The National Richmond

The National Richmond The National Richmond, located on Victoria Street in the bustling suburb of Richmond, offers a community-minded space for locals and travellers alike. Renovated in 2011 with environmentally sustainable design, this pub and beer garden serves up pan-Asian cuisine and tasty cocktails in a hip concrete atmosphere filled with recycled wood and exposed brick. Whether looking for a post-work drink or a flexible function space, The National Hotel is proud to cater to all needs.
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02/10/2026

When the weather doesn’t quite match up with the new summer drinks promotion 🌧️🍹

$12 spritzes are still a good idea though. Starts at 12pm today. See you soon.

Hungry? Say less… your specials are waiting 👇🍴Herb crumbed halloumi sandwich, rocket, braised peppers, salsa verde, frie...
02/10/2026

Hungry? Say less… your specials are waiting 👇

🍴Herb crumbed halloumi sandwich, rocket, braised peppers, salsa verde, fries
🍴Pan Seared chicken breast, braised cannelini beans, sumac onion & herb salad

$20 a pop, 12–3pm each Thu & Fri.

[ID: An image of each dish, placed on a wooden bench top with cutlery and a napkin placed to the right.]

Taking his big brotherly duties very seriously 🐶🍼Keeping watch over the pram while Mum enjoys a well-earned b**r and fee...
30/09/2026

Taking his big brotherly duties very seriously 🐶🍼
Keeping watch over the pram while Mum enjoys a well-earned b**r and feed.

$20 Parma's and Lasagne night tonight, dogs always welcome!

[ID: a dog sits next to a pram in the b**r garden]

JOIN THE TEAM 👋We’re looking for some new faces to join the crew at The National!Currently hiring:→ Front of House Staff...
27/09/2026

JOIN THE TEAM 👋

We’re looking for some new faces to join the crew at The National!

Currently hiring:
→ Front of House Staff
→ Casual Supervisor
→ Demi Chef

Love hospitality, good people and a great pub? We’d love to hear from you.

Head to our Join The Team page on our website for more info + to apply.

Not heading to the ‘G? We’ve got Grand Final Day sorted at The National! 🏆We’re open from 12pm this Sat 26 Sep, with the...
25/09/2026

Not heading to the ‘G? We’ve got Grand Final Day sorted at The National! 🏆

We’re open from 12pm this Sat 26 Sep, with the game live & loud across every screen in the pub - including our fully covered b**r garden, so you’re sorted whatever the weather. 🍻

We're no longer taking bookings, but will have plenty of room for walk-ins. Get in early! 🙌

The week’s ending early 🥩☀️So we are slinging $28 steaks all day tomorrow, cause this weather is too good not to come do...
23/09/2026

The week’s ending early 🥩☀️
So we are slinging $28 steaks all day tomorrow, cause this weather is too good not to come down for a feed.


[ID: a lady holding a steak in front of the pub]

🚨 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 🚨We’re on the hunt for some hands-on hospo pros with weekend availability to join our Front of House tea...
20/09/2026

🚨 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 🚨

We’re on the hunt for some hands-on hospo pros with weekend availability to join our Front of House team as we head into the warmer months.

Sound like you? Send your resume to [email protected] to apply!

🥩 NEW MARKET STEAK JUST DROPPED300g Scotch fillet, seared sugar loaf, kipfler potatoes & garlic jus. 🤌GF & seriously goo...
19/09/2026

🥩 NEW MARKET STEAK JUST DROPPED

300g Scotch fillet, seared sugar loaf, kipfler potatoes & garlic jus. 🤌

GF & seriously good.


[ID: Steak sitting on a table next to a red w**e]

🏆 GRAND FINAL AT THE NATIONAL 🏆Book your table from 12pm and settle in for the biggest day of the footy calendar! 🍻📺 Liv...
17/09/2026

🏆 GRAND FINAL AT THE NATIONAL 🏆

Book your table from 12pm and settle in for the biggest day of the footy calendar! 🍻

📺 Live & loud across every scree
🎧 DJ after the game ‘til late

[ID:Two people sat at a high table, wearing a Brisbane Lions scarf]

If you needed a sign for pub grub, this is it 🫵Beef brisket ragu, pappardelle, chives, parmesan and pangarattato Roasted...
17/09/2026

If you needed a sign for pub grub, this is it 🫵

Beef brisket ragu, pappardelle, chives, parmesan and pangarattato
Roasted pumpkin salad, cous-cous, freekeh, pine nuts, pappita, currents, maple tahini & goats feta crumble

$20 a pop, 12–3pm each Thu & Fri.

