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LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
live music in the bar garden
Sun’s out, tunes on! Join us at The National every Sunday in March for live music in the beer garden. Settle in with a cold bevvy, soak up the arvo vibes and let the live tunes roll.
This week, Chris Smith is bringing the perfect Sunday soundtrack. Whether you're winding down the weekend or keeping the good times rolling, there’s no better place to be.
Walk-ins welcome — see you in the beer garden!
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
live music in the bar garden
Sun’s out, tunes on! Join us at The National every Sunday in March for live music in the beer garden. Settle in with a cold bevvy, soak up the arvo vibes and let the live tunes roll.
This week, Ellie Rose is bringing the perfect Sunday soundtrack. Whether you're winding down the weekend or keeping the good times rolling, there’s no better place to be.
Walk-ins welcome — see you in the beer garden!
MARGARITA FIESTA
let’s margarita fiesta.
Get ready to kick off the weekend in style!
We’ll be serving up $15 cocktails from 6–8pm, featuring surprise flavours that’ll make your taste buds salsa. Pair that with $15 taco specials and fresh beats from our in-house DJ, and you’ve got the perfect Friday night vibe.
Round up your crew and lock it in — cocktails at the pub on Fri 21 Mar from 6pm. See you there!
LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS
live music in the bar garden
Sun’s out, tunes on! Join us at The National every Sunday in March for live music in the beer garden. Settle in with a cold bevvy, soak up the arvo vibes and let the live tunes roll.
This week, Adam Spicer is bringing the perfect Sunday soundtrack. Whether you're winding down the weekend or keeping the good times rolling, there’s no better place to be.
Walk-ins welcome — see you in the beer garden!
ADORE THE DAY
ADORE THE DAY: DAY PARTY
Adore is stopping by the National — bigger, better, and as always, full of love!
Join us for an unforgettable day of good food, great music, and even better company. We’re kicking things off with a communal lunch, setting the stage for a day of connection before we hit the dance floor. After lunch the party takes over— expect the signature Adore vibes, your favorite selectors, and a few surprises to keep your ears and feet moving. And when the sun sets? We’re keeping the energy alive at a secret after-party nearby.
🍽️ Lunch - 12-2pm (limited tickets)
We’re teaming up with The National to bring you a meal designed to bring people together before the dance begins. Expect:
🍖 Slow-cooked beef brisket in master stock
🍗 Turmeric & lemongrass baked chicken
🥦 Baked spiced cauliflower (vegan)
🥗 Japanese-style potato salad & summer greens with fresh herb vinaigrette
🥤 Welcome drink
🎶 The Day Party & After-Party - 2.30pm
After lunch clear the floor and turn it up, with our signature mix of house and disco setting the scene. The music’s important, but the connection is the real star of the show.
This is an externally run event in The National beer garden.
BACKYARD BBQ
BACKYARD BBQ
Fire up your long weekend with a big ol’ backyard BBQ in our beer garden! We’re talkin’ old fashioned BBQ specials, ice-cold Mountain Goat pints and live tunes to keep the vibes going all arvo.
Round up the crew, belt out some sing-alongs and soak up the good times this Labour Day eve. See you in the beer garden!
FOOTY TIPPING
FOOTY TIPPING AT THE NATIONAL
Think you know your AFL? Sign up to our footy tipping league!
Here's the lowdown:
Sign up at the pub - $20 buy in
Place tips at the pub, score a free pot of Carlton
Tip all 9 correct, score a free steak on Steak Night
Sign up by Mar 5 for your chance to win 2 GA first-round game tickets
Winner takes all at end of the season!
Happy tipping!
MARGARITA FIESTA
IT’S MARGARITA MONTH.
Get ready to fiesta baby, 'cause Feb is Margarita month and we’re celebrating in a huge way on Fri 21 Feb!
We’re serving $15 margs from 5–8pm, with surprise flavors that’ll make your taste buds salsa. Pair that with tacos and some sweet Latino beats from our in-house DJ, and you've got yourself one spicy start to the weekend.
Pop it in your diary — margaritas at the pub on Fri 21 Feb from 5pm. See you there!
DATES WITH MATES
no valentine? no worries.
Skip the candlelit dinner this Valentines Day and book in a good ol’ fashioned mate date instead!
Grab our 4-for-3 shared plates deal and load up on Soy Fried Chicken, Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Bao & more!
Pair it with a cocktail jug (Margs? Pimm’s? Yes, please) or a Stomping Ground or Jetty Road beer jug, and you’ve got the perfect night out with your fave people!
AUS OPEN LIVE & LOUD
THE BEST SPOT IN RICHMOND TO CATCH ALL THE ACTION FROM THE AUS OPEN
Whether you're a dedicated tennis fan or someone who jumps on the Aus Open bandwagon once a year, there’s no better place than the pub to catch a match. We’ll be screening all the live action on our tele’s so wrangle your mates and snag a table for the best courtside seats. Game, set, pub!
