Father's Day is a very special day for dads. And Melbourne venues are rolling out some terrific ideas to treat your dad and make him feel super on the first Sunday in September. September is the start of Spring and there is no better place to be than in Melbourne in Spring time. With sports overload at this time of year Dad will feel right at home visiting some terrific venues, restaurants and events in Melbourne.
And with Father's Day being a Sunday, Melbourne on Sundays has that relaxed, kind of cool feel about it. Whether you are in the City Centre, around Southbank, Docklands or on the City fringe, we hope we have some great ideas for you to do with dear old dad this Father's Day.
Ideas for celebrating Dad in Melbourne this Father's Day 2025
Father's always repeat sayings and important stuff that later on in life you recall. Here's one memory of dear ol' dad - "When leaving a restaurant always check the bill and make sure it is your bill and not the extravagant table next to you."
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Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Southbank | 03 9699 1676Father's Day Lunch
This Father's Day treat Dad to lunch by the River at Ludlow. He'll be spoilt with a delicious 3-course lunch and the fab waterfront views. 2 course menu for the kids also available. Choose from Terrace or Indoor Dining.
Lunch Package - Adults $85pp | Kids $28
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Grazeland
Spotswood | 03 7037 8000Father's Day: BBQ & Beer Weekend
This Father's Day Weekend Grazeland's BBQ operators are firing up the grills for a BBQ Beer Festival. Featuring a host of BBQ dishes from across the world. Plus an onsite smoker serving up delicious smoked meats including 18 hour slow cooked smoked beef and smoked cheese kransky.
BBQ Meats and Beer Specials All Weekend
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Young & Jackson
Melbourne | 03 9650 3884Father's Day Lunch
Celebrate Dad with some of his favourite bites at Young & Jackson. Treat Dad and the whole family to a nice meal out this Fathers Day. Whether its a nice juicy steak or his favourite drink Dad'll love it.
Book a Table for Father's Day
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk
Richmond | 03 9246 1200Father's Day Lunch
Spoil Dad with a meal at the Amora Hotel Riverwalk this Father's Day. They'll love the full a la carte and tapas menus plus the fantastic inside and outside dining areas and bar.
Book a Table for Father's Day
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Hophaus
Southbank | 03 9682 5900Father's Day Sunday Roast
This Father's Day treat Dad to a delicious Sunday Roast at Hophaus. Available from midday till they run out. Not partial to a Roast? Spoil Dad with his favourites from the menu for Lunch or Dinner.
Book a Table for Father's Day
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BearBrass
Southbank | 03 9682 3799Father's Day
Spoil Dad this Father's Day at BearBrass. Open for Dining Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Or just drop in and shout Dad a drink by the River. Plus Live Music from 12-3pm.
Book a table for Father's Day
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P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
Southbank | 03 9686 5011Father's Day at P.J's
Treat Dad this Father's Day at P.J. O'Brien's Southbank. Plenty to offer from traditional Irish meals, Sunday Roasts and Pub Classics. Plus LIVE Irish Music from 2pm. Book for Lunch or Dinner and Dad'll be shouted a free Guinness or house wine.
Book for Lunch or Dinner on Father's Day
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Temperance Hotel
South Yarra | 03 9827 7401Father's Day
Treat Dad at the Temperance Hotel this Father's Day. Spoil him with his favourite pub classics and cold brews. With food specials plus an extended happy hour.
$25 Sunday Roast | $15 Pizzas
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The Wharf Hotel
Melbourne | 03 9810 0097Father's Day Sunday Roast
Celebrate with Dad this Father's Day at the Wharf. Treat Dad to a delicious Sunday Roast (Lamb or Pork) with veggies and more. Bring the whole family.
Book for Sunday Roast
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Hotel Esplanade
St Kilda | 03 9534 0211Father's Day Sunday Roast
This Father's Day spoil Dad with a Sunday Roast at the Espy. Be treated to a choice of Prime Rib Beef, Rotisserie Porchetta and all the classic trimmings plus book and Dad's first beer is free. Espy's a la carte menu also available.
Sunday Roast from $35
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Yarra Botanica
Southbank | 03 8840 4824Father's Day
Earn #1`Child Status and treat Dad with a trip to Yarra Botanica this Father's Day. With LIVE Music, Free Whisky Tastings and more. Plus all the classics from Yarra Botanical's menu and beverage list.
LIVE Music | Whisky Tastings
Fabulous Melbourne Fathers Day ideas of things to do and gift ideas to celebrate with the family in Melbourne. To help Dads Day ideas we've created this shorter summary version to help with your thinking on what to do.
Melbourne Father's Day Things to Do
Here we have a summary guide of things to do on Fathers Day in Melbourne. Ideas for lunch and dinner and to generally celebrate dear old dad!
