Hickens Hotel

Hickens Hotel Welcome to Hickens Hotel. More than a pint-sized piece of history🍺 Explore 4 levels of dining, drinks & entertainment. There’s a story behind these walls.

For more than 150 years, the corner of Russell and Little Collins has seen it all - changing names, owners and reputations like rounds in a prize fight. Back in the 1870s, British and Aussie boxing champ Ebenezer “Abe” Hicken took over, renamed it Hickens Hotel, and started hosting rowdy “glove fights” upstairs in what he called Abe’s Athletic Hall. Judges, journalists and Melbourne’s elite all pa

cked in shoulder to shoulder to watch the punches fly - sometimes with the cops waiting downstairs. Since then, it’s been everything from the King’s Hotel to the Portland Hotel and even the home of Melbourne’s first microbrewery. Now, the name Hickens Hotel returns - a cheeky nod to its wild past and a fresh chapter in this pub’s long, loud, and legendary story.

09/09/2026

🥊 GARCIA 🆚 BENN — LIVE & LOUD AT HICKENS! 🔥

Sunday 13 September
🕙 Main card from 10AM
🥊 Main event approx. 1PM

Ryan Garcia puts his WBC Welterweight title on the line against Conor Benn in a huge Sunday morning of boxing! 🍻

Grab your mates, grab a few beers and settle in for all the action LIVE & LOUD at Hickens Hotel.

Sunday plans = sorted. 🥊🍺

📍 Hickens Hotel, C*D

Who you got? 👊

08/09/2026
04/09/2026

Come to Hickens. Open 7 days.

04/09/2026

🍻 Dad deserves a Sunday session! 👨‍👧‍👦

This Father’s Day, bring Dad to Hickens Hotel in the C*D for the ultimate Sunday celebration! 🍺

We’re shouting the dads with:
🧦 A pair of Hickens socks to keep those dad feet looking fresh
🍺 A FREE schooner to cheers to the big fella And
🥩 We offer our Sunday roast to make the day even better

Good food, cold beers, great vibes and Dad’s favourite place to be — the pub. ❤️

Round up the family, grab Dad and make a Sunday of it at Hickens Hotel!

📍 C*D | 🍻 Father’s Day | 🥩 Sunday Roast | 🧦 Free Hickens socks for Dad

Because every great dad deserves a schooner and a fresh pair of socks

04/09/2026

You know the drill.

02/09/2026

NFL at Hickens is calling… have you booked your spot yet?

Head to our website for more info + to book.

01/09/2026

The perfect ratio.

26/08/2026

Why settle for one bar when you can have four ?

14/08/2026

Good food deserves a good room.

11/08/2026

Your Sunday plans, served with gravy.

11/08/2026

Some things are just better together. 🍽️🍻

Your favourite Hickens dishes, paired with the drinks they deserve.

Food hits the table. Drink follows. Perfect match. 🤝

Which pairing are you ordering first? 👀

07/08/2026

🔊 What does working at Hickens sound like? 😂

The Hickens crew recreated the sounds behind the job… and some were definitely more convincing than others. 😂

Sound on for this one. 🔊👀

04/08/2026

⚽️ WE MISS IT ALREADY… 🏆

Two weeks since the World Cup Final and what a tournament it was at Hickens.

From the late nights to the early mornings, a massive thank you to everyone who showed up, packed the venue and brought the football atmosphere, no matter what time the alarm went off. 🍻⚽️

The Final also marked one year since Hickens opened its doors, a pretty special way to celebrate our first birthday. 🎂

The World Cup may be over, but football isn’t gone for long…

⚽️ Premier League returns 22nd August
🔥 And we’re ready to do it all over again.

End of the World Cup. Start of another massive year at Hickens.

29/07/2026

Crafted behind the bar.

21/07/2026

If you’re looking for us this winter…
We’ll be wherever the mulled w**e is.

19/07/2026

🏆 THIS IS IT — THE WORLD CUP 2026 FINAL 🏆

🇪🇸 SPAIN vs ARGENTINA 🇦🇷
📍 HICKENS HOTEL, MELBOURNE

Teacher vs student.

Messi chasing World Cup glory one more time.
Yamal ready to take centre stage.

Two nations. One trophy. One unforgettable showdown.

Join us at Hickens Hotel for the ultimate World Cup Final watch party — huge screens, electric atmosphere, cold drinks and passionate fans.

🚪 Doors Open: 3:30AM
⚽ Kick Off: 5:00AM
🍳 Kitchen Open
📺 LIVE & LOUD

And after the trophy lift and celebrations, the party continues with live music from

Get in early, secure your spot and experience the biggest match of the tournament at Hickens.

Who are you backing — Spain or Argentina? Drop your prediction below 👇

Address

127 Russell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1am
Tuesday 11am - 1am
Wednesday 11am - 1am
Thursday 11am - 1am
Friday 11am - 3am
Saturday 11am - 3am
Sunday 11am - 1am

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