4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Energetic
1 - 12 people
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Brendan
Melbourne1 review
Dined on October 17, 2026
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October 19, 2026
Ranked seventh, Marquis of Lorne is praised as a much-loved local that has stayed consistently busy since its 2014 refurbishment. It won Time Out’s Best Casual Drinking Venue and People’s Choice awards in 2023.
Published in Time Out Worldwide
October 6, 2026
Dogs are welcome both at the outdoor tables and inside the public bar, where they can settle beside the open fireplace. The article adds that dogs who like chips are likely to get plenty.
Published in Time Out Worldwide
August 19, 2026
The three-level pub, which has stood for more than 150 years, is described as one of Melbourne’s best. It’s recommended for a meal or a pint in the front bar, upstairs dining room or rooftop.
Published in Broadsheet
July 28, 2026
The Marquis of Lorne’s Sunday roast specials change most weeks, with dishes such as roast lamb cutlets, duck breast or porchetta. The article recommends the specials as a sure-fire winner.
Published in Concrete Playground
June 9, 2026
The 150-year-old pub has been restored to retain its classic feel, with a sunny rooftop and food by chef Jacob Swain. Its menu spans bar snacks, pub classics and meat-focused dishes.
Published in Broadsheet
May 17, 2026
This three-level Fitzroy pub has a classic public bar, an upstairs dining room and a rooftop bar with heaters. It has three roaring fireplaces throughout, making it a cosy spot to eat and drink in winter.
Published in Concrete Playground
July 8, 2025
The classic, three-level pub has stood on its corner for more than 150 years and is described as one of Melbourne’s best. It serves warming meals and knock-off pints, with three fireplaces burning daily through winter.
Published in Broadsheet
July 2, 2024
The guide describes the three-level pub, which has stood for more than 150 years, as one of Melbourne’s best. It recommends it for a meal or knock-off pint in the front bar, upstairs dining room or rooftop.
Published in Broadsheet
Yes, Marquis of Lorne offers outdoor seating, including a rooftop and sunny street‑side seating; the owner notes the Public Bar and Rooftop are available for walk‑ins only.
Yes, guests report dogs are welcome in parts of the pub, especially the downstairs bar and outdoor seating, with multiple reviews noting dogs in the downstairs area and on outside seating.
Casual dress, relaxed, come as you are; casual clothes are entirely appropriate.
Marquis of Lorne is a cosy, character‑filled Victorian‑era pub with three distinct levels, a warm dining room with a fireplace and an upstairs open‑kitchen dining area, plus a rooftop and street seating. Guests describe it as charming and buzzy, with the upstairs room often being the calmer spot for a sit‑down meal.
Head to the Marquis of Lorne on Tuesday evenings for the celebrated steak night, or enjoy a quieter, cosy midweek lunch upstairs by the open fire.
Yes, dogs are commonly welcomed, especially in the downstairs bar and outdoor seating, and guests report being able to dine with their dogs on site.
Yes, Marquis of Lorne welcomes families: guests say staff accommodated children and it’s a popular spot for family meals and private celebrations.
Tuesday is a standout, several guests praise the Tuesday steak night and the $26 sirloin special as a great midweek choice.
Guests report good, substantial servings, several reviewers specifically note "great portion sizes" and that you can get a substantial meal or share smaller plates.
Marquis of Lorne fills up on big nights, a reviewer arriving 6:30pm on an AFL semi‑final Saturday found the place “pumping” and elsewhere guests describe it as “jam packed.” For a quieter meal, visitors say the upstairs dining room often feels calmer and better for conversation.
Yes, Marquis of Lorne's cosy upstairs dining, fireplace and attentive wine pairings have made it a favourite for anniversaries and special evenings.
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