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The Silverlake Social - Prahran

198 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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198 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 3 9510 2995
HoursMonday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Silverlake Social - Prahran

This Chapel Street haunt delivers unapologetic Americana with rotating US craft beers on tap, vintage arcade games, and screens locked on North American sports. Regulars drop in for unpretentious dive-bar energy and genuine Southern California comfort food. Baskets of buffalo wings carry proper pepper heat, paired alongside crisp buttermilk chicken burgers and fried mozzarella sticks. The taps cycle through rare stateside IPAs you rarely see poured in Melbourne, flanked by a pool table in the centre of the room and classic pinball cabs tucked out back. Grab a cold pot of craft brew, take a stool by the bar, and catch an NBA or baseball broadcast with a plate of hot fries.

  • American Comfort Eats: Buttermilk chicken burgers, spicy buffalo wings, hotdogs, and fried mozzarella sticks anchor a menu of unapologetic diner classics.
  • Games & US Sports: Shoot free pool in the main room, challenge mates to vintage arcade cabinets out back, or watch live NBA and NFL games on screen.
  • Imported Craft Taps: Rotating taps feature hard-to-find American craft IPAs, domestic pours, and quirky imported spirits.
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Why Choose The Silverlake Social

Why locals choose The Silverlake Social for craft beer, pub games, and US sports on Chapel Street

  • Hard-to-Find American Craft Beers

    Curates a rotating lineup of hard-to-find American craft beers, rare imported spirits, and craft taps on Chapel Street.

    heaps of American craft stuff you can’t get elsewhere in Melbourne

    Ben McKeown

  • Authentic American Bar Fare

    Serves satisfying American diner staples from crispy buttermilk chicken burgers and buffalo wings to freshly made hot dogs.

    Fantastic range of beers and some great food - I love the hot dog.

    Hanna Burrows

  • Unpretentious Chapel Street Socializing

    Offers a laid-back, welcoming neighborhood vibe equally suited for casual dates, after-work drinks, or group gatherings.

    Great for big groups AND date night.

    Rory Lim

  • Warm & Welcoming Hospitality

    Attentive, friendly bar staff and welcoming patrons create an easygoing environment where guests immediately feel at home.

    Very friendly bartenders and usually a friendly crowd too.

    J Goddard-Williams

  • Free Pool & Retro Arcade Games

    Features a dedicated pool table, pinball, and retro video games out back for interactive entertainment while drinking.

    there are old school video games out the back, and a pool table in the bar.

    Sharyn Wright

  • Dedicated North American Sports Screenings

    Screens live North American sports broadcasts, including NBA, NFL, baseball, and hockey, for local and expat fans.

    Great place to watch NBA and sports that are a bit "niche" in Melbs.

    J Goddard-Williams

Classic American bar dishes favoured by Chapel Street locals

  • Burgers

    We both got burgers (one with sweet potato chips, the other regular) and they were so freshly made it was amazing!

    Andrew Tralongo

  • Mozzarella sticks

    Classic American snacks (Mozzarella sticks!!) that are delicious and well priced, in a funky space with friendly staff and a great selection of beers.

    Fi W

  • Buffalo wings

    Buffalo wings are great and have a little of kick.

    Eouea eats

  • Hot dog

    Fantastic range of beers and some great food - I love the hot dog.

    Hanna Burrows

Before you head over

Practical advice for ordering drinks, managing kitchen timing, and enjoying bar games at The Silverlake Social

  • Order Drinks at the Bar

    Peak times on Chapel Street get busy; scan the barcode at your table for digital reservations or food ordering, and head straight up to the bar to order drinks directly.

  • Factor in Fresh Kitchen Wait Times

    Burgers are freshly prepared to order and can take a little extra time to come out from the kitchen, so grab a pint and hit the pool table while you wait.

  • Time Visits for Happy Hour & Games

    Drop by during happy hour in the evenings after work or on weekend afternoons for discounted pints, trivia, or free pool before the late-night rush.

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