Father’s Day in Melbourne 2025: Treat Dad to a Lovely Lunch & More

Father’s Day is on the horizon, and this year Dad deserves more than novelty socks and a lukewarm pint. Melbourne’s restaurants, watering holes and adventure spots are stepping up with feasts, fun, and a few surprises that might just earn you favourite-child status.

From prime steaks and just-shucked oysters to pub feed classics done properly, plus workshops, riverside escapes and a cheeky round of mini golf, we’ve scouted the city’s best ways to keep Dad fed, entertained and boasting about it for weeks.

Because Father’s Day 2025 should be less about socks and more about stories worth retelling.

Father’s Day Lunch or Dinner or Drinks in Melbourne

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Commune x Hommey: Stylish Gifts Meet Father’s Day Feasts

Commune, the hospitality group behind some of Melbourne’s most loved venues — Firebird, Moonhouse, New Quarter, Tokyo Tina, Hanoi Hannah and Studio Amaro — is teaming up with lifestyle label Hommey to spoil dads this Father’s Day. Every booking on Sunday, 7th September comes with a complimentary Hommey gift (silk eye mask, plush socks or a chic tote), alongside feasts that span Firebird’s Endless Lunch with bottomless oysters, Moonhouse’s Yum Cha Unlimited, New Quarter’s High Tide seafood spread and Studio Amaro’s two-hour Piatti lunch with pasta, focaccia and bellinis.

Stylish, generous and celebratory, it’s a Father’s Day offering that goes well beyond the usual.

Sunday 7th September

Various booking times and locations

Fleet Rooftop Bar

Father’s Day doesn’t get higher — literally. At Fleet, one of Melbourne’s loftiest rooftop bars, Dad will be treated to a four-course seafood lunch that reads like Poseidon’s pantry: oysters, kingfish, prawns, scallops, the lot. Between midday and 3pm, martinis, negronis and cocktails flow while the skyline stretches out in cinematic style. For the non-seafood inclined, Fleet’s full à la carte still shines.

$105pp

Sunday 7th September, 12pm to 3pm

Book here

1 Queen Street, Melbourne

BistroX by Shannon Bennett at The StandardX

For Father’s Day with a side of culinary theatre, Shannon Bennett’s BistroX pop-up at The StandardX is the table to book. A four-course long lunch delivers artisan sourdough with Coppertree butter, oysters, spiced prawns, and mains of premium beef or grilled fish, before a finale of share-style desserts. The kicker? Diners also score access to a live online cooking class with Bennett himself on September 18th — a gift that lingers beyond the day.

$140pp

Tickets for the online cooking class: $100

Book here

62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

Post Office Club Hotel

St Kilda’s Posty is going big this Father’s Day — literally. On Sunday, the pub’s serving up the “Big Daddy,” a 1kg Southern Ranges t-bone with fries, salad and sauce ($110), made for sharing (or not, if Dad’s appetite is legendary). For something more manageable, the “Little Daddy” clocks in at 500g with all the same trimmings. Add freshly shucked oysters, schnitty with kohlrabi slaw, or a Sunday roast, and you’ve got the makings of a true pub feast.

With ice-cold beers, premium wines and cocktails pouring, The Posty is the place to raise a glass and let Dad revel in his day.

Sunday 7th September

Book here

543–547 St Kilda Road, St Kilda

North & Common

Set inside the historic bluestone of the former Pentridge Prison, North & Common is rewriting Father’s Day as a feast of warmth and conviviality. A three-course shared menu runs from Cobb Lane sourdough and salmon ceviche to braised beef cheek, finishing with tiramisu — Dad also gets a tap beer on arrival. Between the story-soaked setting and the comfort-first cooking, this is where family lunches become folklore.

$89pp, $29 kids

Sunday 7th September, 11:30am to 2:30pm

Book here

1 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg

Father’s Day Done Right: Beer, Beats & Hearty Feasts at From Here by Mike

This Father’s Day, give Dad what he really wants — bottomless craft brews, a table groaning with flavour, and no dishes to clean up afterwards. From Here by Mike at 1 Hotel Melbourne is stepping up with a Sunday celebration that’s equal parts indulgence and ease.

