The National Richmond

Pan-asian pub favourites, function spaces, a dog-friendly beer garden and good times ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿถ๐ŸŒฟ Proud To Serve.

The National Hotel, located on Richmondโ€™s bustling Victoria Street, is a place for locals and far-flung travellers to come together in a community-minded space, where the staff are always proud to serve and the atmosphere is heady with good vibes. The original National Hotel was renovated in 2011, with the one-hundred-year old Victorian shell stripped right down to its bones. Internal workings wer

02/11/2024

Feast your eyes on these gourmet sangas we'll be sizzling on Tuesday at our Backyard Bangers BBQ ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒญ

Get your crew together, enjoy ice-cold bevs and live tunes from Cold Schnitzel, from 12-4pm on Tue 05 Nov๐Ÿป

Book via bit.ly/4foZAxo ๐Ÿ”—

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02/11/2024

Here's the 411 for this public holiday next week! Opening hours below ๐Ÿ‘‡

Mon 4 Nov โ€” 4pm-Late
Tue 5 Nov โ€” 12pm-Late
Wed 6 Nov โ€” CLOSED
Tue 12 Nov โ€” 12pm-Late

[ID: An image of two people sitting in the beer garden, sitting opposite each other. The person facing the camera is smiling.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 01/11/2024

Leave the dinner plans to us this weekend! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ What's on our specials menu ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸดBarramundi croquettes with lemon & dill tartare
๐Ÿด250gm hoisin sticky pork ribs, sriracha slaw, steamed bao (4) & ginger hoisin
๐ŸดCoconut beer cheek curry, sweet potatoes, green beans & steamed rice

[IDs: Three images of the specials sitting on a wooden bench, taken from above.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 29/10/2024

Surprise - our menu got a Spring refresh! ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿซ›โœจ

Feast your eyes on some of the new dishes: ๐Ÿ˜
๐ŸดCrispy skin red snapper, crushed potatoes, snow peas, green beans, minted pea sauce (GF)
๐ŸดGrilled prawn sliders (2), mango, chilli & spring onion salsa, sambal aioli
๐ŸดPan-roasted lamb rump, coconut broth, hot & sour salad, bean curd (GF)
๐ŸดEggplant bao (2), gochujang, sesame radish, spicy basil (V)
๐ŸดVietnamese cashew salad, radish, bean shoots, fried garlic, ginger, roasted sesame dressing, crispy spiced rice paper with chicken (GF) or crispy cauliflower (GF, VE)

[IDs: Five photos of dishes on blue or grey plates on a wooden table. 1. Crispy skin red snapper. 2. Grilled prawn sliders 3. Pan-roasted lamb rump. 4. Eggplant bao. 5. Vietnamese chicken salad.]

27/10/2024

The handsomest boy in the beer garden ๐Ÿ˜

[ID: A grey and white dog on a lead in the beer garden, looking off into the distance.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 25/10/2024

Chef's Kiss ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป What's on the menu ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸดPork & prawn betel leaves, bun noodles, baby cos, herbs, toasted peanuts, nahm jim (GF)
๐ŸดBraised lamb shank with turmeric spiced rice salad,crushed cucumber, green beans, crispy curry leaves, garlic yogurt (GF)
๐ŸดSlow cooked aromatic pumpkin & coconut curry, sweet potatoes, green beans & steamed rice (GF)

[ID: Pork & prawn betel leaves in a white bowl on a wooden table. ID2: Braised lamb shank on a white plate on a wooden table. ID sow cooked aromatic pumpkin & coconut curry in a white bowl next to a bowl of rice on a blue plate on a wooden table]

24/10/2024

This could be you soaking up the good times at your Christmas get-together at The National. ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™ve got a range of beaut spaces available, plus enjoy complimentary spritzes on arrival for Tue or Wed functions booked for Nov and Dec. ๐Ÿน

Contact our team at [email protected] or visit our website for more info! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿด

[ID: People sitting in the beer garden smiling at the camera with jugs of beer in front of them]]

23/10/2024

Hi hospo barbies ๐Ÿ‘‹ Come work with us! ๐Ÿค

We're looking for some new front and back of house crew to join the National team! If you're passionate about good food and booze like us, we'd love to hear from you.

