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A place for everyone with a great Beer Garden, 2 Pool Tables, the Long Dining Room, not 1 but 3 Fireplaces, great Front Bar and plenty of outdoor drinking and dining areas, plus the Bowie Back Bar. If you’re looking to hold casual functions or group drinks, there are many ways to make the ground floor pub areas work for you at the Rochey. Whether it’s reserving some tables in the front bar, a sit down set menu for up to 25 in the long dining room or a party down the back in the beer garden, the Rochester Hotel are nothing if not flexible.

  • Homely, charismatic, bloody gorgeous. That’s the bar at our beloved Fitzroy corner pub … and we’re not bias, we swear. Sit by the windows, sit by the bar, take the comfy booth seats or pick one of our three fireplaces to cosy up near. Careful though,

    The Front Bar

    Homely, charismatic, bloody gorgeous. That’s the bar at our beloved Fitzroy corner pub … and we’re not bias, we swear. Sit by the windows, at the bar, take the comfy booth seats or pick one of our three fireplaces to cosy up near.

  • play pool, enjoy the fire, or take the window seat

    Front fireplace and pool table

    Play pool, enjoy the fire, or take the window seat or at the bar and watch the world go by.

    Its a great cosy nook in the front bar.

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    Front Bar Dining

    Comfy spots in the front bar for a drink and something to eat with sun streaming in from the north, and a warm fireplace at the side for Melbourne’s random chills.

  • Dinning Area, seated dinner, drinks and food

    Long Room - Dining Area

    We’ve a great dining area for an intimate catchup or groups up to 25, so jump in a book a spot or try your chance after work. Pro-tip: come in for dinner before 7pm and you’ll catch our happy hour.

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    Bowie bar

    David Bowie was arrested in Rochester England for illicit activities. But if you are looking for a cozy and intimate space to host your next cocktail-style party? Our back bar function area is the perfect choice for groups of up to 25 people. With a warm and inviting fireplace, you and your guests can relax and enjoy drinks and canapes in a comfortable atmosphere. Plus, with direct access to the bar and a semi-private location near the beer garden, you'll have everything you need for a great night out. So why not book our back bar function area today and experience the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience!

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    beer garden & pool table

    Our beer garden provides a relaxed and casual atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy and even play some pool. With an undercover area, you don't have to worry about the weather, so your event can go ahead rain or shine.

    Also a great bookable space for any type of event.

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