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Railway Hotel South Melbourne, South Melbourne, AU-VIC

Railway Hotel South Melbourne

4.4
4.4
74 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City South

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City South

    Kid-friendly

  • Inner City South

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
At Railway Hotel South Melbourne, diners rave about the "great steak night" every Wednesday, offering perfectly cooked steaks and delicious mushroom sauce for just $25. The ambiance is enhanced by recent refurbishments, and the staff are "friendly and prompt." It's a "family favourite" with activities for kids and a cozy atmosphere.

74 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    $25 porterhouse was cooked pretty well (ordered medium rare), nice and juicy on the outsides and ends but a little dry in the middle, seasoned well and taste great with a nice sear. The salad was a very basic lettuce, cucumber and onion. The salad presented and tasted old with wilted salad leaves and questionable cucumber. The fresh fries were stale, dry, over salted and barely warm. If I was to guess, I would say they were definitely reheated. Mushroom sauce was quite subtle but nice flavours, a bit steep as a $3 option though. 5:30pm booking, not a lot of pressure on a mostly empty venue and I might have expected a little more. Willing to give this place another shot as I believe they have the potential to get it right. $14 wine & $6 Coke $73 dinner, not bad but could definitely be a lot better with a little extra attention

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  2. Ron

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu has lost some of our favourite items. Food service very slow despite only 3 tables full. Potato chips were soggy.

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  3. Michael

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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  4. Robert

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Ron

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 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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  10. 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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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 4.4 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time 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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