Situated on Elgin street in the famous suburb of Carlton you�ll find Puggs a destination you�ll want to visit over and over again. Easy to find, just jump on either the 1 or 8 trams from anywhere on Swanston street in the city and get off on the corner of Elgin and Lygon, look up for the huge tricolor proudly on display atop of Puggs and there you have them!!

Pugg Mahones has a veritable wealth of space, spared of the tight confines of many Irish pubs, Carlton's Puggs mixes a traditional Irish pub with a contemporary bar feeling, and succeeds in creating a fun experience if you're after few quiet drinks, or up for a session'.

With a bar that wraps around much of the venue Pugg Mahones Carlton boasts a substantial outdoor area, with bay windows opening at street level that make it an ideal summer destination for a late afternoon bevvy and gaze at the passersby.

It's for this reason Puggs fits into the primarily Italian make up of the greater Lygon St, Carlton area. Inside there are glass cabinets with Irish agricultural implements and other assorted traditional' knick-knacks, plus more adorning the walls. The carpeted area makes for cozy drinking, with low seats perfect for small groups and a bar menu featuring the simple Irish bar favorites as well as daily chef specials, but done impressively well.

With a mix of musicians and djs throughout the week as well as mammoth selection of drink specials each night, and many local, international and boutique beers on tap, complimented with a wine list that caters for all tastes.