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Plough Hotel

333 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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333 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 3 9687 2878
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Plough Hotel

Footscray locals head to the Plough Hotel for sharp gastropub plates, quiet upstairs lodging, and generous weekly specials served without pretense. Inside the dining room, bartenders pour local independent craft beers alongside crisp calamari and porterhouse steaks finished with herb butter. Thursday brings towering parmas, while private milestones spill out of the dedicated Barkly Room directly into its own alfresco courtyard. Diners round out the evening over steamed brown ale pudding laced with muscovado caramel, peanut praline, and salted caramel ice cream.

  • The Barkly Room: Private gathering space featuring an attached outdoor courtyard and dedicated bar coordination.
  • Weekly Counter Specials: Rotating weekday value including Tuesday porterhouse cuts and popular Thursday parma specials.
  • Upstairs Lodging & Parking: Quiet rooms positioned right above the bistro with off-street vehicle parking behind the pub.
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What's On at Plough Hotel

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Guests Choose The Plough Hotel

From private celebrations and weekly pub specials to elevated bistro dining and boutique upstairs rooms.

  • Dedicated Private Functions With Alfresco Space

    Private events in the Barkly Room include direct access to an outdoor area alongside dedicated event planning support.

    We had my husband's 50th birthday party in the Barkly room and the adjoining outdoor area and it was perfect.

    Mike Welsh

  • Attentive Milestone Event Coordination

    Event planners provide responsive coordination and flexible setup accommodation for celebrations and milestone gatherings.

    Tina was soo helpful with helping me organise my event and quick with her response. The staff were also very attentive and friendly on the night.

    Elenoa Eliepa

  • Structured High-Value Weeknight Specials

    Weekly dining specials feature generous dinner portions such as Thursday parma nights and Tuesday steak specials.

    I went on the Thursday Parma night and got a massive serving for only 19 bucks!

    Oliver Bar

  • Convenient Dedicated Rear Parking

    Visitors benefit from dedicated off-street parking behind the building, easing vehicle access off busy local streets.

    Ample parking at the back.

    Kay Otene

  • Curated Beverage and Gastropub Pairings

    Knowledgeable floor staff offer thoughtful beverage pairings and detailed recommendations across local craft beers, wines, and spirits.

    He's incredibly attentive, friendly, and polite, and his knowledge of the wines, beers, spirits, food, and drinks menu is exceptional.

    John O Hara

  • Polished Bistro and Seasonal Dining

    The bistro kitchen prepares elevated mains and entrees with quality ingredients in a warm, welcoming dining room.

    Steaks were cooked well and offering a large selections of mustard was a nice touch. The seafood linguine was very well balanced and the ingredients tasted quality.

    Harry McGoldrick

Locally praised gastropub classics and weekly dining favorites

  • Porterhouse Steak

    Plough Hotel does Tuesday steak night, with a porterhouse steak. It also comes with chips and rocket salad. The salad dressing was divine, chips were tasty and love the idea of herb butter instead of the usual mushroom or pepper sauce.

    A K

  • Parma

    Went here on Thursday nite..parma nite! Our 1st time & was so impressed! Great looking pub..great staff & service & our parmas were Sensational! One of the best parmas ive had!

    Victor Korbut

  • Lemon Pepper Calamari

    We shared a range of entrees and mains and rate the lemon pepper calamari and the pork belly for the win. Delicious!

    Ainsley Rayner

  • Eye Fillet

    The eye fillet was perfectly cooked and an excellent cut.

    Robert Taylor

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate private celebrations, dining, and boutique stays.

  • Flexible Function Setup & Green Rooms

    Event organisers are given early access as early as 11am to arrange balloon decor and DJ setups, along with dedicated extra rooms for hired performers to prepare.

  • Dedicated Private Event Bar & Floor Hosts

    Private party bookings are paired with attentive dedicated staff like bartender Chris and floor hosts who manage drink service smoothly so hosts can relax.

  • Personalised Menu & Beverage Curation

    Bistro staff actively converse on flavour profiles and spirits without scripted routines, and bar staff offer detailed guidance on boutique wines and local craft beers.

  • Hands-On Guest Luggage & Check-In Care

    Lodging team members personally assist guests by carrying heavy luggage up the accommodation stairs and arranging late-night arrivals right before closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you host private functions or events?

The venue offers dedicated function spaces like the Barkly Room with an adjoining outdoor area, accommodating group celebrations, birthdays, and cocktail gatherings with customized food and drink setups.

Is there accommodation available on site?

The pub features guest rooms situated directly upstairs, offering clean and comfortable lodging with on-site dining downstairs, accessible via stairs.

Is there parking available on site?

Dedicated on-site parking is available behind the venue with access via Victoria Street, alongside nearby street parking.

Does the pub offer weekly food specials?

The bistro features popular dining specials during the week, including steak nights, parma deals, and value lunch sets.

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