Customs House Hotel - Williamstown

Customs House Hotel - Williamstown The Customs House Hotel in Williamstown is a charming Australian pub and restaurant situated in the center of the town's dining district. With views of Port Phillip Bay and Commonwealth Reserve, guests can enjoy their meals or drinks indoors by any one of the three open fireplaces, or outside on the bay-facing outdoor seating area. The venue is perfect for large group gatherings or business lunches, with enough dining space to accommodate up to 160 people. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal or an A La Carte experience, Customs House Hotel offers a great selection of food and drinks to suit your taste. Their extensive wine list includes an impressive Cellar Collection, and they boast the biggest range of beer in Williamstown. Lastly, they have four function areas and have been awarded a 5-star rating for their COVID safe environment.
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Father’s Day bookings are now open at Customs House Hote! ⁠⁠Join us in Williamstown on Sunday 6th September and celebrat...
03/08/2026

Father’s Day bookings are now open at Customs House Hote! ⁠

Join us in Williamstown on Sunday 6th September and celebrate Dad with a specially curated Father’s Day menu, a FREE schooner of beer for every dad on the day and a free Father’s Day raffle with three prizes up for grabs.⁠

Enjoy live acoustic music in the Front Bar and Timbers from 1pm to 4pm.⁠

Make Father’s Day special, easy and stress-free, we’ll take care of the rest. Book your table early to avoid missing out! ⁠

Customs House Hotel⁠
📍 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown

For bookings and menu visit:
https://www.customshousehotel.com.au/fathers-day

August Sunday Sessions are in are in 🎶⁠⁠Settle in for an afternoon of live acoustic music, great company and relaxed Sun...
29/07/2026

August Sunday Sessions are in are in 🎶⁠

Settle in for an afternoon of live acoustic music, great company and relaxed Sunday vibes from 1pm–4pm each week. Maybe you can even make a request.⁠

**August line-up**⁠
2 Aug: Kevin Jones⁠
9 Aug: Chelly Parisi ⁠
16 Aug: Andrew Samios ⁠
23 Aug: Kevin Jones ⁠
30 Aug: Chelly Parisi⁠

Grab a drink, order your favourite pub meal and enjoy live music in the front bar. Your Sunday afternoon plans are sorted!⁠

📍Where can you find us? ⁠
161 Nelson Place⁠
Williamstown

For What's On Weekly visit:
https://www.customshousehotel.com.au/whats-on

They don't call it Happy Hour for nothing! Come along between 4pm - 6pm tonight for a couple of frothies. ⁠⁠The Friday f...
09/07/2026

They don't call it Happy Hour for nothing! Come along between 4pm - 6pm tonight for a couple of frothies. ⁠

The Friday fun doesn't stop there though! When you’ve taken the edge off, consider partaking in our Steak Night. Between 5.30pm - 9pm, enjoy a 200g Porterhouse steak, cooked your way, with pumpkin and feta salad and pub chips for just $25⁠

Best enjoyed with a side of AFL footy on the big screens.🍺🏉⁠

Come and enjoy the great pub atmosphere at Customs House.

Book a table:
https://www.customshousehotel.com.au

09/07/2026

AFL fans, this one’s for you! 🏉⁠

Catch all AFL games LIVE at Customs House Hotel on the big screens. Whether you’re backing your team, catching up with mates, or settling in for a pub feed and a cold drink, we’ve got your game day covered. ⁠

And there's nothing that says "a great night at the pub” more than when Steak Night meets footy on the big screen.⁠

That's right - join us for Steak Night tonight and Friday night, between 5.30pm and 9pm, for a 200g Porterhouse steak cooked to your liking, served with pumpkin and feta salad and pub chips for just $25. ⁠

Free parking on Nelson Place right now, is just the cherry on the cake!⁠

Book a table and bring your footy fever to Customs House Hotel.⁠
https://www.customshousehotel.com.au/

See you there 👋⁠

📍161 Nelson Place⁠
Williamstown

07/07/2026

If you’ve got an idea for a party or event, at Customs House Hotel, we’ve got the function space you need. Whether you’re celebrating a party, work function or even something more formal like a sit down dinner, we can help with all the details.⁠

Visit our Functions page and download our Functions Brochure:
https://www.customshousehotel.com.au/function-spaces

If you're interested in booking, please contact our Functions Manager on 03 9397 8888 or email [email protected].

