10 Best Pubs in Melbourne

“We love Meg’s and bring out of town friends all the time. I was in Melbourne on Tuesday (3/25/25) and ordered to-go to bring home to my husband. The cabbage wraps, Irish Stew and potato balls were great. My husband’s shepherds pie was mostly potatoes, almost no pie filling. He was very disappointed.“

“Main Street Pub 705 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901 5 Stars Located in Historic Downtown Melbourne, in a building dating back to at least 1947, Main Street Pub opened in 2005 and they don't appear to be leaving anytime soon. This is one of those places you pass a million times and never give it a second thought. I am so glad the name popped up for review, forcing me to stop. This place is truly a hole in the wall. But what a wonderful hole it is! The service manager explained that they slow roast a bottom round daily and slice to order. I requested for one Pub Bleu Sandwich, and to appease those readers who insist that you will live longer avoiding red meat, I ordered one Tuna Salad Sandwich and a Caesar salad. Waiting for my grub, I enjoyed the history of the building I was in. Locals tell of a watering hole here in the 1800s; the actual location of this tale is just behind their Tiki Bar. Seriously cool if you're a history geek. It wasn't long before my chow was ready and after snapping a few pictures, I proceeded to the job at hand. One bite of the Pub Bleu and I knew the service manager to speak true (there is a song in there somewhere). I have never had Bleu cheese this fresh outside of a salad and that roast beef? Holy Bessie on a Rotisserie spit! It was spectacular! The Kaiser roll was just as fresh and the accompanying Au jus was to die for. What a sammich!! Forcing myself to stop at two bites as I had a job to do, not a maw to cram, I grabbed half of the Tuna Salad and took a healthy bite. This is outstanding. If they didn't catch the tuna that morning, I don't know their secret, but this had to be the freshest, tastiest tuna salad I have ever had grace my palate. My final choice was the Caesar salad. This item, like everything else, was made to order. Not only was the dressing spot on but the croutons were made on-site, NOT from Sysco. These immediately took me back to high school and the salad bar in the Senior Cafe at Mel Hi. Remember those croutons? When I leave a place that knows they have done an excellent job, they always invite me back. I usually make some excuses about having to do so many reviews when there is no time; however, I will make an exception for this place. If I possessed the power of Advowson, I would point this cook the Head Chef of Melbourne pubs. The Big Boy says, "Give 'em a try. This food is great. I will be back.“

“Loud music couldn’t think but great music was playing definitely would of loved it if I was a-little more inebriated lol. Overall nice set up two pool tables friendly staff it’s a neighborhood bar for sure. And no weird vibes if you have never been there before either. Would of been nice if I had some chicken wings I honestly don’t know if they cook I didn’t see a kitchen. If your thirsty and need a beer under 5 bucks that’s a good spot. Cheers save travels.

Wheelchair accessibility: Had a wheel chair ramp good to see in places these days.“

“Tyana the server/bartender is amazing! She's very attentive and makes sure you have everything you need in a timely manner. The honey garlic wings and ranch seasoned fries are outstanding and I highly recommend them! They have 60 beers on tap, the variety is insane is you'll definitely find a flavor you like!“

“Our favorite place, we go every Saturday!♥️🩷💙“

“Its not the ppl at the bar as much as it is the bartenders! The owner has done a magnificent job of having the most social and kind girls at the bar! I came in today with my mom and all the ppl were kind and sweet! My mom is not a bar woman..so it made me feel good that she felt welcomed.. Good Vibes..love love“

“Great bartenders!! Great drinks.“

“My favorite course to play when I’m back home“

“It was a great experience! Our waitress was very intensive and was very friendly and polite would definitely recommend“

“Kelly's Crickets Spirits Sports & Food 650 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935 4 Stars “I love it when a plan comes together.” – Col. John “Hannibal” Smith. Kelly's and Crickets merged into one location, bringing both menus into one bar menu. Is it bar food? Is it comfort food? I say it is comfort in a bar. The ambiance is a sports bar all the way. Sandy is the bartender/server today, and she is absolutely outstanding in her job performance. Sadly, she informed me they pool the tips, as her professionalism garnered her a 58% tip. I asked Sandy for one of their daily specials (Tuesdays is Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans), six wings and one of their Jr. Burgers (medium rare). Sandy placed the order as we continued our anfractuous conversation about everything under the sun. Go, Sports Ball Team! Before too long, our order was up and after snapping a few pictures for y'all, I got to work. Look at that scrumptious lookin' grub! Look at it! First up on my palate was the Tuesday Special. I love me a good meatloaf plate with all the fixins and this one had it in spades. The meatloaf was firm, savory and perfectly done. The gravy was obviously made in the back and not from a packet or can, as the flavoring was superb, complex and akin to the nectar of the Greek Gods. I almost asked for a bucket to go; it was so good. The green beans were great. This was perfection on a plate. Putting down my fork and turning my attention to the wings was difficult, but I was here for a job, not to relish every bite of a delectable meatloaf. I ordered the six wings with a medium spiciness and they were just that—spot on, to be exact. They were cooked correctly and seasoned with enough kick to say a hearty hello to my palate but not enough to make me break out in a sweat. Well done, Line Cook! Alas, I begrudgingly looked toward the last item for review today, the Jr. Burger. As you can clearly see in the picture, there is nothing “Junior” about this model of ground charred Bovine flesh. I was actually shocked at the size and had to do a double-take on the menu. After closer inspection, I discovered that their regular “Famous Kelly Burgers” are 8 oz hand-formed patties, and the Junior was a mere 6 oz. A word of advice, if I may be so bold. Do NOT use condiments on this burger. It is seasoned during formation and cooking and is delicious as is. The Big Boy says, “ Play some pool, shoot the breeze with Sandy and eat lots of tasty burgers, wings, and things (I wager their homemade soup and chili is to die for).”“