Skinny Dog Hotel

Pouring pints and slinging parmas for 150 years, Skinny Dog Hotel is your go-to spot. Downstairs, comfy booths, a beer garden, and classic pub fare await.

Head Upstairs for live music, multiple bars, and a contemporary Australian menu #loveyourlocal We’re a bit of an everyman/woman’s pub – that classic inner-suburban pub with a healthy local clientele smack bang in the middle of the High street. Booth dining, a great beer garden, a sports bar and 1st floor function spaces provide a space to suit any type. Unobtrusive, reasonably priced, quick and fr

11/09/2024

Looking for Grand Final Public Holiday Eve plans? Here at Skinny Dog we're servin' up food, music and good vibes all around ✨

Join us for Happy Hour from 4-7pm, live music from 5pm and it’s Parmageddon so enjoy our $25 deal for a pot & a parma!

Photos from Skinny Dog Hotel's post 08/09/2024

It’s never too early to get your Christmas party celebrations in order. 🍸🎉

Get in touch to start planning your EOY functions!

06/09/2024

Just a tram away from an unforgettable night... 😉🍸

Photos from Skinny Dog Hotel's post 04/09/2024

Don't have plans this Grand Final Eve Eve & Grand Final Day? We've got you covered at Skinny Dog 🏆 ⁠

For Grand Final Eve Eve (Thursday), dig into our famous $25 Parma and a grab pot from 5pm. We'll have drink specials from 4-7pm, including $5 house wines, $7 schooners and $7 basic spirits. Also, enjoy live music upstairs from 5-7pm, and a DJ from 8pm till late. ⁠

Then, on Grand Final Day, we're ready to celebrate again. Get the crew together and watch the game on our big screens. With drinks specials till first bounce, like $25 Jugs and Wine Carafes, footy themed bar snacks and DJ’s till late, secure your spot before it's too late.

02/09/2024

Kick off Grand Final weekend at The Dog! On Grand Final Eve Eve (Thursday), enjoy $25 Parma and a pot from 5pm, and drink specials from 4-7pm. Get your hands on $5 house wines, $7 schooners and $7 basic spirits. We'll have live music upstairs from 5-7pm, and a DJ from 8pm till late. You won't want to miss this!

30/08/2024

CHEERS TO US! ⭐️ We're celebrating 1 Year of trade tonight with free roaming canapes between 5-6pm, our special 🌺TROPICAL STING🌺 birthday cocktail, app and drink specials 4-7pm, live music, and more! See you there for a bev and a boogie!

27/08/2024

Who's joining us to watch the Grand Final at the Dog? 🙋‍♂️ 🏆The end of another AFL season is coming to an end, grab the crew and book your spot to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year at The Dog! Drinks specials till first bounce, footy themed bar snacks and DJ’s after the game till late! Enjoy $25 Jugs and Wine Carafes from 12pm till first bounce. Book your table now!

26/08/2024

We're gearing up for all the action this Friday night to celebrate 1 Year On at the Dog! Swing by to enjoy free roaming canapes, tons of drink specials, live music and more! Plus be sure to keep an eye on our stories today for the announcement of our $500 bar tab WINNER...👀

23/08/2024

That Friday feeling...✨ Swing by the Dog tonight to enjoy a range of drink specials including $6 schnooers, $7 house spirits and $5 house wines, plus live acoustic upstairs from 5-8pm and DJs from 9-1am!

21/08/2024

Things are looking bright ahead for our 1 Year On birthday celebrations! Enjoy a night of roaming canapes, knock off drink pricing, app specials, live music, and an exclusive birthday cocktail for you to enjoy! Plus, don't forget to comment on our pinned post to go in the running to WIN a $500 bar tab for you and your mates to spend on the 30th!

19/08/2024

Make this Father's Day special with the greatest gift of all that any Dad is sure to appreciate...a delicious pub lunch or dinner! Book your spot at the Dog for Sunday 1st September and spoil dad with something we know he'll love!