[ID: An image of each dish, placed on a wooden bench top with cutlery and a napkin placed to the right.]

The sun’s coming out this weekend, so you know what that calls for 🍊☀️One of our faves, Orenji Orange W**e. Bright, juic...
16/09/2026

The sun’s coming out this weekend, so you know what that calls for 🍊☀️

One of our faves, Orenji Orange W**e. Bright, juicy and made for sunny sessions.

[ID: Hand holds up the Orenji bottle in front of a blue sky]

When you’ve got your paws crossed that Mum's ordered another Guinness. 🐾$12 Guinness pints all day 🍺Good dog. Good Guinn...
13/09/2026

When you’ve got your paws crossed that Mum's ordered another Guinness. 🐾
$12 Guinness pints all day 🍺
Good dog. Good Guinness. Good Sunday.


[ID: lab sits under a table with his paws crossed over, owner is drinking a Guinness]

Finals footy, big screen, sound on and the b**r garden ready to go. 🍻Join us from 8.10PM for Freo v Cats and catch every...
11/09/2026

Finals footy, big screen, sound on and the b**r garden ready to go. 🍻
Join us from 8.10PM for Freo v Cats and catch every moment siren-to-siren with $10 pints all game long.

[ID: view of a full b**r garden from the roof]

Bit peckish? Emmy's got you! Tuck into some lunch specials 👇🍴Roast beef sandwich, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, beetroo...
10/09/2026

Bit peckish? Emmy's got you! Tuck into some lunch specials 👇

🍴Roast beef sandwich, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, beetroot relish, mustard mayo, fries
🍴Pan seared chicken breast, salsa brava, piperade, sumac onion & herb salad

$20 a pop, 12–3pm each Thu & Fri.

[IDs: Emmy holding the two specials, wearing a yellow shirt in the b**r garden, second photo is the two specials on a wooden bench]

🥩 HOW DELISH IS THIS?!Our new Market Steak has officially arrived, and she’s a beauty. 👀300g hanger steak served with cr...
08/09/2026

🥩 HOW DELISH IS THIS?!
Our new Market Steak has officially arrived, and she’s a beauty. 👀

300g hanger steak served with crispy potato pavé, rich Café de Paris butter, finished with parsley & onion garnish.

[IDs: Steak on a plate on a wooden table]

A very big thank you to for this incredible drawing of the pub as a leaving gift for Rani. 🥹❤️We absolutely LOVE it, su...
05/09/2026

A very big thank you to for this incredible drawing of the pub as a leaving gift for Rani. 🥹❤️

We absolutely LOVE it, such a special keepsake and the perfect way to remember The National. 🏠✨

Thank you, Grace! You’re a bloody legend. 🫶

[ID: drawing of the pub from the street]

04/09/2026

No need to wait for the group chat to reply.
I already found someone who’s always up for a $10 pint. 🍺

Carlton v Geelong | 7:35pm tonight
$10 Pints from siren to siren.
Sound on.

🐶 No whines from me when Dad’s got his happy hour w**e. 🍷 Happy Hour from 4pm 🐾 Dog-friendly b**r garden🍺 Cold pints, go...
04/09/2026

🐶 No whines from me when Dad’s got his happy hour w**e.

🍷 Happy Hour from 4pm
🐾 Dog-friendly b**r garden
🍺 Cold pints, good vibes & absolutely no judgement from the dog.

[ID: golden retriver looking at camera while owners sits on table drinking a w**e.]

Pub lunch calling your name? We’ve got the answer 🫵🍴Honey barbeque pork ribs, slaw and french fries🍴Butter chicken pie, ...
03/09/2026

Pub lunch calling your name? We’ve got the answer 🫵
🍴Honey barbeque pork ribs, slaw and french fries
🍴Butter chicken pie, mixed leaf, pickled cucumber and onion salad

$20 a pop, 12–3pm each Thu & Fri.


