Overview
Few suburbs do after-dark better than Richmond—and Beat’s 2024 feature, The Best Pubs and Bars in Richmond: Swan Street and Beyond, proves just how deep the bench really is. Whether you’re lining up post-match drinks, planning a big night out, or just looking for a solid local with great beer and tunes, this guide highlights the venues that make Richmond one of Melbourne’s most electric precincts.
It’s a mix of the tried-and-true and the fresh and new. Classic pubs with stained-glass windows and beer-soaked history sit comfortably alongside sharp cocktail bars serving mezcal martinis and natural wines. Swan Street may be the beating heart, but the surrounding backstreets hide some of the suburb’s most exciting spots—think rooftop hangouts, live music dens, and hole-in-the-wall bars pulsing with personality.
Each venue in this guide has earned its stripes. Whether through epic Sunday sessions, creative drink lists, cult-status food menus, or just the kind of atmosphere that keeps you coming back, these pubs and bars represent the best of Richmond hospitality.
Beat captures the full vibe—footy crowds and music heads, old-school drinkers and new-age mixology fans. It’s this cultural mash-up that makes Richmond so dynamic. Come for a casual pint, stay for a DJ set. Start at golden hour, end after midnight. There’s a story in every stop.
So whether you're a local looking to mix things up or a visitor wanting to drink like a Melburnian, let Beat’s 2024 guide lead the way. Richmond’s best pubs and bars are calling—and yes, they pour a bloody good pint.
Last update August 2025
