Published:
July 19, 2024
About Riversdale Hotel
Standard pub bistro meals in a bustling Victorian watering hole with TV sports and a late licence.
Dine in
Takeout
Delivery
Service Options
Highlights
Bar games
Sports
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Food
Food at bar
Hard liquor
Wine
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free street parking
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Riversdale Hotel Reviews
We went there to watch a soccer game on tv and have a few drinks, overall i found the bar staff friendly plus others around us, They even had free pies to eat that night just for anyone to have. Some drink prices could be lowered to match surrounding pubs/bars at times.
- Jono Sasson
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Went in at 6 for dinner. Was nice and quiet and well air conditioned. Ordered the parma which was fairly average but arrived promptly. The accompanying salad was questionably fresh, with the cucumbers looking quite dehydrated. The service was lovely and prices were reasonable.
- Sarah st leger
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
We did not go to the hotel as such. We went to the pop up restaurant Mahob by Amok. We have been here several times and the food never fails to be exceptional. Only giving four stars because I find the restaurant a bit loud. Food is beautiful with lots of variety and plenty of vegetarian options.
- Justin Fletcher
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Tonight i visited the Riversdale Hotel after an absence of several years, and i was pleasantly surprised by it's tasteful referbishments, it's friendly staff, and welcoming vibe. Apparently (according to regular patrons) they now also serve very good meals.
- James Baker
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
This is a cool pub attracts some nice social locals and the service here is excellent.
- Ausau
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
The parma here was probably the most average thing I have ever eaten, starting with the parma its self it was very bland with no seasoning & a very clearly out of the bottle sauce. The cheese & ham was good tho. The parma was also cooked in old oli as you could taste it with the lack of seasoning. The salad was good with a semi coleslaw with nice dressing. The chips where below average with very little salt/seasoning and being slightly over cooked. Over all of the meal was only 16$ but I would it at a 4.5/10
- Merle Owen
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
The food is usually very good and great value for money.
However, I had a Roast of the Day recently
and I could honestly say that it is the worst
Roast of the Day that I have ever had. It
consisted of about 6 big slices of lamb not tender
sitting on top of 4 pieces of blanched broccoli 2
thin strips blanched carrot and diced potato.
Very little gravy. Couldn't eat the broccoli or the carrot.
The Chef should go along to the Hot Roast Roast Kitchen
in High Street Kew and see what a real Roast of the Day
consists of. Same price as the Riversdale Hotel. I must say
that I always enjoy the food there but not their Roast of the Day.
It was most disappointing. I wouldn't have the Roast again!
.
- C Barnes
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
The food is good and great value for money. We celebrated my daughter's birthday here. The Manager made us feel very welcome. Great place if you are looking for a great value pub meal.
- Matt Miller
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
The Bistro was very quiet when we arrived about 6.30 Friday night so we had our pick of tables. Service was pleasant and fast and our Chicken Parmas were as good as we've had in Melbourne. Nice ambience, good food and some friendly poker machines after dinner. We'll be back.
- Jon Haddad
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Staff are fantastic.
Venue is clean.
Cold beer.
No parking.
No food.
- Kathleen McCabe
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Really great seniors meals. Always enjoy the dessert. Best sticky date pudding. Main and dessert All for $15
- Richard A
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Poor, poor, poor.
Terrible food, old decor, horrible management.
Arguable one of the worst establishments I’ve been to.
Definitely time for new owners!
- Wineboyo
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
One star for being the pub that owns the rip off thirsty camel store next door.
Such greedy prices there.
