Melbourne’s Cosiest Bars Serving Guinness

Nothing hits the spot quite like a pint of Guinness. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and bitter while offering notes of coffee and chocolate - the beer of choice as winter kicks off. 

As part of the winter season make sure to visit Guinness-season.com to check the temperature on the magic Guinness Thermometer hiding along the VIC border.

All you have to do is register your information, and when the temperature hits 5-7 degrees Celsius, you will receive a text with instructions and a link to redeem your free Guinness.

In saying that, as the temperature continues to drop in Melbourne, we present to you some of the cosiest bars serving the hearty Irish dry stout guaranteed to make you feel like you’ve escaped the icy weather.

So kick your feet up while you find a little solace during those bitterly cold winter nights in June and July!

Imperial Hotel 

This vibrant bar, placed in the heart of the CBD, is one of the best places to indulge in a Guinness as it offers breathtaking views overlooking the city skyline and Parliament house.

It’s one of the oldest bars in Melbourne, and it’s easy to see why this lively pub has stood the test of time all these years - great ambience and delicious food. 

Fancy some salt and pepper calamari, beef sliders or a charcuterie board? They have it all.

PJ O’Brien’s

This Southbank staple pub offers you a little slice of Ireland in the middle of the city. If you’re looking for mouth-watering pub meals to down your Guinness with, then this is the place for you.

This venue also has exquisite live music to jam out to, a fantastic winter pastime while you rug up inside.

The Cornerstone

This pub has a nostalgic charm while offering a contemporary yet classic space perfect for a wine-down beer after a long day. 

This Port Melbourne bar is the ideal venue as the temperature continues to plummet, offering a selection of menu items from the grill, including their porterhouse steak and barbecue ribs.

Also, while you’re here, you must try their legendary tower burger made with their signature Guinness sauce.

The Irish Times Pub

Along with PJ O’Brien’s, this pub is a no-brainer when it comes to fine Irish beer sure to hit the stop. Sitting on Little Collins St, this Irish-inspired bar has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and traditional pub interiors with stained glass windows and sports memorabilia.

Also, if you’re also looking for additional warmth, set up shop in front of one of their cosy fireplaces.

The next time you feel undetermined to leave your house and face the chill, let it be known that any one of these Melbourne bars is quintessential for winter as you sip on the Dublin brew.