The Terminus Hotel has been part of the Fitzroy North community fabric for over 150 years and if our walls could talk, they would have many tales to tell. Our great Aussie pub has always been a special place in our community for families and friends to come together and enjoy good times, great food and great drinks.
Built in the mid-1800s, the Terminus has gone through a number of significant renovations and now boasts a sprawling beer garden, cozy craft beer bars, on-street dining and a modern restaurant. We also offer a number of function spaces suitable for every occasion, including a dedicated private function room on the first floor.
Built in the mid-1800s, the Terminus has gone through a number of significant renovations and now boasts a sprawling beer garden, cozy craft beer bars, on-street dining and a modern restaurant. We also offer a number of function spaces suitable for every occasion, including a dedicated private function room on the first floor.
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An elevated experience featuring dry-aged steaks and an extensive wine and spirits list awaits within these bluestone walls. Our menu is focussed on fresh seasonal produce, featuring the highest quality meat cuts alongside dry and wet aging techniques, perfect for celebrating a special occasion, an intimate dinner for two or a great night out with friends.
Our intimate function spaces are available 7 days a week for a variety of occasions and events. From birthdays to book launches and even weddings, we can cater to them all. Our food and beverage packages are very competitive and feature our traditional Terminus hospitality. Want to chat about your options?
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Arj Perera
Dec 29, 2021
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Nov 20, 2021
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Nov 06, 2021
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May 22, 2021
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Apr 18, 2021
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Geraldine Ryan
Feb 04, 2021
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Jagna Kuliszkiewicz
Jun 11, 2020
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Astrid Carigiet
Sep 25, 2019
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Rahul Chheda
Sep 26, 2018
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Gemma H.
Sep 02, 2015
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Consistently great experiences at Terminus. It's on the expensive side but since the refresh it's one of our favorite spots for a drink and meal on the weekend
The menu is Asian influenced with lots of yummy options. The chicken wings are crispy with a great amount of spice. The spring rolls are delish. Everything comes with yummy dipping sauces and the flavours are generally good
The burgers change frequently and are epic and delicious
But beer is the real winner here. Rotating taps of amazing craft brewers means there is always something new to try. Sure, the brews are not cheap
The menu is Asian influenced with lots of yummy options. The chicken wings are crispy with a great amount of spice. The spring rolls are delish. Everything comes with yummy dipping sauces and the flavours are generally good
The burgers change frequently and are epic and delicious
But beer is the real winner here. Rotating taps of amazing craft brewers means there is always something new to try. Sure, the brews are not cheap
Sarah N.
Mar 30, 2015
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Elise W.
Dec 31, 2014
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3 in 1 - that's "The Terminus". We've been regulars here since 2009. The food and beer is fantastic.
It should go without saying this is a SENSATIONAL craft beer venue but I thought I'd mention it to make a point. Whenever in the venue you chose to drink you have an option of drinking from all bars. The selection of craft beers are sensational!
This selection is not the case for the food sadly. There is the lovely restaurant at the back, the original pub part and the (no longer new) craft bar where the drive in bottle-o used to be.
To me, as a customer, the oddest
It should go without saying this is a SENSATIONAL craft beer venue but I thought I'd mention it to make a point. Whenever in the venue you chose to drink you have an option of drinking from all bars. The selection of craft beers are sensational!
This selection is not the case for the food sadly. There is the lovely restaurant at the back, the original pub part and the (no longer new) craft bar where the drive in bottle-o used to be.
To me, as a customer, the oddest
David S.
Nov 02, 2014
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This is one of my favourite pubs in Melbourne, if only because it is on my way home from work and close to two railway stations (so I get off at Clifton Hill, go and have a beer, and then jump back on the train at Rushall). When I first came here there was only a restaurant, a front bar, and some tables out on the street, but almost overnight a craft beer bar opened up which pretty much changed the entire dynamic of this place. In addition to the craft beer bar, they also opened up a pretty decent beer garden out the back (which is a much better place to have a beer than out on the street). Mind
Ben O.
Aug 24, 2014
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I have dropped in here a couple of times and I was impressed with the selection of craft beers. A great range of local beers, plus imports. They have a standard set of beers on tap and another rotating set, which I thought was a great idea. I couldn't see any ciders on tap, but they were available in bottles. The only disappointment is that they served schooners and not pints, come on guys, this is Victoria - it's pints not schooners.
So that was the good stuff. Unfortunately the place has the atmosphere of a shoebox. Lots of big TVs playing sports, which I know interests some, but seemed
So that was the good stuff. Unfortunately the place has the atmosphere of a shoebox. Lots of big TVs playing sports, which I know interests some, but seemed
Donna D.
May 21, 2014
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I admit, my review is going to be slightly biased, I was here for an event. It was the Opening Party for Good Beer Week.
I thought this pub was in a good location, walking distance from Clifton Hill Station. There are plenty of parks in the side street, if you don't mind walking a little bit.
I was surprised by how large this venue is. The bar wraps around the whole place, and there is an outdoor patio in the back, as well as tables in the front. They have a good range of local beers on tap, to me, that makes it so worth it.
The place was packed, but bar staff was friendly.
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I thought this pub was in a good location, walking distance from Clifton Hill Station. There are plenty of parks in the side street, if you don't mind walking a little bit.
