Live Local artists
Live music
Local artists play at Garf's. Check Instagram for who is on.
Hampton, Bayside
Your local on Hampton Street
Gin, cocktails and good company
A cosy little bar with a deep gin shelf, proper cocktails and Melbourne beer on tap. Pull up a seat.
Open 7 days from the afternoon
Behind the bar
Gin and cocktails
Melbourne craft beer on tap
Gin&Tonic·
Cocktails·
Local beer on tap·
Mountain Goat·
Espresso martini·
Gin tasting plate·
Happy hour 4 to 6·
What's on
Nights at Garf's
Music, a quiz, or a quiet drink. Book a table and bring your people.
This week on InstagramQuiz Bring a team
Trivia night
Round up your smartest mates and test your general knowledge.
Happy
hour
4 to 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday
- Mountain Goat pintsSteam Ale, Two Step Cider
- $8
- House gin
- $9
- Wine by the glass
- $10
After work
Knock off early
Two hours of cheap pints, gin and wine, five days a week. Grab a booth before the room fills up.
The best bar in Bayside!! Service is always phenomenal and friendly, great atmosphere.
Rowan, Google review
Drinks
What we pour
A serious gin shelf
The whole back wall is gin. Can't pick? Order the gin tasting plate and try three.
Made to order
Shaken and stirred at the bar, classics and house specials. Tell the bartender what you like.
The local favourite
The drink Garf's is known for. Fresh coffee, a proper crema and a few beans on top.
Local beer
Melbourne craft beer on tap, including Mountain Goat and Stomping Ground Gipps St.
gin and tonic
Inside
Pull up a seat
Timber tables, low light, booths along the wall and a bar that glows.
Bookings
Hold a table
Pick a night and a time. We will text you to confirm.
Booking request sent.
We will text you to confirm your table.
Google reviews
What locals say
Every time I come here I feel welcome. It's a lovely place.
L May 2026
Was such a lovely experience! the music and the atmosphere was perfect for some casual drinks with old friends.
Zoe February 2026
Amazing bar, great setup. Nice and Cosy. Good cocktail selection too
Soham November 2025
Worth a visit to just unwind, relax, take in the world, and enjoy a reasonably priced pint!
Joseph October 2025
Opening hours
- Monday
- 4pm to 10pm
- Tuesday to Thursday
- 4pm to 11:30pm
- Friday
- 4pm to midnight
- Saturday
- 2pm to midnight
- Sunday
- 2pm to 10pm
Questions
Good to know
When is happy hour?
4 to 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday. $8 Mountain Goat pints, $9 house gin and $10 wine by the glass.
Can I bring my dog?
Dog walkers are welcome to stop by. There are treats and a water bowl out the front.
Do I need to book?
A booking holds a table for your group, so it is the safe bet on busy nights.
Can we have a birthday or work drinks here?
Yes. Send us the date, the numbers and what you have in mind with the form, and we will get back to you.
How do I know my booking is confirmed?
We text you to confirm. Need it sooner? Give us a call.
Planning something?
Ask us anything. We reply by phone or email.
Thanks, we have your details.
We will be in touch soon.
