The Crafty Squire

Our doors are temporarily closed as we undergo a major transformation. Get ready for a whole new chapter at this iconic venue. Stay tuned 🍺

The Crafty Squire (formally known as The Portland Hotel) showcases the experience, life and times of James Squire. The Crafty Squire offers the entire Squire range and is Melbourne CBD's only working micro-brewery producing handcrafted ales brewed on site as well as those brewed by the Malt Shovel Brewery. The Crafty Squire is a place for beer lovers. It has everything from crisp easy drinking lag

09/09/2024

The time has come, our doors are officially closed as we undergo a well-deserved facelift 🥂

But don’t worry - this isn’t goodbye. While we can’t spill all the beans just yet, rest assured, we’ll be back and better than ever in no time. Think of it as a short break before our grand comeback!

Stay tuned for some major news.

05/09/2024

Don't miss our final trivia on Monday before we close! Grab your mates because we're also serving up $8 selected pints until sold out 🍻

There's live music from 5pm and trivia from 7pm, see you there!

04/09/2024

Gather the crew and drop by for our final week. See you tonight!

PSA: Happy Hour is on between 4pm and 6pm 😉

03/09/2024

The only thing more attractive than this burger is it's price tag 😋

Stop by and take advantage of our lunch break special for just $22

02/09/2024

It's the final countdown! Come on in and enjoy a perfectly poured pint 🍻

31/08/2024

Shake off winter and spring into before our facelift!

30/08/2024

It's not too late to make Father's Day plans. Join us this Sunday for live music and delicious tasting paddles for Dad!

Book now.

29/08/2024

After nearly a decade of serving Melbourne's CBD, it’s time for us to hit pause and refresh. Starting September 10, we’ll be temporarily closing our doors to give the facelift it deserves.

But don't worry, exciting things are on the way! While we’re keeping the surprises under wraps for now, we promise what’s coming will be worth the wait 🍻

P.S. Our taps are still flowing until then! So come in, grab a pint, and celebrate the end of this era!

Stay tuned for more updates ✨

27/08/2024

Is it normal to crave a parma from every night?
..asking for a friend.

25/08/2024

After nearly a decade of serving Melbourne's CBD, it’s time for us to hit pause and refresh. Starting September 9, we’ll be temporarily closing our doors to give the facelift it deserves.

But don't worry, exciting things are on the way! While we’re keeping the surprises under wraps for now, we promise what’s coming will be worth the wait 🍻

P.S. Our taps are still flowing until then! So come in, grab a pint, and celebrate the end of this era!

Stay tuned for more updates ✨

21/08/2024

Hot chippies at the pub are always a must 🍟😉

19/08/2024

Think you've got what it takes to win? Test your skills at 's Funky Bunch Trivia!

Kicks off from 7pm every Monday.

02/08/2024

End the work week the best way we know how. Grab a $12 pint, $10 house wine, $10 house spirit or $16 spritz from 4-6pm!

See you soon!

31/07/2024

Skip lunch at your desk and head on over to for a $22 pub classic! Every Monday through Thursday from 12-3pm.

29/07/2024

Cue the heart eyes 😍🍺

27/07/2024

TGIS (Thank God It's Saturday)! Let's get the weekend started with our tasty roast pork roll.

26/07/2024

If drinking beer was an Olympic sport, we'd be going for gold! Catch all the Olympics action live from Paris at .

25/07/2024

Grab a drink and take a seat, we've got live music every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night!

23/07/2024

Is there anything better than a full glass of beer? 🍺

18/07/2024

Fingers crossed your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach. Trust us, you'll want to finish all of this delicious food 😋

16/07/2024

Secure your spot for the last State of Origin game! The action kicks off live and loud tomorrow 🏉👏

15/07/2024

Bring your very own funky bunch of mates along to Funky Bunch Trivia! Every Monday night at 7pm 🙌🧠

11/07/2024

Let's make today a little bit happier 🥂 Join us for Happy Hour drinks from 4-6pm every weekday.

10/07/2024

Grab a drink and catch all the Copa America & Euros excitement ⚽ We're screening the semi-finals and finals live and loud.

09/07/2024

Working in the city? Join us on your lunch break for $22 pub classics! 🍔

Available from 12-3pm Monday to Thursday.

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127 Russell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 1am
Tuesday 12pm - 1am
Wednesday 12pm - 1am
Thursday 12pm - 1am
Friday 11am - 3am
Saturday 12pm - 3am
Sunday 12pm - 1am

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