Balaclava Hotel

13/06/2026

The boys are back in the green and gold! ⚽️ This Sunday, we’re turning up the volume as the Socceroos take on Turkey in an absolute blockbuster clash.

Watch every single minute of the action live and loud on our big screens, with an ice-cold pint in hand and a menu stacked with premium pub eats to keep those matchday nerves sorted.

Grab your mates and we'll see you at the bar! 🍻🍔

12/06/2026

The biggest month in football is finally here! 🌍⚽️
From massive group-stage clashes to the ultimate knockout drama, we’re showing the best action live & loud. The fixtures are stacked and the pints are cold. Grab your mates, head down to your local, and don't miss a single moment of the action 🍻

11/06/2026

Footy is on, and so is your chance to win a trip to Vegas for you and a mate! Just head to the pub from 12pm on game days, spend $20+ on food or drinks, and scan your pub+ card to get a digital scratch card. T&Cs apply.

08/06/2026

It’s Game Time! Sip & Score FIFA World Cup Collectibles. Buy any Coca-Cola variety, Scratch & Scan to WIN 👀🥤

07/06/2026

Sunday plans = sorted. ☀️🎱
Whether you're a sharp-shooter or just here for the vibes, come down to The Balaclava Hotel for Free Pool all day every Sunday.
Pair it with a cold drink and great company. Doors are open—see you at the table!

06/06/2026

Looking for the ultimate spot to host your next event? 🥂✨
Say hello to our Rooftop Bar & Lounge at the Balaclava Hotel! Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, an engagement party, or just want an excuse to gather your favourite people, we’ve got you covered.
What you get:
• Complete Privacy: Your own exclusive loft-style space, private bar, and bathrooms.
• All-Weather Proof: Roof shutters and heating for cozy winter vibes, plus misting fans for those sunny Melbourne days.
• The Goods: 8 beers on tap, Bluetooth connectivity for your own tunes, and plenty of room for up to 120 guests.
Overlooking Carlisle Street and just a stone's throw from the station, it’s the perfect balance of local pub history and fresh, modern style.

📩 Dates are filling fast! Lock in your next function with us now!

05/06/2026

Spend the weekend with us! Head to your local pub+ venue and receive triple pub+ points on any Pint this Saturday to Monday! 🍺

👉 Don’t miss out — download the pub+ app today!

05/06/2026

The only thing better than a long weekend? A cold beer with your favorite people. 🍻
We’re pouring all weekend long at The Balaclava Hotel. Round up the crew and let's make the most of the extra day off.
See you at the bar!

04/06/2026

Round 13 AFL action all long weekend 🏉

From Thursday night through to the Monday blockbuster, catch every game LIVE & LOUD on the big screen at The Balaclava Hotel.

Cold beers, pub feeds and wall-to-wall footy all weekend long 🍻

03/06/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT POOL COMP 🎱

Rack ‘em up and bring your A-game to The Balaclava Hotel.

$10 entry includes a FREE drink 🍺

REGO FROM 6PM
STARTS 7PM

Get your crew together and see who runs the table

02/06/2026

Ice-cold beers. Seriously good prices. 🍺
Download the pub+ app now and gather your friends

02/06/2026

❄️ THE ULTIMATE WINTER WARMER HAS ARRIVED ❄️
Baby, it’s cold outside, but things are heating up at The Balaclava Hotel kitchen!
When the temperature drops, there is only one dish that truly satisfies: our SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK. 🍖✨
We’re doing winter right. Imagine melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bone lamb, slow-cooked in a rich, deeply flavourful vegetable ragout. We serve it piled high on a bed of creamy mash and finish it with a fresh, zesty gremolata to cut through the winter chill.
It’s rich, it’s comforting, and it’s basically a warm hug on a plate. 🥰
Pair it with a bold glass of red or your favourite pint, and you’ve got the perfect antidote to those frosty nights. Don't spend the evening shivering at home—grab your coat, round up the crew, and defrost by the fire with us.
👉 Tag a mate who needs this in their life tonight!
📅 Tables fill up fast on chilly nights— book now!

01/06/2026

Winter nights hit different by the fireplace at The Balaclava Hotel 🔥

Settle in, grab a drink, warm up with your mates and make yourself at home this season!

31/05/2026

Pour, swirl, sip repeat 🍷

Whether it’s a bold red, a crisp white or something sparkling to kick things off, there’s always a reason for another glass at The Balaclava Hotel

30/05/2026

Planning a birthday, engagement, work party or just an excuse to celebrate?
The Balaclava Hotel rooftop function space is the perfect spot to bring the crew together.

Cocktails flowing, good vibes all night and a space made for unforgettable events.
Enquire now and lock in your next function 🍸

Balaclava Hotel formerly Carlisle Hotel was first licensed in 1869

29/05/2026

Fresh off the grill 🍽️

ATLANTIC SALMON
served with roasted chats, broccolini, cherry tomatoes & chimichurri.

A perfect pick for lunch or dinner at The Balaclava Hotel

28/05/2026

ROUND 12 AFL ACTION
LIVE & LOUD ON THE BIG SCREEN 🏉🔥

Every tackle. Every goal. Every massive moment.
Catch all the action at The Balaclava Hotel with cold beers, pub feeds and the best game day atmosphere going around.

Grab your mates and lock in your spot for a huge weekend of footy!

27/05/2026

It's game day! Catch the Maroons vs The Blues tonight, LIVE AND LOUD at your local. Spend $20 or more on food and drinks, and you can also earn a play for our "Scratch and Win" promo. See you there!

27/05/2026

STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1 🏉

The rivalry is back. Catch every hit, try and big moment LIVE & LOUD on the big screen at The Balaclava Hotel.

Get the crew together, grab a beer and settle in for one massive night of Origin footy!

26/05/2026

Fresh beers pouring all day at The Balaclava Hotel 🍺

Ice cold taps, pub classics and good times waiting at the bar.
Round up the crew and settle in.l

25/05/2026

MONDAY TRIVIA on the big screen at The Balaclava Hotel! 🧠🍻

Round up your crew and put your knowledge to the test from 7pm, with great food and drinks to fuel the night.

PLUS enjoy $25 meals with a schooner or house wine 🍔🍷

See you tonight!

24/05/2026

Sundays are for schooners, mates and FREE POOL 🎱

Rack ‘em up and settle in at The Balaclava Hotel every Sunday. No coins needed — just good shots and good times

23/05/2026

Planning a party, work function or celebration?
Take it up a notch at The Balaclava Hotel 🍸

Our rooftop function space is the perfect spot for birthdays, engagements, EOFY parties, corporate catch-ups and everything in between. Great food, flowing drinks and the kind of atmosphere that keeps the night going long after the first round.

Dates fill fast — lock in your next function now!

22/05/2026

Game day just got better 🍻🏉

Thursday to Sunday!

Grab a $19 Great Northern jug, round up your mates and settle in for all the footy action live and loud at The Balaclava Hotel.

Cold beers. Big screens. Good times.

21/05/2026

Parma + Schooner = The perfect combo. 🙌

Grab a classic Parma and a Schooner for just $22 available every day until 6th September. We'll see you when you get here!