Dad’s first gift? Endless pours of Bright Brewery beer — a crisp High Country favourite brewed with the same love and integrity that Mike McEnearney brings to the kitchen. Then comes the main act: meat specials designed for the day, sourced seasonally, cooked with finesse, and served alongside all the warmth and generosity this nature-led restaurant is known for.

But it’s not all forks and froths. From 1pm, DJs take over the decks, lawn games roll out on the green, and the riverside setting does the rest — laidback, sun-dappled, effortlessly stylish.

This is Father’s Day dialled up: beer in hand, plate piled high, music drifting on the breeze, and Dad right where he belongs — at the centre of it all.

Sunday 7th September

From Here by Mike, 1 Hotel Melbourne, 9 Maritime Place, Docklands

Father’s Day by the Bay at Stokehouse Precinct

This Father’s Day, skip the socks and ties and celebrate Dad with a long lunch by the bay. The Stokehouse Precinct has crafted two exclusive menus that balance indulgence with atmosphere – whether you’re after refined elegance upstairs or a more relaxed Mediterranean feast downstairs.

At Stokehouse, Executive Chef Jason Staudt presents a $195pp four-course banquet of scallop & caviar, crumbed rock flathead, and a whole roast duck carved at the table, finishing with quince baba and Lazlo’s honey ice cream (with the option of a rum splash, naturally). Premium supplements like Southern rock lobster or wagyu short rib are also on offer.

At Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, a $100pp four-course menu leans Mediterranean with tuna crudo, fusilli duck ragù, and Father’s Day roast beef with rosemary potatoes, finishing on a decadent chocolate tart. Optional oysters, wagyu bresaola, and manchego with fig jam are available for those who want to go all in.

Both venues will offer children’s menus, and bookings are essential.

Sunday 7th September, from 11:30am

Book here

Stokehouse Precinct, 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Ultimate Roast at Beverly Rooftop

This Father’s Day, Beverly Rooftop is serving up something truly special. In an exclusive Melbourne collaboration with the renowned Westholme Wagyu, diners can savour the grass-fed, 40-day dry-aged short loin in the aptly named “Dad’s Roast.” Cooked on the bone with a mustard and parsley crust, it’s paired with Yorkshire puddings, roast falcon potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrot and swede mash, sugarloaf cabbage, parsnips, and a rich red wine jus.

Priced at $65 per person alongside the à la carte menu, or $130 per person for groups of eight or more on a three-course Chef’s Selection menu, this is a feast designed for the whole family. Little ones can enjoy their own $30 menu, making it a day out everyone will remember.

Sitchu Tip: Limited roasts are available, so early bookings are essential.

Sunday 7th September

Book here

Goldfields, Level 24/627 Chapel Street, South Yarra

More Spots to Sunday Roast With Dad This Father’s Day

For dads who believe nothing beats a proper Sunday Roast, these Melbourne pubs are serving it up in style this Father’s Day. South Melbourne’s O’Connell’s keeps it timeless with chorizo porchetta, braised beans and root veg ($38pp), while Albert Park Hotel adds a Cantonese twist — hoisin-glazed beef brisket with ginger, garlic and spring onion, built for sharing ($70 for two).

Over in Port Melbourne, the Railway Club Hotel brings out the big guns with a 200g Roast Cape Grim Sirloin, piled high with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pud ($32pp). And Brighton’s Half Moon is all about family-style feasting, carving Flinders Select Porchetta with red cabbage, apple sauce and jus ($34pp).

Wherever you book, it’s a roast Dad won’t forget.

Sunday 7th September

407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne

85 Dundas Place, Albert Park

107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne

120 Church Street, Brighton

Father’s Day Out West: Luxsmith & The Vic Hotel

Give Dad a culinary adventure with Luxsmith’s $80 Feed Me menu ($45 for kids), celebrating the best of Mod-Asian flavours. Expect mushroom dumplings with salted black bean, chilli, and ginger, and Korean beef cheeks with braised potatoes and spiced pea purée. Pair with signature cocktails, aperitifs, or local brews for a celebratory sip.

