Royal Saxon — Restaurant in Melbourne

Royal Saxon is one of Richmond’s most reliable go-to venues – a mix of modern pub, cocktail bar, and casual dining spot all rolled into one. It’s got a lively atmosphere without ever feeling overwhelming, and the space itself is stylish yet relaxed, with that classic Richmond buzz.

The courtyard is a highlight – perfect for an afternoon drink in the sun, while inside has a warm, vibrant vibe that’s great for both groups and smaller catch-ups. It’s one of those places that feels equally suited to a casual weeknight or a busy Saturday night out.

The food is far better than your standard pub fare. Their wood-fired pizzas are consistently excellent – thin, crispy bases with generous toppings that feel fresh and balanced rather than heavy. The pastas are also great, hearty and full of flavour, and the small plates make it easy to share with friends. Portion sizes are spot on, and everything comes out quickly even when the venue is packed.

The drinks list is another strong point – plenty of beers on tap, a thoughtful wine selection, and cocktails that are well put together without being pretentious. The bartenders know their stuff and always deliver a solid pour.

Service is efficient and friendly, with staff who keep things moving smoothly in what is often a very busy venue. They manage the crowd well, and you never feel like you’re waiting too long for food or drinks.

Royal Saxon is exactly what you want in a Richmond spot – great atmosphere, consistently good food and drinks, and a space that works for everything from a quick drink to a...

Serving proper pub food, this is a vibe worth checking out. Nothing will blow your mind but it's quality food, with quality service, absolute quality low maintenance super chill and an upper casual atmosphere that is dog friendly with quality prices - how can you go wrong?

A little down the way from the party scene of Swan St, shouldn't deter you as it boasts a four-legged kid friendly courtyard and a 3hr happy hour every day from 3pm.

And the food is as decent and stylish as the venue. Loaded with mozzarella, the Garlic Bread Pull Apart was #cheesepull porn of epic proportions.

The Pork & Chive Dumplings were packed with flavour and the Lemongrass Fried Chicken was great for sharing. The Vermicelli Bowl comes with a choice of grilled beef, chicken or tofu but missed the spring roll addition.

And to have a $20 steak night on a Friday is unheard of! And in itself is the best reason to dine here. But the best reason to stay is the Boozy Scoop Alcoholic Gelato! Made to taste exactly like the real thing, these cocktail icecreams were great and housed a decent 40% alcohol content.

This place and menu was made to be able to dine here on the regular and in the Summer will be a great location to enjoy a...

, myself and my 3 girlfriends had the feed me menu last night it was amazing. I’d like to leave a message about Ella our waiter. She was unbelievable. She was so so so lovely to us we all said we never had a waiter as nice as her. She was so knowledgeable about the menu. I am ceoliac and have never experienced a restraunt being so cautious with cross contamination. It was truly unbelievable service from Ella from start to finish. She made our evening so pleasant and enjoyable and was constantly checking to see if we needed anything else. She even gave us more of a break before the dessert as we were full from the amazing food. The value for money for the feed me menu was incredible we are still talking about it. We left with 4 full boxes of food that we couldn’t finish.

Please please pass this message onto Ella. Me and my girlfriends said we will definitely be back as she was honestly a breath of fresh air to deal with even though the bar/restraunt was so busy. Thanks again Can’t wait...