- Renee Atta
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
"One of my favourite places to go out for dinner. As soon as you walk in the
staff greet you with a warm welcome and friendly smile. The bistro is
intimate and quiet and even when it's busy it never feels like it's loud and
over crowded. Not only do the meals taste delicious, the menu offers a great
selection and is great value. 10/10 for a fantastic evening out"
- WENDY DAVIDSON
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Not sure if the ownership has changed hands, we have had grand final dinner here for many, many years. It is not the same any longer, wouldnt choose to go back again. It is probably ok for anyone who is only looking for basic type meals, though their prices were expensive for what you get
- Chewy Pretzel
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Nice pub, it's unfortunate that it doesn't do meals, so basically just the TAB, pokies and does have a pool table. Good place to watch the footy and grab some drinks.
- joy warren
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
never write reviews stop going to hotel service was shocking staff on mobiles wasn't interested in service ,food poor
but myself and boyfriend called in on Monday 11th Jan 21 to watch cricket girl behind bar was fantastic she was only staff member on as i could see doing gaming Tab bar she was polite friendly helpful with tab ...maybe had clean out of staff will be back live local .
- Sean Almeida
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
It's a great pub to go to, if you want to have a quiet drink.......a lazy poke, or even just chill out and watch the big screen tv! I do warn though.....on special event days and "O" say CUP DAY! lols......
It will get a fair bit busy........ and it's great! If thats your scene...... all in all; great staff, great coffee, and they even got a smoking area you can go and just chill out in!
Thanks people! 😉
- mmutlu
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
I saw some bad reviews for this pub including some for bad parmas- brought the kids for a pub meal. The Parma was excellent! Big serves, delicious chips. And they gave free drinks for the kids. 5/5 will come again soon!
- Nathan Teacher
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
I have been to every pub in Melbourne some I qualified to say that this one is the WORST. There are some real average joints in Melbourne but the Riversdale takes the cake. If you’re lucky enough to survive the salmonella poisoning your likely to get from the worst parmigiana in the world, tell your friends and family to AVOID this place. Staff are rude, food is horrible and all around an absolute fail.
- Jayne Garrod
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
I booked the function room for my 50th birthday recently. I can’t speak highly enough about the service we received from Kim the events manager, who was incredibly helpful. The room was perfect for a small gathering, and it was so great to be able to bring our own grazing table snacks, and DJ equipment. Really reduced the costs. I would certainly book again for future events.
- nick Csabafy
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
I am a regular client of the Riversdale Hotel, as I find their meals not only
quite palatable, but also excellent value, with a "shop a docket" or on the night of their "specials"....currently mid week. Service is quite good and I love the warm rolls served pre-meal, with butter!
- Peter K
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Heard on the f/b Hawthorn & Auburn Community group that The Riversdale had picked up its act, so we gave it another chance. Bzzzz ... a big F-A-I-L. The chicken in the parma special was very tough. Say no more ..
- Alex Law
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Had a beer here while waiting for friends to arrive for dinner next door. The pub/TAB was a little rub down, but the service was good. A lot of pokies machine in-house and might not be kids friendly.
- Alistair Rogers
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Came here with a few of my mates the other night and the majority of us ordered a parma with a beer. I’ve had my fair share of Parmas in my time and this was definitely one of the most average ones I’ve had, it was bland, cold, the salad on the side was clearly old; maybe even a few days old and the chips were cold and under cooked definitely not going to come back here again.
- Albert Smart
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Came here on a cold Saturday night and we were not disappointed.
The chicken ribs and eggplant chips were fantastic, we will definitely be coming back.
They also offer a Pot and Parma special on Wednesday nights
- James Perks
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
Arrived with 3 out of the 6 group sober yet all of us were turned away. The two bar staff made their decision before ordered our drinks. It's you'd like a social late night drink don't bother the bar tenders are not racist but very "biast in who they serve. No love for equal opportunity here!!!!!!!!
- Bruce Dite
19 Fri 2024 at 09.49 pm
17 of us enjoyed a lovely meal and catchup at the Riversdale last evening
especially as it was a 90th birthday celebration. The staff were wonderful with helping cut the cake and serving up etc at no cost. Can only highly recommend for a group gathering. A big thankyou to the dedicated staff on the night. Yvonne Dite
- Ryan