1853established
About this place
The Duke describes itself as Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub.
The record
Comparison: Licensed pubs in Melbourne.
Other pubs claim different kinds of oldest. Licence, surviving building and continuous trading are not interchangeable.
Visiting
Read the history and check current venue hours.
Check the operator’s current access information before visiting. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.
With friendsAfter darkJust wandering
Sources
Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.
- Duke of Wellington
The operator states oldest licensed pub, established 1853.