Scottish Pub & Bar in
Docklands, Melbourne.
A wee bit of the Highlands on Docklands Drive — Tennent's, McEwan's, Guinness, Kilkenny and Magners on tap. Highland whisky, no tellies, no racket — just proper pints and better company.
The House Rules
Invergordon Bar is a Scottish pub at 381 Docklands Drive, Docklands, Melbourne — close to Marvel Stadium and Festival Hall, with trams 70, 86 and 35 stopping at the door. We pour proper imperial pints of Tennent's, McEwan's, Guinness, Kilkenny and Magners, and keep a serious Highland whisky shelf. Up to thirty of you can book online with no minimum spend, we host bigger groups and private functions, and we sell gift cards. We're named after a Highland port town 16,000-odd kilometres from here — we brought the important bits with us and left the rest. Six rules, never broken:
No tellies. Ever.
We made the news on two continents for this one. The pub is for the people in it — your mates look better in person.
Pints, not pots.
A proper imperial pint, poured patiently, in a glass with some self-respect. This is not negotiable either.
Whisky gets respect.
Highland drams from friendly to fearsome — including a 50-year-old that's seen more than most of our regulars.
Your dog is welcome.
Dogs inside and out. Kids too, with a responsible adult — it's a community pub, not a velvet rope.
Bring your own dinner.
BYO takeaway from anywhere in Docklands. You sort the food, we'll handle the drinks side of the arrangement.
Blether is the point.
Blether (n., Scots): a long, happy conversation about nothing in particular. The entire reason this place exists.
Every Pint Is Counted
The brass plaque keeps the running total since opening night. The Tap Race tracks which beer is winning the month — your round could change the leaderboard.
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■ Flags indicate country of origin, not manufacture. Tennent's Lager & McEwan's Export are imported from Scotland. Guinness, Kilkenny, Magners & Heineken may be manufactured under licence in Australia.
Get Yourself a Seat
Two of you or thirty of you — same form, same minute, no minimum spend. Book any day of the week, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Book Online
2–30 guests
No minimum spendA $10pp card hold, released when you arrive
A catch-up, a first date, work drinks or pre-show pints before Marvel Stadium. A table of twenty-eight books exactly the same way as a table of two — no enquiry, no waiting for a reply.
- Confirmed in about a minute
- Any day of the week
- BYO takeaway welcome
Group Bookings
31+ guests
No minimum spendNo hire fee, no exclusivity charge, no set menu
Work drinks, birthdays, farewells, club nights. We reserve an area for your group and the bar stays open around you — you're booking space and a bar tab, that's it.
- Reserved area held for your group
- Bar tab or pay-as-you-go
- BYO catering — order in whatever you like
- Runs to the end of trade
Exclusive Venue Hire
Up to 97 guests
From $2,500 minimum spendMidweek. Friday and Saturday quoted per date.
The whole place, yours. Tartan, timber, proper pints and the Highland whisky shelf — closed to the public for the length of your booking.
- 53 inside + 44 outside
- Still no hire fee — the minimum spend is the price
- Written quote before you commit
- Not available Mondays (trivia night)
Not sure which suits? Ring us on 0485 000 079 or email enquiries@invergordonbar.com.au.
Big Nights Coming Up
Docklands gets busy around these. If you want a table rather than a spot at the bar, lock it in early — they go before the day.
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Thu 10 – Sat 12 Sep
NFL in Melbourne · Rams v 49ers
The game's at the MCG on the Friday with a 10.35am kick-off, so the whole afternoon and evening is free — and the Kickoff Festival runs Thursday through Saturday. Docklands will be full of visitors all three days. We open from midday Friday and Saturday.
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Thu 24 Sep
Dom Dolla · Marvel Stadium
Sold out, 8pm start, five minutes' walk away. Get in from 3pm for a proper pint before you head over — and we're here afterwards too.
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Fri 25 – Sat 26 Sep
Grand Final weekend
Friday is the public holiday and Saturday is the day itself. No tellies here — but if you want somewhere you can actually talk before or after, this is it. A 15% surcharge applies on the public holiday.
Gift Cards: Give Someone
a Proper Pint
Stuck for a gift? A pint of the best Guinness in Docklands and a dram off the Highland shelf beats another pair of socks. Buy online and it's emailed instantly, or pick up a physical card at the bar. Valid for at least three years.
- For Father's Day — Sunday 6 September. Sorted in about a minute.
