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Royston Hotel

12 River St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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Find Royston Hotel

12 River St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 9421 5000
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Royston Hotel

A proper old-fashioned Melbourne local—unpretentious, humming with classic front-bar energy, and pouring independent craft beer. Richmond and Abbotsford regulars head straight here for a session over pots and pints. The food skips lackluster pub shortcuts entirely: juicy chicken parmigianas, Thursday night porterhouse steaks flanked by charred cabbage, and cheeseburger spring rolls. Out front, sports play on screens by the pool table; out back, generous wine pours keep tables humming in the retro dining room. Dining room spots fill up fast on steak nights, leaving latecomers to pull up a stool at the bar.

  • Independent Beer Taps: Independent brewery lines rotate on tap alongside local draughts in the front bar and dining room.
  • Classic Front Bar & Dining Room: Front bar with pool and TV sports gives way to a dedicated, retro dining room for sit-down meals.
  • Elevated Pub Staples: Known for juicy chicken parmas, Thursday steak nights, and bites like cheeseburger spring rolls.
  • Genuine Neighbourhood Service: Warm, attentive young crew known for welcoming hospitality whether ordering pints or dining in.
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Reasons to Choose The Royston Hotel

Why locals and visitors rely on Richmond's classic corner pub for food, beer, and hospitality

  • Hearty, High-Standard Pub Classics

    Generous, crisp chicken parmigianas, porterhouse steaks, and standout seasonal sides provide comforting pub classics executed at high quality.

    Absolutely delicious and succulent chicken Parma and one of the best cooked porterhouse steaks we have had in a long time

    David Dalton

  • Consistent Weeknight Food Specials

    Dedicated mid-week dining traditions like Tuesday parma specials and Thursday steak nights draw regulars with consistent quality and value.

    This time I was there for Thursday night steak night, bloody good steak and great value.

    John Black

  • Curated Independent Craft Taps

    An intentional dedication to independent breweries ensures a continuously rotating, carefully selected variety of craft ales and draught beers.

    The beer taps are dedicated to independent breweries, which means there’s always something interesting and well chosen pouring.

    Michael Knight

  • Dual Front Bar and Dining Atmosphere

    Guests can seamlessly transition between a relaxed pint with sports in the casual front bar and a more formal dining experience.

    The dining room is just fantastic but a meal in the front bar is just as good an experience.

    John Black

  • Welcoming Community Warmth

    A warm, unpretentious retro environment invites locals and visitors alike to feel instantly settled and looked after.

    The staff are outstanding and create a genuinely welcoming atmosphere every time you walk through the door.

    Michael Knight

  • Attentive, Accommodating Service

    From table changes to access needs, the attentive floor and bar crew consistently ensure every guest feels personally accommodated.

    The Royston is a place that makes you feel it cares about creating a wonderful experience for you.

    adrian gully

Hearty pub classics and dining room staples

  • Chicken Parma

    delicious parma that is crispy and well seasoned and their signature Royston 'slaw is awesome and so much better than the average pub salad

    Marly Chang

  • Porterhouse steak

    one of the best cooked porterhouse steaks we have had in a long time, with delicious cabbage on the side

    David Dalton

  • Sunday roast

    my wife had the Sunday roast witch was wagyu beef and was almost as good as the prawn pasta

    Andrew Hinge

  • Prawn chili spaghetti

    Had the prawn chili spaghetti which was ELITE.

    Andrew Hinge

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and sweet finishes

  • Korean cauliflower

    For starters the korean chilli cauliflower and salt and pepper calamari were universally well regarded and cooked perfectly.

    Peter Tribolet

  • Cheeseburger spring rolls

    Cheeseburger spring rolls were fun to eat, it was well-executed.

    Berenice Ethel Chua

  • Salt and pepper calamari

    salt and pepper calamari were universally well regarded and cooked perfectly

    Peter Tribolet

  • Sticky toffee pudding

    The sticky toffee pudding is divine, and the wine selection is top-notch.

    Melissa Quinton

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for securing a table, catching food specials, and exploring the taps.

  • Book Ahead for the Dining Room

    The dining room fills quickly on popular evenings like Thursday steak night, so book ahead if you want a sit-down meal, or arrive early to grab a spot in the casual front bar.

  • Time Your Visit for Weeknight Specials

    Check out the rotating weeknight specials such as Tuesday chicken parmigiana or Thursday steak night for great value classic pub dishes.

  • Explore Plant-Based and Craft Drink Options

    The kitchen caters thoroughly to varied diets, featuring popular plant-based options like eggplant parma alongside a wide range of independent craft beers and non-alcoholic options.

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