Natural History Public Bar

Natural History Public Bar Natural History Public Bar is a 350-seat classic big-city public bar, serving up modern pub fare and
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Natural History takes inspiration and reference from epic museums of the world and pairs it with a classic gastro-pub menu and impressive drinks list.

We could call this “salmon with cucumber and dill” but that would be doing it a disservice.Smoked & cured Australian sal...
10/06/2026

We could call this “salmon with cucumber and dill” but that would be doing it a disservice.

Smoked & cured Australian salmon with cucumber, dill and wasabi mayo.

Effortless. Precise. Slightly smug.

Some afternoons are simply more important than others.Australia takes on Paraguay and we're showing every minute live an...
09/06/2026

Some afternoons are simply more important than others.

Australia takes on Paraguay and we're showing every minute live and loud from 12pm.

Trade your desk lunch for cocktails, gather your favourite football fanatics and settle in for an afternoon of good food, great drinks and national pride.

🇦🇺 Australia v Paraguay
📅 Friday 26 June
⏰ Kick-off 12pm
📍 Natural History Melbourne

Bookings recommended. Excuses for missing the second half are not.

We’ve got a cauliflower crush.Roasted spiced cauliflower, chickpea purée, sautéed spinach, soft herbs and pickled red on...
03/06/2026

We’ve got a cauliflower crush.

Roasted spiced cauliflower, chickpea purée, sautéed spinach, soft herbs and pickled red onion.

Earthy. Vibrant. Good-looking.

A month dedicated to gin? We'd be botanically irresponsible not to.Gin June has officially arrived, bringing $11 Gin & T...
01/06/2026

A month dedicated to gin? We'd be botanically irresponsible not to.

Gin June has officially arrived, bringing $11 Gin & Tonics and our Tiny 'Tini Flight - three mini martinis for $39.

Juniper enthusiasts, Martini devotees and curious sippers, your research starts now. 🍸

New menu has arrived.For lunch. For dinner. For where ever you’re hungry.See you soon 😘
26/05/2026

New menu has arrived.

For lunch. For dinner. For where ever you’re hungry.

See you soon 😘

HOT BUNS.COLD MARTINIS.Celebrate World Burger Day this Thursday May 28 with very tasty specials...Burger & Chips - $18Th...
25/05/2026

HOT BUNS.
COLD MARTINIS.

Celebrate World Burger Day this Thursday May 28 with very tasty specials...

Burger & Chips - $18
The classic. No notes.

With a Pint - $28
Because hydration matters.

With a Martini - $30
Fancy, but still feral.

Only available on Thursday May 28.

We like our Tuesdays hot, juicy and a little bit irresistible.$27 O’Connor porterhouse, cooked to your liking (we aim to...
11/05/2026

We like our Tuesdays hot, juicy and a little bit irresistible.

$27 O’Connor porterhouse, cooked to your liking (we aim to please), with chips, salad and a sauce worth getting messy over.

Come hungry. Leave smug. 🥩

Bitter. Boozy. Beautiful.Our take on the Negroni - equal parts bold and dangerously easy to fall in love with. Perfect b...
07/05/2026

Bitter. Boozy. Beautiful.

Our take on the Negroni - equal parts bold and dangerously easy to fall in love with.

Perfect before dinner, after dinner… or instead of dinner. We don’t judge.

Since you aren’t tapping on this month, we figured you’d have some spare change burning a hole in your pocket. Introduci...
05/05/2026

Since you aren’t tapping on this month, we figured you’d have some spare change burning a hole in your pocket.

Introducing Myki-free May: a curated menu of liquid gold that costs less (or almost less) as that daily fare you’re currently dodging.

👉 $11 Balter XPA schooner
👉 $11 Balter Black Lager schooner
👉 $9 Peach Bellini
👉 $13 Spritz (Limoncello, Aperol or Peach)

See you at the bar 😘

Your boss doesn’t need to know where you are.Four lunch specials worth leaving the office for.
27/04/2026

Your boss doesn’t need to know where you are.

Four lunch specials worth leaving the office for.

Utterly slurpable.Prawn Linguine, with cherry tomato, red chilli, lemon zest, rocket, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
21/04/2026

Utterly slurpable.

Prawn Linguine, with cherry tomato, red chilli, lemon zest, rocket, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Clock out and let’s get into some trouble.Happy Hour at Natural History. See you at the bar 😘
16/04/2026

Clock out and let’s get into some trouble.

