Father's Day is a very special day for dads. And Melbourne venues are rolling out some terrific ideas to treat your dad and make him feel super on the first Sunday in September. September is the start of Spring and there is no better place to be than in Melbourne in Spring time. With sports overload at this time of year Dad will feel right at home visiting some terrific venues, restaurants and events in Melbourne.
And with Father's Day being a Sunday, Melbourne on Sundays has that relaxed, kind of cool feel about it. Whether you are in the City Centre, around Southbank, Docklands or on the City fringe, we hope we have some great ideas for you to do with dear old dad this Father's Day.
Ideas for celebrating Dad in Melbourne this Father's Day 2026
Father's always repeat sayings and important stuff that later on in life you recall. Here's one memory of dear ol' dad - "When leaving a restaurant always check the bill and make sure it is your bill and not the extravagant table next to you."
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Marnong Estate
Father's Day Dining
Cucina 3064 at Marnong Estate offers the perfect setting to celebrate Dad with authentic Italian flavours. Enjoy rustic pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and warm hospitality in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Book your table for Father's Day
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Brewmanity
Brewmanity for the Best Dad
This Father's Day, Brewmanity invites families to enjoy Melbourne's favourite rooftop brewery, where craft beers meet hearty bites. It’s the perfect spot for dads to relax, indulge, and savour great company.
Treat dad to rooftop flavours.
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Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Father's Day Lunch
This Father's Day treat Dad to lunch by the River at Ludlow. He'll be spoilt with delicious dishes available on the menu and the fab waterfront views. Family Friendly. Terrace or Indoor Dining.
Book for a table for Father's Day
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Young & Jackson
Father's Day Lunch
Celebrate Dad with some of his favourite bites at Young & Jackson. Treat Dad and the whole family to a nice meal out this Fathers Day. Whether its a nice juicy steak or his favourite drink Dad'll love it.
Book a Table for Father's Day
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk
Father's Day Lunch
Spoil Dad with a meal at the Amora Hotel Riverwalk this Father's Day. They'll love the full a la carte and tapas menus plus the fantastic inside and outside dining areas and bar.
Book a Table for Father's Day
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Hophaus
Father's Day Dining
All dads love a beer and there are so many to choose from at Hophaus. Treat Dad to a Hearty Lunch or Dinner on Father's Day. Perhaps a Sunday Roast? Kids Menu also available.
Book a Table for Father's Day
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BearBrass
Father's Day Dining
Bearbrass has a fabulous menu with great tastes for lunch and dinner. Make sure you checkout this awesome venue well located at Southbank with a panorama to the Melbourne cityscape.
Spoil Dad on Father's Day
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P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
Father's Day Sunday Roast
Does Dad enjoy a pint and some old world music? At P.J. O'Brien's treat Dad to a Sunday Roast with all the trimmings this Father's Day and let him wash it down with a Guinness.
Traditional Sunday Roast Available Every Sunday
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Temperance Hotel
Father's Day
Treat Dad at the Temperance Hotel this Father's Day. Spoil him with his favourite pub classics and cold brews.
Book a table for Father's Day
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The Wharf Hotel
Father's Day at the Wharf
Celebrate with Dad this Father's Day at the Wharf. Treat Dad to his favourite Pub meal and drinks. Bring the whole family.
Secure a Table for Fathers Day
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Hotel Esplanade
Father's Day Dining
This Father's Day spoil Dad with a meal at the Espy. Be treated to a choice of all Dad's favourite bites from the Espy's a la carte menu. Help Dad wash it down by shouting him is favourite drink.
Book a table for Father's Day
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Yarra Botanica
Father's Day
Earn #1`Child Status and treat Dad with a trip to Yarra Botanica this Father's Day. He'll love all the classics they have to offer from their delicious menu to boutique beers, locally made wines and more.
Book a table this Father's Day
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The Balaclava Hotel
Father's Day
Skip the socks and give Dad what he really wants—ice-cold beers, delicious pub fare, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for celebrating. Make it a Father's Day filled with good food and great company.
Cold beers, great food, Dad approved.
Fabulous Melbourne Fathers Day ideas of things to do and gift ideas to celebrate with the family in Melbourne. To help Dads Day ideas we've created this shorter summary version to help with your thinking on what to do.
Melbourne Father's Day Things to Do
Here we have a summary guide of things to do on Fathers Day in Melbourne. Ideas for lunch and dinner and to generally celebrate dear old dad!
