The Leadbeater Hotel

The Leadbeater Hotel is a Richmond pub and live music venue at the corner of Church and Victoria streets. Since 2019, it has combined a traditional front bar with a dedicated bandroom behind it, making the venue suitable for a casual drink, a meal or a night built around live music. The pub’s own description points to an old-school atmosphere, cold pints and straightforward pub food, while the back room hosts regular gigs.

The food offering centres on familiar pub fare and weekly specials. Tuesday is dedicated to wings, with a choice of house-spiced BBQ or Buffalo style. Wednesday brings Parma Night and trivia, with schnitzels and eggplant parmas served with chips and salad. Thursday’s Steak Night includes a 200-gram rump with chips and salad, a steak sandwich with chips, or a 250-gram porterhouse with chips and salad. These specials give the menu a clear, uncomplicated focus and provide different options for a quick midweek meal or a longer catch-up.

Drinks and events are a major part of the venue. Monday’s all-night happy hour includes selected pints, house spirits and selected jugs at the listed special prices, while the venue also promotes bookings for gigs, tables and private functions. The combination of a front bar and live bandroom means the experience can shift from a relaxed pub visit to a busier music-focused evening, depending on what is scheduled.

The Leadbeater is a natural fit for Richmond locals, groups of friends and anyone looking to pair a pub meal with trivia or a live show. It also offers table bookings and event-space bookings, which may suit larger gatherings. With pub service from the afternoon on weekdays and from midday on Friday and Saturday, it works for after-work drinks as well as weekend plans. Check the current gig listings and booking details before visiting, particularly if you are planning around a performance.