The Crafty Squire
Pub and Brewery$$$$
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
"Try the tasting paddles, good overview of their brews!"(3 Tips)
"Large selection of beers ciders and a hearty choice of food."(3 Tips)
"Happy hour (4-6pm) $7 pints of craft beers and ciders"(3 Tips)
"The Portland Pale Ale is delicious!"(2 Tips)
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Great place to do some work and knock back a few beers. Gets a bit louder after 5 though. But then you can just stop working and start drinking more :)
William HanlonJune 29, 2017Surprised the rating is so low - perhaps when packed it's a different experience... but multiple food options have been solid & the beer is great. Lots of different areas as well, for different vibes.
Demi-Rose ReevesOctober 24, 2015Cocktails, outdoor terrace. Something for everyone and amazing space. Go here. Recently done up and looks nice- Tm BoJuly 8, 2019Trivia night is monday! Large selection of beers ciders and a hearty choice of food. Street seating.
Shayne RatfordJanuary 2, 2013Rump steak is average for the price. Potatoes were luke warm. However the Portland Grazing Plate was a great starter. Good size parmagana aswell. Beers were awesome obviously.
Love this pub, beer is awesome and the grub is pretty good too. Always stop in here when I'm in Melbourne
Roy Halvor FrimanslundMarch 8, 2014Sun Down smell snd taste of toilet water (or what I imagine toilet water would taste like). The halfblood is very good and most of the other beers are also worth a go. 15 $ tasting paddle.
James Squire BrewhouseAugust 27, 2011@geoff S. The restriction is a local council by-law. We have no control over it. We would have them out there all night if we could. Thanks for the feedback
jon accarrinoJuly 21, 2013This place used to be a strip club. There's a stripper pole and "massage room" upstairs.
Geoff StoneJuly 30, 2011Can't sit and drink on their own outside tables after 10.30 or some such. Sort it out.
Justin FreitagDecember 2, 2009can't go wrong with the original amber ale and the beer battered fish n' chips (unless your name is R. Postill)
Brett OJune 18, 2010The Craic is great if you like that sort of thing. The porter is on special this week
If youre looking for some laughs theres mprovised comedy is upstairs here on Friday night!
Nick ParkerNovember 7, 2010Make sure your 100% clear on what you order other wise you'll end up with chat potatoes
- Josh ChaffeyMay 17, 2014Loud and obnoxious. Rude patrons. Overpriced, sub-par food in tiny portions. I love James Squire ales, but seriously, never again.
- Audi RoedelMarch 19, 2011I mean scribbly lager ---- god damn predictive text.... Any way you'll love it...
zzapAugust 31, 2011Rude staff. Especially the brunette with the tat on her lower arm. Also noisy. Good selection of beers though.
ok, we had lunch here and the beer was fine, damned fine. The burger was ok. Claire was lovely.
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Located at 127 Russell Street in the heart of the CBD, the Crafty Squire is one of Melbourne’s best pubs.
Formerly the Portland Hotel, this iconic venue has recently undergone extensive renovations to offer you a modern bar, microbrewery, restaurant and function facilities across two levels.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–5:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–5:00 AM
+61 3 9810 0064
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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