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P.J. O'Brien's

Southgate, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
(03) 9686 5011
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Ranked #161 of 2,426 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Moe, Victoria, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good night out ! More

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Melbourne
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We are regarded as oldies in the late night pub scene at 50, but this pub was brilliant for a drink and dance to 90's music at midnight on a Sautrday night More

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See 3 more reviews by taya62 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A great set up with the two separate areas - one is more for eating and drinking , where the other has a larger bar and live music later on. Great service is provided and the food is also nice. More

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See 6 more reviews by Guy V for Melbourne
Murchison, Australia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

P.J O'Brians was a pleasure to dine at, the staff were excellent and the steak was cooked to perfection. It's the first time I have dined at an Irish pub and I will be back. Best of all the prices are amazing considering that you are in the most expensive area in melbourne. Parmas $19, steak special $24 with a... More

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See 29 more reviews by spiceoflifetravel for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Went there yesterday for lunch with a friend. Managed to get one of the few tables left as didn't want to have to scramble up on a bar stool. The food was excellent and the service outstanding. The barman told us to quickly go and find a table and he would find us. Both he and the waitress were great... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Lots of Cougars in here, but if you can fight your way past them the Guinness is great. Music is VERY LOUD on a Friday evening for after work drinks but just stay near the door or sidebar. Best Pie and Mash in Melbourne....everyone I take here will always go back and order it again and so will you. More

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See 11 more reviews by Foodan for Melbourne
Co Kildare
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Visited here yesterday with my husband, son and daugher in law. Being Irish I usually try to avoid Irish pubs abroad and try the local places instead but we made an exception for this place and I am very glad we did. It is located in the very trendy & expensive southbank but the food in this place was reasonably... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Cold beer and good food are what excels in this restaurant. Staff, including the security staff are friendly and helpful. More

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See 2 more reviews by StretchF for Melbourne
Christchurch, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Excellent food and atmosphere but the service was a little bit distracted when we went. Would definitely return but maybe when it was a bit quieter. More

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See 8 more reviews by cantychick6 for Melbourne
Brisbane
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Great music, great beer selection, always try to get here for a team meal when in Melbourne. Food is always fantastic, as is the environment and the music. Sometimes takes a while but worth the wait! More

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