Invergordon Bar
in the Media
From opening day to the World Cup moment that went global — what the press has been saying about Melbourne's Scottish pub in Docklands.
Invergordon Bar has been featured across local, national and international media for its Scottish identity, proper pints, screen-free pub culture, and growing role as a community bar in Docklands.
Aussie pub's divisive call on common feature: ‘More to the world’
Our screen-free pub culture became a national talking point ahead of Scotland's FIFA World Cup campaign. Yahoo News Australia covered the story — and why we're not changing a thing.
Scottish Aussie bar slammed over no-TV World Cup policy
Edinburgh Live reported on the wave of reaction from Scottish fans after our no-TV stance ahead of the World Cup games at the bar made headlines back home.
‘Stupid, silly, bizarre’ — Scots react to our no-TV World Cup stance
Scotland's biggest-selling newspaper captured the full range of reactions from back home — some furious, some completely on board with our approach to running a pub.
No screens, no matches, no worries? This venue is taking a different approach to game day
A feature on how Invergordon Bar has built community and connection without a single screen — and why the approach resonates well beyond Docklands.
Victorian pubs phasing out pots in favour of schooners and pints
The Herald Sun featured Invergordon Bar in a story on Melbourne pubs embracing proper pints — a format we've poured since day one.
New Scottish-inspired pub bringing community back to Docklands
The local paper covered our opening — what we were setting out to build, who we were building it for, and what it means to bring that kind of pub to Docklands.
Awards, Nominations & Recognition
Best of Melbourne 2026 — Best Pub nomination
Invergordon Bar was nominated for Best Pub in Triple M Melbourne's Best of Melbourne 2026 listener awards. Thanks to everyone who put us forward.
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Invergordon Bar is open 7 days a week in Docklands — pouring proper pints, Scottish whisky and a bit of old-fashioned pub atmosphere. No bookings, just walk in.
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