Richmond Club Hotel

Richmond Club Hotel is a long-standing Swan Street pub with a history reaching back to 1859, when it was known as the Duke of Richmond. The venue has been part of Richmond’s social life for generations, hosting locals, sports clubs, community gatherings and visitors to the area. Its story is closely tied to the suburb’s development, with the hotel serving as a meeting place through periods of rapid growth and change.

Today, the pub combines several distinct spaces: a traditional public bar, beer garden, dining room, dance floor and rooftop with views across Melbourne’s skyline. That range gives it a broad appeal, whether you are dropping in for a drink, settling in for a pub meal, meeting friends before or after the football, or looking for a larger venue for a function. Live sport is shown on screens, including AFL, NRL, NBL, rugby, UFC and other local and international matches.

The food offering stays rooted in the pub tradition, with familiar classics given a modern interpretation. The dining and bar menus use seasonal Victorian produce, and the venue caters both to hearty meals and smaller bites to share. Regular events and specials add to the pub’s busy calendar, including Thursday trivia, Friday and Saturday live music, a Saturday and Sunday rooftop bottomless brunch, Sunday roast and selected cocktails on Fridays and Sundays. Availability and terms vary by event, so checking the venue’s current listings is worthwhile.

With its mix of history, sport, dining and multiple levels, Richmond Club Hotel is best suited to groups wanting a flexible meeting place on Swan Street. It can work for a casual meal in the dining room, a game watched with fellow supporters, or a livelier night that moves between the bar, rooftop and dance floor. The atmosphere is shaped by the venue’s long connection with Richmond, while the varied spaces make it practical for different kinds of visits rather than a single style of pub experience.