Best Beer Gardens in Seaford Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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1. The Green Bench — 57 George Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($23) — solid
2. The Green Commons — 37 Brunswick Place, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) Worth the detour Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
Try this: The pumpkin risotto ($18) — solid
3. Green Union — 331 Young Drive, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-33 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Place is usually fine.
4. High Table — 137 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Little Press — 49 Young Drive, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) No-frills excellence Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: families
The room holds 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Why Seaford Is Worth Knowing
At the southern end of the Frankston line. Seaford Wetlands border the suburb. Strong community feel. The best beer gardens options here reflect Seaford’s character. Whether you’re based in Seaford or visiting from nearby, 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.
6. Blue Standard — 139 George Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) A quiet achiever Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Seaford roaster — ask which one.
7. Blue Works — 181 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Ava — 86 Main Parade, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The fish special ($20) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Seaford roaster — ask which one.
9. Lena — 196 Main Parade, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) A quiet achiever Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Young Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Hugo’s — 379 Murray Terrace, Seaford VIC 3200
What it is: (beer gardens) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Carrum Best Beer Gardens — same vibe, different suburb
- Seaford Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Seaford Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Seaford Complete Guide — everything about Seaford
- Compare Suburbs — see how Seaford stacks up
- All Seaford Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best beer gardens options in Seaford?
Zara’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Seaford good for best beer gardens?
Yes. Seaford has 10+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Seaford known for?
At the southern end of the Frankston line.
How far is Seaford from Melbourne CBD?
Seaford is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Seaford is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
