Holmes Hall

Holmes Hall Holmes Hall, located on Holmes Road, is a bar and restaurant that has been renovated from the once bustling Russo's supermarket by the team that brought The Ascot Lot in North-West. This diverse complex also features Fizz & Hop, a Craft Beer Store and Lounge, with a 400-seat Mess Hall complete with a pastel-infused laneway bar opening in Spring 2020.
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02/10/2026

We don't just make incredible drinks, we wear them too 🤪🍸

Something Spooky This Way Comes... 🔮⁣⁣Start your Long Weekend with the team (in full Halloween costume attire) as Haunte...
29/09/2026

Something Spooky This Way Comes... 🔮
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Start your Long Weekend with the team (in full Halloween costume attire) as Haunted Holmes is transformed into our most spooktacular Halloween display ever at our annual party.
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Hosted by the Madame of Holmes Miss Bobbee Pinn from 7pm-1am on Friday 30th October, and joined by:
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Bad Life Fortune Teller Advice by Kiara Klimax
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DJs: Xena Ghost and Sunnyboy
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Featuring Performances by Dilonće, Ty Ty Fantasia and Ondä Spectrum with some familiar face surprises too.
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Freaky Food and Drink Specials all night.
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Best Dressed Comp with Trophies and Prizes (yes, the whole Holmes team is getting spooky! We’re pulling out our craziest costumes yet… and trust us, you’ll want to see this. 👻):
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🎃 Best Group Team Costume
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🎃 Scariest Costume
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🎃 Funniest Costume
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🎃 Glampire of the Night - Vampires, Dark Divas, Blood-Sucking Beauty
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🎃 Witch Realness - Serving Witch Excellence. Glam or Grotesque, Make It Fierce
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🎃 The Spootacular Award 2026 (Best Overall Costume in memory of Mary Cullia)
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Haunted Holmes Transformation by Melbourne Event Crew
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🎟️ (link in bio): $10 PRESALE | $15 AT THE DOOR | VIP (Very Important Poltergeist) PACKAGE AVAILABLE
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Note: Paint & Sip Glow in the Dark Halloween Edition is also running in the Good Room from 6:30pm - start your night with this optional extra and move into the main venue for the festivities until 1am (FREE ENTRY with all P&S tickets)!

Event artwork Jesse Everett Design

PSA: We’re absorbing the costs to trade this Friday and are not passing this on….our gift to you all to celebrate our fa...
22/09/2026

PSA: We’re absorbing the costs to trade this Friday and are not passing this on….our gift to you all to celebrate our fave weekend of the year 🍻

Book for Friday Midday-late (kitchen and bar open all day) plus this week’s Tipsy Trivia Wednesday 7pm and Drag Bingo Thursday 7pm - these pre-long weekend events are always crazy busy. Link in bio to book 🤝

22/09/2026

Grab your mates and join us for Grand Final Day this Saturday 🍻

Live music, drink specials, door prizes, multiple big screens, extended opening hours AND our biggest giveaway worth over 1k to keep your weekend stacked with good vibes 🤩

Purchase a round of 2+ Better B**rs on the day to win a pair of Better B**r socks and go in the draw to win:
☆ Better B**r 50L esky full of beers
☆ Better B**r Neon
☆ $250 Better B**r merch voucher
☆ Holmes 5th Quarter voucher

B**r Garden weather is officially here 🌞 Come down and enjoy the sunshine with a drink in your hand, we've got you cover...
18/09/2026

B**r Garden weather is officially here 🌞

Come down and enjoy the sunshine with a drink in your hand, we've got you covered!

17/09/2026
11/09/2026
11/09/2026

Our biggest giveaway ever is here. ☁️🌅🍻☁️

Come along to our epic AFL GF Day, purchase any two Better B**rs Better B**r and you’ll automatically score a pair of Better B**r Socks 🧦 PLUS go into the draw to win this 50L Esky filled with beers, Better B**r Neon and $250 Merch Voucher and Holmes 5th Quarter Voucher!

Book via link in bio.