- For your team — bulk cards for staff rewards, birthdays and thank-yous. Invoiced and delivered to your office in Docklands or the CBD.
- For Christmas — the easy answer for the people who say they don't want anything.
- Any amount you like. Redeemable on everything behind the bar.
Happy Hour: $10 pints, every single day.
Aye, even Sunday.
The best value pints in Docklands — not just Fridays. A rotating tap special every day, plus $8 glasses of house wine.
- A different tap special daily — work your way around the board.
- Guinness poured properly: clean lines, correct gas, a patient pour.
- Loyalty members earn triple points during Happy Hour.
- 4pm–6pm, seven days a week. We don't miss.
Your first pint's on us 🍺
Join the Clan and we'll drop 150 points straight onto your card — that's a free pint, glass of wine, or a wee dram waiting behind the bar. Just give your mobile at the till.
“Stupid, silly, bizarre — Scots react to Aussie bar's no-TV stance.”
— The Daily Record, Scotland
We're still not getting a telly. The story ran in papers on both sides of the world — along with kinder words about the pints, the screen-free pub culture, and what we're building in Docklands.
Monday Trivia Night
fought in clans, settled over pints
Gather your clan and fight for bragging rights and a bar tab. Arrive for Happy Hour at 4pm, get your pints in, claim a table — trivia starts 6:30pm sharp and waits for nobody.
First in, first seated. Let Happy Hour do the warm-up work.
The Pints We Pour
Proper pints — not schooners. Scottish staples like Tennent's Lager and McEwan's Export, alongside British and Irish favourites: Guinness, Kilkenny, and Magners cider.
Uisge beatha
Say it oosh-ka bay-ha. It's Scottish Gaelic for “the water of life” — and after a few centuries of being said quickly in pubs, it became the word whisky.
Highland Whisky, Treated With Respect
We're named after Invergordon — a port town in the Scottish Highlands with a working whisky distillery — so the back bar is a point of pride, not an afterthought. The shelf runs from friendly first drams to a 50-year-old kept for the days worth marking.
New to whisky? Tell us what you usually drink and we'll pour you something you'll actually enjoy. No jargon, no snobbery — and if you'd rather stick to the pints, nae bother.
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Loyalty: Pints That Earn Pints
Earn 1 point per $1. Hit 150 points, get a free pint. Join in seconds, online or at the bar — and earn triple points during Happy Hour.
Quick FAQ
Cost? Free — no catch.
Expiry? Points don't currently expire.
Daily limit? One free-pint reward per customer per day.
Triple points? Aye — during Happy Hour, 4–6pm every day.
Built for Conversation,
Named for the Highlands
Invergordon Bar is named after the Scottish port town of Invergordon — home to one of Scotland's great whisky distilleries. We opened on Docklands Drive in July 2025, and we're here for the long haul.
It's a community pub in the old sense: TV-free by design, dog-friendly by instinct, and run by the two people whose names are on the licence. Less noise, more chat, more connection.
BYO Takeaway — Always
Bring your favourite Docklands takeaway in. No plates, no cutlery, no judgement — just good pints and great company. Plenty of cracking spots within a few minutes' walk.
We keep snacks behind the bar for the in-between — crisps, nuts, pork scratchings, beef jerky, pork pies and scotch eggs. And it works for groups too: order catering in for your function at your own price, instead of eating a venue's set menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers, no fluff.
Can I book for a group of 20 or 30?
Is there a minimum spend?
Do you sell gift cards?
Can we buy gift cards for our staff?
Do I need to book a table?
What time is Happy Hour?
Do you serve food?
Do you show live sport?
Is your Guinness any good?
Are dogs and kids welcome?
What tram goes to Invergordon Bar?
Is there parking nearby?
Are you close to Marvel Stadium?
Where can I get a drink before or after a Festival Hall concert?
Can I hire the whole venue?
What whiskies do you stock?
Is Invergordon Bar a pub or a bar?
Find Us in Docklands
381 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008Tram Stop D10 — Tram 70, 86 & 35 at the door
Close to Marvel Stadium and Festival Hall
Phone: 0485 000 079
Email: enquiries@invergordonbar.com.au
Opening Hours
- Mon – Tue3pm – 9pm
- Wed – Thu3pm – 11pm
- Fri – Sat12pm – 12am
- Sun12pm – 9pm
Last drinks 30 minutes before closing. Times may vary on public holidays.
Maritime and Metro Services Group Pty Ltd (trading as Invergordon Bar)
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