Happy Hour at Natural History. See you at the bar 😘

Light, bright, and doing the absolute most.Our Five bean tabouli salad with cos, mint & a citrusy kick.
10/04/2026

Light, bright, and doing the absolute most.

Our Five bean tabouli salad with cos, mint & a citrusy kick.

Your 3pm coffee just got a glow-up.Espresso Martinis, $17 all month. We don’t judge your second round.
08/04/2026

Your 3pm coffee just got a glow-up.

Espresso Martinis, $17 all month. We don’t judge your second round.

Need a break? Us too. We'll see you next week from Tuesday April 7 😘
02/04/2026

Need a break? Us too.

We'll see you next week from Tuesday April 7 😘

Sometimes a little champagne is in order.Spend your Saturday with us. Open 4pm 'til late.
20/03/2026

Sometimes a little champagne is in order.

Spend your Saturday with us. Open 4pm 'til late.

A little flutter, a little fizz… and suddenly the night’s looking promising.Vodka, Passoã, pineapple, lime, vanilla foam...
10/03/2026

A little flutter, a little fizz… and suddenly the night’s looking promising.

Vodka, Passoã, pineapple, lime, vanilla foam, plus a cheeky sidecar of prosecco because one drink simply isn’t enough 💋

She’s long, she’s twirly, she’s got a little kick. 🌶️Our prawn linguine is doing the absolute most - juicy prawns, sweet...
04/03/2026

She’s long, she’s twirly, she’s got a little kick. 🌶️

Our prawn linguine is doing the absolute most - juicy prawns, sweet cherry tomatoes, red chilli heat, lemon zest zing, peppery rocket and enough garlic to keep things interesting.

All slicked up in extra virgin olive oil, obviously. Lunch today?

A little pre-game foreplay before the main event.$8 wines.$8 spirits.$11 pints.From 4:30–6:30pm this Thursday, Friday an...
24/02/2026

A little pre-game foreplay before the main event.

$8 wines.
$8 spirits.
$11 pints.

From 4:30–6:30pm this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

You, us, and a few bad decisions before you go scream the lyrics with 50,000 other people.

Just a short tram ride away from Marvel Stadium.

Top four cocktails guaranteed to get you dancing.Only available at Natural History.
11/02/2026

Top four cocktails guaranteed to get you dancing.

Only available at Natural History.

Sharing a steak is foreplay.500g O’Connor grass-fed ribeye, triple-cooked potatoes and a wild rocket salad that keeps th...
10/02/2026

Sharing a steak is foreplay.

500g O’Connor grass-fed ribeye, triple-cooked potatoes and a wild rocket salad that keeps things balanced.

Valentine’s Day at Natural History - book in, lean in.

The Caesar, but make it irresistible.Grilled chicken, crispy panko crumbs, bacon, soft-boiled egg, cos lettuce and a gen...
28/01/2026

The Caesar, but make it irresistible.

Grilled chicken, crispy panko crumbs, bacon, soft-boiled egg, cos lettuce and a generous hit of parmesan, all tied together with a proper Caesar dressing.

It’s fresh, indulgent and absolutely not a boring salad.

Super Bowl live from the USMonday February 9 | From 10am$15 Espresso Martinis$9 Schooners$11 Pints$8 SpiritsPlus America...
25/01/2026

Super Bowl live from the US
Monday February 9 | From 10am

$15 Espresso Martinis
$9 Schooners
$11 Pints
$8 Spirits

Plus American-style snacks that are bold, messy and very hard to eat politely. Cancel your morning. This is important.

She’s juicy. She’s stacked. She’s impossible to ignore.Crispy tofu burger with coriander, red chilli, carrot, a cabbage ...
21/01/2026

She’s juicy. She’s stacked. She’s impossible to ignore.

Crispy tofu burger with coriander, red chilli, carrot, a cabbage & herb slaw and a sticky chilli soy dressing (plus chips, obviously).

Order it once and you’ll think about it more than your last situationship.

Watching the tennis at home is cute.Watching it here is hotter.Every AO match live alongside:$15 Spritz$15 Honey Deuce$9...
19/01/2026

Watching the tennis at home is cute.
Watching it here is hotter.

Every AO match live alongside:
$15 Spritz
$15 Honey Deuce
$9 Balter Cerveza (or four for $32)

Settle in and pretend you understand the rules.

Address

401 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm

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