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The National Hotel

Pub

#1 of 92 Bar venues in Eastern Suburbs
#1 of 112 Corporate Event venues in Eastern Suburbs
  53 reviews  – 
344 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3121 –
Richmond, Melbourne
From $50
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
Spanish
cuisine
Parking available
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Rani Doyle
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
28 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Stylish pub in Richmond with a hip industrial design featuring exposed brick, recycled wood, and a spacious dog-friendly beer garden. Ideal for casual parties, private celebrations, and relaxed events with great food, cocktails, and flexible music options.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The National Hotel

The Garden Parlour at The National Hotel

The Garden Parlour
Function Room
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
The Garden Parlour is a large, private space that sits beside the beer garden and can accommodate up to 40 guests seated and 60 guests cocktail style. It has a fantastic alfresco feel to it with lots of greenery and large glass doors that can slide open or closed depending on how private you’d like the room to be. It also features a private bar...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Enquire now
The Café at The National Hotel

The Café
Function Room
·
Private space
24 seats
40 standing
The Café is a Function Room in The National Hotel and a café-style private room defined by abundant natural light. Design: The space combines exposed brick and raw concrete walls with recycled-wood surfaces and simple, unadorned fittings for an industrial-meets-casual look. Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi, wheelchair access, accessible toilets ...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $500 minimum spend
Enquire now
The Den at The National Hotel

The Den
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
16 seats
20 standing
The Den is our semi-private dining room accessed from the main bar area. It’s a cosy, industrial-style space featuring a fireplace and exposed brick walls. The Den is perfect for smaller gatherings and accommodates both seated dinners and cocktail functions. The space also has its own TV screen...
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $500 minimum spend
Enquire now
The Beer Garden at The National Hotel

The Beer Garden
Garden
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
25 standing
The beer garden is perfect for all group bookings. Large tables line the timber deck. The scene is set with hanging lamps in amber glass bottles bolstered across the courtyard. Winter phobics need not fear, the transeasonal courtyard if fully undercover with heating. Canapés and a la carte are both available, with easy access to the main bar.
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $50 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
25 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

SA
Sara A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · September 2026 · The Garden Parlour

Service was amazing, food was sensational! Would definitely host another event here!

5.0
OT
Olivia T.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · July 2026 · The Garden Parlour

The venue had a great selection of food options, the minimum spend wasn’t too high and the venue staff were friendly and very active with responses and catering

That you couldn’t supply your own music

5.0
JS
Jenny S.
Verified review
Pub · 16 guests · June 2026 · The Den

The service was excellent

5.0
JO
Jena O.
Verified review
Function Room · 50 guests · June 2025 · The Garden Parlour

Friendly staff, cozy venue and decent food!!

4.7

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $50–$1500 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
The Café
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $50–$1000 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Café
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $50–$1000 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Café
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $50–$1000 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Café
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $50–$2500 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
The Café
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $50–$2500 min. spend
The Garden Parlour
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
The Café
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $50 min. spend
The Den
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
Spanish
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The National Hotel

The National Hotel is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The National Hotel is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or special occasion.

Our venue offers four individual spaces: the outdoor dining room; the café; the den; and an open-air courtyard. Each room is unique in its offerings and can be tailored to suit the size and nature of your event.

The National Hotel can accommodate any affair, from an intimate corporate lunch to a lavish cocktail party for 70 guests.

Whatever your requirements may be, we customise each event to ensure it’s a reflection of your specific needs. Our approach is always flexible and we can shape floor plans and spaces as required. We are more than happy to discuss your vision with you.

If you’re interested in hosting your next function at The National Hotel, take a look through this pack to find out what we have to offer.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 25-35 guests and costs about $3,000.

"Service was amazing, food was sensational! Would definitely host another event here!"

- Sara A. Sep 2026

FAQ

No, it is just house music in this space.

Yes, a la carte food and drink ordering is available.

Yes, the Garden Parlour is dog friendly.

At The National Hotel, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The National Hotel:

  • The Garden Parlour hosting 40 guests: $2495.04
  • The Café hosting 15 guests: $1092.80
  • The Beer Garden hosting 15 guests: $308.24
  • The Den hosting 16 guests: $1378

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The National Hotel is located at 344 Victoria Street, in Richmond, Melbourne.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Sara A. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Service was amazing, food was sensational! Would definitely host another event here!'

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