Scottish and British Pubs in Melbourne: What Each Offers

Melbourne has several pubs drawing on Scottish or broader British traditions, and each serves a different sort of visit. Invergordon is the small Scottish local in Docklands: no TVs, proper pints, Highland whisky and room to talk.

Invergordon Bar, Docklands

Come for Tennent’s and McEwan’s on tap, Guinness, Kilkenny, Magners and a shelf of 40-plus Highland whiskies. Dogs and BYO takeaway are welcome. Happy Hour runs 4–6pm daily. Monday features Guinness; Tuesday Tennent’s Lager; Wednesday Heineken; Thursday $9 pints of Invergordon mid-strength lager; Friday, Saturday and Sunday $10 pints of Invergordon Lager. Check the full Happy Hour rotation for the daily offer.

The Charles Dickens Tavern, CBD

The Charles Dickens Tavern is a British-style basement pub at 290 Collins Street with a kitchen and sports screens. That makes it a different choice from Invergordon’s TV-free room.

The Sherlock Holmes, CBD

The Sherlock Holmes is another basement British pub, with classic pub meals and its own tap range. Check its current hours and menu directly.

Choose by the visit you want

For a televised match or full pub meal, check a venue that explicitly offers them. For Scottish taps, Highland whisky and conversation in Docklands, choose Invergordon. No venue needs an unsupported “only” or “best” claim to explain its strengths.

Frequently asked questions

Is Invergordon a sports bar?

No. There are no TVs.

Does Invergordon have a kitchen?

No. BYO takeaway is welcome.

Is it fair to call one pub the best?

That depends on the visit. Compare location, screens, food, drinks and atmosphere.

Plan your visit

Find Invergordon Bar at 381 Docklands Drive, Docklands. Walk-ins are welcome, or book a table for your catch-up. See opening hours and directions; call 0485 000 079 if you need a hand.

Explore the drinks menu, what’s on and group bookings and venue hire.