Mitre Tavern

Mitre Tavern The Oldest Pub in Melbourne
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A little while back, we shared publicly that the tavern holds a secret beneath its basement levels.Now sealed off, a tun...
04/06/2026

A little while back, we shared publicly that the tavern holds a secret beneath its basement levels.

Now sealed off, a tunnel once ran from the building to the Yarra River. It is believed to have been used to transport beer secretly, avoiding taxes in the early days.

As of June 2026, with the recent works being done to Bank Place, we can officially confirm with clear imagery what said tunnel looks like.

Photo taken outside the Mitre Tavern's front entrance.

See you at the pub this arvo.
25/05/2026

See you at the pub this arvo.

18/05/2026

The tavern holds a secret beneath its basement levels.

Now sealed off, a tunnel once ran from the building to the Yarra River. It is believed to have been used to transport beer secretly, avoiding taxes in the early days.

If you haven't been to the steakhouse upstairs at the Mitre Tavern, you're missing out.Old Melbourne charm, serious cuts...
14/05/2026

If you haven't been to the steakhouse upstairs at the Mitre Tavern, you're missing out.

Old Melbourne charm, serious cuts, and a room that feels like it's been around forever, because it has.

The kind of Friday lunch that turns into a long afternoon.
08/05/2026

The kind of Friday lunch that turns into a long afternoon.

04/05/2026

The Mitre Tavern began its life as a modest private home, shipped in sections from England and reassembled on Melbourne soil.

Its steeply pitched roof still seems to wait for snow that never came, a quiet reminder of a climate it was never meant for.

27/04/2026

Before the skyscrapers. Before the trams. Before the gold rush changed everything, this little tavern on Bank Place was already here.

22/04/2026

For the people of Melbourne, since 1837.

14/04/2026

Join us every Tuesday evening for Melbourne's most iconic trivia night, held within Melbourne's oldest building.

Next week's session is filling up quite quickly, so be sure to secure your spot through the website.

07/04/2026

Shoutout to one of our favourites here at The Mitre, The Mountain Culture Status Quo, a highly acclaimed, 5.2% ABV New England Pale Ale brewed in the Blue Mountains.

Famed for its hazy and tropical profile, it has dominated the GABS Hottest 100 craft beer poll, winning #1 from 2022 to 2025.

The Mitre Tavern will be closed over the Easter long weekend, from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, while we carry ...
29/03/2026

The Mitre Tavern will be closed over the Easter long weekend, from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, while we carry out some maintenance works.

We will reopen on Tuesday 7th April. Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter break and we look forward to seeing you soon!

26/03/2026

Keeping the Mitre 5 series rolling with Deepak, Head Chef of the Tavern.

19/03/2026

It was lovely sitting down with Tracy, head chef at the steakhouse upstairs, for our Mitre 5 Series!

16/03/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all at The Mitre Tavern for St Patrick’s Day tomorrow.

11/03/2026

It’s time to put our locals in the hot seat! We’re asking some of our most frequent guests the hard-hitting questions about their time at The Mitre.

This time, Richard takes on the challenge.

07/03/2026

Order up! Our kitchen will be dishing out your favourite pub classics all long weekend.

Friday lunch at the Mitre, there is nothing better.
27/02/2026

Friday lunch at the Mitre, there is nothing better.

St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, Tuesday March 17th. If you’re stopping by, it's best to wear a touch of gree...
20/02/2026

St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, Tuesday March 17th.

If you’re stopping by, it's best to wear a touch of green!

See you then.

A glimpse of a page from a 1930s Sun News Pictorial. Some things never change…
16/02/2026

A glimpse of a page from a 1930s Sun News Pictorial.

Some things never change…

10/02/2026

St. Patrick’s Day Callout: Tuesday, 17th March!

It’s one of our busiest days of the year, and we’re truly excited to see you all for a Guinness! Be sure to reserve your table through the booking link in our bio 🍀.

Another one from the archives: this shot of our Mitre Tavern from 1987. During this decade, in January 1980, a terrible ...
03/02/2026

Another one from the archives: this shot of our Mitre Tavern from 1987.

During this decade, in January 1980, a terrible theft occurred in which the iconic, over 100-year-old brass plaque reading “Mitre Tavern Bill of Fare” was stolen!

The Mitre Tavern all began as a private little home in 1837. It was transported in sections from England and is recognis...
29/01/2026

The Mitre Tavern all began as a private little home in 1837. It was transported in sections from England and is recognised by the Melbourne City Council as Melbourne's oldest building.

The steeply pitched roof still waits for the snow that was never to come, and the tiny windows reflect an ancient ‘window tax’ from the mother country.

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26/01/2026

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An old tavern and a pint well earned.
22/01/2026

An old tavern and a pint well earned.

Address

5 Bank Place
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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