JANUARY DRINK SPECIALS
JANUARY DRINK SPECIALS
HEY YOU. We're kickin' off 2025 with a heap of drink specials for the month of Jan!
🍋🟩 Jan 3-5; $14 Margs
🍷 Jan 7-12; $10 Sangria
🍹 Jan 14-19; $12 Spritz Week, choice of Lemon Gin, Montenegro, Campari & Aperol
🍊 Jan 21-26; $30 Pimms Carafe
🌹 Jan 28-Feb 2; $12 Napoleone Frosé Rosé Cider
Pop down and keep cool!
BOXING DAY
BOXING DAY AT THE PUB
Post-Christmas hangover? The perfect excuse to kick back and watch some cricket at the pub! Round up your mates, leave the leftovers behind and head down for a Boxing Day sesh! 🏏
Everyone knows Boxing Day is always better than Christmas! 🙌🎉
BACKYARD BANGERS
BACKYARD BANGERS
This public holiday, join us for the ultimate backyard BBQ! Indulge in a mouthwatering feast featuring gourmet bangers, while rocking out to classic Aussie hits, performed live by Cold Schnitzel from 1 PM – 4 PM.
Relax, enjoy ice-cold drinks, and soak up the chill holiday vibes with food and tunes that'll have you singing along all afternoon! 🔥🌭
Gather your crew and don’t miss out on this epic holiday BBQ!
Kicks off at 12pm. Free entry.
🔥 Backyard Bangers 🔥
📅 Tuesday, November 5th
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
🌭 Gourmet BBQ
COSMOS & MIXTAPES: 90'S PARTY
Let's party like it's the 90's!
Join us for an afternoon of 90's nostalgia!
We'll be shaking up delish $14 Cosmos, DJ_IMAGE will be spinning your fave throwback tunes, and there'll be a Super Mario comp going down 🍸📀🎮
📅 Saturday, October 12th
⏰ 3 PM – 8 PM
🍸 $14 Cosmo Specials!
2024 AFL GRAND FINAL
2024 afl grand final
The biggest day in the Aussie sporting calendar is here and we're gearing up for an absolute ripper of a time at The National for the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
Mark your calendars because on Sat 28 Sep, we're turning the pub into a bouncing, footy fuelled frenzy. We've got all the game day action covered, and that includes in our legendary beer garden!
Open from 11am, limited bookings until 1pm & walk-ins all day lonG
Game on all screens, sound live & loud pub-wide
DJ after the game ‘til late
The National is the place to be if you’re not at the ‘G! See you there!
All bookings will be a 6 duration. Cancellations can be made up until 24 hours prior to day. No-shows will incur a $25 no show fee.
FOOTY FINALS
LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO WATCH THE AFL FOOTY FINALS?
The AFL Finals are in full swing, and there's no better place to catch all the action than at The National in Richmond! With our newly renovated space and huge TV screens streaming every game live, you won't miss a single second of the excitement. We’ve got plenty of room for you and your crew to cheer on your fave teams, making The National the go-to spot for watching the AFL Finals. Experience the best live sports atmosphere in Richmond—book a table now for you and your mates!
Plus, we’re extending our Friday Happy Hour throughout September so get down between 5-8pm for cheap brews! (excludes GF pub hol)
FATHER'S DAY
FATHER’S DAY AT THE NATIONAL
Left the Father's day plans to the last minute? You'll be in the good books with a pub lunch!
We will be slinging some great meal specials to spoil Dad this Father’s Day, so take a trip to the pub, it's guaranteed to put a smile on his dial.
Check out our food specials…
Entree
Crispy sesame prawn toast, spring onion, ginger flower & lime chili dipping sauce $14
Pulled confit duck & mushrooms croquettes, pickled carrot, coriander chili aioli $12
Main
Crispy pork belly hot pot, bok choy, sticky rice, aromatic sauce (gf) $28
Sri Lankan fish curry, steamed rice, poppadoms (gf) $26
Roast beef with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans, peas, Yorkshire pudding, gravy & whipped horseradish butter $26
Dessert
Fried bao ice cream sandwich, salted caramel ice cream, chocolate hazelnut sauce & crushed hazelnuts $12
Open from 12pm. Book a table for lunch or dinner, and spend some quality time with the ol’ man!
BRIGHTER DAYS
BRIGHTER DAYS backyard party in the beer garden
Winter’s almost behind us and brighter days are on the horizon! To celebrate Melbourne's chilly weather finally easing up, we’re throwing an epic backyard party packed with bevs, bites and live beats in our very own beer garden.
Get ready to sip on limited release samples and tasters from our pals at Bright Brewing, Napoleone Cider, Stomping Ground, Skrewball Whiskey and Jameson.
