Royston Hotel
A much-loved Richmond pub on a quiet River Street corner, rated 4.7 across more than 1,500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Royston Hotel sits on River Street in Richmond, one of Melbourne's most characterful inner-city suburbs just east of the CBD. A classic neighbourhood pub tucked into the backstreets, it's built a strong, loyal following as a welcoming local — the kind of place Richmond does so well.
The appeal is in being a genuine, dependable pub: a relaxed spot for a beer, a meal or a catch-up, with the easy, unpretentious atmosphere that makes a great local. In a suburb full of pubs and bars, earning this kind of reputation says plenty about the welcome and the consistency behind the bar.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,500 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite with those who drop in. Menus, opening hours, what's on tap and pricing change, and a popular local fills up around weekends and events, so it's worth checking current details before you head over — though for a casual pint or a relaxed meal, it's often just a matter of pulling up a stool and settling in.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 97
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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