Public House

4.3

19 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Fusion / Eclectic

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for groups

Situated in the heart of Richmond, Public House is a stone’s throw from Melbourne’s CBD & the MCG. The venue has cool, clean lines, neutral colours and mood lighting.
With access direct from Church Street, enter into a comfortable freestanding cocktail space leading through to the intimate dining area.
Upstairs resides the function room and one of Richmond best kept secrets - Public House's terrace; with its own bar, tables for two up to parties of eight, luscious green garden beds and retractable roof this gem has become a staple of Richmond's night life year round.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9421 0187
Website
http://publichouse.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
http://publichouse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/New-Function-Pack-Nov-17-reduced.pdf
Private party contact
functions@publichouse.com.au: (03) 9421 0187

Location
433-435 Church St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
Swan Street
Parking details
There are a handful of car parks on Church St, in addition to this there is parking behind the Richmond Library, at East Richmond station and also at Coles.
Public transit
Located within eye site of the venue are the following public transport stops:78 tram Swan St/Church St70 tram Church St/Swan StEast Richmond StationThere is also a cab rank in front of the venue for late-night weekend transport.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Seared Hokkaido ScallopsA$19.00
grilled melon, Thai basil, black garlic puree
Vegetable and Water Chestnut Spring RollsA$17.00
with chilli plum sauce
Gin and Beetroot Cured KingfishA$19.00
crème fraiche, beetroot caviar, micro herbs
Wagyu Beef SlidersA$19.00
bacon, lettuce, miso mayo
Crispy Tiger Prawn TacosA$19.00
corn and avocado salsa, chipotle mayo
Ginger and Shiitake Mushroom DumplingsA$17.00
soy pudding
Japanese-Style Fried ChickenA$19.00
Kewpie mayo, pickled ginger
Crispy 5 Spice Pork BellyA$19.00
green mango salad, chilli jam, iceberg lettuce
Shoestring FriesA$10.00
chilli salt, aioli

Steamed Taiwanese Bao

Seared Shitake Mushroom
grilled asparagus, fragrant herbs
- 3 PiecesA$24.00
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork
apple and coriander slaw, Sriracha sauce
- 3 PiecesA$24.00

Sandwiches

Cuban SandwichA$18.00
slow braised pork, ham, Gruyere cheese, pickles
Mediterranean Vegetable SandwichA$16.00
onion jam, goats cheese, basil pesto
Jamon and Gruyere Toasted SandwichA$16.00
coarse grain mustard

Large Share

Heirloom Tomato & Basil SaladA$15.00
bocconcini, grilled ciabatta, pine nuts
- Add Smoked ChickenA$18.00
Pear & Baby Cos SaladA$15.00
shaved parmesan, walnuts, white balsamic
- Add Prosciutto (Gluten Free)A$18.00
Chargrilled CalamariA$26.00
Moroccan chickpea salad, pomegranate dressing
BBQ Pork RibsA$28.00
apple and coriander slaw, smokey BBQ glaze
Warm Quinoa and Spring Vegetable SaladA$26.00
toasted almonds, tahini dressing
Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonA$28.00
spiced black lentils, saffron and citrus gel, micro herbs

Boards

Deluxe Vegetarian Board*A$36.00
pickled vegetables, hummus, marinated olives, select cheeses, grilled mediterranean vegetables, balsamic roasted mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, crisp pita shards
Charcuterie Board*A$40.00
selection of cured meats, beetroot remoulade, house cured salmon, pork rillete, pickled vegetables, grilled ciabatta

Desserts

Trio of Mini TartletsA$10.00
Lemon and burnt meringue; Chocolate mousse and salted caramel; Banana toffee cream

