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P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne

9.2/10
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Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, 3006 Southbank (VIC)See map

Average price A$35

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Restaurant menu

Last update: December 2022
Chef Kevin Gallagher
Average price A$35
Soup of The Day
A$12
Garlic Bread
A$8
Buffalo Chicken Wings
A$19
A dozen wings in hot sauce or whiskey BBQ sauce, with ranch dressing

Dietary options

Gluten free, Vegetarian dishes

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P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne, Southbank (VIC)
P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne, Southbank (VIC)

Reviews

9.2/10
Excellent384 reviews
9.2/10

Food

9.1/10

Service

9.2/10

Ambience

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  • Joanne S.
    Joanne S.

    March 25, 20232 reviews

    10/10

    Great service and lively meal. I had the beef & Guinness pie which was great.

  • Mya T.
    Mya T.

    March 12, 20231 review

    9.5/10

    Excellent service.

  • Pamela F.
    Pamela F.

    March 7, 20232 reviews

    8/10

    Good food - I recommend the sausages and mash. Very reasonably priced. Speedy service. Attentive and pleasant staff. Good place to eat before a show.

  • Vicki E.
    Vicki E.

    March 6, 202373 reviews

    10/10

    Lovely meal as usual with friendly and efficient service!

  • Mary W.
    Mary W.

    March 5, 20231 review

    7.5/10

    We have been going to this place for 10 years and in all that time the menu hasn’t changed. We met our friends on a trip in Ireland so we always come back here as it’s the closest Irish pub for all of us to meet. Would love to try something new .

  • Lynne T.
    Lynne T.

    February 26, 202325 reviews

    9.5/10

    Interesting menu with many options for all tastes, great alternatives to a traditional pub meal ie steak & guiness pie, great service and nice ambience. Air conditioning was a little too cool on the day.

    P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne (Owner)

    Hi Lynne, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We're thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable visit; we hope we can welcome you back again soon. Cheers, The PJ's Team

  • Sallyann M.
    Sallyann M.

    February 16, 20231 review

    10/10

    Staff were excellent, food delicious & great presentation & drinks hit the spot on an especially hot day. Great atmosphere, highly recommend.

    P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne (Owner)

    Hi Sallyann, Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We're thrilled you had such a great time on your recent visit. Hope to see you again soon! -The PJ's Team

  • Ed B.
    Ed B.

    February 16, 20232 reviews

    8/10

    A bit cold. A/C low temp.

    P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne (Owner)

    Hi Ed, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We would like to offer our apologies over the A/C, this is an issue that we are currently working on with Centre management. Cheers, The PJ's team

  • Bob G.
    Bob G.

    January 31, 20235 reviews

    10/10

    We often eat at PJ's. The food is always excellent, the service impeccable & the staff are always friendly & welcoming. Our favourite is the Beef & Guinness pie with a pint of Heineken.

    P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne (Owner)

    Hi Bob, Thanks so much for leaving us a great review. Your wonderful feedback has been passed on to the rest of the team. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Rebecca - Venue Manager

  • Patrick L.
    Patrick L.

    January 29, 202323 reviews

    9/10

    Had lunch here with a friend today and we only wanted something g light. The staff were so friendly and professional, well done!! I had the lemon pepper calamari and it was beautifully cooked, my friend had the caesar salad and she thought it delightful with a lovely dressing. We really enjoyed our lunch, also the setting was quiet and restful. I enjoyed it for the second time in a week.

  • Patrick L.
    Patrick L.

    January 24, 202323 reviews

    8/10

    We ate here on Tuesday this week, quite like the flavour of the pub. I did think the service a little slow but not too bad.. I had the Irish Pork Sausages with Mustard Mash and Peas with Onion Gravy; the sausages were tasty and not spicy; I enjoyed them!! My partner Nancy had the Kangaroo Fillets which she thought were chewy. The red wine was nice and it was pleasant casual dining experience.

  • James C.
    James C.

    January 2, 20231 review

    10/10

    Great food and good service. Everyone in our group ate everything on the plates and the staff were friendly and attentive.

  • Scott K.
    Scott K.

    December 14, 20221 review

    10/10

    Great service from all bar staffs at the restaurant section. Food quality very good. Good volume of background music so very suitable for talking.

    P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne (Owner)

    Hi Scott, Thanks a million for leaving us such great feedback. Your praise has been passed on to the team members on shift during your visit. We hope we can welcome you back soon! Thanks, Rebecca - Venue Manager

  • KEVIN W.
    KEVIN W.

    November 29, 20221 review

    10/10

    While a little tricky to find the atmosphere was very warm and inviting, foid was delicious and staff very friendly and welcoming.

    P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub Melbourne (Owner)

    Hi Kevin, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review - your praise means a lot and has been passed over to all the team members on shift during your visit. We hope we can welcome you back to PJ's soon! Cheers, Rebecca - Venue Manager

  • Georgina s.
    Georgina s.

    October 31, 20222 reviews

    6.5/10

    We have been to PJOBrien many time. I think there could be few specials added to the menu. It hasn’t changed in about 7 years. Food is good quality though I don’t like the chunky cut veggies

  • Steve R.
    Steve R.

    October 16, 20221 review

    4.5/10

    The service was non existent. It seemed they were more interested in talking to the co-workers that actually taking care of their paying customers. We couldn’t even get their attention to get drinks let alone spend more money on desserts etc. we couldn’t even leave as we couldn’t get the bill! Absolutely shocking service. Never in my life have I experienced such complete disregard for the presence on customers.

  • Caron N.
    Caron N.

    October 16, 20222 reviews

    10/10

    Been coming here for years. Love it. Food, service and atmosphere is top notch. Not too fancy schmancy. Definitely recommend to anyone who just wants proper food

  • Stephen F.
    Stephen F.

    October 2, 20226 reviews

    10/10

    As always good food amd drinks with friendly service. This was our 3rd time at Pjs after the Melbourne Marathon festival.

  • Deirdre G.
    Deirdre G.

    October 1, 20222 reviews

    10/10

    Great staff and delicious food. So good to see people enjoying themselves. Will be back. The music started before our booking and was still going as we left.

  • Margaret R.
    Margaret R.

    October 1, 20221 review

    10/10

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Teally enjoyed our meals. We love going there. Perfect location for everything the city has to offer. Good value for money.

More information

How to get to the restaurant

Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, 3006, Southbank (VIC), Australia

Public transport

Flinders St Train Station, Trams & Buses

Directions to get there

Please be advised the whilst we will do our best to seat guests in their preferred area, this is not always possible. Please contact the venue directly if you wish to ensure your preferred area is available.

Paid parking nearby

Melbourne City, South Wharf, Southbank

About the restaurant

Irish blessing

Located in the heart of Southgate, P.J.O'Brien's is one of Melbourne's longest standing authentic Irish pubs and a favourite destinations for both locals and out-of-towners. Whether you're on the hunt for a quiet beer, a comforting meal, after-work drinks served with freshly shucked oysters or all of the above with some excellent live music, P.J's have you covered every single night of the week. The meal has some amazing Irish classics in addition to gastro-pub favourites all at excellent prices. There's also a great kids menu and some excellent daily specials - what's not to love?

Best dish: Celtic taste plate.

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