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Railway Hotel South Melbourne, South Melbourne, AU-VIC

Railway Hotel South Melbourne

4.5
4.5
72 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
The Railway Hotel is proud to offer the most comfortable venue in Melbourne serving delicious modern Australian pub food, a curated wine list and a selection of the finest beers.

Having operated since 1856, this cherished establishmentstill holds plenty of the original charm, paying homage to the timeless essence of the iconic Australian Pubs that have left an indelible imprint on our city's identity.

With a wonderfully robust and carefully crafted menu presented within a setting that nods to yesteryear, you instantly feel at home from the moment you step inside.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (03) 9690 5092
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    South Melbourne
  • Cross street
    Bank Street, Ferrers Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    96 South Melbourne Tram Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner City South

    Kid-friendly

  • Inner City South

    Good for groups

  • Inner City South

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner City South

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Railway Hotel South Melbourne offers a delightful pub experience with "great steak nights" and an "amazing wine list." The venue boasts a "relaxed atmosphere," "friendly staff," and is "terrific for families" with activities for kids. Enjoy the cozy ambiance, especially on cold winter nights, with hearty meals and attentive service.

72 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was exceptional and the food was really good! Certainly happy to recommend.

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  2. Robert

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great working dinner - friendly and prompt service with good quality pub food. Reasonably priced range of wines. Will return!

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  3. Gina

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great value steak night ($25), food was yum :) would return

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  4. Anita

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a local pub that serves good food, has a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.

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  5. Lesley

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a family favourite! Great, relaxed vibe, Sunday roast is amazing. Terrific for little kids - kids menu, activity & colouring in sheet & a supply of coloured pencils to keep them amused. Then we all finished the afternoon off playing pinball/pool etc in the games room. 3 generations all having fun. 🤩

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  6. CHRISTOPHER

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Parma had ham on it yet the menu doesn’t state that. $93 for two excessive price for what it is

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  7. Ron

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Recent minor refurbishment has lifted ambience Food continues to be top notch and value for money Always a pleasure to be there

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  8. LESLEY

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steak night on Wednesday, $25 well spent!! The Steak was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce is really tasty as are the chips. Staff are friendly and the wine list is amazing. Well worth coming out on these cold winter nights for food like this!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wednesday night is Steak Special for $25 and it never disappoints. The steaks are cooked to perfection week after week, the salad is fresh and the chips are crunchy, the meal is beautiful. Staff are really friendly and they even have a fire which makes it very cosy and warm on our cold winter nights at the moment. Love Wednesday nights at the Railway Hotel!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing steak night Service was poor got continually ignored had to go to the bar for drinks and bottled water service was slow as for the steak thin sliced not much flavour …disappointing night all around

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FAQs

Railway Hotel South Melbourne offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9690 5092.

Railway Hotel South Melbourne is rated 4.5 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Railway Hotel South Melbourne

280 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bank Street, Ferrers Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Melbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    96 South Melbourne Tram Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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