Why is this little gem on Swan Street a must-visit?

Dubbed one of Melbourne’s smallest pub’s, step inside and experience a blend of velvet booths, vintage vibes, and the perfect drink to match the mood.

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‘Standing out as a pub in Richmond is no easy feat. But as there's no shortage of multi-level venues equipped with beer gardens, balconies and sports bars, perhaps it's time to mix up the mood with a drink at the inner east's smallest pub, Nixie Nox. But in a case of less being more, the tight space has seen Melbourne hospitality veterans Stu Bellis, Marilla Gair and Chris Dore cram enough personality into the venue to foster something akin to the neighbourhood pub experience of old.

So, just how small are we talking? All up, the venue has capacity for 80 patrons, spread among the lively, 40-person public bar, the 25-capacity covered outdoor atrium, and an intimate upstairs dining room that seats just 25.’

‘Pubs typically bring to mind multi-storey buildings, sprawling beer gardens and maybe even a pool table or two. Nixie Nox in Richmond flips that idea on its head, billing itself as “Richmond’s smallest pub.”

Co-owned by Chris Dore, Marilla Gair and Stu Bellis, the new spot distils the spirit of a local into an 80-person venue that blurs the line between cocktail bar and public bar. “A pub is a community hub where the publicans are in the building, pouring beers and ready for a chat,” say the owners. That ethos is front and centre in this compact space that trades scale for intimacy.’