This pub has been closed.
(we still have hopes someone will buy and reopen it!)
The Lord Newry hotel has a bit of a feel of an old man's pub but on a Friday/Saturday night this pub is anything but old. Located on Brunswick street just before it curves into St George's Road this pub doesn't look much from the outside corner. Walk in the front and you'll be facing a pool table and the bar in, most likely, a smokey room. The crowd is diverse, ranging from 20-somethings to an older crowd of past 50. Beer on tap is king in this pub and drinks will run under $5 for a pot. They do drink specials each day. There is a dining room connected with the pub which is non-smoking and a lot quieter. (You can get meals in the pub as well, order from the bar in both cases). The pub serves some great food...the lamb shanks being one of the best items to order. They do a chicken parma on a Sunday for $8. It's not the best but it is only $8 and comes with chips and salad.
Both rooms have fireplaces to warm your toes and the pub has one of the best old jukeboxes in Melbourne with classes like "Livin on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. It's pretty standard to see someone playing a pool que as a guitar on any given weekend night.
A great place to meet up with friends for a drink in the pub or a quiet meal to warm you up on a cold Melbourne winter.