[ID: An image of each dish, placed on a wooden bench top with cutlery and a napkin placed to the right.]

🍮 DAD DESERVES DESSERT.This Father’s Day, we’re serving up Sticky Date Pudding with toffee caramel, honeycomb & vanilla ...
02/09/2026

🍮 DAD DESERVES DESSERT.
This Father’s Day, we’re serving up Sticky Date Pudding with toffee caramel, honeycomb & vanilla bean ice cream 🤤

Pair it with a $12 Guinness and you’ve got yourself a pretty bloody good day out 🍺
Book now at link in bio.


[ID: Sticky date pudding in a bowl with icecream sits next cutlery and a napkin and a pint of Guinness]

🍹 SPRING HAS US THIRSTY…We’re kicking off September with $13 Spritzes on Happy Hour from 4pm! 🍊☀️Plus, Trivia is taking ...
01/09/2026

🍹 SPRING HAS US THIRSTY…
We’re kicking off September with $13 Spritzes on Happy Hour from 4pm! 🍊☀️
Plus, Trivia is taking over the b**r garden from 7pm. 🌿🧠

[ID: Chris holiding two spritz and a spicy marg with a big smile]

30/08/2026

🌸 SPRING IS LOADING… 🍊

Aperol & Campari Spritz are BACK on the Happy Hour menu from Tuesday! 👀

$13 spritzes, longer days and a little taste of sunshine. ☀️🍹

Say ciao to BABO Chianti 🇮🇹🍇Our current crush is pouring all month long...[ID: An arm holds up a bottle of BABO Chianti ...
29/08/2026

Say ciao to BABO Chianti 🇮🇹🍇
Our current crush is pouring all month long...

[ID: An arm holds up a bottle of BABO Chianti in front of the blue sky]

🏉 JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER 🏉We’re running our $10 pints Siren to Siren for all AFL Finals! 🍺🙌Because apparently you lot ...
28/08/2026

🏉 JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER 🏉

We’re running our $10 pints Siren to Siren for all AFL Finals! 🍺🙌
Because apparently you lot liked them 😉
(Not running on Grand Final Day, obviously.)


[ID: two people one wearing. a melbourne scarf and one wearing a blues scarf cheers a b**r in front of The National Hotel logo]

Specials done right, no compromises ✔️🍴Herbed crumbed barramundi sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickled zucchini, tartar and...
27/08/2026

Specials done right, no compromises ✔️

🍴Herbed crumbed barramundi sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickled zucchini, tartar and fries
🍴Lamb ragu rigatoni, baked ricotta, lemon and basil

$20 a pop, 12–3pm each Thu & Fri.


[ID: An image of each dish, placed on a wooden bench top with cutlery and a napkin placed to the right.]"

Address

344 Victoria Street
Richmond, VIC
3121

The beer garden and pub is located on Victoria Street in Melbourne. If you're taking public transport, the closest tram stop is at the corner of Victoria Street and Church Street. You can take trams 75 or 48 to get there. For those driving, there is street parking available along Victoria Street but it can be quite busy so it's best to arrive early to find a spot. Additionally, there are nearby paid parking lots such as the one on Palmer Street which is only a short walk away from the location.

Opening Hours

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

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The National Richmond is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a community-minded space with good vibes. Located on the bustling Victoria Street in Richmond, this pub and beer garden offers a unique experience that caters to all needs. The original National Hotel was renovated in 2011, with the one-hundred-year old Victorian shell stripped right down to its bones, delivering a high level of environmentally sustainable design (ESD) through the use of recycled materials.

The interior boasts rich textures and color palettes that create a classy atmosphere perfect for enjoying pan-Asian pub fare and tasty cocktails. The big beer garden is perfect for drinks with friends or even dinner dates. Plus, it's dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along too!

The staff at The National Richmond are always proud to serve their customers and offer flexible approaches to cater to everyone's needs. Whether you're up for a post-work drink or planning a function, this place has got you covered.

Overall, The National Richmond is an excellent choice for those looking for a unique and welcoming experience in Melbourne. Don't miss out on this gem located at 344 Victoria Street!