A PROPER PUB,
THE WAY THEY USED TO BE
The Railway Hotel has been pouring pints on Ferrars Street since 1856. Today it’s a proudly independent, family-run South Melbourne pub with the suburb’s largest beer garden, open fire and a menu of hearty modern Australian pub food.
Drop in for a pint, book a table for lunch or dinner, or celebrate with us in 2026, our 170th year.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Great-value pub classics, all day, every week at The Railway Hotel, South Melbourne. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended.
MONDAY · ALL DAY
TRIVIA & $6 TACOS
$6 beef, chicken or falafel tacos all day, with Funky Bunch Trivia from 7pm.
TUESDAY · ALL DAY
$16 BURGERS
Beef, Korean chicken or falafel, served with chips.
WEDNESDAY · ALL DAY
STEAK NIGHT
Porterhouse $27 or Scotch fillet $36, with chips & salad.
THURSDAY · ALL DAY
$27 PIE NIGHT
Beef & Guinness or chicken & leek, with mash, peas & gravy.
SUNDAY · ALL DAY
$30 SUNDAY ROAST
Beef or pork with all the trimmings. What else are Sundays for?
WEEKDAYS · 4PM–6PM
HAPPY HOUR
Pots $6 · Schooners $9 · Pints $12 · House wines $9 · Cocktails $15
FUNCTIONS & GROUP BOOKINGS
Birthdays, engagements, work drinks and long lunches, at a South Melbourne pub that’s been looking after locals since 1856.
Main dining room · up to 55 seated
Private dining room · up to 25 seated
Beer garden · areas for groups
The bar · stand-up functions
Set menus and platters are available. Get in touch and we’ll send you our function pack.
1856 – 2026
170 YEARS ON FERRARS STREET
The Railway opened its doors in 1856, and it’s been South Melbourne’s local ever since.
Proudly independent and family run, we’re celebrating our 170th year in 2026. Come and raise a glass with us.
COME SAY G’DAY
OPENING HOURS
Monday · 5pm till late
Tuesday – Saturday · 12pm till late
Sunday · 12pm till 10pm
FIND US
280 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
(03) 9690 5092 · bookings@railwaypub.com.au
A short walk from the route 96 tram.