The Labour In Vain

24/01/2026

Open Monday the 26th, misters and aircon on to beat the heat. Any profits made on the day will be donated to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service - https://www.vahs.org.au/

We respect any and all indigenous peoples of this land

04/11/2025

Yes we are open today.
Free Pool all day.
1pm til late.

10/06/2024

OPEN TODAY TIL 1am

09/04/2024

Very rare Sunday gig at the labour this weekend with some old friends of the bar, solo supporting full band’s single launch. 6pm start, come down and have a boogie and a few beers with us! 💃🏼🕺🍻

29/03/2024

Easter Weekend Hours
Good Friday 2pm - 11pm
Saturday 2pm - 1am
Sunday 2pm - 11pm
Monday 2pm - 1am

23/12/2023

HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS:
Christmas Eve - 2pm - 11pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 2pm to 1am
New Year’s Eve - Closed
New Year’s Day - Closed

Stay drunk, safe and happy from all us at The Labour 🍻🍻

14/12/2023

Come on down this Saturday, 8pm. Free as always!

'Tis the season for 2 sets of Riflebirds at our old fave The Labour. O come all ye indie rockers, get your stagger swagger on and let's celebrate this - a Riflebirds Xmas Party one might say - on Sat Dec 16, 8pm. Free. Awesome. Hurrah!

24/09/2023

The Labour will be closed until 6pm on Granny Day for a private event. Feel free to swing by after that for $10 pints or Carlton Draught all night 🍺

08/09/2023

Country Music Weekend at the Labour in Vain
Sat 9th - Redfish Bluegrass Reunion show 8pm
Sun 10th - Lucky Oceans with King Arthur 7pm