I was surprised by how large this venue is. The bar wraps around the whole place, and there is an outdoor patio in the back, as well as tables in the front. They have a good range of local beers on tap, to me, that makes it so worth it.
The place was packed, but bar staff was friendly.
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Paul H.
Jan 23, 2014
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I hate to start a review negatively, but it is so disappointing when you go to a place that has such a perfect outdoor area and you are simply made to feel not at all welcome in it, because you don't smoke.
The main attraction for us to visit the Terminus Hotel was the outdoor area. But, the entire area was full of people who were smoking.
I fully understand that people have the right to smoke, but alternatively, perhaps owners of food and drink venues should also fully understand that non-smokers have the right to not smoke. It would make sense to put the smoking area out front of the
The main attraction for us to visit the Terminus Hotel was the outdoor area. But, the entire area was full of people who were smoking.
I fully understand that people have the right to smoke, but alternatively, perhaps owners of food and drink venues should also fully understand that non-smokers have the right to not smoke. It would make sense to put the smoking area out front of the
Matthew K.
Dec 01, 2013
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Great beer selection that gets updated pretty regularly. Eye fillet with pepper sauce is the best you'll find in Melbourne. Triple cooked chips are also a winner.
When this place is busy (Fri & Sat nights) service can be a bit hit and miss, and food can take a while to come out. Always worth the wait though.
Save room for desert, especially if the peanut butter parfait is on the menu. It's a copy from Golden Fields, but delicious nonetheless!
When this place is busy (Fri & Sat nights) service can be a bit hit and miss, and food can take a while to come out. Always worth the wait though.
Save room for desert, especially if the peanut butter parfait is on the menu. It's a copy from Golden Fields, but delicious nonetheless!
Leisha T.
May 23, 2013
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My first experience of this rather awesome pub was during good beer week. It was stop #2 on a 7 pub craft beer crawl. My first impressions were pretty good. They had some amazing beers on tap and some pretty damn tasty sounding meals. We had intended to make it back that first night, but suffice to say, after 7 pubs we were pretty much done!
I made it back here today, again during good beer week, but on a Wednesday at lunch time. I took a nice 5km walk along merri creek to get here, so to say I was thirsty is a bit of an understatement. This time I headed to the craft beer bar, and ordered some
I made it back here today, again during good beer week, but on a Wednesday at lunch time. I took a nice 5km walk along merri creek to get here, so to say I was thirsty is a bit of an understatement. This time I headed to the craft beer bar, and ordered some
Stuart M.
Aug 21, 2012
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Tobin R.
Feb 28, 2012
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Damn fine parmas here though the chips are not fantastic. The Pork belly is also top notch and well worth a try.
The beer selection is pretty good and has prices which reflect that. Not the right place for a cheap beer in noisy surrounds but perfect for a good quality lunch with a pot or two.
There's enough bicycle parking available most of the time and it's the perfect destination for an easy ride down from suburbs along the Epping line.
The beer selection is pretty good and has prices which reflect that. Not the right place for a cheap beer in noisy surrounds but perfect for a good quality lunch with a pot or two.
There's enough bicycle parking available most of the time and it's the perfect destination for an easy ride down from suburbs along the Epping line.
Gabriel P.
Nov 04, 2011
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When I am looking through my list of required pub assets, I have to admit that the Terminus Hotel has many ticks next to it's name. A menu chocka full of all things steak (broken down into aging periods and grain and grass fed regimes), chips that can be more closely described as heaven, and a dining room fit for a king (or at the very least a duke).
Unfortunately I find that the Terminus just doesn't draw me in as often as it should. Sure it has a good pub atmosphere in the bar set apart from the dining room. Sure they serve up some great local beer, cider and wine. And sure they have
Unfortunately I find that the Terminus just doesn't draw me in as often as it should. Sure it has a good pub atmosphere in the bar set apart from the dining room. Sure they serve up some great local beer, cider and wine. And sure they have
Sam M.
Oct 26, 2011
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I reckon geography plays a large role in the identity of this pub. The Terminus Hotel is exactly that -- it occupies the no-man's-land just beyond the 86 bus terminus and is nestled amongst the end of Hoddle Street, the beginnings of High Street and the split between the Epping and Hurstbridge train lines. It sort of takes a lot of that on board in its personality -- neither here nor there, a patchwork pub that doesn't really feel that comfortable in itself.
The food here is great (try the burger) and they pride themselves on a changing seasonal menu that utilises in-season local produce
The food here is great (try the burger) and they pride themselves on a changing seasonal menu that utilises in-season local produce
Alex S.
Oct 22, 2011
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I really wish I liked this pub more, I really do. Its close to my house, I like beer and I like pub food but I find myself using this establishment simply for their drive (walk) through bottle shop the majority of the time.
I think its the low ceilings and lack of natural light that gives me a weird vibe about this place. Im probably just being fussy but it feels dim without the wintery warmth. The food however is hearty goodness. I shared a side of chips and they are like spuds quartered and deep fried. different but goood. The burger was a bit dry but nothing an extra serving of aioli couldn
I think its the low ceilings and lack of natural light that gives me a weird vibe about this place. Im probably just being fussy but it feels dim without the wintery warmth. The food however is hearty goodness. I shared a side of chips and they are like spuds quartered and deep fried. different but goood. The burger was a bit dry but nothing an extra serving of aioli couldn
