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540 on Barkly

540 Barkly St, West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

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540 Barkly St, West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

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+61 402 265 639
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 540 on Barkly

540 on Barkly trades noisy sports screens and gaming blare for a calm, conversation-friendly dining room and beer garden. Patrons head here for classic pub feeds executed with bistro care—from Tuesday porterhouse steaks to crisp Wednesday parmas with chips. A dedicated focus on coeliac safety means fried staples like chicken schnitzel and desserts are safely prepped for gluten-free diners, matched with local taps like Hop Nation and warm sticky date pudding.

  • Low-Noise Dining: The dining room and beer garden maintain low-volume music without gaming machines or sports screens, making conversation easy.
  • Dedicated Coeliac Classics: Fried staples including schnitzels, parmas, and desserts come prepared coeliac-safe with dedicated kitchen care.
  • Midweek Feeds: Midweek specials draw regulars for Tuesday steaks with house sauces and Wednesday parma feeds.
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What's On at 540 on Barkly

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Why Diners Choose 540 on Barkly

Experience conversational bistro dining, coeliac-safe pub staples, and regular midweek specials at West Footscray's favourite neighbourhood pub.

  • Coeliac-Safe Pub Classics

    Coeliac guests can enjoy authentic pub favourites without worry, thanks to a kitchen that prepares crispy chicken schnitzel and parmas with dedicated gluten-free care.

    Everything we enjoyed was gluten free (coeliac safe). Friendly and welcoming service. Will definitely be back 😀

    Lauri Filippone

  • Dedicated Dietary Menu

    Generous portions of schnitzels, steaks, and comforting bistro staples ensure diners with dietary requirements never feel limited or compromised.

    A great selection of gluten free items due to family members connected to the establishment having coeliac disease.

    David Morgan

  • Screen-Free Conversation

    Diners enjoy a relaxed, conversational setting free from the distractions of blaring television screens and gaming audio.

    we had a great time by not having the awful noises of a traditional pub full of screens and games on with the highest volume possible.

    Angélica Pierangelli

  • Calm Bistro Ambiance

    The dining spaces and beer garden feature soft background music and comfortable lighting that make hearing your companions effortless.

    good music nice & soft so you can still talk, nice mood lighting, fabulous service, Will return for sure

    Deborah Reynolds

  • Value-Driven Midweek Steak Nights

    Weekly events like Tuesday steak night offer tender cuts, made-from-scratch gravies, and unbeatable value for an easy mid-week dinner.

    Steak night is great value for money and the steak is very tender. You also get a choice of sauces as well.

    Brian Yan

  • Weekly Parma Traditions

    Crispy, juicy chicken parmas take center stage on Wednesday nights, providing a reliable neighbourhood tradition that locals eagerly anticipate.

    Went here for Parma night and did not disappoint! Chicken was very juicy while crumb stayed crispy.

    Ian Yanga

Signature pub classics and crowd favourites

  • Steak

    i just had the best cooked steak i have had in a long time

    Adam Evans

  • Chicken Parma

    chicken Parma was crispy and tender

    Lauri Filippone

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    Really good chicken schnitzel and chips. Schnitzel was the best I've had in quite a while. Was crispy and juicy.

    Tim Peterson

  • Burgers

    The burgers are really good and you get a generous amount of chips also.

    Brian Yan

Other favorites

Secondary favourites, desserts, and sides complementing the classics

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    The Sticky date was also delicious with a generous serve of caramel sauce.

    Troy Chaplin

  • Chips

    bowl of chips which were the best chips I’ve had in awhile

    Linda Dalziel

  • Atlantic Salmon

    The Atlantic salmon is great also.

    Brian Yan

  • Warm Beef Salad

    I ordered a warm beef salad

    Linda Dalziel

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and deliberate dining comforts observed by guests

  • Coeliac-Safe Kitchen Care

    Prepared with personal care inspired by family coeliac connections, offering coeliac-safe fried chicken schnitzel, crispy parmas, and dedicated desserts.

  • Screen-Free Acoustic Comfort

    A calm dining space purposefully kept free from blaring sports screens, electronic gaming noise, or loud club music so guests can converse easily.

  • Attentive Celebration Gestures

    Staff seamlessly coordinate milestone dining, clearing tables on time and presenting guest-provided celebration cakes with candles lit without fuss.

  • Prepared Kids' Activities

    Welcoming younger diners immediately with sharpened pencils, colouring paper, and books ready to go upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there coeliac-safe and gluten-free dining options?

Yes. The venue offers a substantial selection of gluten-free dishes suitable for diners with coeliac disease, including gluten-free versions of chicken schnitzel, parma, and desserts.

Does the pub host weekly dinner specials?

The bistro runs popular midweek specials, featuring Tuesday steak night, Wednesday parma night, and burger night with discounted chicken wings.

What is the noise level and atmosphere like?

Unlike traditional sports pubs, 540 on Barkly maintains a relaxed bistro setting without blaring gaming machines or loud television screens, making it easy to have a conversation. An outdoor beer garden is also available.

Is the pub suitable for families with young children?

Yes. The venue is family-friendly, welcoming babies and children with colouring books and sharpened pencils readily available at the table.

Can you book tables for group gatherings or private functions?

Yes. Table reservations are accepted, and the venue accommodates birthday dinners, milestone gatherings, and private events with an upstairs function room.

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