The National Hotel

4.6

177 Reviews

$40 and under

Pan-Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Pub
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9429 8811
Website
http://www.thenationalhotel.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
The pan-Asian menu pays heed to our ‘Little Vietnam’ location, providing expertly crafted pub dishes that have been overseen by industry renowned chef Jerry Mai and 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.

Location
340-344 Victoria St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121
Neighborhood
Richmond
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
Rosé Olé
Nov 24, 2024 only
Get ready for a spicy Sunday at the Rosé Olé Party! 📅 Sunday, November 24th ⏰ 1 PM – 5 PM 🍷 Rosé and Sangria Specials Join us for an afternoon of vibrant Latin vibes, delicious eats, and refreshing drinks! Sip on Rosé with a kick of Jalapeños, enjoy Sangria specials, and indulge in tasty tacos while DJ_IMAGE sets the mood with the best in Latin beats. Whether you're here for the food, drinks, or to dance the afternoon away, this is the perfect way to heat up your Sunday! 🌮🍷🔥 Grab your crew, and don’t miss this fiesta of flavors and rhythms!
Tuesday Trivia Night & Burger Specials
Multiple dates available
Every Tuesday night Melbourne’s finest purveyors of pub trivia, The Funky Bunch will be joining us to host a quiztastic evening of questions, games and more. Put your knowledge of pop culture, current affairs and more to the test to go in the running for round prizes, bonus points and the grand prize of a $100 venue voucher to the winning team. Fuel those hard-thinking and problem solving fires with our Tuesday night meal deals and enjoy any burger from our menu with chips for only $18. Plus the bar will be pouring $10 pints selecgted pints because not much goes better than a patty between two buns than an ice cold beer. Bookings highly recommended!

What 177 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
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City East
Best Service
Inner City East
Best Value
Inner City East
Great for brunch
Inner City East
Good for groups
Inner City East
Neighborhood gem
Inner City East
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The National Hotel is a beloved local spot celebrated for its "wonderful food," "very friendly staff," and "great service." Enjoy a diverse menu featuring Asian fusion delights and pub classics. Highlights include the "first class" Barramundi curry and "highly recommended" Sunday Beef Roast. Relax in the welcoming atmosphere or vibrant beer garden.

177 Reviews

M
Melissa
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Bridget
Victoria
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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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Stephen
Melbourne
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 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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Anita
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 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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Kerrie
Melbourne
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table of 6 for Parma night, 6 fabulous Parma’s & 6 happy guests
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Andrea
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Good service and delicious food
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Sebastian
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Awesome place to watch Footy! Their chili sauce siding is life changing haha!
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Louise
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, delicious cocktails and friendly staff.
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Pete
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good and well priced. For a Tuesday night the noise levels were low and the staff friendly
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Angelee
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing Father’s Day lunch. Meals took over 1 hour to arrive. No apology or reason for delay provided (despite asking them to follow up where our food was). On arrival Sunday roast dinner was small. 3 slices of meat, minimal gravy and the roast potatoes tasted dry as though they had been reheated. Dissapointing lunch overall.
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FAQs

The National Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thenationalhotel.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9429 8811
Catering
The pan-Asian menu pays heed to our ‘Little Vietnam’ location, providing expertly crafted pub dishes that have been overseen by industry renowned chef Jerry Mai and 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

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Steak Night and Happy Hour

Rosé Olé

Tuesday Trivia Night & Burger Specials

Menu

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The National Hotel restaurant rated?

Is The National Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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