🔴 🔵 State of Origin LIVE at Customs House Hotel 🔴 🔵Catch every minute of the action on the big screens this Wednesday 8t...
06/07/2026

🔴 🔵 State of Origin LIVE at Customs House Hotel 🔴 🔵

Catch every minute of the action on the big screens this Wednesday 8th July.

Plus, it’s Parma Night! Grab a Chicken Parma + a pot of Customs Lager, Moon Dog XPA or Barbarian Yorkshire Bitter for just $30. 🍻

Big screens, cold beers, classic pub feed and all the Origin atmosphere. Gather your mates and book now!

https://www.customshousehotel.com.au/

02/07/2026

Two of the biggest names in UFC fighting, Connor McGregor and Max Holloway are coming together for UFC International fight week on Sunday July 12th and we’ll be showing it LIVE at Customs House on our new big screens. ⁠

The main event kicks off at 11am! Guinness will be flowing at $14 a pint on the day, so be sure to book your table in the bar/timbers, grab a beef & Guinness pie, one of our winter specials or just have a few drinks with your mates and enjoy this spectacular event.⁠

Customs House Hotel, your local for Foxtel sports live! ⁠
📍 161 Nelson Place⁠
Williamstown VIC, 3016

Our Sunday Sessions program for July has been released and you can expect a great lineup of artists, bringing their soul...
02/07/2026

Our Sunday Sessions program for July has been released and you can expect a great lineup of artists, bringing their soulful tunes to the Customs House Hotel for one of our most popular events of the week.⁠

5th July: Chelly Parisi⁠
12th July: No Sunday Session ⁠
19th July: Ellie Rose⁠
26th July: Andrew Samios⁠

Come along every Sunday from 1pm-4pm, and enjoy the musical vibes while you enjoy a few drinks, a pub meal or both.⁠

Tag your family and friends!

🇳🇿 Calling all Kiwis! Our neighbours from across the ditch - this one’s for you! 🖤🤍 🇳🇿Come cheer on New Zealand as they ...
26/06/2026

🇳🇿 Calling all Kiwis! Our neighbours from across the ditch - this one’s for you! 🖤🤍 🇳🇿

Come cheer on New Zealand as they take on Belgium, live-streamed at Customs House Hotel this Saturday 27 June from 1pm.

Grab your mates, settle in with a cold one, grab some lunch and watch all the action on the big screens.

📍 Customs House Hotel
161 Nelson Place
Williamstown

🕐 From 1pm, Saturday 27 June

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161 Nelson Place
Williamstown, VIC
3016

To get to the destination at Nelson Place in Melbourne, you can take public transport such as bus or train to Williamstown Station, which is a short walk away. Alternatively, if you are driving, there are several paid parking options nearby along Nelson Place and surrounding streets. Please note that some parking spots may have time limits or fees, so it's important to check signage carefully.

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The Customs House Hotel in Williamstown is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great dining experience. Located in the heart of Williamstown’s Restaurant precinct, this pub and Australian restaurant offers stunning views of Commonwealth Reserve and Port Phillip Bay.

One of the highlights of this establishment is its three open fireplaces, which provide a cozy atmosphere perfect for enjoying a pre-dinner drink or relaxing with friends. The beer selection is impressive, with a wide variety on tap, and the wine list includes an impressive Cellar Collection.

Whether you're in the mood for an A La Carte experience or a laid-back meal, Customs House Hotel has got you covered. Their Light Meals, Traditional Pub, and A La Carte menus offer something for everyone.

This venue is also ideal for large group gatherings or business lunches as it can accommodate up to 160 people. Additionally, they have four function areas available for private use.

The COVID safe environment at Customs House Hotel has earned them a 5-star rating. In warmer months, guests can enjoy outdoor seating with breathtaking views of the bay.

Overall, Customs House Hotel offers great food, live music, and an unbeatable atmosphere that makes it one of Melbourne's top destinations for dining out.