Best Pubs in Richmond
Looking for the best pubs in Richmond? We've gathered 16 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Richmond has its own character, and the pubs here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Melbourne's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
16 spots in Richmond
Royston Hotel
$$Jumping corner pub with a horseshoe-shaped centre bar, serving burgers, steaks and craft beer.
Corner Hotel
$$Popular live music venue for local & international acts, with a rooftop bar & pub grub menu.
The National Hotel
$$Classy cocktails and pan-Asian dishes in a hip concrete space with exposed brick and recycled wood.
Bridge Hotel
$$Gourmet, global pub grub served in a hip space with exposed-brick walls & rustic-chic decor.
The Grand Hotel Richmond
$$Spacious pub with a leafy beer garden, plus an elegant dining room serving upmarket Italian cuisine.
Mt View Hotel
$$Pool tables, TV screens and pub grub in an airy space over 4 levels, plus a rooftop beer garden.
The Kingston
$$Modern Australian food in an 1880s pub with an old-world bar & restaurant overlooking a courtyard.
Union House
$$Lively, easygoing pub featuring upmarket comfort food & a rooftop deck, plus cocktails, beer & wine.
All Nations Hotel
$$Cosy, exposed-brick hangout with a curved wooden bar, offering a diverse pub menu, plus trivia.
Royal Saxon
$$Stylish multi-level spot with a courtyard for pub classics, pizza & cocktails, plus DJs & events.
Richmond Club Hotel
$$Contemporary bar with booth seating & chequered floors, serving boutique burgers & craft beer.
London Tavern Hotel
$$Relaxed watering hole for live TV sport screenings in a covered beer garden, plus eclectic pub grub.
Rising Sun Hotel Richmond
$$Pub classics turned out in a long-running, easygoing venue with pool tables, TVs & a beer garden.
The Precinct Hotel
$$Family-owned bar with a wooden deck and Modern Australian pub food, plus live music at weekends.
Richmond Social
$$Spacious, modern pub with large plasma TVs, betting facilities and hearty bistro meals, plus trivia.
Prince Of Wales Hotel
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Pubs in Richmond — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Richmond?+
The pubs in Richmond listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many pubs are there in Richmond?+
We currently feature 16 pubs in Richmond, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Richmond in Melbourne?+
Richmond is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.