Meanwhile, over at The Vic Hotel in Footscray, a classic Sunday roast blends with dad-approved fun. From a three-course set menu ($70pp) to a $32 lunch or dinner special, plus a Dad Joke Competition at 3pm, it’s hearty food and hearty laughs all around.

Luxsmith, 5 Gamon Street, Seddon

The Vic Hotel, 43 Victoria Street, Footscray 

Father’s Week at Lona Misa

Why limit the celebration to one day? Lona Misa is honouring fathers and father figures with a bespoke four-course tasting menu, available all week from 2nd to 6th September. At $95pp, families can indulge in a vibrant plant-forward feast, featuring smoky watermelon ceviche, chargrilled shiitake mushroom skewers with aji amarillo and crisp fried sweet potato, and a Peruvian-style “chicken” a la brasa in rich mushroom jus, paired with an umami-packed salad of winter greens, fried shallots, and mustard-miso dressing. Thoughtful, flavour-forward, and unforgettable — a week-long tribute to Dad that tastes as good as it feels.

Father’s Day Hours: 2nd to 6th September, 5pm to 10pm

Ovolo South Yarra, 234 Toorak Road, South Yarra 

Father’s Day at Marameo

This Father’s Day, Marameo opens its doors for a one-off Sunday session, inviting dads to Melbourne’s ultimate Italian dinner party. Families can dive into menu favourites like truffle-boosted cacio e pepe, sticky Italo disco ribs, ultra-cheesy mushroom lasagne, and the complete à la carte offering. Prefer to leave it to the experts? Opt for the chef’s tasting menu, showcasing Head Chef Geoff Martin’s top picks, at $78/98pp. Doors open from 12pm, with sittings available until 3:45pm — perfect for a long, leisurely celebration of Dad.

Sunday 7th September, from 12pm to 3:45pm

6 Russell Place, Melbourne 

Festa del Papa at Mister Bianco

This Father’s Day, Mister Bianco is rolling out the red carpet for dads and father figures with a feast that’s pure Italian indulgence. Chef-restaurateur Joe Vargetto has crafted a $109 per person menu starting with a generous antipasti spread, from golden Arancini alla Norma and cheesy sfincione crowned with prosciutto. For mains, choose between chargrilled chicken with savoury bread sauce, porterhouse steak with spicy pepper jus, or gnocchi in a truffled leek sauce. Finish on a high with a decadent Crema Catalana, and toast to Dad in style.

Sunday 7th September, 12pm to 3pm

26-28 Cotham Road, Kew

Father’s Day Activites in Melbourne

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Pick Up a Cult-Favourite Tart from Tarts Anon

For a last-minute Father’s Day gesture that’s guaranteed to impress, Tarts Anon has revived its cult-favourite Cherry, Whiskey and Pecan Tart — available for one weekend only. A decadent layering of cherry jam, pecan cake, whiskey-soaked cherries, milk chocolate gianduja and dark chocolate diplomat cream, it’s indulgence in tart form.

Pre-order medium or large sizes for pick-up on September 6th and 7th to secure Dad’s sweet spot (and favourite child glory, too).

Stitch It Up: Father’s Day at Superdry

Superdry is giving Father’s Day gifts a personal twist with complimentary in-store embroidery across two weekends. At Chadstone and South Wharf, shoppers can add a custom detail to any purchase — the sharpest way to tailor a jacket, hoodie or tee into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Running 11am to 3pm on 30th to 31st August and 6th to 7th September, it’s Superdry’s way of celebrating the father figures who rise, show up and shape us.

30th and 31st August, 6th and 7th September, 11am to 3pm

Chadstone & South Wharf

Sip, Lounge, Repeat: The Traxedo for Dad

This Father’s Day, upgrade his nights in. Woodford Reserve has joined forces with bespoke maestros Miles Wharton and Rami Mikhael to create the Traxedo: a whiskey-hued tuxedo tracksuit that marries tailored sophistication with lounge-in luxury. Shawl-lapel jacket meets elasticated drawstring trousers, crafted in super-soft Dormeuil wool jersey — comfort never looked this sharp.

