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Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North, AU-VIC

Royal Oak Hotel

4.7
4.7
261 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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 261 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.

261 Reviews
  1. Claire

    Melbourne

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Holly

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is 10/10. Staff are super friendly and helpful and overall experience is impeccable every time we come!!!!

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  5. David

    VIP

    Tasmania

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great traditional feel to the pub without retro bling factors. Good food and soundproofing. Happy to return

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  6. Susan

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ideal place for catch up with friends for lunch. Food was excellent, all of our guests were extremely pleased with their meal & service was outstanding. Thank you

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  7. Vicky

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been there many times. The chef and other staff have changed . The standard of food and service hasn’t!! It’s a great hotel for any occasion. The food is excellent the start are welcoming knowledgeable and efficient. I am always so happy walking home after a thoroughly wonderful afternoon/ evening spent at the Royal Oak . Love dropping into the front bar with my doggos for a drink occasionally. I am so lucky this is walking distance from home . I walk past two other hotels to get there . Highly recommend!!!

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  8. Elaine

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was delicious, I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly. Starters and sides were just the right size. Definitely be back in the future.

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  9. Roslyn

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal in a traditional pub setting. Attentive staff

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  10. Nicholas

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always overall great experience , thanks ROH, we’ll be back soon again.

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Royal Oak Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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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