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PJ OBriens Southbank

1-3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

4.4 (2061)
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Why you'll love PJ OBriens Southbank

  • Located within Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct on Southbank.
  • Offering both exclusive and semi-private hire with capacity for intimate gatherings for 20 to larger groups of 180.
  • The atmosphere is warm, relaxed and inviting with enough charm and style .

A Charming Southgate Venue P.J's Sidebar at Southbank adjoins PJ OBriens Southbank. P.J.O'Brien's is one of Melbourne's longest-standing authentic Irish pubs and a favourite destinations for locals and visitors alike. Whether you are after a quiet beer, a comforting meal, after-work drinks, or all of the above, P.J.O'Brien's has got you covered. 

Over the years it has established a solid reputation as one of Southgate's leading function venues, being the perfect setting for corporate events (meetings, launches, seated breakfasts, lunches and dinners), cocktail parties, engagements, and Christmas Functions. Offering both exclusive and semi-private hire availability with capacity for intimate gatherings for 20 to larger groups of 200, P.J's Sidebar is a generous space with flexible layout options over two sections; The Upper Lounge and the Lower Deck. The atmosphere here is warm, relaxed and inviting with enough charm and style to leave a lasting impression on you and your guests, and our menus have been designed to cater for both cocktail-style and seated functions with a great selection of complimentary beverage packages to suit most budgets.

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Brooke Youl

August 25, 2025

This is something out of the ordinary now. They have table service, absolutely love that. The amazing friendly staff come to the table and take your order, bring you water on your arrival and continue to refill it and come back and ask if everything is good or if we need more drinks etc. Rory was our server. He was very bubbly, polite and friendly. We loved having a quick little chat with him. His service was amazing, very tentative to us and watching him work, he hussled all night. They had a live band playing which was great and because of Rory making the place a friendly place we moved to the bar after dinner and had a few more drinks listening to the music. Will definitely go back here on our next Melbourne visit. Thank you Tory for making us realise there are still fun people put there who love their job.

Sherilyn Harris

June 22, 2025

Enjoyed an early dinner (5.30pm to 7.30pm) with a friend last night at PJ O’Briens Irish Pub. Service was excellent (timely and attentive) for drinks and food. Atmosphere was great and not too noisy - we were in the Sidebar area - more restaurant like rather than the booth style seating next door. Food was very good. The croquettes weren’t served with the advertised tomato relish and I forgot to request it - just too hungry! The steak, mash and peppercorn sauce were also great. Good range of dishes and would definitely return to try them.

Katie Campbell

June 26, 2025

Great place for a relaxing night! Food was amazing and will definitely be returning to sample other dishes from the extensive menu! Highly recommended 🤩

Jo Gamble

March 25, 2025

What a fantastic pub! We loved the atmosphere, the service was excellent (lovely staff) and the food was exceptional!! I had the Steak Sandwich..... the black pudding sold me and I was not disappointed! And my husband had the Guinness Pie and he loved it! We dined on a Thursday night and were able to walk in without a booking which was great, the staff were super accommodating! Will definitely visit again when in Melbourne 👌

Amanda Juray

May 16, 2025

We visited this pub for the first time before heading to a performance nearby and it was an overall positive experience! The service was quick and very friendly. The dining room is small but separate enough from the area with the stage that we could still hear the live music without being overwhelmed by it. The food was quite good-- nicely presented and decently portioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an event cost at PJ OBriens Southbank?

Events at PJ OBriens Southbank start from 2000.00.

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.

What type of events can be hosted at PJ OBriens Southbank?

The following types of events can be held at PJ OBriens Southbank:
- Networking Event
- Trivia Night
- Wedding
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Function
- 18th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- AGM
- Conference
- Bridal shower
- Bucks Night
- Private Dining
- Hens Night
- Product Launch
- Meeting
- Workshop
- Ceremony
- Training
- Exhibition

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

How do I find out if PJ OBriens Southbank is available for my event date?

The best way to find out if PJ OBriens Southbank 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.

What catering / food and beverage options are available at P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne?

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab

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

What steps are involved in booking an event at P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne?

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne 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 P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne 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 P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne 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 P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub - Southbank Melbourne if you book via us.

I have more questions. How do I get in contact?

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.

What are the operating hours of PJ O'brien's Irish Pub?

Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and drinks from 12 pm till late, with live music Wednesday to Sunday in the main bar.

What is on the menu at this restaurant?

Open every day for lunch, dinner or just drinks. Serving up a hearty menu filled with traditional Irish fare and other pub favourites in a friendly, social atmosphere. Try great food like their Sunday roast, Guinness pie, as well as lighter canape options such as fresh oysters.

You can view the full menu here.

Where is PJ O'brien's Irish Pub Southbank located?

It is located at 1-3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia.

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