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Royal Saxon

545 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 50 people

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545 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 4708 4907
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Royal Saxon

A lively Church Street pub pairing pre-footy energy with serious food, from Thursday parma nights to an expansive outdoor courtyard. No pokies here—just live music, pints, and big screens streaming the AFL. Regulars drop in for the $25 weekday express lunch or settle out back under the courtyard heaters with their dogs. Come evening, the kitchen turns out pull-apart garlic bread stuffed with mozzarella alongside a $54 multi-course banquet packed with Vietnamese and French accents.

  • Dog-friendly heated courtyard: A heated, pet-friendly outdoor beer garden fitted with large screens for catching live sports over pints.
  • $54 sharing feast: A multi-course Vietnamese-French banquet featuring generous seafood, meat, and vegetable plates with dedicated gluten-free care.
  • Pure pub culture: A pokie-free local local hub built around live music, weekday lunch specials, and pre-match beef brisket roasts.
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Why Diners Choose Royal Saxon

Discover why Richmond locals choose the Royal Saxon for pre-footy dining, sharing feasts, and courtyard gatherings.

  • Hearty Pre-Footy Meals & Live Sports Viewing

    Patrons count on the Royal Saxon for game-day dinners, hearty roasts, and classic pub specials like parmas and steaks before heading out or catching the match on big screens.

    A great spot for a casual dinner and watching the footy!

    Bridget McDowall

  • Consistent Pub Classics & Weekly Specials

    Between parma nights, steak deals, and midweek roasts, diners get generous portions and dependable pub fare at strong value points.

    I had the Roast of the Day which was superb and great value @$28.

    Olderworkers Info

  • $54 Multi-Course 'Feed Me' Sharing Feast

    A multi-course Vietnamese-inspired sharing feast with a French twist offers groups and date-night diners generous portions and thoughtful dietary care.

    This is easily one of the best feed me menus in Melbourne! It was only $54 per person and we left feeling so full!

    Lisa Teh

  • Stress-Free Dining for Groups & Coeliac Guests

    Group banquets run smoothly for social gatherings and dates, supported by meticulous cross-contamination awareness for dietary needs like coeliac diners.

    I am ceoliac and have never experienced a restraunt being so cautious with cross contamination.

    jade murphy

  • Dog-Friendly Heated Outdoor Courtyard

    The outdoor beer garden courtyard welcomes family and four-legged companions with heated spaces and a relaxed weekend atmosphere.

    boasts a four-legged kid friendly courtyard and a 3hr happy hour every day from 3pm.

    Regaleatsmelb

  • Pokies-Free Pub Atmosphere with Live Music

    Free of electronic gaming machines, the venue focuses on live music, community energy, and warm social spaces where guests can unwind.

    fantastic food and atmosphere with no pokies just straight live music and fun for everyone

    Adrian Grossi

Customer-favorite mains and signature dining specials

  • Steak

    My wife had the steak, cooked perfectly, medium rare with Red Wine Jus and salad, perfect gluten free meal.

    Olderworkers Info

  • Spicy Parma

    My husband ordered the spicy parma, while I went for the classic parma, and both were really tasty.

    Bridget McDowall

  • Feed Me Menu

    This is easily one of the best feed me menus in Melbourne! It was only $54 per person and we left feeling so full!

    Lisa Teh

  • Beef Brisket Roast

    It was a beef brisket roast that was melt in your mouth. The roasted veggies were awesome and it was presented with a hidden surprise of stuffing with them.

    Olderworkers Info

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and sweet treats to complement your visit

  • Garlic Bread Pull Apart

    Loaded with mozzarella, the Garlic Bread Pull Apart was #cheesepull porn of epic proportions.

    Regaleatsmelb

  • Pork & Chive Dumplings

    The Pork & Chive Dumplings were packed with flavour and the Lemongrass Fried Chicken was great for sharing.

    Regaleatsmelb

  • Boozy Scoop Alcoholic Gelato

    But the best reason to stay is the Boozy Scoop Alcoholic Gelato! Made to taste exactly like the real thing, these cocktail icecreams were great and housed a decent 40% alcohol content.

    Regaleatsmelb

  • Vermicelli Bowl

    Last time we had the vermicelli bowl which was great.

    Jenny “JJ” Hendricks

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate everyday dining in Richmond

  • Meticulous Coeliac & Allergy Care

    Waitstaff demonstrate exceptional care with severe dietary needs during the feed me menu, remaining cautious with cross-contamination and pacing courses thoughtfully.

  • Complimentary Hospitality Drinks

    During peak Friday dining waits, staff proactively offer guests complimentary drinks to keep the experience hospitable and warm.

  • Paramedic-Trained Guest Welfare

    Venue security includes qualified paramedics providing understanding, attentive, and non-judgmental guest welfare.

  • Heated Dog-Friendly Courtyard Setup

    The outdoor beer garden courtyard is equipped with overhead heaters, large sports screens, and dog-friendly seating so patrons and pets stay comfortable year-round.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on reservations, sharing banquets, and outdoor seating.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Game & Weekend Nights

    Evenings fill quickly—especially on Fridays and game days—so reserving a table ahead is recommended to avoid waiting or missing out on a spot in front of the screens.

  • Arrive Hungry for the Multi-Course Feast

    At $54 per person, the multi-course sharing banquet offers generous portions with plenty of leftovers, alongside dedicated staff awareness for celiac and cross-contamination needs.

  • Bring Pets to the Heated Courtyard

    The outdoor courtyard is fully dog-friendly and heated during cooler weather, making it an easy spot to bring pets for weekend drinks or dinner.

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