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Ascot Vale Hotel

447 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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447 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

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+61 3 9326 0407
HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ascot Vale Hotel

Forget sterile gastropubs—Ascot Vale Hotel is an unpretentious neighbourhood anchor where bartenders clock returning faces and draw a cold pot of beer without missing a beat. Locals pack the room for Tuesday steak night: a 300g porterhouse seared to order with rendered fat, hot chips, and house peppercorn sauce. Out front, screens hum with sport; further back, the quiet dining room handles big family celebrations, landing every plate at the table together.

  • Tuesday Steak Special: A 300g cut cooked to order with crisp chips, salad, and house sauces like creamy peppercorn or garlic butter.
  • Multi-Zoned Spaces: Front bar for live sports and casual drinks, an outdoor courtyard, and a dedicated rear bistro for sit-down dinners.
  • Synchronized Group Dining: Capable floor team experienced in timing 20-person milestone bookings so every course arrives simultaneously.
  • Old-School Hospitality: A dog-friendly front bar staffed by quick, attentive bartenders who remember regulars and welcome walk-ins.
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Why Locals Choose Ascot Vale Hotel

Book your table in the bistro or drop into the front bar for unpretentious local hospitality.

  • Tuesday Steak Night Value

    Weekly specials deliver high-value cuts like a 300g porterhouse cooked to order with house sauces, served quickly with fresh chips and beer pairings.

    The plate was so generous for the price - it was happy hours as well so I had it and a pot of beer for only 28 dollars total.

    Karishma K

  • Generous, Reliable Pub Classics

    Bistro and pub staples arrive generously portioned, well-seasoned, and consistently executed across pasta, schnitzel, and seafood dishes.

    The food was top-notch — generous portions, full of flavour, and perfectly cooked.

    Jade Williams

  • Synchronized Group Dining

    Large group bookings and milestone birthdays are managed smoothly, with mains arriving simultaneously so everyone dines together.

    great table service with all of our meals coming out together.

    Carly Cornish

  • Seamless Event Coordination

    Event planning for family milestones and celebratory gatherings is organized with proactive coordination and attentive on-the-day floor support.

    The entire booking and organisation was made easy, thanks to Georgia!

    Raman Tiwana

  • Distinct Zoned Spaces

    A flexible architectural layout allows patrons to choose between the buzz of the front bar, sheltered outdoor spaces, or a quieter dedicated dining room.

    If you prefer a quieter meal head further in and sit in the restaurant!

    james cairney

  • Classic Sports Bar Atmosphere

    A classic sports bar environment with memorabilia, quality draft pours, and knowledgeable bartenders fosters relaxed post-work drinks and game days.

    The moment you step inside the Ascot Vale Hotel Sports Bar, you're transported to a world where sports, camaraderie, and relaxation seamlessly blend.

    Tejas Mehta

Top-rated pub classics and pours recommended by local diners.

  • Porterhouse Steak

    It was Tuesday steak night so I had a really good porterhouse steak with the creamy peppercorn sauce with salad and fries.

    Karishma K

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    I loved the chicken schnitzel with the delicious coleslaw and butter sauce 😋.

    Jenny Driver

  • Pint of Guinness

    AVH does a better pint of Guinness by a furlong..

    MICHAEL O'GADHRA

  • Guinness and Beef Pot Pie

    Go in soon for the special- Guinness and beef pot pie.. very nice!

    james cairney

Other favorites

Appetizers, mixed drinks, and local traditions beyond the standard counter classics. Book a table to enjoy the full lineup.

  • Scollops

    The scollops are a must!

    Kathryn White

  • Barra Spring Rolls

    Reccomend the dim sims and barra spring rolls.

    Jon Anderson

  • Fresh Cocktails

    cocktail was fresh and delicious and food was fresh too

    Krissy Jaik

  • Meat Tray Raffle

    Meat tray raffle is a nice touch also.

    Will Goldsbrough-Reardon

Beyond the menu

From synchronized plates for celebrations to tailored care at the counter, thoughtful hospitality elevates every visit. Book your table today.

  • Personal Name-Recall Hospitality

    Floor and bar staff remember returning guests by name weeks after their previous visit, delivering an immediate, genuine local welcome.

  • Full Dining Care for Bar Walk-Ins

    When peak nights fill the dining room, staff set up cutlery and provide dedicated dining-style table service directly at unbooked bar tables.

  • Synchronized Plating for Big Groups

    Milestone gatherings of 12 to 20 guests have their entire spread of mains delivered to the table simultaneously so the whole group eats together.

  • Custom Off-Menu Drink Crafting

    Bartenders readily go off-script, mixing bespoke cocktails tailored on the spot to individual guest tastes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you book a table for large groups and celebrations?

Ascot Vale Hotel accepts bookings and accommodates large parties, with guests noting coordinated service where meals arrive together for celebrations. Reservations can be made in advance.

When is steak night and what does it include?

The hotel runs a popular Tuesday steak night featuring cooked-to-order porterhouse steak served with chips, salad, and choice of sauces like creamy peppercorn or garlic butter.

What are the dining and bar spaces like?

The venue features distinct sections, including a bustling front sports bar for cold beers, trivia, and catching games, alongside a quieter dining room bistro and outdoor courtyard seating.

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