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Melbourne’s Best Pubs for Groups this Festive Season

October 9th, 2025

Our top picks for Melbourne’s best pubs and bars this silly season

Spoilt with choice, Melbourne’s list of spots to head with a group this Christmas is long and tough to choose from. Location to logistics, live entertainment to food menus, we’ve considered it all for you and have found Melbourne’s best crowd-pleasing group Christmas party destinations. We promise, you’ll be in good company.

And don’t forget — with The Pass, you can earn rewards on every purchase this silly season!

the Espy

The Espy

From sprawling balcony bar with enviable bayside views, to the sun-soaked Epsy Sunroom, Italian diner Louey’s and Cantonese inspired Mya Tiger, The Espy in St Kilda is hands down one of the best pubs for group Christmas bookings in Melbourne.

You can literally choose your own adventure this silly season depending on your group vibe.Fancy a casual beer and pub meal? Head to the Main Bar with your mates and kick on until late with DJs and live music.A restaurant experience is covered with Mya Tiger where your crew can indulge in cocktails, Cantonese style dishes and top-notch service.For lazy weekend drinks with your pals, head to the Sunroom or for a fun-filled Italian bash you can book into Louey’s Bar and Kitchen, where pizza and wine quite easily turn into a big night out.

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Village Belle

Looking to toast the end of the year in style? Village Belle in St Kilda has long been a favourite for festive season parties and end-of-year drinks — and for good reason.

With a vibrant beer garden, welcoming public bar, and cosy lounge, there’s a perfect space for every kind of celebration. Gather your crew and kick things off with a jam-packed menu of elevated pub classics. Think lamb shank curry, roast chicken, grilled bangers & mash, and of course, plenty of legendary parmas.

Live entertainment from Thursday through to Sunday keeps the good vibes going well into the night — because the best celebrations don’t end early.

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the prince

Prince Hotel

St Kilda stalwart, The Prince Hotel offers a variety of experiences for your festive season events: enjoy drinks at the public bar, unwind at the wine bar, stay in the stylish hotel, or catch live music in the band room.

The public bar menu is filled with mouth watering dishes ideal for a group lunch with colleagues, friends or family.  Think hand cut pasta, fresh salads, perfectly grilled steaks and plenty of snacks.

Be sure to check out the line up in the Band Room over the Christmas period because honestly what better way to end a dinner with friends.  The iconic band room sees a line up of Aussie and international artists hit the stage most Friday and Saturday nights.

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wharf hotel

Wharf Hotel

Located in the World Trade Centre near the edge of the Yarra River, Wharf Hotel is a go-to group dining destination in the city.

There’s a rollcall of reasons to rally the troops to head down to the Wharf: think river views, tasty pub classics, Happy Hour and a truly convenient location.

 

Enjoy a collective order of pub classics on garden decks, at a big table in the dining room, or score an intimate table in The Nook.

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garden state

Garden State Hotel

With multiple levels and a sprawling beer garden, Garden State Hotel was made for festive groups and designed for good times.

The leafy beer garden is a vibrant central space in the heart of the action this Christmas season, while the basement Rose Garden is a more intimate group destination.

There are DJs every Thursday-Saturday either in the Public Bar or the Rose Garden – as well as Tippy-Tay, an Italian dining destination nestled in the Garden State Hotel.

 

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