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The Albert Park Hotel

85 Dundas Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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85 Dundas Pl, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

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+61 3 8644 4095
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Albert Park Hotel

Unassuming Dundas Place corner pub outside—inside, full-bore Cantonese firepower in vintage, moody dining rooms. Ditch any thought of standard pub parmas. Regulars head straight past the bustling front bar for round tables laden with crisp-skinned roast duck, blistered eggplant slick with chilli caramel, and a 100-hour pork hock rolled in crackling. Group feasts navigate dietary quirks without a hitch, swapping dishes easily across generous shared banquets. The smart play is settling into an indoor booth with sour cocktails before wrapping the night around five-spice donuts plunged into oolong caramel.

  • Flexible Group Banquets: Substitutes for coeliacs and vegetarians are handled seamlessly across generous shared banquets and set menus.
  • Cantonese Firepower: Replaces standard pub schnitzels with crisp-skinned roast duck, wok-tossed dishes, and a signature 100-hour pork hock rolled in crackling.
  • Neighbourhood Pub Energy: A classic public bar front transitions into an energetic, beautifully restored interior with high tables, booth seating, and cocktail specials.
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Why Dine at The Albert Park Hotel

Discover why locals choose The Albert Park Hotel for modern Cantonese dining, seamless banquets, and lively gatherings.

  • Genuine Cantonese & Hong Kong-Style Dining

    A distinct departure from standard pub counters, the dining room delivers authentic Cantonese cooking, hand-crafted dim sum, and standout dishes like roast duck and slow-cooked pork hock.

    After living in Hong Kong for more than 30 years, I highly rate this place for the genuine HK tasting food!

    Mike Bentley

  • Dietary-Friendly Banquet Feasting

    Unlike fixed set menus elsewhere, group banquets comfortably accommodate individual dietary needs, offering coeliac-safe and vegetarian replacements without compromising the table's feast.

    Coeliac well catered for with individual replacements for gluten- containing dishes.

    Cathy Leembruggen

  • Delightful Subversion of Pub Expectations

    Diners arrive anticipating standard pub fare and leave astonished by the vibrant, high-calibre Cantonese flavours and polished restaurant presentation inside a local hotel.

    The biggest surprise for me was the food. I wasn’t expecting such a strong modern Asian influence from a pub menu, and everything we ordered was excellent.

    Jaz Explores

  • Confidence for Group Celebrations

    Organisers can book group dinners and family celebrations with complete ease, confident that thoughtful substitutions and generous portions will satisfy every guest.

    We did the banquet & they were accommodating for dietary requirements & very generous with the substitutes. The food & service was brilliant.

    Bree Denton

  • Effortless Group Feasts & Special Occasions

    Spacious round tables and intimate dining booths make hosting gatherings effortless, surrounded by lively energy and responsive table service.

    We dined in a booth which I’d highly recommend for a birthday or special occasion. Food was really great and the service was speedy.

    Linzie Brown

  • Warm Hospitality for Friendly Gatherings

    Groups visiting from interstate or locally are greeted with genuine hospitality, seamless drink replenishment, and a convivial, welcoming pub atmosphere.

    The ambiance was just perfect too, relaxed, inviting, and ideal for a great night out with friends.

    SYLVIE SNOW

Cantonese pub classics and house specialties praised by diners

  • Crispy eggplant

    The crispy eggplant - divine and moreish.

    Caroline -

  • 100-hour Pork Hock

    And the pièce de résistance, the Pork Hock! Slow-cooked to perfection for 100 hours, then rolled in its own crackling and fried.

    Forkin’ Opinions

  • Roast duck with plum sauce

    the roast duck with plum sauce was fantastic. Duck perfectly cooked, crispy skin and great sauce

    Caroline -

  • Steamed Wagyu Dumplings

    The Steamed Wagyu Dumplings? Unreal! Perfectly seasoned, meaty, with a pastry that dreams are made of.

    Forkin’ Opinions

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service and distinctive touches that elevate dining beyond standard pub expectations

  • Tableside Pork Hock Presentation

    Tableside presentation where the 100-hour slow-cooked pork hock, rolled in crackling and fried, is carved directly at your table before serving with lettuce wraps.

  • Individualized Coeliac & Dietary Substitutions

    Group banquet menus that accommodate gluten-free and coeliac guests with dedicated, individualized replacement dishes instead of restricted dining.

  • Dedicated Round Banquet & Booth Seating

    Celebratory group seating arranged on perfectly proportioned round tables and private booths suited for shared family banquets and special occasions.

  • Seamless Bar-to-Dining Transition

    Happy hour cocktail specials in the lively front bar that transition naturally into Cantonese dining in the adjacent restaurant space.

Before you head over

Key tips on seating, banquet customizations, and timing your visit to The Albert Park Hotel.

  • Book Inside the Dining Room

    For smoother service and a more comfortable ambiance, opt to book a table inside the main dining room rather than outside, where tech and POS issues can disrupt ordering.

  • Dietary Accommodations on Banquets

    Group banquets are easily customized for dietary needs like coeliac or vegetarian diets, with generous individualized course replacements for gluten-containing items.

  • Catch Happy Hour Specials Before 6pm

    Take advantage of drinks and sour cocktail specials between work and dinner before 6pm, which pairs smoothly before the lively venue packs out.

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