The Last Jar Authentic Irish Pub

In the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, The Last Jar brings a slice of Ireland to the city, all warm wood, easy smiles and a welcome that lingers. This is a place that prizes service as much as sustenance, where the hum of conversation meets the promise of a good feed and a well-poured drink.

At the stove is Head Chef Jake Beazley, a Northern Irish talent with a soft spot for tradition and a flair for change. His celebrated beef and Guinness pie is the stuff of local lore, while a frequently refreshed à la carte keeps regulars guessing. Classic comforts are treated with care, from fish and chips with mushy peas to crisp calamari and a moreish buffalo cauliflower that plays to the crowd without shouting.

Plant-forward plates hold their own, with mushroom bourguignon and an eggplant parma layered with feta, chilli and basil pesto offering richness without compromise. To finish, puddings are properly indulgent: think sticky toffee pudding or a chocolate brownie, both happily escorted by vanilla ice cream.

Come midweek and Sunday, the pub swells with traditional Irish music, a convivial session where anyone may pull up a chair and join. Drop in for supper and a song, stay for the stories, and let the craic do the rest.