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Stray Neighbour Restaurant & Bar Preston

463/467 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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Find Stray Neighbour Restaurant & Bar Preston

463/467 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 3 9471 1420
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Stray Neighbour Restaurant & Bar Preston

Stray Neighbour turns out elevated pub fare and local craft taps across a spacious room in Preston. Slide into a booth for yuzu labne focaccia, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or a hefty wagyu burger dripping with truffle sauce. regulars drop in for Wednesday parma specials, while rain-soaked evenings call for a round of pool right beside the wood-burning fireplace. It all pairs neatly with a spicy margarita or a cold IPA from the taps out front.

  • Weeknight Specials: Wednesday parma and Thursday steak nights draw mid-week diners for generous plates at approachable prices.
  • Cosy Hearth & Games: Spacious layout featuring leather booths, a working wood-burning hearth, and a pool table lounge.
  • Craft Taps & Cocktails: Rotating craft beers on tap alongside sharp cocktail selections like house spicy margaritas.
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What's On at Stray Neighbour Restaurant & Bar Preston

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

No events or specials listed right now.

Key Advantages of Stray Neighbour

Why locals choose Stray Neighbour for weeknight dinners, weekend gatherings, and milestone celebrations

  • Elevated Gastropub Ambience & Craft Drinks

    Guests can enjoy elevated dishes, craft beers, and cocktails in an inviting, stylish pub setting with both indoor tables and a sunny beer garden.

    a relaxed yet stylish gastropub space with great energy, perfect for anything from casual dinners to drinks with friends.

    Amilliah

  • Welcoming & Unpretentious Hospitality

    A warm, welcoming, and unpretentious environment paired with attentive service makes guests feel instantly at home.

    What really stood out was how welcoming and neighbourly the whole place felt, modern but unpretentious, with friendly service

    Amilliah

  • Value-Driven Weeknight Food Specials

    Mid-week dining specials like Wednesday parma night and Thursday steak night deliver high-value pub staples at accessible prices.

    Parma night on Wednesday and steak night on Thursday 👌👌. Staff are really friendly and it’s a very spacious and vibey space.

    Mauro Trentin

  • Convenient Split-Billing for Groups

    Group dining is hassle-free with convenient bill splitting at checkout, accommodating hassle-free gatherings.

    They also split the bill which is super convenient.

    Mauro Trentin

  • Flexible Milestone Function & Dance Floor Space

    The expansive dining room easily clears tables to create a dedicated, vibrant dance floor for weddings and milestone celebrations.

    The space is massive when the tables are cleared away so it makes for a great dance floor.

    Anja R

  • Cozy Wood Fireplace & Games Lounge

    An open wood-burning fireplace and cozy lounge seating create a relaxing, comfortable retreat during cooler evenings and date nights.

    We sat around for a while after it in front of the wood fire and played pool ! It was pouring down with rain outside and this place is so cosy and relaxing !

    ashley jenkins

Crowd favorites and weeknight specials that keep locals returning

  • Burger

    I had the burger here and it was seriously satisfying, juicy, flavourful and perfectly cooked, just the kind of dish to hit the spot when you’re craving something hearty.

    Amilliah

  • Steak Night

    Parma night on Wednesday and steak night on Thursday 👌👌.

    Mauro Trentin

  • Parma Night

    Parma night on Wednesday and steak night on Thursday 👌👌.

    Mauro Trentin

  • Duck Ragu

    Went here in date night and I had the duck ragu and my date had the mushroom risotto and the service and meals were amazing and well priced !

    ashley jenkins

Other favorites

Specialty cocktails, appetizers, sides, and sweet finishes

  • Spicy Margarita

    Highly recommend the spicy margarita.

    Jennifer Dunnell

  • Yuzu Labne Focaccia

    The entire menu was absolutely delicious from the lychee cocktails to the yuzu labne focaccia to the lamb shoulder and vodka gnocchi.

    J H

  • Creme Brulee

    Finished off the night with a very generous serve of 🍰 Creme Brulee.

    JoJo Foo

  • Wombok Slaw

    wombok slaw is fresh and exactly what you need as a side dish.

    Kate El Idrissi

Frequently Asked Questions

Do they offer any weeknight food specials?

Yes, the venue runs popular midweek dining specials, including Parma night on Wednesday and Steak night on Thursday.

Is the venue family- and kid-friendly?

Yes, the dining space features cosy booths suitable for families with children, along with high ceilings and an accommodating setup for prams.

What kind of seating and amenities are available inside?

Beyond standard dining tables and booths, Stray Neighbour features an indoor wood-burning fireplace lounge, a pool table area, and an outdoor beer garden.

Can you host private functions or large events here?

Yes, Stray Neighbour can accommodate large private events, from discussion groups and Christmas parties to cocktail-style wedding receptions with room for a dance floor.

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