Best Pubs In Australia

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By Lauren Cole Lead Editor, DesignMyNight Our Lead Editor, Lauren, has written about the UK's best restaurants, bars and experiences on DesignMyNight since 2021. Bylines in What's On Media Group.

Come rain or shine, nothing beats stopping at a top-notch boozer for a refreshing pint with some drool-worthy grub. From energetic Irish haunts in Canberra touting chess tournaments and live music to Richmond watering holes that offer lip-smacking bevvies, check out our guide to the best pubs in Australia. 




Sydney: Village Crown

Home to some of the best pub food, Village Crown is a great spot to munch on some tasty grub with pals. With a menu that offers a fabulous range of cuisines, including tapas dishes, steaks, hanging skewers and thin-crust pizzas, this Zetland boozer won't fail to disappoint. 

Canberra: King O’Malley’s

Irish gem King O'Malley's is the perfect haunt for fun-filled antics. With an epic list of events, including chess tournaments and live music, this boozer is breaking the norm. Feeling peckish? You won't go hungry, as they have a great selection of pizzas and burgers to munch on.