Best Pubs in Lyndhurst Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Old Depot |
| Zero-cost winner | Common Store |
| Kid-approved | Leo Works |
| Under the radar | Hugo Post |
| Wet day saviour | Marco’s |
We’ve tested every best pubs option in Lyndhurst to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Old Works is the one everyone knows. Mia Table is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Growing suburb between Dandenong South and Cranbourne North. Lyndhurst sits in the Outer South East corridor, 35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best pubs scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Lyndhurst since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. The Old Store — 372 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($25) — solid
2. Blue Union — 255 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Worth the detour Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Tall Yard — 366 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) A solid local spot Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 30 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The charcuterie board ($17) — solid
4. The Half Lane — 67 Bell Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Lane is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($19) — solid
5. Sunny Store — 46 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
6. Commons — 245 Bell Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) The one that surprised us Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Lyndhurst farmers market when it runs.
What Nobody Tells You About Lyndhurst
Growing suburb between Dandenong South and Cranbourne North. Mix of industrial and newer residential. Lyndhurst station opened 2012. The best pubs options here reflect Lyndhurst’s character. If you’re living in or near Lyndhurst, 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. Ava — 254 Lake Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Pearl — 295 Brunswick Parade, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Brunswick Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Long Kitchen — 261 Willow Drive, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lake Lane is usually fine.
10. Hugo — 134 Collins Road, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Lena Room — 138 Lake Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: families
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. High Bench — 54 Bell Lane, Lyndhurst VIC 3810
What it is: (pubs) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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FAQ
What are the best best pubs options in Lyndhurst?
Old Depot is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Lyndhurst good for best pubs?
Yes. Lyndhurst has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Lyndhurst known for?
Growing suburb between Dandenong South and Cranbourne North.
How far is Lyndhurst from Melbourne CBD?
Lyndhurst is 35km, 46min train, 37min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Lyndhurst 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
