Pub Grub: Transport

At The Bar

Main Square, Federation Square, Melbourne
VIC
(03) 3654 8808
transportpublicbar.com.au

With its excellent central location and swift service, this venue prides itself on being the starting point of a great night out in the city.

Transport is often filled with sports fans about to head to a game at the MCG, families, and inner city workers looking for a knock-off drink. Because of its iconic location, Transport does often attract a lot of interstate visitors, but this pub is not what you would consider “touristy” – not by a long shot. At Transport the staff are acutely aware that their clientele is often looking to fuel up before a big night, a big match or a big afternoon at work, so service is speedy and professional. While you may not while away the hours in this pub, the excited buzz of bustling patrons makes for a lively experience.

Transport has an extensive beer and cider list that is sure to appeal to even the fussiest of taste buds. Their wine list is also similarly accommodating, not just for preference but also for your hip pocket. There are cocktail specials most days at Transport, and they do some cracking cocktail jugs to get your night off to the right start when shared among friends.

Transport’s menu covers all the pub essentials, and has a great list of Asian-inspired snacks for patrons who are dropping in for a good time, but not a long time. The crispy salt and pepper school prawns are one such bar snack as they can be eaten by the fistful, and go perfectly with a cold beer or a glass of white wine. For something a bit more substantial give the hickory-smoked chicken burger a go, with its BBQ glaze, ranch sauce and shredded lettuce. They also do a delicious beef, mushroom and red wine casserole as comfort food for the colder months.

Fun Fact

There are over 60 beers and ciders to choose from at Transport, 14 of which are available on tap. Talk about being spoiled for choice.