Best Beer Gardens in Laverton Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Oliver Standard |
| Free highlight | Stella’s |
| Family-friendly | Honest Local |
| Locals only | Southern Cellar |
| Indoor option | The Green Mill |
We’ve tested every best beer gardens option in Laverton to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Oliver Social is the one everyone knows. Atlas’s is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Home to RAAF Base Williams. Laverton sits in the Outer West corridor, 30-40km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best beer gardens scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Laverton since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Mia — 370 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($12) — solid
2. Remy — 197 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Operator — 351 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) A local institution Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The charcuterie board ($13) — solid
4. Marco — 354 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) A solid local spot Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Society — 349 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) A local institution Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
6. The Common Mill — 76 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) The one that surprised us Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Elizabeth Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Laverton roaster — ask which one.
The Laverton That Locals Know
Home to RAAF Base Williams. Laverton station links to the Regional Rail network. The best beer gardens options here reflect Laverton’s character. For Laverton locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Red House — 47 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 43 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Corner — 17 Rowan Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Iris’s — 335 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) Worth the detour Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The daily soup ($25) — solid
10. The Sunny Commons — 14 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) A solid local spot Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Southern Union — 207 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) A solid local spot Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Hazel Room — 75 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: (beer gardens) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
Try this: The mushroom pasta ($22) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
What are the best best beer gardens options in Laverton?
Oliver Standard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Laverton good for best beer gardens?
Yes. Laverton has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Laverton known for?
Home to RAAF Base Williams.
How far is Laverton from Melbourne CBD?
Laverton is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Laverton won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