In partnership with our mates at Better B**r we’ve got loads lined up as always – multiple big screens, live music, venu...
10/09/2026

In partnership with our mates at Better B**r we’ve got loads lined up as always – multiple big screens, live music, venue final two transformation, and exclusive Better B**r drink specials all day long.⁣⁣⁣
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Voted by Broadsheet Melbourne annually as a top spot to catch the big game festivities, it’s one of the crews fave days of the year too.⁣⁣⁣
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Extended hours, opening from 11am until 1am with pre-game drink specials live music and entertainment plus post-game after party with Sunnyboy on the decks and more - best vibes ever year after year. ⁣⁣⁣
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Free to book, with VIP packages also available - details below and link in bio to book.⁣⁣⁣
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Live music by Cass.Brock.Music and Hannah Willoughby Pearson for the pre-game warmup from 12-1pm.⁣⁣⁣
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Book Indoors or in our B**r Garden (Broadsheet listed 2026 Top B**r Garden in Melbourne).⁣⁣⁣

When the final siren sounds, the epic free 5th quarter party kicks off with DJ sets for the late night and for the first time ever 🚨 $10 Espresso Martinis for one hour from the final siren 🚨 ⁣⁣⁣
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Every guest that visits pre-game between 11am-2pm gets a chance at the door prizes;⁣⁣⁣
-Norm Smith (Better B**r Merch)⁣⁣⁣
-First Goal Kicker (Holmes 5th Quarter Gift Voucher)⁣⁣⁣
-Winning Team and Margin (Holmes 5th Quarter Gift Voucher)⁣⁣⁣
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PLUS our biggest giveaway yet…⁣⁣⁣
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Purchase a round of 2+ Better B**rs on the day to win a pair of Better B**r socks 🧦 and get an entry into the grand prize: Better B**r 50L Esky full of beers, Better B**r Neon, $250 Better B**r Merch voucher, Better B**r Socks and Holmes 5th quarter voucher. Total value is over $1k!⁣⁣⁣
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Optional VIP Packages available to upgrade your crew’s experience from just $25 per head.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞⁣⁣⁣
Up to 12 seats (min. 8) on an XL table across 1 of our 4 big screens plus;⁣⁣⁣
12 x Better B**r Tinnies⁣⁣⁣
4 x Better B**r L***r Jugs⁣⁣⁣

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞⁣⁣⁣
Up to 12 seats (min. 8) on an XL table across 1 of our 4 big screens plus;⁣⁣⁣
*Cocktail or Better B**r Pint on entry per person⁣⁣⁣
12 x Better B**r Tinnies⁣⁣⁣
4 x Better B**r Jugs⁣⁣⁣
6 x Additional Cocktails of your choice⁣⁣⁣

Partnering with Sapporo for our annual Father’s Day Lunch and Dinner! 🍺Our regular Holmes Menu that Dad knows and loves ...
21/08/2026

Partnering with Sapporo for our annual Father’s Day Lunch and Dinner! 🍺

Our regular Holmes Menu that Dad knows and loves on offer including our famous Roast (Beef plus all the trimmings for Father’s Day) of course! No set menu, no hard work.

FREE Sapporo Stein for all Dads just for coming along - put SAPPORO in the notes when booking to reserve one.

Drag Paint & Sip dates are here for the remainder of ‘26! The events book out, so get in quickly, PLUS announcing our fi...
10/07/2026

Drag Paint & Sip dates are here for the remainder of ‘26!

The events book out, so get in quickly, PLUS announcing our first Halloween event announcement on Friday 30th October 👻

Returning with our lovely Painting guide Maree Mullen for each session is resident QUEEN Miss Bobbee Pinn✨ bringing the banter, good vibes and a show of course! The perfect duo that continue to balance each other out perfectly.

Grab dinner and drinks before, during or after the session. Pre-purchase a bottle of Prosecco to kick the night off for a cheeky discount when checking out.

Limited spots, link in bio to book 🎨

…oh and by the way, when booking for 2+ use the coupon code “5OFF” for a $5 discount.