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

19 Reviews

SJ
SarahJ
WA
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Honestly it was beyond disappointing To start off with I reserved a table of 5 upstairs on the rooftop. It was our fault for booking up there as it was more of a Sunday session vibe and we just wanted lunch and drinks. However, the table they put us on was tiny and wasn’t able to fit 4 of us let alone the 6 that ended up arriving. So we asked to be moved. The staff said sure go find a table. So we did. We went to the smokers floor which no one warned us you couldn’t order food to because it was the smokers floor. We’re from WA and have never come across such a rule so we were very confused. It had of been alright if the staff helping us to another table warned us of this. However, when we went to order food the attitude on the girl taking the order was disgusting. There was no reason to talk to us in the way she did. There is no signs around and no one warned us, so how were we supposed to know? At that moment we decided to leave. As we walked down to the ground floor we did speak to someone. The only shining light at this establishment was the girl on the door. She was so lovely, apologetic and accommodating. She found us a table and was super lovely, double checking that we could order food down there. However, our issues didn’t stop there. There was one person on the bar and it took 20 minutes to get our 6 drinks. One of them, an aperol spritz, was made flat so we asked that it be redone. We ordered food and that was underwhelming. The pork bao buns that we were so excited for came out cold. The prawn tacos were ok, but borderline cold. My mum then proceeded to use the toilet. She states it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned at all from the Saturday night before, there was only one toilet with toilet paper and the other door didn’t lock. We understand that covid and lockdowns have been hard on the industry, but there is no excuse for the level of service we received. We will not be coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was poor, several staff were rude and condescending. The inside downstairs has a foul smell. 4 out of 5 of the womens toilets on the upstairs level didn’t work - one was out of order, one didn’t have a seat and two doors didn’t close.
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SusieB
Melbourne
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved catching up with friends at Public House in the outdoor area. We met at 3pm and it was nice and quiet so perfect to chat. As it got a little later into the afternoon, more people came in which was great to build up the atmosphere. Loved the new areas and it was such a perfect afternoon to be outdoors with a little bit of sunshine, great laughs and bubbles!
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lynm
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Venue, we were upstairs on a cold and rainy afternoon, the heaters were on and it was very cosy, great service, food and ambience.
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VIP
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was so lovely the chips were Ceoliac friendly, the staff went to extra effort to make sure the fryer was actually gluten free, and nothing else was causing cross contamination. Will definitely return
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 4 April 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived and they did not have my reservation after booking 1 week ahead ...
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Rach
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My group of 14 arrived and public house was closed despite having my booking confirmed the day before and no mention online that it was closed. I believe this venue would have been perfect had they been open, however the lack of communication was very disappointing.
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Rebekah
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Made my birthday a really great experience for everyone. Cocktails were fantastic and food service was awesome! Would definitely recommend!
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VanessaW
Tropical QLD
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak night on Tuesdays excellent value and service was quick.
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Kika
London
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They were closed!! Why was I able to make a booking AND confirm it?? So disappointing.
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433-435 Church St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

Additional information

Cross Street
Swan Street
Area
Richmond
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are a handful of car parks on Church St, in addition to this there is parking behind the Richmond Library, at East Richmond station and also at Coles.
Public transit
Located within eye site of the venue are the following public transport stops:78 tram Swan St/Church St70 tram Church St/Swan StEast Richmond StationThere is also a cab rank in front of the venue for late-night weekend transport.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://publichouse.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9421 0187
Private party facilities
http://publichouse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/New-Function-Pack-Nov-17-reduced.pdf
Private party contact
functions@publichouse.com.au: (03) 9421 0187

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Small Share

Seared Hokkaido ScallopsA$19.00

Vegetable and Water Chestnut Spring RollsA$17.00

Gin and Beetroot Cured KingfishA$19.00

Wagyu Beef SlidersA$19.00

Crispy Tiger Prawn TacosA$19.00

Ginger and Shiitake Mushroom DumplingsA$17.00

Japanese-Style Fried ChickenA$19.00

Crispy 5 Spice Pork BellyA$19.00

Shoestring FriesA$10.00

Steamed Taiwanese Bao

Seared Shitake Mushroom

Slow Roasted Pulled Pork

Sandwiches

Cuban SandwichA$18.00

Mediterranean Vegetable SandwichA$16.00

Jamon and Gruyere Toasted SandwichA$16.00

Large Share

Heirloom Tomato & Basil SaladA$15.00

Pear & Baby Cos SaladA$15.00

Chargrilled CalamariA$26.00

BBQ Pork RibsA$28.00

Warm Quinoa and Spring Vegetable SaladA$26.00

Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonA$28.00

Boards

Deluxe Vegetarian Board*A$36.00

Charcuterie Board*A$40.00

Desserts

Trio of Mini TartletsA$10.00

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