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The King Hotel, Melbourne, AU-VIC

The King Hotel

4.5
4.5
50 Reviews
$40 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
The King Hotel has been transformed from the Exchange Hotel with a colourful comfort focused fit-out. Surrounded by late night party venues and office buildings The King is a great place to meet your friends in the heart of the city.

Offering a classic pub style menu and daily specials we can cater work lunches, casual catch- ups or celebrations.The King Hotel has over 10 beers on tap including brewery fresh tank beer, cocktail specials and an extensive wine list.

Our staff pride themselves on delivering fast and efficient service every time!

The King is the home of American Sport playing games live and loud on the big screens. We have recently installed a new Sports Wall and TAB facilities making us the sporting hub of the city.

Being such a large venue The King offers sectioned off areas for functions of all sizes. With complete catering and drink packages available, let us take the hassle out of your next even

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on King and Little Collins Street. Please check street signs as timing limits and restrictions vary. Several city car parks are a short walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Monday Steak Night

    A$25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mondays just got a whole lot better! Treat yourself to a sensational steak dinner for only $25. Savour the succulent flavours of our perfectly cooked steak that will leave you craving for more. Experience the ultimate Monday night deal!
    Monday Steak Night Photo
  • Poker 2025

    A$30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Weekly Poker Night at The King Hotel from 6pm every Tuesday! $30 buy in on arrival. Registration opens at 6:00pm, Poker starts at 6:30pm. PLUS enjoy our $25 Burger & Beer special (walk ins welcome)
    Poker 2025 Photo
  • Thursday Pizza Night

    A$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday for our $20 Pizza & Pot night!
    Thursday Pizza Night Photo

What 50 people are saying

The King Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The King Hotel offers a lively atmosphere, "fantastic staff," and a "great place to watch sporting events." While it can be noisy, guests appreciate the "excellent food variety" and "value for money." Trivia nights are highly recommended, with "prompt service" and a "welcoming environment." Booking ahead is advised.

50 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great quick service & the food was exceptional Definitely recommend trying this place

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  2. Peter

    Melbourne3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub food but very expensive, particularly drinks. Waitresses provided excellent service $14 for a mocktail that was a few different juices and $15 pint of Carlton…..crazy prices

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  3. Jennifer

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We attended prior to a concert at Marvel Stadium. We booked ahead( a straight forward process using the website) and arrived slightly early. The place was busy but extremely organised and well staffed. Our orders were delivered promptly and the food was exactly as described. We therefore had a stress free and pleasant dinner leaving in plenty of time for our concert. It is not the place for an intimate dinner and chat, but ideal if you want good food presented on time and with efficient and friendly service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub food, prompt service and great prices! Nearby to the marvel stadium so was good after the game to grab a bite to eat.

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  5. AnthonyM VIP

    Sunshine Coast12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at the King Hotel is good value - and the service is good also. The trivia was a lot of fun :)

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  6. CIB2

    Sydney7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a Thursday night when the footy is on the big screen, the place was buzzing with noise and a great atmosphere. Staff were attentive and very efficient. We enjoyed our schnitzels and the summer salad with grilled prawns but were left somewhat underwhelmed by the Thursday $15 pizza special. Normal pizza menu options weren't available to choose from (3 choices only) and the pizza size was smaller than was seen being served earlier in the week. Taste and quality of the food was very good.

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  7. RebeccaM

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Meals took way too long to come out, some of us had finished our meals before other received theirs. A person had to miss out on lunch as he had to leave at 12:55 and still wasn't ready. We arrived 12:05pm

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  8. Nate

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my American in-laws to the Trivia Night at The King and it was an absolute blast. The staff were fantastic, food was great, prices were very fair and the trivia master was a genuinely good bloke who made the night a great success.

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  9. PatC

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had booked a table for 5 people at 5.30pm as we were going to see Paul McCartney at Marvel Stadium. We were pleasantly greeted at the door and promptly seated. Very happy with the service. Food was great. Prices were average. The place was so damn noisy that we couldn't hear each other talk. We quickly ate and left, then had drinks around the corner at a more quieter place. Otherwise, it was an overall good experience and would recommend it.

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  10. Lynn

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a noisy environment, hard to have a conversation, but enjoyed the meals and service. Glad I booked, was very busy.

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FAQs

The King Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The King Hotel

120 King St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on King and Little Collins Street. Please check street signs as timing limits and restrictions vary. Several city car parks are a short walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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