The Winter Menu has dropped. She’s an icon, she’s a legend, she is the moment. 👏
08/07/2026

The Winter Menu has dropped. She’s an icon, she’s a legend, she is the moment. 👏

TOMORROW lunch at Holmes - doors open from 11:30am ⚽️Any Pie with Mash and Gravy and your first Schooey of Draught or W*...
25/06/2026

TOMORROW lunch at Holmes - doors open from 11:30am ⚽️

Any Pie with Mash and Gravy and your first Schooey of Draught or W**e for $25 to celebrate!

Head to our website to book - www.holmeshall.com

Holmes Hall x Valley Sounds Music Festival features Gospel Sunday’s - a 7 piece live band, lifting spirits from deep sou...
09/06/2026

Holmes Hall x Valley Sounds Music Festival features Gospel Sunday’s - a 7 piece live band, lifting spirits from deep soul-stirring songs. A feel good mix to banish the Sunday Blues across two huge Sunday’s - Sunday 28th June 12:30pm and Sunday 5th July 12:30pm.
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Free to attend with Bottomless Package available (limited packages available) or food and drinks available on consumption.
Bookings essential via www.holmeshall.com, once both weeks are booked out no further sessions will become available. Call 0433435322 for large group bookings.
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BOTTOMLESS PACKAGE
Just $69 per person for 2 hour Package 12:30pm - 2:30pm - select when booking and you’ll receive a wristband at arrival of your booking.
Bottomless Bloody Mary, Mimosas, Prosecco, Better B**r, Mountain Goat L***r or C***r, Holmes Draught
Includes Chicken or Eggplant Schnitzel or Parma (Vegan on request).

🤠 PSA: Our V.I.C. tickets have officially ridden off into the sunset! General Admission tickets are selling fast, so don...
01/06/2026

🤠 PSA: Our V.I.C. tickets have officially ridden off into the sunset! General Admission tickets are selling fast, so don’t be left standing at the gate. Limited allocation reserved for door sales, but online is your best bet (www.holmeshall.com)

Just 4 sleeps until our massive Hoedown rolls back into town and kicks off your King’s Birthday long weekend the country way — themed menu and drinks, good friends, and a whole lot of boot-scootin’ fun - jam-packed lineup in our feed. Yeehaw

Mini B**r Shots just 10 Bucks for a limited time only, plus even cheaper during Happy Hour! 🍺
19/05/2026

Mini B**r Shots just 10 Bucks for a limited time only, plus even cheaper during Happy Hour! 🍺

Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th May at Holmes with a laid back Lunch or Dinner - no set menus, plus a free Garden ...
21/04/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th May at Holmes with a laid back Lunch or Dinner - no set menus, plus a free Garden Spritz on us for all Mum’s. 🌸🦋🍹
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It’s always a full house and a lovely atmosphere, so avoid disappointment by getting in early.

We have been busy in the kitchen preparing a couple of specials for the day including a White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse that will change your life 🍫
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Bookings of all sizes welcome, for groups of 12+ please call us so we can look after you.

Link in bio to book!

Address

15 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
Melbourne, VIC
3039

To get to the bar and restaurant, located on Holmes Road in Melbourne, there are several options for public transport:
- Take the train to the nearest station and then walk for approximately 10-15 minutes to reach the destination.
- Alternatively, you can take a bus that stops near the bar and restaurant.

If driving, follow these directions:
1. From the city center take any road heading south towards Holmes Road.
2. Turn right onto Holmes Road and drive for approximately 500 meters.
3. The bar and restaurant will be on your left-hand side.

For parking options, there is limited street parking available around the area. Alternatively, there are paid parking lots nearby where you can park your vehicle safely.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12am - 1am
12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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Holmes Hall, located on Holmes Road in Melbourne, is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for a unique dining experience. The team behind the popular North-West establishment, The Ascot Lot, has transformed the once bustling Russo's supermarket into a diverse complex that includes Fizz & Hop, a Craft Beer Store and Lounge. With its 400-seat Mess Hall and pastel-infused laneway bar opening soon in Spring 2020, Holmes Hall promises to be an exciting addition to Melbourne's culinary scene. Whether you're looking for a casual night out with friends or a special occasion dinner, Holmes Hall is sure to impress with its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on this fantastic dining destination!