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Southbank | Hophaus
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Father's Day Dining | Dad will love a meal at Hophaus. You might even treat Dad to fabulous feed at Hophaus. Hophaus is upstairs at Southbank and overlooks the Yarra River. A great venue featuring some of Europe's best beers that Dad is sure to love. Book a Table for Father's Day |
| Southbank | Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
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Fathers Day Lunch | Dad always loves a feed and Ludlow has plenty to offer in that department. What better way than to celebrate with Dad than a family Lunch on Father's Day. Book for Father's Day |
| Richmond | Amora Hotel Riverwalk
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Fathers Day Treat | Great food at this Hotel. Book a table in the restaurant and really spoil Dad this Fathers Day. Book a table for Fathers Day |
| Aireys Inlet | Great Ocean Road Mini Golf
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Father's Day Adventure | Venture out along the Great Ocean Road and enjoy a round of Mini Golf with Day this Father's Day. Choose from 2 themed courses. Book a Tee Time for Father's Day |
| Southbank | P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | Treat your Dad to a Sunday Roast at this awesome Southbank venue on Father's Day. The venue has an Irish theme and a Guinness for Dad can go down well. Book for Father's Day |
| Southbank | BearBrass
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Father's Day Cheer for Dad | Always has great deals featuring dads favourites including food and drinks. Spoil Dad with a great day out with family. Reserve a spot on Father's Day |
| Brunswick | What The Putt
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Fathers Day Fun | Treat Dad to a fun day out with indoor mini golf at What the Putt. There is even more fun to be had with Arcade Games, Pool and More. Book in for Father's Day |
| Melbourne | The Duke of Wellington
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | Spoil Dad to with a delicious Sunday Roast at the Duke this Father's Day. Bring the whole family and let the Duke handle the cooking. Sunday Roast - $32. Book for Father's Day Sunday Roast. |
| Wheelers Hill | Wetlands Mini Golf
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Father's Day Family Fun | Enjoy a family outing this Father's Day with Mini Golf at Wetlands Mini Golf in Wheelers Hill. Dad can choose from 2 great 18 hole courses and you can get him a treate from the café. Book in for Father's Day. |
| Port Melbourne | Rubira's
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Father's Day Seafood Dining | Awesome seafood dining at Rubira's for Fathers Day. Yum! |
| Southbank | Eureka 89
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Father's Day Dining | This Father's Day Treat Dad to a meal in the clouds at Eureka 89. Spoil Dad with a delicious culinary experience with breathtaking views. Book a Table for Father's Day |
| St Kilda | Village Belle Hotel
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Father's Day | Treat Dad this Father's Day at the Village Belle. Enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast. Pamper Dad with a Complimentary Shave (12pm to 4pm - Booking Requires) followed by LIVE music from 4pm - 7pm. Book in for Father's Day. |
| Melbourne | The Wharf Hotel
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | Treat Dad to delicious Father's Day Lunch with a Sunday roast at the Wharf. A traditional Sunday roast with roast vegies, Yorkshire pudding and a side of gravy. What more could Dad want? Book for lunch on Father's Day. |
| Dingley | Goanna Golf Dingley
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Father's Day Mini Golf | Have some fun with Dad this Father's Day with a round of mini golf at Goanna Golf Dingley. With 18 hole indoor and outdoor courses that offer a lot of fun. Book a round for Father's Day. |
| South Yarra | Temperance Hotel
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Father's Day Sunday Roast | A great venue on Chapel St in South Yarra that Dad will enjoy. On Sunday's enjoy a fantastic Sunday Roast. Plus Live Music with 6pm-9pm Sunday Sessions. Book a table for Father's Day |
| Southbank | Melbourne Skydeck
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Father's Day in the Sky | Give Dad a Father's Day to remember with an experience at the Melbourne Skydeck. Spectacular views of the Melbourne Skyline. Book for Father's Day |
| Albert Park | Albert Park Mini Golf
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Father's Day Mini Golf Fun | Treat Dad this Father's Day with 18 holes of mini golf fun at Albert Park Mini Golf. A perfect Father's Day Out just 2km from the CBD. Book a Father's Day Tee Time. |
| Vermont South | Swing Factory Morack Public Golf
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Father's Day Fun | Treat Dad to a round of Mini Golf with a Father's Day outing to the Morack Public Golf Course. With 2 fantastic 18 hole courses designed to cater to differing skill levels you'll find Dad the right challenge. Book for Father's Day. |
| Docklands | Byblos
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Fathers Day Dining | Byblos is a Lebanese inspired dining treat overlooking the Yarra River. Dad will enjoy the great food on offer from Byblos on the first Sunday of September! |
| Southbank | Hopscotch
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Father's Day Drinks | Great restaurant location on the Southbank side of the Yarra River. Spoil Dad with a drink from one of the 36 beers on tap. |
| Richmond | Precinct Hotel
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Father's Day Dining | There is no better food fare than at the Precinct Hotel in Richmond. Bring Dad down for a memorable steak and sides or other great options! And when you do you can also enjoy lots of screens to watch sport too! |
| Collingwood | Le Bon Ton
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Treat Dad for Father's Day | Offers a great selection to treat Dad on Fathers Day including mouth watering gourmet sandwiches and pit smoked meats. |
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