Royston Hotel

A proper, old-fashioned Melbourne pub—unpretentious, nostalgic, buzzing with that classic front-bar energy. Ask the Abbotsford and Richmond crowd where to drop in for a quintessential pot or pint, and they’ll point you straight through these doors. Forget lackluster grub. We're talking colossal, juicy parmas and Thursday night porterhouse steaks flanked by perfectly charred cabbage. The tap list runs on an ever-rotating roster of independent brews to keep the hopheads happy, while generous wine pours fuel lively chatter in the retro, motel-chic dining room. Cheeseburger spring rolls. Spiced lamb with hummus. A formidable Sunday roast. The young floor crew is fiercely accommodating. Just secure a dining room booking before rolling up—tables vanish fast.