16/08/2024

It's our birthday and we'll party if we want to 🎉 We're launching an EXCLUSIVE birthday cocktail on 30th August for you to try, to celebrate 1 year of trade! Try our 🌺 TROPICAL STING 🌺 cocktail, crafted with Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Triple Sec, Apricot Brandy, Passionfruit Puree, Pineapple Juice and a creamy foam! Available 4-7pm on the 30th.

12/08/2024

We're thrilled to announce that beloved comedian Jimeoin will be performing an exclusive comedy show at the Dog on 11 Sep at 7:30pm! Book your tickets via the link in bio, early discount available till the 14th August!

09/08/2024

PSA: Father's Day is coming up in 3 weeks! Instead of that boring pair of socks or yet another tie, why not spoil dad with something he'll REALLY love? Swing on down to the Dog on Sunday Sep 1st to enjoy a delicious pub meal in a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. Book now via the link in bio.

08/08/2024

Can you hear the sound of the rumbling...💥PARMAGGEDON💥 The winner of our weekly Mystery Bet Parma is... with his creation: 🍗 JERK CHICKEN PARMA 🍗

Enjoy a traditional pub parma topped with jerk chicken, caramelised chilli pineapple, black beans & rice, and chips! Michael gets to enjoy his parma creation for FREE tonight. Don't forget to DM or message us your parma ideas by MONDAY every week, we're picking our favourite one to add to the menu each week!

29/07/2024

Monday blues got you down? Swing by the Dog tonight for FREE from 7:30pm downstairs! Plus, enjoy any burger plus a pot of beer, glass of house wine or a soft drink for just $27 from 5-9pm!

25/07/2024

It's PARMAGGEDON, and we're excited about tonight's 🌀MYSTERY BET🌀 parma that will be available....🧀MAC'N'CHEESE PARMA🧀!

Tonight on the menu is a delicious classic schnitzel topped with mac'n'cheese, invented by , who gets to enjoy their creation tonight for FREE!

Pictured is 's winning Gyros Parma from a few weeks ago. Enjoy one of our 450g prime parmas with 7 toppings to choose from, plus a pot of beer, wine or soft drink from just $25 from 5-9:30pm tonight!

24/07/2024

It's been nearly a year since we have opened for trade upstairs and what a busy time it has been! It's thanks to you our loyal patrons that allows us to keep doing what we do. To mark the occasion, we're putting on a soirée that all can attend with free drinks, bar tab competition and canapes, we can't wait to see all your friendly faces.

🥟Free roaming canapes from 5-6pm
🎸Live acoustic 5pm-8pm by Midnight Jackson
🎧DJ set by Bass Invaders 8pm-1am
🥂Free drink when you book your spot!
📸Photobooth 7-11pm

Friday Knock-Off's 4-7pm
🍷House wine $5
🍺Schooner Beer $6
🥃Basic Spirits $7
🍸Cocktail special $12

💰 If the above is not enough, we are running a competition to win a $500 bar tab to be spent on the night for you and 4 mates, stay tuned to our socials this week to enter our comp!

19/07/2024

That Friday feeling...🍻 Swing by the Dog to enjoy live & loud sports, pool downstairs, with tunes upstairs from from 5-8pm and from 9pm-1am. Plus enjoy drink specials 4-7pm, you can't go wrong!

17/07/2024

It’s H🍺APP🍺Y HOUR at the Dog!
Sign up to our app to enjoy:

🍺 A free drink upon sign up

🍷 Your first drink free every Friday

👬 A free drink when you refer a friend

📢 Access to exclusive offers, special events and gig info

🏆 Prizes to be won every Friday with a spin of our lucky wheel

Plus from Monday to Thursday from 4-6pm get around our Local’s Happy Hour for app members only, including:

🍷 $5 house wines

🍺 $6 schooners

🥃 $7 house spirits

It’s free to download and free to sign up, so join now via the link in bio!

