140 years young, The Yorkshire Stingo is an Abbotsford icon. A beautifully renovated example of the best of Melbourne pub architecture, the Yorkshire Stingo has been a northside pillar for as long as anyone can remember – it’s everything a great pub should be, and more.
LIVE MUSIC every weekend, courtesy of Stingo Saturdays – dishing out some fine acoustic sets – and Stingo Blues on a Sunday, an afternoon of soulful bluesy goodness best paired with a Sunday roast, which all takes place in the venue’s fabulous beer garden.
FAMOUS FOR the aforementioned roast, among other culinary delights. The Stingo is famed for its affordable, unpretentious menu with fantastic attention to detail. With nightly specials, you can take your pick.
INFAMOUS FOR the Stingo’s famous Shit Pub Trivia, without doubt the shittest pub trivia in Melbourne. The trivia experts grace many Melbourne venues, but Monday night’s the perfect night for shit trivia and that’s when then they’re at the Stingo. Wednesday nights are for Stingo Bingo – self-described “absolute madness” – which, if you’re lucky, features dance karate. You’ve been warned.
The Yorkshire Stingo takes its name, like many Melbourne pubs, from an English forefather built in the 18th century. The ‘Stingo’ aspect is antiquated slang for a strong ale that would literally sting the tongue. You’ll be happy to note it lives up to that namesake with a superb drinks menu; dark beers, porter, stout, Talisker single-malt scotch and a comprehensive wines list.
The real standout is still the food here though. There’s a really exciting mix of bona-fide classics, fresh takes on popular dishes, and entirely new and unusual creations. You’d be forgiven for being suspicious of nasi goreng or a Nepalese goat curry on a pub menu – at the Yorkshire Stingo, you’d be forgiven for ordering both.
With an old-school front bar, a casual dining room, a dog-friendly beer garden with a wall-length mural, arcade machines out the back, rave-reviewed musical bingo, expert trivia, and live music every Saturday and Sunday, this Abbotsford favourite has just about everything for everyone.
Head down to the Yorkshire Stingo every day of the week on 48 Hoddle Street in Abbotsford.
