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Half Moon

120 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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120 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9591 0611
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Half Moon

Church Street’s Half Moon balances lively sports-bar buzz with quiet bistro dining, serving standout steaks and Sunday roasts with real gravy. Regulars drop in for a cheeky bev under the glass atrium, split focaccia with cultured butter, or tuck into eye fillet alongside thick-cut chips. Up top, private suites like the Central and Henry rooms feature dedicated bars and open decks, while Thursdays draw neighbourhood crowds with a $250 meat raffle.

  • Private Balcony Suites: Private suites like the Central and Henry rooms offer dedicated bartenders and open directly onto outdoor decks.
  • Pub Classics & Roasts: Steak specials, Sunday roasts with real gravy, and house cocktails anchor the bistro and courtyard menus.
  • Thursday Meat Raffle: Thursday nights bring a $250 meat raffle, with an entry ticket included on drink orders.
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Why Choose Half Moon

Discover why locals and visitors choose Half Moon for celebrations, classic pub meals, and relaxed social gatherings.

  • Hearty Pub Specials and Sunday Roasts

    Known for standout steak nights and Sunday roasts with real gravy and seasonal baked sides, delivering consistently great pub fare.

    Went for the steak special last night, and was very happy! Excellent steak, great chips and just enough salad

    Juanita Sprott

  • Thursday Night Meat Raffle Tradition

    Thursday evenings feature the popular $250 meat raffle ritual where every drink purchase enters you for a chance to win.

    The half moon is my go to for a drink with the girls or a pub classic I thought it had reached its peak until I won the Thursday night $250 meat raffle.

    Lizzie Kuehn

  • Private Function Suites with Balconies

    Self-contained celebration spaces like the Central Room and Henry Room offer dedicated private bars, balcony access, and custom event setups.

    We had the central room which was this perfectly sized private room with its own bar and own balcony.

    Irena M

  • Dedicated Event Coordination and Hospitality

    Dedicated event managers and attentive private hosts ensure milestone birthdays and special gatherings run smoothly from planning through service.

    All guests raved about the room, the balcony, the food and the friendly helpful staff.

    Louise Southwell

  • Distinct Zoned Dining and Bar Spaces

    Patrons can choose between a quiet, relaxed sit-down dining room or an open glass atrium and lively sports bar for watching AFL.

    There’s a range of dining spaces here, we chose the dining room because we wanted somewhere quieter than the main bar.

    Andrew Kay

  • Vibrant Courtyard and Sports Viewing

    A vibrant, buzzing social atmosphere with heated outdoor courtyard areas and screens tuned to the footy without overwhelming the vibe.

    The outside area was nice and warm, screens everywhere showing the sport but not over powering as the volume was down.

    Daithí O Gallchoir

Classic pub favourites and weekly specials enjoyed by locals and visitors

  • Steak

    Went for the steak special last night, and was very happy! Excellent steak, great chips and just enough salad to make you feel like your body is a temple.

    Juanita Sprott

  • Sunday roast

    Ordered 2 Sunday roasts. $30 each but worth it. Fresh baked veg. Real gravy.

    Monica Wangmann

  • Chicken pie

    My partner had a chicken pie. And both were pretty good.

    Leah Rise

  • Garlic bread

    We had a garlic bread and eye fillet steak and both were delicious. The steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked & the garlic bread was plentiful and top tier.

    Marnie Regan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and tailored hospitality that elevate casual pub visits and milestone celebrations.

  • Thursday Night $250 Meat Raffle

    Buy a drink on Thursday nights to receive a ticket into the venue's $250 meat raffle draw.

  • Dedicated Function Hosts and Bartenders

    Private event bookings include dedicated bar and floor staff who personally manage food flow, keep drinks refreshed, and coordinate timing.

  • Dedicated Function Rooms with Private Balconies

    The upstairs Central and Henry function rooms feature private balconies and outdoor decks with doors that fully open for fresh-air socializing.

  • Thoughtful Dietary and Non-Alcoholic Event Catering

    The kitchen accommodates dietary requirements smoothly for events, pairing menus with a curated selection of non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits for non-drinkers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quieter area to dine away from the sports bar?

Half Moon offers a variety of spaces across the venue. If you prefer a calmer setting away from the buzzing main bar and sport screens, you can sit in the dedicated dining room or atrium, while outdoor seating is available on the deck and courtyard.

Can you order from your table using a QR code?

Yes, table ordering is available via QR codes at your table, or you can order directly with staff and at the bar.

Are private function spaces available for events?

Yes, Half Moon features dedicated private function spaces such as the Central Room and the upstairs Henry Room, equipped with their own bars and outdoor balcony or deck access for parties and milestone celebrations.

Where can you park or access the venue?

Street parking is available along Church Street, alongside 1- to 2-hour timed parking lots located on the street behind the pub. Alternatively, the local train station is located right on the doorstep.

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