For more info, head to bit.ly/46bUDEP ๐Ÿ”—

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22/10/2024

JOIN US FOR BACKYARD BANGERS ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅ

We're throwin' a big old-fashioned BBQ in the beer garden this public holiday! ๐ŸŒญ With delish gourmet snags, and our mates Cold Schnitzel playing a set of classic Aussie hits ๐ŸŽธ

Get your crew together, enjoy ice-cold bevs and plenty of sing-alongs, all arvo long on Tue 05 Nov๐Ÿป

Book a table via bit.ly/3YeGTp5 ๐Ÿ”—

[ID: A white, peach and baby blue poster for Backyard Bangers with a cartoon of Russell Coight smiling and holding up a cup of tea. Text lists event info.]

19/10/2024

PSA: We'll be open 12-4pm tomorrow, then closed for a private function! ๐Ÿฅณ

[ID: A staff member wearing an apron and smiling at the camera holding a bunch of pink balloons attached to pink ribbon.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 18/10/2024

This weekends specials lookin' 10/10๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸดBeer battered fish & chips, housemade tartare, lemon, slaw
๐ŸดTwice cooked pork ribs, coconut & cabbage slaw & citrus caramel
๐ŸดCrispy skin chicken breast, green beans, crispy chat potatoes, chimichurri

[IDs: Three photos of the specials, sitting on top of a wooden table. 1. The fish and chips served on a round teal plate. 2. The ribs served inside a round white bowl. 3. The chicken served on a round teal plate.]

17/10/2024

In case you missed it, our Happy Hour is runnin' on Thursday AND Friday ๐Ÿป

Donโ€™t miss out on $10 Selected Pints, $7 House Wines, and $12 Aperol or Campari Spritzes from 5pm ๐Ÿ˜

[IDs: A bartender pouring a pint behind the bar.]

15/10/2024

Limited spots left for our Taskmaster games night tomorrow (Wed 16 Oct)! ๐Ÿšจ

Hop over to bit.ly/47vWjJZ to snag one of the last tables ๐Ÿฆฉ

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13/10/2024

Bye Rupi ๐Ÿ‘‹ Wishing you all the best in her next adventures - we'll miss you! ๐Ÿซถ

[IDs: 6 people smiling at the camera in front of the bar, Rupi holding a bowl of dessert]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 11/10/2024

An absolute spread on for this weekends specials ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸดBarramundi croquettes with lemon & dill tartare
๐ŸดPan roasted lamb backstrap, coconut broth, hot & sour salad (gf)
๐ŸดSticky date pudding, rum & vanilla butterscotch & vanilla ice cream

10/10/2024

Calling ordinary folks who like to tackle extraodinary tasks! ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿ˜

Our next Taskmaster night is coming up next Wed 16 Oct, and you could be crowned the winner ๐Ÿ‘‘

Book your spot via bit.ly/47vWjJZ ๐Ÿ”—

[ID: a still from Taskmaster Australia of the contestants with giant red balls strapped to them. The text reads 'when your taskmaster team rocks up wearing the same outfit']

10/10/2024

COME WORK WITH US ๐Ÿฅฐ We're searching for some new Front of House and Back of House crew to join the National team! ๐Ÿค

If you or someone you know are passionate about good food and booze like us, we'd love to hear from you.

For more info, head to bit.ly/46bUDEP ๐Ÿ”—

[ID: An image of a bartender standing behind the bar smiling at the camera and placing a beer on the counter.]

08/10/2024

This is your weekly reminder that we're now serving up your fave lunches not just on Fridays, but Thursdays too! ๐Ÿด๐ŸŽ‰

Want to know what's on the menu every week? Sign up to our mailing list via bit.ly/4eqb6bD!