And don’t miss local legends Cold Schnitzel cranking out the Aussie pub classics, providing the perfect Saturday arvo soundtrack.
Plus, our talented chefs will be firing up the grills for a delicious spit roast BBQ!
Kick back and wave goodbye to winter, and say hello to Brighter Days with us!
Kicks off at 1pm. Free entry.
STATE OF ORIGIN: GAME 3
State of Origin: Game 3 Live at The National
Get ready for the final showdown of this year’s State of Origin series. Who will claim the glory?
Want prime posi to watch the game? Grab a seat right here at the pub. Plus, it’s parma night! Snag yourself a table and a $20 parma now!
STATE OF ORIGIN: GAME 2
State of Origin: Game 2 Live at The National
Get ready for an epic showdown as the Blues and Maroons clash for the State of Origin glory right here in Melbourne! Heading to the ‘G to catch the action live? Swing by for a pre-game feed. Want prime posi to watch the game? Grab a seat right here at the pub.
Plus, it’s parma night! Snag yourself a table and a $20 parma now!
KINGS BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
KINGS BIRTHDAY FOOTY AT THE NATIONAL
Join us this King’s birthday public holiday where we’ll be helping you see out your long weekend the right way!
As usual, we’re hosting an epic day of beer and footy, screening the Melb V Pies game and Big Freeze – Fight MND Event live and loud!
WORLD GIN DAY
it's WORLD GIN DAY and you're invited!
We've put our mixologists to work and they've come up with some delish bevs to celebrate...
🐝 Sam's Honey Bee: Lemon Malfy, St Germaine, honey syrup & lemon juice
🍊 Will's Jaffa-Noir: Orange Malfy, Dark Choc Liqueur, orange juice, orange bitters, choc bitters, sugar syrup
🌹 Quinn's Rosa Martini: Rosa Malfy, Rose Vermouth, peychaurds bitters, rose water
🍋 Max's Lemon Slice Sour: Lemon Malfy, Licor 43, lemon juice, egg, hazelnut syrup
🌶️ Axy's Spice Market: Rosa Malfy, Cointreau, Cucumber, Lime, Pink & Ruby Grapefruit, Agarve
Perfectly paired with our Beetroot and Gin Cured Salmon 💅
Mother's Day
Why not treat mum to lunch at The National Hotel this Mother’s Day?
Our Asian-fusion menu is packed with tasty surprises and hey, we're throwing in a free glass of bubbles for all the mums – just to make it extra special. With delish food and the company of your mum’s fave people, it’s a guaranteed good time.
Check out our Mother’s Day specials:
Braised Oxtail Croquettes with black garlic aioli (3pc) $14
Pulled Duck San Choy Bau with pickled veggies, chilli caramel & fried lotus (gf) $15
Slow Braised Pork Belly in master stock with carrot puree, shitake, green beans, soft herbs, chilli (gf) $32
Seafood Hotpot with prawns, calamari, barramundi, tofu, gai lan, steamed rice, soy broth (gf) $32
Raspberry & Honey Panna Cotta $13
Plus, book a table before 5th of May, for the chance to win a bottle of Mumm!
Spoil the special woman in your life and book now.
ANZAC DAY FOOTY
we love anzac day footy!
We love a public holiday, and we love ANZAC Day footy even more! We’ll be throwing the doors open from 12pm, ready to rumble for the big game between the Pies and the Dons, live and loud on all the teles!
Looking for a spot to catch the game? Book a table here for your crew and settle in for an afternoon session.
Or, if you’re heading to the ‘G - book a table here and stop by for a pre-game feed then let the trusty 109 tram deliver you straight to the MCG’s door.
Walk-ins welcome. Any questions? Get in touch with our team via manager@thenationalhotel.com.au
MARGARITA FIESTA
DO YOU LOVE A MARGARITA?
You loved our Mexican fiesta so much, we thought we’d bring it back in March!
We'll be turning up the heat with a night fuelled with tequila, tacos and good tunes.
We’re shaking up $15 classic margs from 5pm to 8pm, and heaps of other surprise flavours to tickle your fancy. Plus, DJ Chalice will be on the decks, spinning those sweet Latin dance vibes too.
Gather your amigos and get ready for delish margaritas and tacos that will have your taste buds doing the cha-cha. See you there!
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TUESDAY
$20 BURGER NIGHT
TRIVIA WITH THE FUNKY BUNCH
HAPPY HOUR FROM 4-7PM
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WEDNESDAY
$20 PARMA NIGHT
HAPPY HOUR FROM 4-7PM
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THURSDAY
$25 STEAK NIGHT
HAPPY HOUR FROM 4-8PM
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FRIDAY
$20 LUNCH SPECIALS
HAPPY HOUR FROM 4-8PM
$4 BAO BUN SPECIALS
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SUNDAY
$26 ROAST SPECIAL
ROAST BEEF + VEG
