Restaurant
The Exchange Hotel
39 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
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39 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
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A classic Port Melbourne local on Bay Street, The Exchange Hotel delivers generous counter classics and pints just blocks back from the water. Grab a footpath table in the sun with the dog, or settle into the airy dining room for a massive chicken parma paired with cold draft beer. Patrons point to the Sunday roast—served tender in heaping portions—alongside weeknight steak specials with French fries. Upstairs, a self-contained private function suite features its own dedicated bar, sound system, and outdoor nook, steered by an events team that handles every planning detail. Downstairs, digital ordering lets table rounds keep flowing uninterrupted.
- Dedicated Upstairs Function Suite: A self-contained upstairs suite with its own private bar, sound system, restrooms, and outdoor terrace for smooth, coordinated milestone events.
- Generous Pub Classics: Hearty portions anchor the menu, led by crisp chicken parmas, tender Sunday roasts, and weeknight steak specials.
- Footpath Dining & Sunny Pints: Dog-friendly outdoor tables on Bay Street offer casual pints and meals in the coastal breeze.
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Why Choose The Exchange Hotel
From seamless private functions upstairs to generous dining downstairs and beachside beers outside.
Self-Contained Upstairs Function Suite
The private upstairs function room features its own dedicated bar, restrooms, sound system, and outdoor space, keeping your group completely secluded.
Private bar, toilets & small outdoor area.
Felicity Ceo Effortless Digital Table Ordering
Tables are equipped for quick card-only payment and digital ordering, allowing groups to order rounds and meals effortlessly.
you can easily order table service using a convenient QR code
Sukhpreet Sandhu Stress-Free Event Coordination
Dedicated event management handles logistics leading up to and during private functions, eliminating party-planning stress.
he made what could have been a stressful day so easy
Lucy Cathie Warm, Welcoming Hospitality
Attentive and welcoming floor service ensures dining parties and celebration groups feel genuinely looked after from arrival.
really easy to chat to and made me feel so welcome
Imogen Luke Generous Pub Classics and Roasts
Kitchen serves generously portioned pub favorites, from chicken parmigianas to hearty weekend Sunday roasts.
The roast was delicious, juicy, and absolutely so generous in the proportion size!!
Annie Wilson Sunny Outdoor Dining by the Bay
Guests and their pets can relax on sunny outdoor footpath tables near the beach with cold beers and casual meals.
Really the ideal spot to sit outside in the sun and have a beer and a meal in Port Melbourne.
Jack Todd
Most popular items
Signature pub classics and private celebration spaces praised by guests
Upstairs Function Space
Had the best time celebrating a 60th birthday in the upstairs function space! Highly recommend it for special functions. Private bar, toilets & small outdoor area. Amazing food!!
Felicity Ceo Chicken Parma
their chicken Parmi is one of my all-time favourites!
Sukhpreet Sandhu Sunday Roast
The best Sunday roast I’ve had in Melbourne in a long time!!
Annie Wilson Steak Special
$25 steak special, perfectly cooked medium rare, French fries and pub salad. Yum. Hard to beat that price for the quality.
Sam
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and tailored touches that elevate visits and milestones
Surprise Birthday Desserts & Seating Care
When visiting to mark three birthdays, the venue team proactively arranged a quieter dining area for privacy and surprised the table with complimentary desserts.
Multi-Week Function Coordination
Event planners receive dedicated hands-on guidance from manager John spanning weeks before the function right through post-event wrap-up.
Self-Contained Upstairs Suite Amenities
Hosts can run completely private functions upstairs featuring an exclusive bar, private bathrooms, sound system, and dedicated outdoor space without sharing pub facilities.
Dog-Friendly Sunny Outdoor Pavement Dining
Patrons dining on the beachside outdoor footpath can comfortably bring along their dogs while enjoying drinks and pub meals in the sun.
Before you head over
Practical advice on payments, private functions, and outdoor seating at Port Melbourne
Prepare for cashless QR ordering
Bring a payment card, as cash is not accepted; you can skip the counter queue entirely by ordering food and drinks via the at-table QR code.
Reserve the upstairs suite for events
For milestone parties, the upstairs function room functions as an all-in-one private space complete with its own dedicated bar, private bathrooms, and an outdoor area.
Head outdoors with pets and bikes
If you are stopping by with your dog or following a beach ride, take advantage of the sunny footpath tables for outdoor dining and drinks.
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