[ID: Plates of food on a concrete bench. One plate has two sliders, and the plates in the background have bao buns, fried cauliflower and gyozas]

05/10/2024

She's beauty, she's grace (no really, her name's Gracie) ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’…

[ID: A white fluffy dog lying down and looking at the camera.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 04/10/2024

BIG compliments to the chef on these weekend specials ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸดPoached lobster san choy bau, pickled red cabbage, herbed mayo & toasted cashew
๐ŸดKorean beef skewers, crushed cucumber pickle, radish, beanshoots, spicy gouchujang sauce & toasted sesame
๐ŸดGrilled prawn & papaya salad, wombok, pickled watemelon, beanshoots, cherry tomatoes, nahm jihm & toasted peanuts

[ID: Poached lobster san choy bau, Korean beef skewers & Grilled prawn & papaya salad, rotating in each picture so tht each features at the front.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 03/10/2024

Let's party like it's the 90's! Join us for an afternoon of 90's nostalgia on Sat 12 Oct! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽถ

We'll be shaking up $14 Cosmos, DJ_IMAGE will be spinning your fave throwback tunes, and there'll be a Super Mario comp going down ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿ“€๐ŸŽฎ

Sat 12 Oct from 3-8pm. Book your table now via bit.ly/3Y2uqG2 ๐Ÿ”—

[IDs: 1. A colourful poster for the event with all the details written in black text, surrounded by classic 90's iconography. 2. A group of people sitting and laughing in the beer garden. 3. A DJ spinning a pink-coloured vinyl. 4. A photo taken from behind of two people playing Mario on the TV.]

Photos from The National Richmond's post 02/10/2024

How is it October already?! Better book that Christmas function in pronto! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™ve got a range of beaut spaces for your get-together, and to add to the festive cheer, enjoy complimentary spritzes on arrival for Tue and Wed functions booked for Nov and Dec. ๐Ÿน

Contact our functions team at [email protected] or visit our website for more info! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿด

[IDs: 1. A group of people smiling and chatting at a dining table, wearing Christmas hats. 2. A plate of roast pork with a sauce on the side. 3. A group of people smiling and chatting in the beer garden.]

01/10/2024

Taskmaster team assemble! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’Œ

Our next Taskmaster night is coming up on Wed 16 Oct. Come show off your hidden talents and snag some sweet prizes! ๐Ÿ†

Book your spot via bit.ly/47vWjJZ ๐Ÿ”—

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29/09/2024

How'd everyone pull up this morn'? Feel free to roll yourself down to the pub and line the stomach with a Sunday roast. ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿฅ•

[ID: A birds eye view photo of the roast, served on a round plate atop a concrete table with a set of cutlery.]

26/09/2024

You might have heard the news that our building is up for sale, but rest assured The National isn't going anywhere! ๐Ÿซ

It's business as usual over here. ๐Ÿ‘

[ID: The facade of the pub at sunset.]

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The National Hotel

๐Ÿฅ˜ Pan-Asian pub fare
๐Ÿธ Tasty cocktails
๐Ÿƒ Big beer garden
๐Ÿถ Dog friendly

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Throwback to Cold Schnitzel serenading us with classic hits in the beer garden ๐Ÿ˜Catch them doing it all again this publi...
New beer alert ๐Ÿค˜ It's called None More Blacker and is aptly 6.66% ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿป#TheNationalHotelRichmond
They are the dancing queens! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ•บWant to host your next shindig here too? Drop us a line via functions@thenationalhotel.co...
ICYMI: We're throwing a 90s-themed party this Saturday arvo - let's-a-go! ๐ŸฅณSip on $14 Cosmos, dance to your fave throwba...
Throwback to some beer garden boogying with Cold Schnitzel! ๐Ÿ’ƒ
POV; Demolishing some $4 Friday Happy Hour bao ๐Ÿ˜‹Swing round tomorrow to do the same, and to snag some sweet drink deals!...
Limited spots left for our Taskmaster games night this Wed 21 Aug! ๐Ÿšจ Come flex your weird and wonderful skills and win s...
Feast your eyes on these fresh beauties ๐Ÿช‘Plenty of new spots to perch yourself and enjoy the footy this weekend!
Ever wonder how you'd fare on Taskmaster? ๐Ÿค” Here's your chance to find out! ๐Ÿ’ŒDon't snooze on a spot at next week's Wed 1...
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It's dark beer season, so we've added Bright Brewing's Staircase Porter to our taps! ๐Ÿบ๐ŸซIt's a decadent blend of dark roa...
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344 Victoria Street
Melbourne, VIC
3121

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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