The Irish Times Pub

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The Irish Times Pub is an Irish-themed pub and casual dining venue in Melbourne’s CBD, offering Guinness and other beers on tap, Irish and modern Australian pub food, and regular live music and sports screenings across two floors.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
theirishtimespub.com.au

About The Irish Times Pub

The Irish Times Pub is a traditional Irish-themed pub and casual dining venue located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Victoria, Australia. Spread across two floors, it offers a wide selection of beers on tap (including Guinness, Kilkenny, and local craft options), wines, ciders, and classic pub cocktails. The menu features Irish favourites like bangers and mash, beef and Guinness pie, and fish and chips, alongside modern Australian pub meals and share plates. The venue is known for its warm, timbered interiors, live music, and screenings of major local and international sports events.

A charge from “THE IRISH TIMES PUB”, “IRISH TIMES MELBOURNE”, or a similar descriptor on your bank or card statement usually relates to a food or drink purchase made at the venue. This might be a one-off transaction at the bar, a table or bar tab that was opened and later closed to your card, or a group bill where your card was used to pay in full or in part. In some cases, you may see a pre-authorisation (temporary hold) if you used your card to open a tab, left a card behind the bar, or guaranteed a group booking or function. Tips added after the initial card swipe can also cause the final settled amount to differ slightly from the original receipt.

If you’re unsure about a charge from The Irish Times Pub, first check your recent visits to Melbourne’s CBD and ask anyone who may have used your card (partner, family, colleagues) whether they paid for a meal or drinks there. Match the date and amount to receipts, text messages, or bank notifications from that day, and remember that late-night visits may appear as the next day’s date on your statement. To resolve questions, you can contact the venue using the details on their website (theirishtimespub.com.au) or call the pub directly during business hours with the transaction date, exact amount, and last four digits of your card so staff can look it up in their point-of-sale system. For disputed charges, your bank or card provider can help initiate a formal investigation if needed.

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  1. THE IRISH TIMES MELBOURNE AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from THE IRISH TIMES PUB on my bank statement?

This charge typically comes from a purchase of food and/or drinks made at The Irish Times Pub in Melbourne’s CBD. It could be a single bar transaction, a sit-down meal, or a bar tab that was opened and then closed to your card. Check whether you or someone in your group visited an Irish pub in central Melbourne around the date of the charge, including late-night outings that may post as the following day.

Why is the amount I was charged by The Irish Times Pub higher than I remember?

The final amount can be higher than the original card swipe if a tip was added after the initial authorisation or if additional items were added to your tab before it was closed. If you were in a group, you may also have agreed to cover shared plates, a round of drinks, or another person’s portion of the bill. Compare the charge to any printed or emailed receipts, and if it still doesn’t match, contact the pub so they can review the itemised transaction in their system.

Does The Irish Times Pub place pre-authorisation holds or pending charges on my card?

Yes, like many pubs and bars, The Irish Times Pub may place a temporary pre-authorisation on your card if you open a tab or leave your card behind the bar. This appears as a ‘pending’ or temporary amount on your statement and is usually for an estimated value (for example, $20–$100) to confirm the card is valid. Once the tab is closed and the final amount is processed, the hold is released by your bank within a few business days, and only the final charge remains.

What are common charge amounts I might see from The Irish Times Pub?

Common charges range from smaller amounts (around AUD $15–$40) for a couple of drinks or a quick meal, up to AUD $80–$200 or more for group dinners, shared platters, or rounds of drinks. Larger charges can occur for function bookings, set menus, or big group tabs settled on a single card. If the amount looks higher than a normal individual visit, consider whether you attended a celebration, work event, or sports night there.

Can I set up a recurring tab or subscription with The Irish Times Pub?

The Irish Times Pub does not offer subscription services or ongoing automatic billing like a streaming platform or membership site. All charges are typically one-off transactions connected to in-venue spending (drinks, meals, and events) or a specific function booking. If you see multiple similar charges across different dates, it most likely reflects separate visits or repeated use of your card at the pub, not a subscription.

How can I get a copy of my receipt or bill from The Irish Times Pub?

If you need an itemised receipt, contact The Irish Times Pub directly with the date and approximate time of your visit, the exact amount charged, and the last four digits of your card. Staff can usually retrieve the transaction from their point-of-sale system and email or print a copy for you. Use the contact details listed on their website (theirishtimespub.com.au) or call during their normal trading hours for quicker assistance.

How do I dispute a charge or request a refund from The Irish Times Pub?

Start by contacting The Irish Times Pub and explaining the issue—for example, an incorrect amount, duplicate charge, or items you did not receive. Provide the transaction details so they can verify it and, if an error is confirmed, process a correction or refund back to your card. If you cannot resolve the matter directly with the venue, contact your bank or card issuer to lodge a formal dispute or chargeback request.

Can I be charged by The Irish Times Pub even if I didn’t personally visit?

Yes, this can happen if someone you authorised used your card to pay for a group tab, or if your card details were stored for a function deposit or final settlement for an event you organised. In rare cases, an unfamiliar charge could indicate card misuse. If no one with legitimate access to your card recognises the transaction, contact both The Irish Times Pub for clarification and your bank immediately to report possible fraud and request a card replacement.

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