The Lord Alfred

Used the Watch-house for a small private dinner party. Absolutely great to have somewhere that caters for smaller functions in a private space. Amazing service and the food was very generous portions. Highly recommend 🌟

We hosted our engagement party here which had 84 attendees. The venue was very easy to work with and everything ran smoothly. We booked the verandah bar until 12am but they let us stay there for an extra hour. We had a good night and thanks to the venue for ensuring the event ran smoothly. I highly recommend.

Cracking day there for Magic Round 2024
Great atmosphere and good entertainment
Plenty of screen and good bar service

I hosted my 21st in the Alfie's Craft house. I had such an amazing and memorable time. The food was amazing, the atmosphere and vibes were exceptional and the service was amazing with the staff always willing to go the extra mile to make the night just that extra bit special. I specifically wanted to mention how easy organising the event was with the events manager Cara. She was always quick to respond to any queries I had and made the process so much easier and less stressful. I would highly recommend hosting any event with the Lord Alfred Hotel.

The L.A. delivers outstanding value for money both for meals and drinks.

My wife and I dined on a quiet Wed night in mid-Apr. Unbeknown to us, Wed night is “Steak Night”. And what a nice surprise that was! For only 19 pesos you can get a 250g rump with sauce, chips and salad. It didn't take much convincing for us to choose that option. We added a side serve of coleslaw for only 6 pesos, so for 45, we got two steaks with all the trimmings and a coleslaw. And it’s not as if these guys stint on either quality or quantity when they hand out these specials. These were fab steaks, beautifully prepared with love, care and attention to detail. They were well done just the way we like them, and full of taste and flavour, with a spicy pepper sauce for me and a smooth mushroom sauce for my wife. The chips that accompanied the steaks were golden brown and crispy, and the little salads were nutritious and wholesome. The creamy coleslaw rounded off two perfect meals. Serving sizes were generous, and I liked the neat presentation on stylish yellow crockery. We couldn’t have been happier.

There were decent drinks deals too. My fav Gage Road Single Fin ale was on special for just 7 a pint, so one of those and a cold drink for my wife cost only 10. Put all that together and for 55 pesos we got two high quality meals and two drinks. You just couldn’t beat that for value for money these days, especially in this era of Weimar Republic-like hyperinflation that we’re enduring, thanks to our government's profligacy and the disastrous decisions of the Reserve Bank.

But it’s not just in the food and drink department that these guys excel. We enjoyed everything about our evening, from the fast friendly and polite service to a cool, laid back and relaxed vibe. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the manager, who immediately made us feel welcome. It was fairly empty so we chose a table in the middle of the main dining area. It was a large and comfy wooden table with wooden chairs. Floors are timber, and with strong lighting and white walls, it has a modern look and feel about it. You will also notice how spotlessly clean and well maintained the place is.

What I also like about it, is that there’s no confusing, or time consuming app ordering. You just go up to the bar and place your order. Nice and simple. And within less than 15 minutes the meals were on the table, all done with a professional demeanour and a nice smile.

Only thing missing was a few more patrons. At one point we were the only guests, although later a large group of rather lively senior citizens arrived, and that did brighten things up a bit. A few groups of young people drifted in and out, most I suspect coming for drinks only. There’s a pleasant but smallish outdoor area where one could sit, and it has views of Caxton Street down below, but I guess that’s only suitable for summer. Being a chilly autumn eve we preferred to sit indoors.

Toilets are also clean, well provisioned and easy to find at the back of the bar area, with ample male and female cubicles.

Parking can be a bit challenging, but there’s a carpark at The Barracks shopping plaza across the road, where you can get two hours free. And you’ll be able to do your shopping afterwards at the well stocked Coles supermarket and the popular BWS liquor store.

I was told by the chatty maître d, that Mon, Tues and Wed are special nights, with Wed night being “Steak Night”.

This place deserves to be better patronised and we’ll certainly be back. Thanks guys for a great night.

We have had two parties now hiring the upstairs bar and what a great venue. Ahead of each event the team at the Lord Alfred helped to make all the logistics simple and straightforward. The team on the evening who looked after our function were simply outstanding. Both parties were a huge success. Well done to the Lord Alfred!

I did not eat here so cannot comment on the food. Service was good and quick. Atmosphere is exceptional. There is a sort of private area for functions. It works well. Lovely place.

Very lovely staff, the food is amazing. Trivia nights are the best here!! Definitely would recommend coming here! Bring your friends and family. The chef is amazing 🙌 I tried the roasted beetroot salad with a chicken topping. It was super tasty 😋 🤌

Dined in for a pre game meal whilst the ufc was showing on the big screen, prime location, awesome venue to kick back watch sports have a drink and an awesome meal, although only the event day menu was available due to the number of people expected the pizza, schnittys & parmys where beaut 👌🏽 we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

Tuesday nights with a blokes “book” club. Fantastic service, food was exceptional and could hear ourselves talk. Staff were so helpful. Thank you to the team for a great time. We will be back. It’s our new clubhouse!

We recently held a corporate function for Melbourne Cup at the Lord Alfred with approximately 60 people, we hired the spacious upstairs area that had both an inside and outdoor areas. The venue was decorated in perfect spring carnival theme. All staff we encountered were welcoming, accommodating and nothing was too much to ask. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to hold a corporate function.

Great service absolutely legendary bartender Jake sorted out problems we had and all around great performance from him, he needs a raise

Nice sports bar with a great variety of beers!

Provided an amazing experience for my family. Good vibes! Great food

I usually play trivia once a week at home, so thought I would randomly choose a place to have dinner and play trivia last Monday night. I am in town in my own and was made to feel welcome as soon as I walked in to the Lord Alfred Hotel. My steak was epic, with delicious crispy fluffy smashed kipfler potatoes and vegies with red wine jus. The steak was cooked beautifully and was scrumptious. Trivia was fun, although my solo team of one was never going to be competitive. There was quite the crowd there too. It filled up quickly in the half hour leading up to trivia. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and would highly recommend dinner and trivia at the Lord Alfred Hotel.

Fantastic sports pub, the setup and atmosphere are great

Nice pub, chill atmosphere and they do quiz nights on Tuesday and they have specials for most nights of the week

Great feed before the rugby. Busy night but service was great.

The Lord Alfred keeps its secrets well. Unassuming from the outside but some wonderful spaces on the inside for functions. Just had lunch there but was shown around. Could easily see an intimate birthday dinner in the Watch House or a bigger do in one of the beautiful bar areas.

We’re from Vancouver Canada and happened upon this place while discovering the area.
Absolutely stunning place. Views from the balcony/patio are amazing. Huuuuge big screen TV for sports, pool tables and shuffle board table. Not to mention great beers and spotless washrooms. What more do you want??? Next time I’ll eat here for sure …I had already committed to somewhere else.