Welcome To The Royal Hotel

A Local Favourite In Melbourne's North

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Perfect For Long Family Catch Ups And Quick Drinks

In the heart of Essendon, The Royal Hotel is home to everyone, whether you’re a local or just passing through. We’re located on Mount Alexander Road, just a twenty minute drive from Melbourne's central business district.

When it comes to your local, we check every box. We're dedicated to bringing you delicious food in our Bistro, a spacious dining area where you can share a meal with loved ones.

Head to our Sports Bar and you'll feel right at home with our friendly team behind the bar always up for a chat. Whether you're catching the game on one of our eleven huge screens or just settling in for a drink, we have everything you need.

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Family Bistro

Our Family Bistro is a key dining spot for the Essendon community, featuring delicious food made by our experienced and passionate team.

Here, you'll have your choice of succulent steaks, fresh seafood, wholesome pastas, classic well-loved pub favourites plus much more. Take a seat in our spacious dining area and settle in. Whether it's a family reunion, an overdue catch up with mates or an intimate date night, our Family Bistro is the perfect place to meet.

Our Bistro is open every day from 11:30am, so book a table online or head in and visit our friendly team.

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Sports Bar

Step into the Sports Bar and enjoy a cold one with all the latest sports action alongside a wide range of ice cold beer available on tap. Looking for something else? We have a well rounded selection of wine, cider and spirits to suit every taste.

Our Sports Bar has a refined menu available featuring your favourite pub fare. Kick back and have a yarn with mates, play a game of pool or enjoy the live sports action over a refreshing drink.