11/07/2024

What do you get when you take a delicious, classic pub parma mixed with an Italian pasta? Our wild and wacky 🍝 LASAGNE PARMA🍝

Brought to life by , the WINNER of our weekly Mystery Bet parma! We loved Sean's idea so much we popped it on the menu this week, PLUS he gets to enjoy his creation for free!

Swing by tonight to try it yourself: a hearty schnitzel loaded witth bolognese, cheese, and creamy bechamel. Is YOUR crazy parma NEXT on the menu tonight? Find out for 💥PARMAGGEDON THURSDAYS💥

Not up for an adventure? That's fine, you can still enjoy our 6 other set topping options on any 450g parma PLUS a beer, wine or soft drink for just $25, only from 5-9:30pm tonight!

10/07/2024

Looking for an excuse to celebrate? Book your mid year function at the Skinny Dog! Whether you're treating the team for EOFY or simply want to celebrate with mates, we're here to tailor an experience to suit any occasion.

10/07/2024

There's something strange going on at the Dog...yep, it's 🌀MYSTERY BET🌀 time! Send through your kookiest or most wanted parma topping ideas by Monday each week and if we like 'em, we'll make 'em!

They'll be available on our Thursday Parmaggedon menu, and if YOUR unique idea is selected, you get to enjoy your crazy parma 100% free!

06/07/2024

Got a unique idea you'd love to see on a parma? Call or DM us by Monday each week with your wild and wacky parma topping combinations! We're selecting our favourite idea each week to become our 🌀MYSTERY BET🌀 parma, actually available and sold on the menu each Thursday! Plus if your idea is selected, you get to enjoy your custom parma for FREE!

05/07/2024

It's Friday, time to kick back and relax after a busy work week with Knock Offs at the Dog! Swing by to catch the Collingwood v Essendon game live and loud on the big screen downstairs at 7.40pm. There's live music upstairs .jackson.music from 5-8pm and spinning tracks from 9pm-1am! Plus we'll be slinging $6 schooners, $7 house spirits and $5 house wines 4-7pm!

04/07/2024

Can you hear the rumbling of the incoming...💥PARMAGGEDON💥 Every Thursday enjoy a hearty 450g parma with 7 delicious toppings to choose from, including our MYSTERY BET Parma, created by YOU!

This week's winner is our 🌯 GYROS PARMA 🌯 created by , featuring slow roasted lamb with tahini yoghurt, pickled onion, crumbled feta and coriander. For just $25 enjoy this special, inclusive of a pot of beer, house wine, or soft drink from 5-9:30pm every Thursday!

28/06/2024

If there's any reason to celebrate this weekend, it's EOFY! 💸Kick off tonight at The Skinny Dog with $6 schooners, $7 house spirits, and $5 house wines all night long.

Upstairs, unwind with live acoustic music from 5-8pm, then keep the party going with a DJ from 9pm-1am. Want to take it to the next level? Book your EOFY function or gather the work crew round to the Dog to celebrate this weekend! 🎉

25/06/2024

Treat yourself to a delicious lunch! Weekdays just got better with our $25 lunch special. Enjoy a meal and a drink from our special menu. Don't miss out on this fantastic deal! 😍🍴

21/06/2024

Get around the action next Sunday June 30 to catch the big fight at the Dog! Watch Pereira vs Prochazka live and loud on the big screens, with good food, great bevs and excellent atmosphere for you and your mates to enjoy!

19/06/2024

🌟 MELANIE BRACEWELL AND GUESTS LIVE UPSTAIRS AT THE DOG IS NOW SOLD OUT 🌟

For this who snagged a ticket to this iconic event, we’ll see you tonight for some laughs, food and bevs!

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155 High Street, Kew
Melbourne, VIC
3101

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11:45pm
Tuesday 11am - 11:45pm
Wednesday 11am - 11:45pm
Thursday 11am - 11:45pm
Friday 11am - 11:45pm
Saturday 11am - 11:45pm
Sunday 11am - 11:45pm

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