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Southbank | Hophaus
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Father's Day Dining | Dad will love a meal at Hophaus. You might even treat Dad to fabulous feed at Hophaus. Hophaus is upstairs at Southbank and overlooks the Yarra River. A great venue featuring some of Europe's best beers that Dad is sure to love. Book a Table for Father's Day |
| Southbank | Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
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Fathers Day Lunch | Dad always loves a feed and Ludlow has plenty to offer in that department. What better way than to celebrate with Dad than a family Lunch on Father's Day. Book for Father's Day |
| Richmond | Amora Hotel Riverwalk
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Fathers Day Treat | Great food at this Hotel. Book a table in the restaurant and really spoil Dad this Fathers Day. Book a table for Fathers Day |
| Aireys Inlet | Great Ocean Road Mini Golf
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Father's Day Adventure | Venture out along the Great Ocean Road and enjoy a round of Mini Golf with Day this Father's Day. Choose from 2 themed courses. Book a Tee Time for Father's Day |
| Southbank | P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | Treat your Dad to a Sunday Roast at this awesome Southbank venue on Father's Day. The venue has an Irish theme and a Guinness for Dad can go down well. Book for Father's Day |
| Southbank | BearBrass
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Father's Day Cheer for Dad | Always has great deals featuring dads favourites including food and drinks. Spoil Dad with a great day out with family. Reserve a spot on Father's Day |
| Brunswick | What The Putt
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Fathers Day Fun | Treat Dad to a fun day out with indoor mini golf at What the Putt. There is even more fun to be had with Arcade Games, Pool and More. Book in for Father's Day |
| Melbourne | The Duke of Wellington
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Father's Day Dining | Spoil Dad to with a delicious meal at the Duke this Father's Day. With Dining options spread 3 levels enjoy a meal in the dining room, a pub lunch or snack in the rooftop bar. Book a table for Father's Day. |
| Melbourne | Morris House
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Father's Day Eats & Drinks | Make Dad's day with delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and a lively city atmosphere. From hearty classics to seasonal specials, it's the perfect spot to celebrate together. Treat Dad to flavour and good times. |
| Wheelers Hill | Wetlands Mini Golf
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Father's Day Family Fun | Enjoy a family outing this Father's Day with Mini Golf at Wetlands Mini Golf in Wheelers Hill. Dad can choose from 2 great 18 hole courses and you can get him a treate from the café. Book in for Father's Day. |
| Port Melbourne | Rubira's
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Father's Day Seafood Dining | Awesome seafood dining at Rubira's for Fathers Day. Yum! |
| Southbank | Eureka 89
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Father's Day Dining | This Father's Day Treat Dad to a meal in the clouds at Eureka 89. Spoil Dad with a delicious culinary experience with breathtaking views. Book a Table for Father's Day |
| St Kilda | Village Belle Hotel
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Father's Day | Treat Dad this Father's Day at the Village Belle. Spoil him with his favourite bites and drinks from the menu. Book in for Father's Day. |
| Melbourne | The Wharf Hotel
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | Treat Dad to delicious Father's Day Lunch with a Sunday roast at the Wharf. A traditional Sunday roast with roast vegies, Yorkshire pudding and a side of gravy. What more could Dad want? Book for lunch on Father's Day. |
| Dingley | Goanna Golf Dingley
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Father's Day Mini Golf | Have some fun with Dad this Father's Day with a round of mini golf at Goanna Golf Dingley. With 18 hole indoor and outdoor courses that offer a lot of fun. Book a round for Father's Day. |
| South Yarra | Temperance Hotel
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | A great venue on Chapel St in South Yarra that Dad will enjoy. On Sunday's enjoy a fantastic Sunday Roast. Plus Live Music with 6pm-9pm Sunday Sessions. Book a table for Father's Day |
| Southbank | Melbourne Skydeck
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Father's Day in the Sky | Give Dad a Father's Day to remember with an experience at the Melbourne Skydeck. Spectacular views of the Melbourne Skyline. Book for Father's Day |
| Albert Park | Albert Park Mini Golf
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Father's Day Mini Golf Fun | Treat Dad this Father's Day with 18 holes of mini golf fun at Albert Park Mini Golf. A perfect Father's Day Out just 2km from the CBD. Book a Father's Day Tee Time. |
| Vermont South | Swing Factory Morack Public Golf
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Father's Day Fun | Treat Dad to a round of Mini Golf with a Father's Day outing to the Morack Public Golf Course. With 2 fantastic 18 hole courses designed to cater to differing skill levels you'll find Dad the right challenge. Book for Father's Day. |
| Docklands | Byblos
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Fathers Day Dining | Byblos is a Lebanese inspired dining treat overlooking the Yarra River. Dad will enjoy the great food on offer from Byblos on the first Sunday of September! |
| Southbank | Hopscotch
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Father's Day Drinks | Great restaurant location on the Southbank side of the Yarra River. Spoil Dad with a drink from one of the 36 beers on tap. |
| Richmond | Precinct Hotel
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Father's Day Dining | There is no better food fare than at the Precinct Hotel in Richmond. Bring Dad down for a memorable steak and sides or other great options! And when you do you can also enjoy lots of screens to watch sport too! |
| Collingwood | Le Bon Ton
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Treat Dad for Father's Day | Offers a great selection to treat Dad on Fathers Day including mouth watering gourmet sandwiches and pit smoked meats. |
Father's Day Community Events in Melbourne
Celebrate Dad with local events happening across Melbourne this Father's Day. From family-friendly festivals and markets to live entertainment and special community gatherings, discover unique ways to spend quality time together.
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