Corner Hotel, Richmond
7 people recommendvia r/melbourne7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend the Corner Hotel in Richmond, on Swan Street, with a few pointing to its live music, including one who says it often hosts overseas punk bands. One patron describes it as dark and no-frills, and another finds it unpretentious with a beer garden. One commenter mentions the rooftop, another mentions free pool, and one more suggests going before football games, when it gets busy.
Address
Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music, Rooftop
- Known for
- Live music, Beer garden, Rooftop
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Camel-98 in r/melbourne · Aug 2024ambience
Lists this among the dank, no-frills pubs they love.
- Recommendsu/ThatCommunication423 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026ambience
Suggests the rooftop at this hotel as one of the options.
- Recommendsu/SunTricky8763 in r/melbourne · Oct 2026
Names it alongside Landsdown as a Richmond option for live music.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Big6581 in r/melbourne · Oct 2026ambience
Lists this Swan Street pub among ones with beer gardens and an unpretentious feel.
- Recommendsu/UnderTheMilkyway2023 in r/melbourne · Jan 2024
Said to often book mid-level international punk acts, so suggested for evening plans.
- Recommendsu/CRSMCD in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Suggests going for drinks before a footy game, expecting crowds.
- Recommendsu/MaxPhili13 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025value
Says this Richmond hotel offers pool at no cost.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.