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Sunset over the bowling green at Hampton RSL

Hampton RSL · Bayside

Bayside's meeting place

Dinner in the Holyrood Bistro, live bands in the Wearside Bar and a club full of members and veterans, a short walk from the beach.

Next on stageThe 4 Peace BandSat 31 Oct, 7:30pm

Open today

ClubTuesday to Sunday from 1pm

Holyrood BistroWednesday to Saturday

Find us25 Holyrood St, Hampton

One club, three rooms

Come for a meal, stay for the band

We are a medium sized, non-gaming club close to the beach in Hampton. No pokies, just good food, a full bar and plenty to do.

Non-gaming venue Close to the beach No need to be a member Ample parking

Holyrood Bistro

Dinner at the club

Our weekly specials, with the full menu every night the bistro is open.

Steak night

  • Steak with chips and salad

    Choice of gravy, mushroom or pepper sauce. Includes a beer, wine or soft drink.

    $29

Buffet or parma

  • Buffet

    Grab a plate and help yourself.

    $25

  • Parma and pot

    Chicken parma with a pot of beer.

    $25

Family night

  • Two adult meals and two kids meals

    Kids eat free with two adult meals.

Bistro lunch, 1pm to 4pm

  • Chicken parma or schnitzel

    $16.90

  • Roast beef roll

    $16

  • HSP

    $16

Seniors menu, Thursday and Friday

  • Grilled fish and chips

    Or schnitzel and chips, sausages with veg and mash, chicken parma or calamari.

    $20

Sunday lunches by appointment. Call the bistro on 0492 005 078.

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What's on

Live in the Wearside Bar

Tribute shows, cover bands and pub rock, booked by the 9 Lives Music Room. Tap a poster to see it full size.

9 Lives Music Room

Bayside's home of live music, at Hampton RSL

9 Lives Music Room logo

31Sat Oct

The 4 Peace Band

7:30pm in the Wearside Bar.

$10 entry

The 4 Peace Band, Saturday 31 October, 7:30pm, $10 entry

01Sun Nov

Come Together

The music of The Beatles. Doors 2pm, show 3pm.

Sunday show

Come Together, the music of The Beatles, Sunday 1 November

03Tue Nov

Melbourne Cup

Open from 12pm, $2 sweeps and a drink on arrival. Calcutta the night before, 7pm.

Race day

Melbourne Cup at Hampton RSL, Tuesday 3 November, open from 12pm

08Sun Nov

Gareth Huggett & The Remedy

Sunday afternoon set from 2:30pm.

$10, members $5

Gareth Huggett and The Remedy, Sunday 8 November, 2:30pm

14Sat Nov

Totally Stonez

The Rolling Stones show. Doors 7pm, show 8pm.

Saturday night

Totally Stonez, Saturday 14 November, show 8pm

15Sun Nov

Mike Cole, Live Elvis

The Elvis show, Sunday at 3pm.

$10 entry

Mike Cole Live Elvis Show, Sunday 15 November, 3pm

21Sat Nov

Peacepipe

7:30pm to 11pm. Book on TryBooking

Saturday night

Peacepipe live at Hampton RSL, Saturday 21 November, 7:30pm

22Sun Nov

Donkey on the Edge

Pub rock like it used to be, 3pm to 6pm.

$10 entry

Donkey on the Edge, Sunday 22 November, 3pm to 6pm

27Fri Nov

The Un-Mistakable Truth

Friday night band from 7:30pm.

$10 entry

The Un-Mistakable Truth, Friday 27 November, 7:30pm

11Fri Dec

Australian Doors

The music of The Doors, live.

Tickets $20

Australian Doors, Friday 11 December, tickets $20

12Sat Dec

Issi Dye

Christmas Legends of Rock 'n' Roll, show 7:30pm.

$25 a head

Issi Dye Christmas Legends of Rock and Roll show, Saturday 12 December, 7:30pm

Making a night of it? Book dinner in the bistro first.

