Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am – 1 am |
| Tuesday | 11 am – 1 am |
| Wednesday | 11 am – 1 am |
| Thursday | 11 am – 3 am |
| Friday | 11 am – 3 am |
| Saturday | 11 am – 3 am |
| Sunday | 11 am – 11 pm |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address155 High Street, Kew VIC
- Phone(03) 9853 8023
- Websiteskinnydoghotel.com.au
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
155 High Street, Kew VIC · 6.0 km from Melbourne centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypePub
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
- AreaKew, Melbourne
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 7 days, open late most nights
About Skinny Dog Hotel
Skinny Dog Hotel is a pubs & bistros pub in Kew, Victoria. You'll find it at 155 High Street, Kew VIC, roughly 6.0 km from the Melbourne city centre.
The Aussie pub bistro is an institution — hearty counter meals, chicken parmis, steak nights and roasts, served alongside a cold beer and the footy on the big screen.
Skinny Dog Hotel is open 7 days, open late most nights; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Kew? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Zakka Life and Penang Corner.
In the venue's own words: “Discover the Skinny Dog Hotel, a historic Kew favourite since 1853. Enjoy a wide range of drinks and delicious pub fare!”
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- 🍸Licensed / bar
What to order
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Closest restaurants to Skinny Dog Hotel
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Zakka Life ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Kew10 mSW · 1 min walk
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2
Penang Corner 🥟 Chinese · Kew40 mSE · 1 min walk
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3
Cocoa 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Kew40 mNE · 1 min walk
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4
Strictly Thai 🍜 Thai · Kew40 mS · 1 min walk -
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Tomomi Japanese Restaurant 🍣 Japanese · 6/8 Cotham Road, Kew50 mSE · 1 min walk
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6
Tsuko's 🍣 Japanese · Kew60 mSW · 1 min walk
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V Series 🍽️ International · Shop 4/26 Princess Street, Kew70 mNW · 1 min walk -
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Little Pho Tuck Shop 🍲 Vietnamese · 6 Woodford Avenue, Kew90 mW · 1 min walk
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9
Postmaster Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 186 High Street, Kew90 mE · 1 min walk -
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Bivio's Pizza Bistro 🍝 Italian · Kew100 mW · 1 min walk
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Eating out in Kew
Kew is home to 27 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, thai restaurants, burgers & chicken. Within 25 km of Skinny Dog Hotel there are 8,786 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Glenferrie (1.7 km), Hawthorn (2.0 km), Kew East (2.7 km), Burnley (2.8 km).
Cuisine mix in Kew
Frequently asked questions
Where is Skinny Dog Hotel located?
Skinny Dog Hotel is located at 155 High Street, Kew VIC. It is about 6.0 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Skinny Dog Hotel?
Skinny Dog Hotel is open 7 days, open late most nights. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Skinny Dog Hotel serve?
Skinny Dog Hotel serves Pubs & Bistros cuisine. Browse our pubs & bistros menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact Skinny Dog Hotel?
You can reach Skinny Dog Hotel by phone on (03) 9853 8023, by email at [email protected] or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to Skinny Dog Hotel?
The closest venue is Zakka Life, about 10 m to the south-west (1 min walk). Other close options include Penang Corner (40 m), Cocoa (40 m), Strictly Thai (40 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Skinny Dog Hotel?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Roccella (Italian, 4.2 km), Añada (Spanish & Portuguese, 4.3 km), Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant (African, 4.7 km).
Where else can I find pubs & bistros food near Kew?
Other pubs & bistros venues close by include The Beehive Hotel (950 m), Glenferrie Hotel (1.8 km), Royston Hotel (1.9 km).
How many restaurants are there in Kew?
Our guide lists 27 places to eat in Kew, most commonly cafés & brunch (6), thai restaurants (3), burgers & chicken (3). Within 25 km there are 8,786 venues in total.