The Freehouse is a bar and kitchen in Collingwood, built for good food, good drinks and good company. There is a seat at our table for every occasion – from an unhurried weeknight and a quick drink after work to a long-table celebration, family dinner or big Saturday night.

We’re at 118 Rokeby Street, Collingwood, and we’re built for the neighbourhood, but worth the trip from anywhere.

We’re a bar and kitchen, a venue, and a place to gather. Come in for a drink, stay for dinner, meet around the communal table, play a game, book the private dining room or take something good home from our retail shelves.

Bookings are recommended, especially for dinner, weekends and larger groups. If you’re dropping in for a drink, a game or a quick bite, walk-ins are welcome when space allows.

For the best chance of a table, book ahead through our reservations link. If your plans are flexible, we’ll always do our best to find you a seat

You can book a table through our reservations page. For private dining, private events or larger gatherings, send us an enquiry and tell us what you’re planning.

We want you to settle in and enjoy yourself, so we’ll let you know the details when you book. If you’re planning a longer lunch, a big dinner or drinks before an event, mention it in your booking notes and we’ll see what we can do.

Yes. The Freehouse is made for groups, from a few friends around a table to long-table celebrations and team lunches. For larger groups, send us an enquiry so we can help shape the right space and food-and-drinks plan

Yes. Our private dining room is made for intimate group feasts, long-table dining, ticketed events, corporate lunches, boardroom meetings and life’s bigger moments. It’s a table of your own for good food, shared drinks and uninterrupted conversation

Send us a private dining enquiry.

Yes. We are busy getting our event program up and running, we will be offering flexible spaces for milestone birthdays, team lunches, celebrations and full-venue takeovers. Tell us what you’re celebrating, how many people you’re bringing and what kind of gathering you have in mind through the event link on the website.

Send us a private events enquiry.

Please contact us as soon as your plans change. The earlier we know, the better chance we have of helping you and making the table available to someone else.

Yes! Whether you’re dining at the front of the venue while you play some pool, our seated dining areas or at the bar, our full menu is always available

Our food is modern Australian, led by Victorian produce and shaped by South American and

European technique. Head Chef Matt Kennedy lets the season and the produce do the talking, with generous dishes built for sharing.

Expect food that is fresh, considered and full of flavour – from the open kitchen to the table, with plenty worth chatting about.

Our entire food and drinks menu is designed to be naturally gluten free, using cooking techniques and ingredients that let the food do the work. We take gluten-free dining seriously, but it’s not the headline – the headline is a really good meal for everyone

We’ll always do our best to look after dietary requirements. Please include them in your booking and speak with the team when you arrive so the kitchen can guide you through what works best on the day.

Our menu is built around generous, shareable dishes. Our dining experience is served in courses starting with snacks, into smalls then larges and steaks, of course finishing with dessert. Depending on the occasion and the event, we may offer à la carte dining, group menus or set menus.

You don’t have to. All our menu options are just as delicious for individual meals. The menu is designed with sharing in mind, so bringing a few things to the table is a good way to try more of what the kitchen is doing. Come hungry, bring your favourite people and let the table fill up at its own pace.

Our drinks list highlights Victorian producers, with 15 taps of TWØBAYS beer alongside a rotating lineup of local ciders, seltzers, spirits and classic cocktails. We also have an Alternate Drinking menu, made for every taste that walks through our doors

The Freehouse is backed by TWØBAYS Brewing Co., and our beer offering is naturally gluten free. Our current drinks list includes TWØBAYS beer, cider, seltzers, local wines and cocktails.

Yes. Our Alternate Drinking menu is crafted for every taste, whether you’re taking a night off alcohol, driving, pacing yourself or simply want something different. Ask the team what’s pouring and what’s mixing today.

Yes. Our retail area is there for exactly that – take a can or four-pack home for later.

The Freehouse is a place for every stage of life, and family dinners are part of the journey. Children are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sadly, we cannot accommodate dogs at The Freehouse as we are an enclosed food premise, so you’ll have to leave your four-legged friend at home

The Freehouse has step-free entry, accessible bathrooms, easy table access, and space for prams

You betcha! The communal area is made for local performances, big groups, solo locals and conversations that run a little longer. Keep an eye on What’s On for upcoming events, producer sessions and special gatherings.

You’ll find us at 118 Rokeby Street, Collingwood. View us on Google Maps

Our current opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11.30am - late with kitchen closing at 9pm

For general enquiries, email venue@thefreehouse.com.au. For bookings, use the reservations link; for private events and private dining, use the event link on our website or email all the exciting details over to: events@thefreehouse.com.au

Email venue@thefreehouse.com.au with the date and approximate time of your visit, where you were sitting and a description of the item. We’ll check with the team and get back to you if it’s been found.