Australia’s Best Father’s Day Pub Plans

Father’s Day is Sunday 6 September 2026, and Dad’s about to have a very good weekend.

Across Australia, pubs on The Pass are pulling out roast lunches, dry-aged steaks, petting zoos, drag brunches, rooftop feasts, buffet breakfasts and more than a few excuses for Dad to skip the washing up entirely.

Whether you’re after a quiet lunch with harbour views, a big family day out with face painting and a petting zoo, or a Sunday session with a DJ, there’s a plan for every kind of dad across the country.

Pick your city below and find Dad’s next favourite booking.

Perth’s pubs have decided free pints, table kegs and hourly giveaways are the way to Dad’s heart this Father’s Day.

The Claremont Hotel is turning its courtyard into a giant lawn games arena, complete with a complimentary engraved glass for every dad. Over at BrewDog Perth, $13 pints and hourly giveaways run all afternoon, and Scarborough Beach Bar is stacking the day with raffles, sea views and a surprise giveaway worth sticking around for.

From table kegs to a hair-braiding masterclass, Perth is making sure Dad’s Sunday is anything but predictable.

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Brisbane is leaning into riverside views and family-friendly chaos in equal measure this Father’s Day.

The Regatta Hotel in Toowong is serving up a curated Level One Luncheon overlooking the Brisbane River, alongside buffet breakfast options for the early risers. Families heading to Everton Park Hotel can expect a 700g Bone-In Rib Eye, a Carousel and Witches & Wizards entertainment keeping the kids busy from noon.

Down on the water, Babylon Brisbane is putting every dining guest in the draw to win one of three luxury gift hampers.

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Melbourne’s pubs have decided a roast and a handshake isn’t quite enough this year, and the entertainment line-up proves it.

Wharf Hotel is going all out with themed Glasshouses, chocolate fondue and free-roaming magic and balloon twisting, while Vic Hotel Yarraville brings in superheroes, a petting zoo and face painting to run alongside its all-day roast. Over at Fairfield Boathouse, the Roast & Row combines a Father’s Day roast with boat hire on the Yarra, a genuinely different way to spend the afternoon.

Dad gets his own reward wherever he lands, whether that’s a mini putt putt course, a rooftop BBQ platter or a proper riverside lunch.

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Adelaide is proving Father’s Day doesn’t have to look the same at every table, from petting zoos to Sunday sessions with a DJ.

Mick O’Shea’s in Hackham is the one to build the whole day around, with a genuine petting zoo, face painting and balloon animals alongside all-day dining. Families heading to Waterloo Station Hotel can expect superhero entertainment and the option of a separate Father’s Day buffet breakfast for the early risers.

Not every dad wants a roast and a nap, though, and The Mile End Hotel is trading the usual script for all-day dining and a DJ from 2pm to 5pm.

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The best Father’s Day plans are the ones that make everyone say yes quickly. Good food, easy bookings, a bit of entertainment for the kids and a proper reason for Dad to put his feet up.

These city guides bring together The Pass venues that know exactly how to make Father’s Day feel like more than just another Sunday roast.

Whether you’re chasing dry-aged steak, a petting zoo, a rooftop feast, a drag brunch or a table keg with Dad’s name on it, your next booking is ready.

Pick your city, find your favourite and book Father’s Day with The Pass.

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