Dining and Drinking Review - Young and Jackson – Melbourne, Victoria
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Date of visits: April 2025 and June 2026
Overall score: 5/5
If you’re visiting Melbourne and haven’t called into Young and Jackson, then you might be missing out on a little piece of Melbourne pub history!
Located directly opposite Flinders Street Station, right in the thick of Melbourne’s busy CBD, this iconic hotel is hard to miss. Established in 1861, the heritage-listed pub has been serving thirsty locals and visitors for well over 160 years.
But Young and Jackson is famous for more than just its cold beers and convenient location. It’s also home to one of Melbourne’s most recognisable works of art – Chloé.
This famous nude portrait has been hanging on the hotel’s walls since 1909 and has become something of a Melbourne celebrity in her own right. In fact, she’s probably had more visitors over the years than most of us could ever dream of! 😂
We’ve visited Young and Jackson several times during our 2025 and 2026 Thirsty Tours, and it’s become one of those familiar Melbourne stops we keep coming back to.
The beers are cold, there’s a pretty good selection of food, and the location makes it an ideal place to take a break from exploring the city and watch the world go by.
Being directly across from Flinders Street Station, there’s certainly no shortage of people-watching opportunities either!
Our verdict: A genuine Melbourne institution with plenty of history, character and a famous resident. Great spot for a beer, something to eat and a bit of sightseeing. We’ll no doubt be back again on our next Melbourne visit.
After all, some traditions are worth keeping! 🍺
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