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Highett RSL

1 Station St, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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Find Highett RSL

1 Station St, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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+61 3 9532 1357
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Highett RSL

Right by the train station, this unpretentious local staple delivers relaxed bistro dining, generous classic serves, and genuine community hospitality.

  • Dedicated seniors menu: Generous portions across pub staples like roast lamb, barramundi, and steak, backed by fair pricing.
  • Room for big group tables: Spacious dining areas comfortably seat large family gatherings, milestone birthdays, and sports groups.
  • Meat tray raffles and club traditions: Friday night and Saturday morning meat tray draws keep the community energy buzzing alongside live sports.
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Key Venue Advantages

Why patrons choose Highett RSL for milestones, seniors dining, and casual club gatherings.

  • Dedicated Seniors Dining Value

    Dedicated seniors offerings deliver generous portion sizes and authentic pub fare at accessible prices.

    Generous portion sizes and loads of flavour.

    Colin Rowley

  • Accessible Transit-Adjacent Location

    Conveniently situated adjacent to public transport, enabling effortless arrival for both drivers and non-drivers.

    it is a couple of minutes walk directly from Highett train Station.

    Peter Mansell

  • Welcoming Milestone Gatherings

    Supportive event coordination and warm hospitality ensure milestone family celebrations run smoothly.

    we felt very welcomed from the time of booking through to the end of our wonderful lunch.

    LYN ELFO

  • Effortless Large-Group Capacity

    Spacious dining facilities seamlessly host sizable family, sports, and community groups without friction.

    We had 12 people in our group and were easily accommodated - it's a decent sized dining space.

    Stephen Davies

  • Classic Club Raffles and Rituals

    Classic RSL club customs and weekly meat tray raffles create engaging routine recreation for locals.

    Join the raffle for meat trays if you're feeling lucky.

    Peter Dal-Ben

  • Warm Community Atmosphere

    A familiar, welcoming local environment fosters repeat visits and genuine community connection.

    We’ve made many friends there and we are very pleased to have somewhere to go that’s familiar with a pleasant atmosphere.

    Jane Grenfell (GG)

Classic pub mains and traditional favourites from the bistro and seniors menu

  • Chicken Parma

    The gluten free chicken Parma was a nice surprise in the menu, haven’t had a Parma in years.

    Emma Williamson

  • Seniors Grilled Barramundi

    For mains, I had the seniors grilled Barramundi. This is a lovely dish and the portion size leaves to shame, the ones I've had at a pub in the northern burbs.

    Colin Rowley

  • Seniors Roast Lamb

    My friends all tucked in happily to the seniors Roast Lamb. Generous portion sizes and loads of flavour.

    Colin Rowley

  • Seniors Porterhouse

    I had a seniors porterhouse. It was rare, which is what I requested, sauce came with it and I got a good serve of horseradish included.

    Wayne

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality traditions and personalized dining care at Highett RSL

  • Celebration Cake Hosting

    During milestone celebrations, staff actively welcome BYO birthday cakes and assist parties celebrating landmark birthdays, ensuring smooth party gatherings.

  • Tailored Side & Dressing Service

    The kitchen accommodates specific dining preferences without added charges, including serving requested sides like salads in separate bowls and providing sauces to order.

  • Ceremonial Evening Observance

    Patrons participating in the 6pm dinner seating join the traditional evening minute of silence observing service league heritage before dining.

  • Curated Service Memorial Display

    The venue features an expansive interior installation of medals and archival history honoring past service members throughout the dining spaces.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, transit, and entry at Highett RSL

  • Book Ahead for Dinner and Groups

    The dining room fills quickly with locals and groups, especially during peak dinner hours and Friday meat raffles. Reserve ahead to guarantee seating for your party.

  • Bring Photo ID for Sign-In

    Under club entry requirements, guests must sign in upon arrival. Have your driver's licence ready for swift scanning at reception before proceeding to your table.

  • Arrive by Train or Use Local Parking

    The venue sits just a couple of minutes on foot from Highett train station, making rail an easy option alongside the small on-site car park and street spaces.

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