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17/08/2026
Live Music this week! 🎻🎼
Tuesday - Pat McKernan from 6pm
Wednesday - Dale Winters from 7pm
Thursday - MacCrimmin from 7pm
Friday - Ciaran Boyle from 5pm and The Chancers from 9pm
Saturday - Stephen Kennedy from 5pm and The Bad Penguins from 9pm
Sunday - Pat McKernan from 3.30pm and Cyril Moran from 7pm.
Pull up a stool, raise a glass, and enjoy the music at P.J’s 💚
14/08/2026
You heard right, Happy Hour’s here all week! 🍻
Now pouring Monday to Fridays from 4-7pm.
Selected pints including Guinness and wines from just $11.
Book ahead or swing by after work, we’ll have the good stuff ready 💚
10/08/2026
Live Music this week! 🎻🎼
Tuesday - MacCrimmin from 6pm
Wednesday - Rhythm Kitchen from 7pm
Thursday - MacCrimmin from 7pm
Friday - Cyril & Greg from 5pm and Zeon from 9pm
Saturday - Fables Duo from 5pm and The Bad Penguins from 9pm
Sunday - Pat McKernan from 3.30pm and Cyril Moran from 7pm.
Pull up a stool, raise a glass, and enjoy the music at P.J’s 💚
07/08/2026
It’s Friday, Sláinte! 🎉
Kick off the weekend with Happy Hour from 4-7pm, perfect for winding down with a drink in hand.
Stay for the live music, with The Galway Rovers setting the mood at 5pm followed by The Chancers taking the stage at 9pm.
We’ll be playing sport all weekend, so pull up a stool, raise a glass, and let’s get the weekend started right! 🍻🎶
06/08/2026
Christmas in July 🎄
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a delicious 3 course meal, filled with festive cheer, and nostalgic delights.
Entree
✨ House-made Vegetable Soup, with traditional Irish bread.
✨ Classic Prawn Cocktail, iceberg lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, Marie Rose.
Main
✨ Traditional Roast Turkey & Ham, with sage and thyme stuffing, roast potatoes and mash, honey glazed pumpkin, carrot, brussel sprouts and gravy.
✨ Winter Vegetable Wellington with cauliflower puree, celeriac remoulade and vegan gravy.
Dessert
✨ Plum Pudding with rum and raisin ice cream, walnut crumble, creme anglaise.
✨ Warm Treacle Tart with vanilla ice cream and candied orange.
Feeling in the Christmas Spirit?
Our Christmas day bookings are now open on our website 🧑🎄
04/08/2026
Celebrate International Oyster Day this Wednesday with some freshly shucked oysters! 🦪
It’s is the best time of the year to enjoy oysters in Melbourne, so head into P.J’s for some delicious oysters washed down with a glass of the good stuff 🥂
03/08/2026
WIN the ultimate AFL Grand Final experience for you and a mate! 🍻🏉
Come and buy any 2 Carlton Draught, Carlton Dry or Carlton Dry 3.5% and enter online for your chance to win.
🎟️ 2 x 2026 AFL Grand Final tickets
🎟️ 2 x 2026 Grand Final Crown Breakfast tickets
Good luck!
Promotion available until 30 August 2026. Prize valued at $6000 AUD. T&Cs apply. Head to our website to find out more.
01/08/2026
LIVE MUSIC IN AUGUST🎶
From traditional Irish Music, and duos playing laid back tunes to bands that get you on the dance floor.
Check out our upcoming gigs!
30/07/2026
As a venue with Irish music at its heart, we are saddened to hear of the passing of legend, Glen Hansard.
Thank you for the songs, the stories, and the legacy.
Rest easy, Glen.
💚
28/07/2026
Live Music this week!
Tuesday - Pat McKernan from 6pm
Wednesday - Rhythm Kitchen from 7pm
Thursday - Rossa McCann from 7pm
Friday - Cyril & Greg from 5pm and Zeon from 9pm
Saturday - Steven Kennedy from 5pm and The Bad Penguins
Sunday - Pat McKernan from 3.30pm and Cyril Moran from 7pm.
Pull up a stool, raise a glass, and enjoy the music at P.J’s 🍻
Address
3 Southgate Avenue
Southbank, VIC
3006
To get to this Irish restaurant and pub located at Southgate Avenue in Melbourne, you can take the train or tram to Flinders Street Station. From there, walk towards the Yarra River and Southbank Promenade until you reach the venue.
If you prefer to drive, follow the directions towards Southbank and look for parking options within the vicinity. Otherwise, valet parking is available at the Southgate car park.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
P.J.O'Brien's Melbourne is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the authentic Irish pub culture in Southbank, Melbourne. This pub and restaurant is open every day from midday until late, offering lunch, dinner or just drinks. With an extensive selection of Guinness and Whiskies from all over the world, there is truly something to suit every tastebud.
Located in the heart of Southgate, P.J.O'Brien's is one of Melbourne's longest standing authentic Irish pubs and a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike. Whether you are after a quiet beer or a comforting meal, this pub has got you covered every single night of the week. The live music performances add to the lively atmosphere of the place.
Adjoining the pub is P.J's Sidebar, which serves as an oyster and whiskey bar open seven days and nights a week. It is also available to hire for private and corporate functions. The exclusive private area overlooking the lower deck (which is also available for private hire) and fabulous function menus make it perfect for intimate occasions through to breakfast meetings and corporate gatherings.
Overall, P.J.O'Brien's Melbourne offers an unforgettable experience with its warm hospitality, delicious food, extensive drink menu, live music performances and excellent service.
