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Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North, AU-VIC

Royal Oak Hotel

4.7
4.7
268 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Oak has quickly become the crowd favourite amongst Fitzroy locals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy one of our delicious meals and indulge in an array of tasty beverages. By the fire in winter or basking in the sun on Freeman Street. We are your local pub, a place for all to gather and celebrate conviviality

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0409 061 444
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott Stevenson
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy
  • Cross street
    Nicholson and Freeman Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Australian

  • Inner City North

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Oak Hotel offers a "wonderful restaurant dining" experience with "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy the "traditional pub setting" and "lively atmosphere." The wine list is "extensive" and the staff are "super friendly and helpful." Ideal for any occasion, it's a "bubbly neighbourhood pub" loved by many.

268 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No coffee machine seemed odd to us and also we waited for our food for over an hour and after almost finishing it ( not quite) we were told we had to leave in 15 mins. No time to consider desert or drinks etc Everything else was very good. Lovely staff very tasty food

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  2. Angela

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional. Never fails to impress

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  3. Sadie-Jane

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my favourite family and friends Sunday lunch in Melbourne. The service is warm and well informed. The food is always exciting and delicious. Wonderful.

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  4. Joanne

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pub - the food was superb and the service friendly and knowledgable. I had the lamb shoulder while my friend had venison wellington both of which was of excellent quality. Can highly recommend.

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  5. Michael

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food… really good. We were all very happy with the food and the wine. Great service as well.

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  6. Andy

    VIP

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food in a beautiful art deco pub

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is now my fourth time to Royal Oak, I have nothing but praise for this pub. The staff, management and food are excellent. I have been with groups of 2, 4, and 6 everyone has enjoyed it. The specials change often too which is nice. The only thing I would love them to have is coffee, that would make it 100% instead of 99%

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  8. Claire

    Melbourne

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really wonderful food exceeding expectations. Very quick and efficient staff. Great beers on tap and decent wine list.

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  9. Margaret

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bright and airy in the Dining Room, and good distance between tables. Several tables of 6, but quiet enough for the two of us to speak normally to each other. Unobtrusive and thoughtful service. The wine list is extensive, and we chose a lovely chilled red bottle - perfect for a warm summer day. We both enjoyed a main course (we weren’t looking for multiple courses) - from the specials. He loved his gnocchi with kangaroo ragu, and I loved a perfectly cooked spiced apricot roast chicken with bulgur salad - so fresh and flavourful!

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  10. James

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Music could be quieter.

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Royal Oak Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Royal Oak Hotel

442 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North, AU-VIC 3068

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nicholson and Freeman Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Scott Stevenson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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