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The National Hotel

191 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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191 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 3 5229 9407
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The National Hotel

Across three freshly refurbished levels in central Geelong, The National Hotel pairs classic public-house warmth with an open rooftop terrace. Known to locals as "the Nash," the corner pub balances easy midday family lunches and pre-footy beers with evening trivia, live comedy, and Thursday steak nights. Up the lift, private function spaces feature working fireplaces and independent bars, setting a comfortable backdrop for milestone parties and meetings. Downstairs and out on the terrace, kitchen staples anchor the visit—from crispy cauliflower bites and sweet potato fries to hearty chicken parmis, tender porterhouse cuts, and beef-and-Guinness pies with golden puff pastry.

  • Rooftop Terrace & Three-Floor Layout: Spanning three levels with lift access, the venue features an open rooftop terrace offering drinks and skyline views over central Geelong.
  • Private Event & Dining Rooms: Upper levels provide dedicated private rooms equipped with their own bars, fireplaces, AV setups, and pre-ordered catering for milestone parties and meetings.
  • Pub Entertainment & Steak Nights: Weekly programming draws crowds with Tuesday trivia, Thursday music bingo, comedy shows, and a regular Thursday steak night.
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Key Advantages of The National Hotel

Why Geelong locals choose The National Hotel for functions, rooftop drinks, and classic pub entertainment

  • Dedicated Private Function Facilities

    Upstairs event spaces provide private bars, dedicated restrooms, lift access, and fireplace settings tailored for corporate lunches and celebrations.

    The National Hotel offered a full serviceable bar, own bathrooms, lift access and plenty of space for our guests.

    Rianna Burgess

  • Seamless AV & Event Coordination

    Meeting organizers benefit from ready audiovisual support and seamless AV setups alongside prompt catering service.

    Liz was awesome and so helpful with the room and AV set up and Matt getting a roaring fire going that just added to the atmosphere.

    Tiff

  • Stress-Free Celebration Hosting

    Host milestone family birthdays and annual work celebrations knowing experienced venue managers keep planning completely hassle-free.

    Right from the word go the Venue Manager Bindi, was extremely easy to work with and accomodating. She followed that up on the night with attentive service as well as ensuring a stress free fun environment for all of our guests to enjoy.

    lesley mcdonald

  • Welcoming Community Atmosphere

    Guests enjoy personal, attentive hospitality that turns central Geelong dining into a friendly, welcoming neighborhood local.

    Great pub with an unreal atmosphere and a small town community feel in the centre of Geelong.

    May Summerfield

  • Three-Storey Rooftop Vistas

    The refurbished three-level layout culminates in an open-air rooftop bar offering panoramic views across the Geelong cityscape.

    3 floors and includes roof top bar with great views of Geelong.

    Matt Clarke

  • Midweek Entertainment & Themed Nights

    Evenings come alive with weekly programming featuring comedy, trivia nights, music bingo, and value steak dinners.

    They also have music bingo Thursday 7pm and trivia nights on Tuesdays, keen to try that out

    Eliza

Classic pub favorites celebrated across our dining rooms and rooftop

  • Porterhouse

    Porterhouse was elite, and good vibes for quiz night!

    Michael Verboon

  • Steak Sandwich

    the steak sandwich was excellent

    Ricardo Martins

  • Parmi

    Great food, one of the best parmis in Geelong.

    May Summerfield

  • Beef and Guinness Pie

    We both enjoyed the beef and Guinness pie, which was also a little bit fancy, with a deconstructed vibe of crispy puff triangle, creamy mash and peas and the beef filling was a hearty little stew number.

    Michelle Annett

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and tailored event details that elevate celebrations and gatherings

  • Cosy Fireplace & Dedicated AV Setup

    Staff light a roaring fireplace in the private upstairs event space and assist with meeting AV equipment setup.

  • Tailored Event Coordination & Pre-Ordering

    Event planners advise on accurate catering portioning beforehand and coordinate pre-ordered dishes so group meals serve promptly.

  • Accommodating Dietary & Allergy Care

    Kitchen teams prepare dedicated selections catering for food allergies alongside standard pub classics.

  • Private Bar & Lift-Accessible Level

    Private event areas provide dedicated bar service, private restrooms, and direct lift accessibility across the renovated venue levels.

Before you head over

Practical advice on function planning, weekly dining specials, and venue accessibility at The National Hotel.

  • Pre-Order Meals for Private Functions

    Reserve private function rooms on Level 1 or the second floor well ahead, and take advantage of meal pre-ordering and venue staff coordination for group catering and AV setup.

  • Time Your Visit for Themed Weeknights

    Thursday features the popular steak night and music bingo, while Tuesday hosts quiz nights; plan your visit around these weekday events for dining specials and entertainment.

  • Check Multi-Floor Lift Access

    Upper-level spaces and rooftop areas are equipped with elevator access, dedicated restrooms, and private bars, making the venue accessible for guests with mobility needs.

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