Royal Hotel Essendon

05/06/2026

Spend the weekend with us! Head to your local pub+ venue and receive triple pub+ points on any Pint this Saturday to Monday! 🍺

👉 Don’t miss out — download the pub+ app today!

04/06/2026

Make your clock happy. Join us for Happy Hour!

03/06/2026

Live music + Live Footy = The perfect Friday night. ⚡

Why choose between pre-game drinks and the match when you can have both? Get down early to catch the incredible Nat Alison playing live from 5:00 PM to get the atmosphere buzzing.

Then, settle in as we switch gears for the bounce at 7:40 PM.

🎫 Entry: Free
🍔 Kitchen: Open all night
⏰ Arrive early to snag the best seats in front of the big screens!

02/06/2026

The winter lineup you’ve been waiting for. ❄️✨

Cold days call for serious comfort food. We’re loading up the tables with our winter favourites:

🍝 Rich & hearty Bolognaise

🎃 Crispy Pumpkin & Feta Arancini

🧀 Golden Halloumi Bites

Consider your winter cravings officially sorted. Grab a table next to the heater and dig in!

02/06/2026

Ice-cold beers. Seriously good prices. 🍺
Download the pub+ app now and gather your friends

01/06/2026

Wednesday plans = Sorted. 🎯

Put your brain to the ultimate test Wednesday at The Royal. No entry fees, just pure trivia glory, free-flowing jugs, venue vouchers, and a rolling Cash Jackpot that’s waiting to be claimed.

Sign-up: 6:30 PM

Trivia starts: 7:00 PM

Tag your smartest mate! 👇

31/05/2026

Celebrate the King's birthday with a feast fit for a king here at the Royal Essendon 👑

Bookings are still available for the 8th of June to try our delicious specials!

27/05/2026

Friday night at The Royal is the only place to be! 🎸🏉

Clock off, head down, and settle in. We’ve got live music starting at 5:00 PM to set the mood while you gear up for the footy.

It’s the perfect time to explore our newly launched menu, featuring everything from house-made Chicken Kiev to our Atlantic Salmon.

Music: From 5:00 PM.

Kitchen: Firing from 5:30 PM.

Grab a cold one and ease into the weekend with us! 🍻

27/05/2026

It's game day! Catch the Maroons vs The Blues tonight, LIVE AND LOUD at your local. Spend $20 or more on food and drinks, and you can also earn a play for our "Scratch and Win" promo. See you there!

26/05/2026

Looking to try something different this winter? ❄️✨

Our Humpty Doo Barramundi is the perfect premium choice. This fresh winter standout features perfectly seared barramundi with roasted lemon and thyme potatoes, baby spinach, asparagus, and broccolini, all topped with a zesty lemon caper sauce.

It's the ultimate light yet soul-warming dish. Pair it with a Squealing Pig Pinot Gris and escape the cold with us! 🥂🐟

25/05/2026

The best way to beat the Wednesday slump? Free Trivia at The Royal! 🧠🍻

Ditch the Netflix queue and bring your crew down for a night of high-stakes fun. With a massive Cash Jackpot up for grabs and cold jugs to be won, there is no better place to be mid-week.

🏆 Prizes: Vouchers for 1st & 2nd place, plus jugs of beer.
💰 The Big One: Our rolling Cash Jackpot is waiting for a winner.
💸 Cost: 100% Free to enter.
📝 Times: Sign-ups at 6:30 PM for a 7:00 PM start.

See you at the bar! 📍

21/05/2026

Parma + Schooner = The perfect combo. 🙌

Grab a classic Parma and a Schooner for just $22 available every day until 6th September. We'll see you when you get here!

20/05/2026

Music. Footy. Feed. The Friday Trifecta. 🎸🏆

🎶Live Music: Starts at 5:00 PM.

🍽Kitchen Open: From 5:30 PM.

🏉Footy: Live on the big screens.

Start your weekend at Essendon’s local. Whether you're here for the tunes or the team, we’ve got you covered!

20/05/2026

Whether you're rooting for the Blues or the Maroons, your local pub is the place to be to watch it all unfold LIVE & LOUD. Grab your mates, snag a spot, and enjoy the show with an ice-cold bevvy in hand.