Sport sections

Plenty to keep you busy

Five sport sections, from pennant bowls to a boat on the bay.

  • 1

    Lawn bowls

    A refurbished, pennant grade outdoor rink with night lighting.

  • 4

    Snooker and billiards

    Four full sized competition tables in their own room.

  • 2

    Pickleball

    Two outdoor courts, open to members.

  • 1

    Angling

    Our own boat on the bay for keen anglers.

  • Golf

    Golf section

    Ask the office how to join the section.

Go Diggers. In 2024/25 Jim Westhead, Gary Nash and Paul "Fuzzy" Housden won the Sandbelt Men's Triples, 14/13 over Mentone, the first Sandbelt title in club history.

Members gathered on the bowling green on a club day
A full size table in the snooker and billiards room
The angling section's boat moored on the bay
The Gallipoli Memorial Garden at Hampton RSL, lit up at night
A memorial rock in the garden naming fallen Diggers from Bayside
A Hampton RSL member wearing his service medal

Veterans and families

We look after our own

Our welfare team supports veterans and their families across Bayside, from DVA paperwork to hospital visits.

  • Help with the DVA
  • Hospital visits
  • Food parcels
  • Funeral costs for veterans and spouses
  • Gardening for widows
  • Taxi and White Cards
  • Finding accommodation
  • Monthly Legacy widows lunch

Veterans drinks and nibbles: every fourth Friday from 5:30pm in our private veterans lounge, free for veterans.

To see our welfare officer, Bill (Choc) Mirabito, call 03 9598 0460.

Membership

Join for $20 a year

You never need to be a member to come in. Members get discounts on food and drink and our club app.

  • ServiceCurrent and former ADF, and allied forcesFree
  • SocialAnyone in the community. $50 for three years$20
  • AffiliateRelatives of service members, plus police, fire, ambulance and SES. $50 for three years$20
  • Associate or CommunityMembers of other RSLs. $25 for three years$10

Functions

Your next party, sorted

Birthdays, wakes, work dinners and club nights. We will build a food and drink package around you, during bistro hours or outside them, depending on the room.

  • 100+guests in our function rooms
  • 12seats in the board room
  • BBQoutdoor area for private events
  • Packagesfood and drinks to suit your budget

Ask us anything

Functions, membership or sport. We will get back to you.

Thank you to our local partners

Community Bank Sandringham, Bendigo Bank Bramwell's Buxton Kieser Kennards Hire GWM Astoria Bentleigh Group Freezo The Gardeners Corner Store Little Vietnam504 Rotary Club of Brighton The Sports and Spinal Group Tobin Brothers Funerals Well Heeled Podiatry U3A Metro Barclay Blinds Neighbourhood Watch Bayside

Good to know

Before you come

Do I need to be a member?

No. Everyone is welcome. Membership starts at $20 a year and gets you member discounts.

Is there a dress code?

Clean, neat and tidy. No thongs, tracksuits or work gear after 7pm, and please take off hats and hoodies inside.

Are there pokies?

No. We are a non-gaming venue.

Can we eat on a Sunday?

Sunday meals are by appointment. Call the bistro on 0492 005 078.

Is there a club app?

Yes. Download the Member Jungle app and search for Hampton RSL Sub-Branch Inc. How to set it up

Opening hours

The club

Tuesday
1pm to 6pm
Wednesday
1pm to 9pm
Thursday
1pm to 10pm
Friday
1pm to late
Saturday
1pm to late
Sunday
1pm to 6pm
Monday
Closed

Holyrood Bistro

Wednesday
5:30pm to 8pm
Thursday
5:30pm to 8pm
Friday
5:30pm to 8pm
Saturday
1pm to 8pm
Sunday
By appointment
Mon, Tue
Closed

25 Holyrood St, Hampton VIC 3188. The RSL office is open Tuesday to Friday, 2pm to 5pm.

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