KEW, MELBOURNE

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The Skinny Dog Hotel has been pouring cold beers since 1853 and still this beloved Kew institution provides the inner east with a great selection of beverages and top-notch pub fare. The welcomed addition of the renovated Upstairs space provides even more areas to explore.
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Please note: We'll be closed on Christmas Day, but normal open hours every other day!

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Upstairs
TUE 24 DEC

XMAS Eve Party

Celebrate Christmas Eve at Skinny Dog with a night of epic entertainment and festive vibes!

Upstairs Line-Up:

Plus, enjoy drink specials venue-wide from 6 – 9pm.

FREE ENTRY – first in, best dressed!

Venue Wide
EVERY FRIDAY 4-7PM

Friday Knock-Offs

$6 Schooners! $5 House Wines! $7 House Spirits!
Acoustic Duo Upstairs 5-8pm

Venue Wide
EVERY SUNDAY

Sunday Social

Sundays just got social!

Gather your mates or bring the whole family down for a delicious seafood special, 1/2 kg Moules Frites for only $20 from 12pm. Plus drink special including $25 wine carafes and beer tap jugs. 🍷🍺

 

 

Upstairs
FRI 13 DEC 5-8PM

Adam 2

🎤 FRIDAY NIGHT ACOUSTIC

ADAM 2 is Kristin Holland and Andrew Gatenby – founding members of legendary Melbourne cover band ADAM 12. The duo plays a big selection of your favourite songs from the glory days of ADAM 12 and much, much more.

Their extensive repertoire (from relaxing background tunes to thumping dance floor anthems) and highly developed musicianship allows them to create whatever type of atmosphere a venue or event needs. Harmonies, clever arrangements, professionalism and panache. There’s a reason they’ve been doing this for so long – they’re the real deal.

Upstairs
FRI 13 DEC 9-1AM

DJ Snowie

💫 FRIDAY NIGHT DJ

Meet Snowie, a revered Melbourne DJ with over 20+ years of captivating audiences. A standout in the vibrant local scene, he’s achieved remarkable success and showcased extraordinary skill. Supporting international artists like Miles Dyson, Stanton Warriors, and Krafty Kuts, Snowie is a sought-after DJ with residencies at iconic Melbourne venues and successful tours in New Zealand and Japan. His genre-spanning sets, from funk to techno, consistently draw crowds to the dancefloor, making him an unforgettable musical force.

Upstairs
SAT 14 DEC 6-9PM

Kano

🎶 SATURDAY DINNER DJ

DJ, street artist, designer and Red Bull Music Academy alumni, Kano has been a fixture on the Melbourne scene since the 90s including running the legendary Cocoa Butter as well as holding down residencies at Honky Tonks and every other venue in town known for quality. With a record collection only matched by a select few encompassing hip hop, soul, jazz, funk, Latin, Afrobeat, ska, disco and breakbeat it’s no wonder he is sometimes referred to as Australia’s answer to Gilles Peterson

Upstairs
SAT 14 DEC 9-1AM

Zuri

💫 SATURDAY NIGHT DJ

Upstairs
FRI 20 DEC 5-8PM

Midnight Jackson

🎤 FRIDAY NIGHT ACOUSTIC

Midnight Jackson, a Melbourne-based Blues/Soul duo formed in 2011, enchants with their earnest and powerful sound. Lead singer Tiana, deeply influenced by a childhood steeped in soul and blues, anchors the duo’s unique style. Since their relocation to Melbourne in 2017, they’ve become regulars in Victoria’s music scene. Anticipate their latest single, recorded across New York and Melbourne, as they hit their prime as both songwriters and performers.

Upstairs
FRI 20 DEC 9-1AM

DJ Snowie

💫 FRIDAY NIGHT DJ

Meet Snowie, a revered Melbourne DJ with over 20+ years of captivating audiences. A standout in the vibrant local scene, he’s achieved remarkable success and showcased extraordinary skill. Supporting international artists like Miles Dyson, Stanton Warriors, and Krafty Kuts, Snowie is a sought-after DJ with residencies at iconic Melbourne venues and successful tours in New Zealand and Japan. His genre-spanning sets, from funk to techno, consistently draw crowds to the dancefloor, making him an unforgettable musical force.

Upstairs
SAT 21 DEC 6-9PM

Naru

💫 SATURDAY NIGHT DJ

Melbourne based DJ, Narumi Asada offers a knowledgeable approach to music through her 15 years of experience DJ’ing and supporting the local dance scene. She prides herself in her song selections, genre versatility and crowd control. She began DJ’ing at the age of 13 and accredits the powerful and positive changes that music and DJing has made to her life, to DJ’ing . Narumi wishes to share this with everyone, especially kids and females as she believes that music is a powerful vehicle for expression and empowerment. She aims to provide safe environments to facilitate this self-discovery through music.

Upstairs
SAT 21 DEC 9-1AM

Cuznmatt

💫 SATURDAY NIGHT DJ

Downstairs
MONDAY - FRIDAY 12-2PM

LUNCH SPECIAL

Select dishes, weekly changing special and drink only $25!

See the menu here!

Downstairs
EVERY MONDAY 7.30PM

Q1 Trivia

Join us in the Front Bar every week for FREE trivia with the team from Q1. Trivia starts from 7.30pm. Drink and voucher prizes available!

Don’t miss our Burger & Bev deal for only $27!

Downstairs
EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5PM

Steak Night

Steak night at The Skinny Dog, choose from 3 cuts of steak starting from $23.

See the menu

Downstairs
EVERY THURSDAY FROM 5PM

Parmageddon

It just wouldn’t be Thursday at The Dog without Parmageddon. 450g Parma with 7 toppings to choose from and a pot of beer, wine or soft drink to wash it down for $25.

See the menu

** Only available downstairs **

Venue Wide
EVERY FRIDAY 4-7PM

Friday Knock-Offs

$6 Schooners! $5 House Wines! $7 House Spirits!
Acoustic Duo Upstairs 5-8pm

Venue Wide
EVERY SUNDAY

Sunday Social

Sundays just got social!

Gather your mates or bring the whole family down for a delicious seafood special, 1/2 kg Moules Frites for only $20 from 12pm. Plus drink special including $25 wine carafes and beer tap jugs. 🍷🍺

 

 

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OUR REVIEWS

Customer Review

We came here on a warm evening to enjoy a steak. Loved the big juicy steaks and chips with great selection of hot sauces and mustard. Busy casual atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Prices were good for the serving size.

J “Ryan” C
Customer Review

A great spot for summer food and drinks with your mates! The rooftop is covered but still holds the vibes and has great lighting! Super cool set up and great share plate options! The staff are lovely too!

Liv
Customer Review

Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my 50th birthday with my family and friends in such a spectacular way. You were amazing and the staff could not have been better. Thank you to Freddie and the chef and all the girls that looked after my family on my birthday.
Especially thanks to Ro, events are always a big event and you helped me make my birthday a special day.

Lisa O’Sullivan

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