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Melbourne's Top 5 Pub Beer Gardens


Now that the smokers have been evicted into the wilderness - where is Melbourne's best pub beer garden? By the way - roof gardens don't count!

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Railway Hotel
South Melbourne
This beer garden is Melbourne's best. There is an undercover section, with heating, for winter smokers and a lovely garden with water feature. It even has its own bar for busy summer nights.

2
 
The Standard Hotel
Fitzroy
The Standard's beer garden is in the same league as the Railway, South Melbourne. Nice garden, its own bar and simply tops.

3
 
Commercial Hotel
Yarraville
This is the oasis in the wild west. Tucked away on a busy road, the Commercial beer garden is perfect if you've got young kids and want a beer. There is a play ground inside - but don't think fast-food style - this is good!

4
 
Windsor Castle Hotel
Windsor
The beer garden here is great. It's got a good sized, heated, smoking section and I think the Friday DJ here plays Saturdays at the Railway, South Melbourne.

5
 
Retreat Hotel
Brunswick
Although I am not a huge fan of this beer garden, the list wouldn't be complete without it. The beer garden is extremly popular.