The Star Hotel Sale: Menu, Prices, Booking & Reviews

Travellers and foodies researching a stay or meal in Sale, Victoria, often land on the name Star Hotel Sale — a family-run pub and accommodation that has anchored Raymond Street since 1861. This article draws on the venue’s official website, review platforms, and booking listings to give you a detailed look at its menu, pricing, awards, and how to book a table or a room.

Last checked: 2026-05-26

Rating: 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor · Awards: Parma of the Year 2025; AHA Vic People’s Choice 2023, 2024 · History: Operating since 1861 · Location: Sale, Victoria; 16 min walk from Sale Train Station

Star Hotel Sale reviews

Overall rating and rank

The restaurant page of the venue holds a 4.1 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor, based on 243 reviews (TripAdvisor). That places the Star Hotel at #4 of 60 restaurants in Sale, a strong showing for a pub that also operates as a hotel.

What guests say about the parma

The venue won Parma of the Year 2025, and reviewers consistently mention the chicken parmigiana as a highlight. One TripAdvisor reviewer noted the roast of the day at AU$17 offered “great value,” alongside a free‑range chicken schnitzel and a kid’s burger for AU$13 including a soft drink and dessert (TripAdvisor user review).

Recent review trends

Aggregate review sites describe the bistro as a highlight with delicious meals, though some note limited vegetarian options (Wheree.com). The pattern across 2023–2025 reviews is praise for the food quality and family atmosphere, with occasional mentions of wait times during peak hours.

Star Hotel Sale prices

Pub meal price range

Pricing falls in the moderate bracket for regional Victoria. Uber Eats lists entrées such as Garlic Bread at AU$12.65, Doin Dumplings at AU$16.65, and Mediterranean arancini at AU$16.65 (Uber Eats). Main courses like Chicken Avocado (AU$41.95) and Bangers and Mash (AU$36.80) sit above typical pub prices, but the smoked pork ribs platter at AU$47.15 competes with city steakhouse pricing.

Drink specials

The venue runs a daily Happy Hour from 4:30–6:30 pm with 40% off all drinks. On Friday and Saturday nights, basic spirits drop to AU$6 between 8:30 and 10:00 pm (Official site). These are among the most aggressive drink discounts in Sale.

Accommodation rates

Hotels.com shows a standard nightly rate of approximately AU$76 including taxes and fees for one night for 1–2 guests (Hotels.com). The hotel is small — only 4 rooms — so rates may fluctuate with demand.

Star Hotel Sale drinks menu

Beer and cider selection

The bar offers a range of tap beers, local wines, spirits, and cocktails, as well as a bottleshop on site (Official site). The Happy Hour discount applies to the entire beverage list.

Wine list

The Australian Good Food Guide describes a wine list that includes local Victorian wines — a nod to the region’s wine country (AGFG). No specific vintages are named publicly, but the emphasis is on Gippsland and nearby producers.

Cocktails and spirits

Standard cocktails and a full spirit selection are available; the bar is open from 10:00 am to midnight (per AGFG). The late‑night spirit specials make it a popular after‑dinner stop.

Star Hotel Sale booking

Room booking via Hotels.com

Guests can book one of the four rooms through Hotels.com (also listed on other OTAs). Check‑in is from 2:00 to 11:00 pm; the front desk is open those same hours. Late arrivals receive email instructions and an access code after online registration (Hotels.com).

Table reservations for dining

Dinner bookings are recommended — the venue can seat about 200 diners (AGFG). Call during bar hours or use the contact form on the official website to reserve.

Contact information and hours

Address: 173 Raymond Street, Sale, VIC 3850 (16‑minute walk from Sale Train Station).
Bar hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 am, 7 days.
Kitchen: Lunch 12:00–2:00 pm, Dinner 5:30–8:30 pm daily.
Website: starhotelsale.com.au