19/05/2026

The temperature is dropping, but we’ve got the perfect fix. ❄️🍝

Nothing beats the cold like our brand-new winter comfort duo. Sink your teeth into our Pumpkin and Feta Arancini—crispy, golden, and full of flavour —followed by a hearty bowl of our Linguine Bolognaise. It’s a match made in winter heaven, designed to keep you warm all night long.

The kitchen is open for lunch and dinner. Come grab a table by the window and settle in! 🍷✨

18/05/2026

Put that random knowledge to good use! Don't spend your Wednesday on the couch—spend it winning cash and beer at The Royal. 🧠💲

Registration: From 6:30 PM (It’s FREE!)

Kick-off: 7:00 PM

The Loot: Vouchers, jugs, and a huge rolling Cash Jackpot.

See you at the bar! 🍻✍️

14/05/2026

Your favorite pair is back for a limited time! Get a classic Parma and a Schooner of Great Northern for just $22. Catch you in the Sportsbar.

13/05/2026

Friday night done right at The Royal. 🍺🎶

Knock off work and head straight to the bar—we’ve got live music starting at 5:00 PM to help you shake off the week. It’s the ultimate way to gear up for a big weekend of footy.

Hungry? The kitchen opens at 5:30 PM, serving up everything from our signature Chicken Kiev to the classic Steak Sandwich. See you at the bar!

12/05/2026

One week in and the verdict is out... you’re loving the new menu! ❄️✨

A massive thank you to everyone who has dropped by to try our new Winter lineup. The feedback has been incredible! If you haven't made it in yet, these three are already becoming the go-to snacks for the table:

Crispy Haloumi: Golden, salty, and perfect with a cold drink.
Pork Belly Bites: Melt-in-your-mouth winter comfort.
Lemon & Pepper Calamari: Light, zesty, and a Royal classic.

Perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself), our kitchen is firing from 5:30 PM today. Come grab a table and see what the fuss is about! 🍻🍴

11/05/2026

Brains, Beer, and Big Jackpots. Trivia night is back this Wednesday and the stakes are high! Whether you're a pop-culture pro or a history buff, there's a prize with your name on it.

✅ Free Entry 🥇 1st & 2nd Place Vouchers 🍺 Jugs of Beer to be won 💰 Massive Cash Jackpot

Be here at 6:30 PM to get your team registered for a 7:00 PM start. Who’s joining your "A-Team"? Tag them below! 👇

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Kick off the weekend with the perfect pre-game warm-up! 🎸🏉

Before the siren sounds, head down to The Royal for some live tunes to ease your way into the footy. We’ve got the music pumping from 5:00 PM and the kitchen firing up at 5:30 PM with all your pub favourites.

Grab a pint, snag a table, and settle in for a massive Friday night! 🍻✨

07/05/2026

🏆 Win the ultimate AFL weekend! We're giving away a 2026 AFL Grand Final Experience valued up to $15,000. Imagine: Two adult tickets, an exclusive Grand Final Breakfast, 4-star accommodation, and flights included. It’s all on us. Every time you spend $20+ and scan your pub+ card, you get a play AND an entry into the Major Prize Draw. Head to your local this Thursday - Sunday to be in to win! T&C's Apply

06/05/2026

Mates Day at The Royal 🍻🍻

Join us this Friday, May 8, as we raise a glass for a great cause. Looking after your mates matters, and we’re dedicating the afternoon to getting the crew together and supporting men’s mental health.

Grab your best mates, enjoy our Happy Hour specials, and grab a bite as we fire up the BBQ from 4–6 PM.

The Details:
Support: A gold coin donation at the BBQ helps support The Man Cave and their work with men’s mental health.
Connect: Let’s get around each other, check in with your mates, and make a difference—even the smallest gesture goes a long way.
Where: Right here at The Royal Hotel Essendon.

Whether you’re catching up after work or gearing up for the footy, come through and help us support a legendary cause.Because looking after your mates matters. See you at the bar! 🏛️✨

05/05/2026

Celebrate Mum at The Royal this Sunday! 🌸✨

We’ve had a few last-minute cancellations for our Mother’s Day Lunch, which means a few lucky tables have just opened up! If you haven't secured your plans yet, this is your sign to grab a spot.🥂

Availability:

🍴 Lunch: Limited tables available.

🌙 Dinner: Spots still open but filling fast!

Don't miss out—book your table now via the link in our bio or give us a call to claim one of these last-minute spots.

See you Sunday! 💐🍳