MARGHERITA & TRIVIA NIGHT

Monday’s from 5 pm. Margarita Cocktail and Margherita Pizza Combo $25. Free Trivia from 7.30 pm.

TUESDAY: STEAK NIGHT

Tuesdays from 5 pm. 3 cuts from $20. Served with chips & salad or seasonal greens.

THURSDAY: PARMAGEDDON

PARMA NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY. Choose from our nine parma varieties and a pot or glass of wine. $20!

FRIDAY: HAPPY HOUR

Fridays from 4 pm – 7 pm $5 House Wines. $7.5 Paul Louis Sparkling Blanc de Blancs. $5.5 Schooners.

The Skinny Dog Hotel specialises in local beer & wine, great food and a warm welcome. Located in the middle of Kew's High Street precinct providing comfy booths, a beer garden, sports bar and function spaces for you to enjoy.

With two separate spaces upstairs (with access to one central bar), outdoor seating and the whole beer garden available to hire – the Skinny Dog has the space for you whatever the occasion. Whatever your event or celebration, we are here to make your special day a truly memorable one. The Skinny Dog Hotel is a friendly inner-suburban pub in the middle of Kew’s High Street, with comfy booths, a beer garden, sports bar and function spaces.

The Edison

Skinny Dog’s exclusive function space can be decked out however you want for private dinners, conferences and corporate launches.

Capacity

Seated – 25

Standing – 110

Includes: Audiovisual equipment (digital projector, laptop, wireless mic and iPod connectivity).

The Studio

Our art series space, just above the main public bar, is currently designed by acclaimed artist James Clayden. Sophisticated and modern, it’s perfect for smaller groups for conferences, corporate lunches and private dining.

This room can be combined with the first floor Edison Room if needed.

Capacity

Seated – 40

Standing – 50

Includes: Audiovisual equipment (digital projector, laptop, wireless mic and iPod connectivity).

Dining Room

Our Dining Room can be decked out however you want for private dinners, conferences and corporate launches.

Capacity

Seated – 50

Standing – 110

Includes: Audiovisual equipment (digital projector, laptop, wireless mic and iPod connectivity).

Beer Garden

Our beer garden is available to hire! Anyday but Friday, ’cause let’s face it, you just can’t close the beer garden on a Friday! It’s got a fully-equipped indoor bar and all the creature comforts inside and out.

Christmas parties, 21sts, Engagements, Season Launches – it’ll give a great look to any event. A breath of fresh air indeed. 

Capacity

Seated or Standing – 80+

The Loft

Located upstairs, The Loft, our largest function space is designed to add your own personal touch. With your own private bar, data projector. and screen and room for a dance floor, The Loft is the ideal space for receptions and cocktail parties.

Capacity

Seated - 50

Standing - 100

Includes: Audiovisual equipment (digital projector, laptop, wireless mic and iPod connectivity).

This classic inner-suburban pub is open every day from 11 am till late.

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Skinny Dog Hotel and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:

- Event type

- Number of people attending

- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)

- Budget (per person or total)

- Room layout

- Food and beverage / catering requirements

- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Skinny Dog Hotel to check:

1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?

2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Skinny Dog Hotel Kew VIC to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Skinny Dog Hotel if you book via us.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Skinny Dog Hotel:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

The best way to find out if Skinny Dog Hotel is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following types of events can be held at Skinny Dog Hotel:
- Birthday Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Function
- Meeting
- Networking Event
- Seminar
- Workshop
- Private Dining
- Training
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Bar Mitzvah
- Bucks Night
- Hens Night
- Bat Mitzvah

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Skinny Dog Hotel is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

Events at Skinny Dog Hotel start from 500.00.

This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

It is located at 155 High St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia.