A three-storey Fitzroy pub with elevated dining, classic charm and one of Melbourne’s best rooftop bars.

Marquis of Lorne: A Fitzroy Classic Reimagined

The Marquis of Lorne has been part of Fitzroy since 1860, and while its heritage remains intact, the atmosphere today feels distinctly modern. The corner building glows with warm timber, tall windows and a steady hum of regulars. Each floor offers its own mood — the ground level for casual drinks, the middle for bistro-style dining, and the rooftop for open-air views that stretch across the neighbourhood.

It’s a true public house in spirit: familiar, comfortable and built around the idea that good food and good company are enough.

Food with Intention

The kitchen treats pub classics with quiet precision. Think oysters with mignonette, grilled flank steak with café de Paris butter, roast chicken with jus, and a rotating Sunday roast that sells out before sundown. The menu changes with the seasons but never loses its sense of comfort. Everything is built around produce that speaks for itself — simple, honest, and cooked with confidence.

Behind the bar, you’ll find local craft beers, Australian wines and cocktails that keep to the classics. Nothing showy, just well made and perfectly timed.

The Rooftop and the Regulars

Upstairs, the rooftop terrace is the heart of the venue. Timber decking, soft lighting and an easy crowd make it one of the most loved spots in Fitzroy. The energy flows naturally between levels — relaxed, familiar, unpretentious. Service is attentive but never forced, and by the time you finish your drink, it already feels like your local.

Marquis of Lorne proves that reinvention doesn’t mean losing soul. It’s Melbourne hospitality at its best: a historic pub reborn with care, good taste and genuine warmth.