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The National Hotel, Richmond, AU-VIC

The National Hotel

4.6
4.6
183 Reviews
$40 and under
Pan-Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
The National Hotel, located on Richmond’s bustling Victoria Street, is a place for locals and far-flung travellers to come together in a community-minded space, where the staff are always proud to serve and the atmosphere is heady with good vibes.

The original National Hotel was renovated in 2011, with the one-hundred-year old Victorian shell stripped right down to its bones. Internal workings were finessed with rich textures and colour palettes, delivering a high level of environmentally sustainable design (ESD) through the use of recycled materials.

The pan-Asian menu pays heed to our ‘Little Vietnam’ location, providing expertly crafted pub dishes that have been executed by our head chef Bobby Gogna.

Whether you’re up for a post-work drink, dinner date, drinks in the beer garden with friends or a function, we cater to all needs and our approach is always flexible.

The National Hotel. Proud To Serve.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    340-344 Victoria St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121
  • Phone number
    (03) 9429 8811
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Steak Night and Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Kick those munchies with our weekly Thursday steak night in Richmond! Join us from 5pm every Thursday as the kitchen cooks up a sizzling steak special for only $24 a pop. Enjoy a perfectly cooked hunk of 250gm porterhouse steak alongside the iconic duo that is chips and slaw, bookings strongly recommended with walk-ups welcome. PLUS Happy Hour From 5pm-7pm $9 selected tap pints $7 selected wines $12 Aperol Spritz
    Steak Night and Happy Hour photo

  • Margarita Fiesta

    21 Mar 2025 only
    Our Margy Fiesta was such a big hit we are bringing it back in March! We’re celebrating in a huge way on Fri 21 March! We’re serving $15 margs from 6–8pm, with surprise flavors that’ll make your taste buds salsa. Pair that with tacos and some sweet Latino beats from our in-house DJ till late, and you've got yourself one spicy start to the weekend. Pop it in your diary — margaritas at the pub on Fri 21 March from 6pm. See you there!
    Margarita Fiesta photo

  • ANZAC Day - Watch the game from the pub.

    25 Apr 2025 only
    Get ready for a ripper ANZAC Day with us! Come down to our beer garden on Fri 25 Apr from 12pm and catch Collingwood and Essendon in action live on all the big screens. We've got a special footy menu featuring pies and sausage rolls that'll make your taste buds do the goal dance. Plus, we'll have the sound on so you can hear all the action. During half-time, we'll be having a meat raffle Don't miss out!
    ANZAC Day - Watch the game from the pub. photo

Menu

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What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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The National Hotel offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "great food" and "fantastic service." Known for its diverse menu catering to all tastes, the venue is perfect for families and gatherings. Highlights include a "lovely pub" ambiance, a cozy fireplace, and a vibrant beer garden. Many praise the "friendly staff" and excellent events.

183 Reviews

  1. Vanessa

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed a good meal here. Service was great. Only one small criticism, order Vietnamese’s cashew salad, which was good, but only got one cashew!

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  2. Anthony VIP

    Sunshine Coast12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed the food at the National, and really liked the ambience of the venue.

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  3. Caroline

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really good, very tasty and matched the description on the menu. The service was also really good, very friendly and the staff looked after us very well. Happily recommend this pub.

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  4. Lisa

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff were excellent in terms of service. Food was good. Music was a bit loud at the cafe area though.

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  5. Adam VIP

    Melbourne19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fantastic service, we will definitely be back.

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  6. Matt

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to The National Hotel for our end of year team lunch and we all enjoyed our food.

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  7. Melissa

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trivia night was excellent, as was the food and friendly service. Highly recommend this pub on all fronts.

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  8. Bridget

    Victoria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good night with tasty food and great service - thanks

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  9. Stephen

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best value Sunday Roast around - $26 and the plate was full!

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  10. Anita

    Victoria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    3 on our table had chicken parmigiana served with chips salad and we asked for gravy. Was good value. I had the eggplant parmigiana came with chips & salad I wasn’t impressed unfortunately. The eggplant could have been sliced thicker for a start and I would have liked to taste more cheese as the sauce took over. The salads none of us liked. We don’t like herbs in coleslaw. Thank you.

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FAQs

The National Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The National Hotel

340-344 Victoria St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 9429 8811
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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