Available in Melbourne via ultra-exclusive made-to-measure appointments from 20th August, each Traxedo comes with a Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit. For dads who savour a night in over a night out, it’s the ultimate gift: effortless style, quiet luxury, and a sip-worthy twist on downtime.

Bookings available at The Bespoke Corner from 20th August

36 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Raise a Glass: Tailored Whisky for Father’s Day

Archie Rose’s much-loved Tailored Spirits Pop-Up has returned to Melbourne Emporium, bringing the ultimate Father’s Day gift. Until 21st September, you can design a bottle as unique as he is: choose from two exclusive whisky blends, then personalise both the front and back labels for a gift that’s equal parts thoughtful and drinkable. It’s an experience, a keepsake, and a toast-worthy bottle all in one.

Until 21st September

Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 7pm; Thursday to Friday: 10am to 9pm

Melbourne Emporium, Ground Floor (opposite Nespresso)

Let Dad Indulge in the Cult-Favourite Papamisu from Pidapipo

Father’s Day just got a glow-up. Pidapipo is bringing back the cult-favourite Papamisu, and yes, it’s everything you remember — and more. Layers of mascarpone gelato, espresso-soaked Savoiardi biscuits, gianduja ganache, and chocolate shavings make every spoonful a mini celebration. Dad can share it (or not) — because honestly, no judgment here.

Available from 23rd August across all stores, plus on Uber Eats and Doordash, this $32 tub is the ultimate indulgence for the man who deserves a little decadence this Father’s Day.

From 23rd August

All Pidapipo stores around the city

La Festa del Papà: Piccolina’s Wagon Wheel Gelato for Dad

This Father’s Day in Melbourne, Piccolina turns nostalgia into indulgence with its limited-edition Wagon Wheel gelato. Think layers of buttery biscuit, raspberry jam, and raspberry marshmallow, enrobed in velvety dark chocolate and crowned with freeze-dried raspberries — an elevated throwback every dad (and you) will adore. Crafted entirely from scratch using seasonal, local ingredients, this whimsical treat is the perfect way to celebrate la Festa del Papà with a little sweetness and a lot of style.

Available for a limited time, it’s a celebration of flavour, memory, and Melbourne’s artisanal gelato mastery.

From Tuesday 19th August

Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Richmond, Chadstone, Hardware Lane, Degraves Street, Swanston Street CBD

Go Big This Father’s Day: Meet The King of Sausage Rolls

This Father’s Day, Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse is taking Dad’s favourite comfort food to epic proportions. The King, a foot-long sausage roll, is all golden puff pastry, juicy filling, and unapologetic fun — a treat made for hearty lunches, cheeky gifts, or a friendly eating showdown during Grand Final weekend.

Available from 21st August to 27th September, it’s equal parts nostalgia, Aussie humour, and flavour-packed indulgence. Whether Dad’s a classic meat-and-pastry fan or just here for the spectacle, The King is designed to make him feel like royalty this Father’s Day.

Until 27th September

Melbourne’s Makers & Shakers Market: Father’s Day Edition

This Father’s Day weekend, Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building becomes a playground of creativity and local flavour. On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September, the Makers & Shakers Market will bring together over 180 Australian designers, makers, and gourmet producers — including 35 debuting stallholders.

Treat Dad to artisan gifts from slow fashion, homewares, skincare, stationery, and small-batch treats, all proudly Australian-made. For a personal keepsake, have a custom portrait created by Melbourne artist Frances Cannon, or join a hands-on collage workshop with That Paper Joint. Pie lovers can taste the newly crowned Ballarat Best Pie 2025 winner: Mrs Browne Bakes’ Raspberry Goldfields Cookie Pie.

Family-friendly highlights include a dedicated Dad’s Zone, Awkward Portraits for hilarious double-denim memories, and the Mini Makers & Shakers Market, where kids can play stallholder for a day. With vinyl DJs, interactive workshops, and delicious eats from Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca, Wonderbao, Hamsa Hummus Bar, and more, it’s a Father’s Day to remember.

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September

Tickets: $5 adults, and free for kids under 12

Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton 

Have you booked lunch or dinner for Father’s Day in Melbourne 2025? Keep the good times rolling before or after your feed and make a stop at the best wine bars and rooftop bars in Melbourne.