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Royal Hotel

96-100 Station St, Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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96-100 Station St, Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981, Australia

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+61 3 5997 1414
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Royal Hotel

A dependable country pub for road-trippers and regional catchups, serving hearty bistro plates without the rush. Whether meeting halfway between Melbourne and the Bass Coast or rolling in after a long week, travelers find generous portions and straightforward counter ordering that spares large tables the usual bill-splitting headache. Regulars head straight for the weekly board specials—from thick-cut pork chops to lamb shanks—while the front bar keeps cold craft pints flowing alongside live cover bands and pool tables. Even during busy services, you can linger over a chicken chowder with crusty bread or crispy battered flake fillets.

  • Streamlined counter ordering: Functions and large tables can queue and order individually at the counter, keeping split bills painless.
  • Front bar and live gigs: A front bar setup with pool tables and regular live cover bands complements the spacious dining bistro.
  • Dedicated seniors menu: Smaller-portion options sit alongside full-size classics like parmas and bangers.
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Why Choose Royal Hotel

Discover why locals and regional travellers choose Royal Hotel for hearty dining, seamless gatherings, and welcoming hospitality.

  • Generous, Hearty Country Bistro Meals

    Diners enjoy generous, well-executed classics and weekly chef specials that consistently satisfy after travel or busy workdays.

    Meals are generous in size and always delicious.

    Garry Oates

  • Dedicated Value on Seniors Favourites

    A dedicated seniors menu offers freshly prepared dishes and full-flavour pub favourites tailored for lighter appetites.

    Very generous serving sizes always and meal was freshly cooked and delicious.

    Annmaree Thomas

  • Ideal Regional Meeting Stopover

    Centrally situated between Melbourne and South Gippsland towns, it provides an ideal midway meeting point for long-overdue catchups.

    an excellent choice when catching up with friends from the Wonthaggi area - as it's a halfway stop between Wonthaggi and Melbourne.

    James

  • Relaxed Setting for Unhurried Catchups

    Travellers and rendezvous groups appreciate the easy-going pace that lets them sit and catch up without being rushed.

    My friend and I hadn't caught up for quite some time and we were able to sit, chat and enjoy the venue.

    Susan Moore

  • Seamless Dining for Large Functions

    Large milestone parties run smoothly with individual counter ordering, keeping attendees relaxed and eliminating split-bill confusion.

    Even with 60 plus people in attendance, food came out quickly, hot and tasty.

    JL S

  • Front Bar Entertainment and Social Recreation

    Beyond the bistro tables, the front bar hosts live music acts and pool tables for a lively social night out.

    We then headed into the bar for a couple of games of pool, and it was a lot of fun.

    Shannon Kracht

Hearty pub classics and bistro favorites praised by travelers and locals

  • Steak

    Hubby had a steak, that was cooked to his liking.

    Lesleigh White

  • Irish bangers

    We ordered the Irish bangers and the lamb shank. The meals were a good size and very homely.

    Danielle Hard

  • Curry of the day

    We had the curry of the day , chips and kids pasta was terrific

    Andy Michelis

  • Flathead fillets

    the flathead fillets I had were so fresh and tasty + chips and balsamic drizzled salad a much bigger meal than I had bargained for

    MARK EAVES

Before you head over

Practical advice on booking, group ordering, and parking for a smooth visit

  • Book Ahead for Busy Periods

    The bistro fills up quickly, so reserve ahead online or by phone rather than relying on walk-ins for busy periods.

  • Order and Pay Individually for Groups

    Large groups can queue up and pay individually at the counter, eliminating the awkwardness of splitting a combined bill.

  • Park Easily Behind the Bistro

    Utilize the dedicated parking lot located directly behind the bistro, with ample street spaces available if the rear lot is full.

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