Pokies in the Richmond Area

Richmond is one of Melbourne's most popular inner suburbs for a night out, with pokies venues spread across its two main strips - Bridge Road and Swan Street. The area is compact and walkable, with most venues within a kilometre of each other. The venues on this page are all hotels, each operating under a standard Victorian gaming licence. Victoria does not cap the number of machines a hotel can hold in the same way NSW does, so machine counts vary considerably between venues.

Getting to Pokies Venues in Richmond

Richmond is well connected by both train and tram, making it easy to reach from the city and surrounding suburbs.

By train: Richmond station is on the Alamein, Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale lines and sits at the western end of Swan Street. North Richmond station on the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines is useful for Victoria Street venues. East Richmond station on the Alamein line is the closest station to the Church Street venues.

By tram: Routes 70 and 75 run along Swan Street and Bridge Road, stopping close to most venues on this page. Routes 78 and 79 run along Church Street, serving the Prince of Wales Hotel end of the suburb. Trams in this area operate within Melbourne's free tram zone only in the CBD - you will need a Myki card for travel through Richmond.

Use the map below to find the nearest venue to where you are, with the closest tram stop shown for each.

You can also browse the list of pokies venues in Richmond on our directory page.


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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pokies venues are in Richmond?

This page lists 5 pokies venues in and around Richmond, across Bridge Road, Swan Street and Church Street. All are hotels operating under a Victorian gaming licence.

What tram do I catch to get to pokies venues in Richmond?

Routes 70 and 75 run along Swan Street and Bridge Road and stop near most venues on this page. For the Prince of Wales Hotel on Church Street, routes 78 and 79 are the most convenient. You will need a Myki card as Richmond is outside Melbourne's free tram zone.

Can I get to Richmond pokies venues by train?

Yes - Richmond station is on the Alamein, Belgrave, Glen Waverley and Lilydale lines and is a short walk from several Swan Street venues. East Richmond station on the Alamein line is closest to the Church Street end of the suburb.

What are the opening hours for pokies venues in Richmond?

Under Victorian law, gaming machines must shut down between 4AM and 10AM daily. Outside these hours venues may operate as they choose, though individual venues may close earlier. Check the venue's details page for specific hours.

Are there pokies near Swan Street Richmond?

Yes - Richmond Social at 157 Swan Street is the closest pokies venue to the Swan Street restaurant and bar strip. The Vine Hotel on Bridge Road is also within easy walking distance.

What responsible gambling measures are in place at Richmond venues?

All licensed gaming venues in Victoria are required to comply with responsible gambling measures under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. This includes displaying responsible gambling signage, offering self-exclusion programs, and providing access to gambling help information.