Plough Hotel - Melbourne

Pub hotel in Footscray offering accommodation, restaurant, sports bar, and private event spaces

Dining & Bar

Plough Hotel houses a family-friendly restaurant serving American, Italian, Mexican, pizza, steakhouse, and Australian cuisines. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available for guests with dietary restrictions. The sports bar offers a wide selection of beers and wines from local breweries, with live sports broadcasted and themed dinner nights such as Tuesday steak special and Taco Nacho Wings night.

Accommodation & Amenities

Guests stay in air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Ear plugs are provided in rooms to ensure quiet sleep despite the lively pub downstairs. Free private parking with 24-hour CCTV surveillance is available on site, and guests can access a communal laundry.

Entertainment & Events

The hotel hosts happy hour, live sport events, and themed dinner nights regularly. Three private function spaces include the Barkley Room, which accommodates up to 100 guests for events like baby showers, birthday parties, and Christmas gatherings. The outdoor courtyard is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs during dining.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Plough Hotel is located in Footscray, 4 miles from Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Zoo, and 4 miles from Southern Cross Station and Crown Casino Melbourne. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Middle Footscray Station, providing easy access to Melbourne's city center. Nearby attractions include Queen Victoria Market, Footscray Markets, and the Maribyrnong River parkland for walking.

Family-Friendly Features

The hotel offers kids' meals and a children's menu within the restaurant. Family-sized rooms accommodate groups, and the hotel's themed nights provide entertainment for all ages. Staff assist with luggage to rooms on the first floor, as there is no elevator, ensuring families can settle in comfortably.

• Pub & Accommodation Combo: One venue with restaurant, sports bar, and rooms
• Local Produce: Craft beers and wines from local breweries
• Private Events: Barkley Room for up to 100 guests
• Pet-Friendly: Outdoor courtyard welcomes dogs
• Themed Nights: Tuesday steak special, Taco Nacho Wings night
• Live Sports: Broadcast of major sporting events
• Free Parking: On-site private parking with 24-hour CCTV