Pubs Richmond

Royston Hotel

12 River St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

4.7(1,577)· Google$$$$

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How it's scored

ClosedToday 12:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Open late (after 10pm)Open Sundays

A much-loved Richmond pub on a quiet River Street corner, rated 4.7 across more than 1,500 reviews.

Practical details

12 River St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

(03) 9421 5000

$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 16:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 16:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
FridayToday: 12:00 – 00:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00

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.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 1,577 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.