Hepburn Shire Country Pubs
Country hospitality is second to none, and you'll find it in spades in Hepburn Shire's many classic pubs. They're packed with character and ready to welcome you. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
Daylesford & surrounds
Daylesford Hotel
Address: 2 Burke Square, Daylesford
Phone: (03) 5348-2335
Open: Lunch & dinner daily
Facilities: Accommodation, open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.daylesfordhotel.com.au
With a history dating back to 1914. the Daylesford Hotel has long been a cornerstone of the community. Now under the stewardship of the team behind Cliffy's Emporium and having undergone a significant renovation. this Grande Dame of the Central Highlands is back in business and garnering great reviews from locals and visitors alike. Book to dine in the bistro or take your chances in the bar. The Sunday roast is epic.
Farmers Arms Hotel
Address: 1 East St, Daylesford
Phone: (03) 5348 2091
Open: Lunch & dinner daily
Facilities: Open fireplace& beergarden
Website: www.farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au
For more than 160 years the Farmers Arms Hotel has welcomed visitors to Daylesford. Situated close to the once-bustling railway station and on the approach to town by road from Castlemaine and Trentham. this atmospheric venue offers a dining experience dedicated to showcasing the region's best produce. You'll need to book well in advance for dinner on weekends
Royal Hotel
Address: 4/27 Vincent Street, Daylesford
Phone:(03) 5348 2205
Open: Lunch & dinner daily
Facilities: Accommodation, open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.daylesfordroyalhotel.com.au
Originally constructed in 1856. Daylesford's Royal Hotel has been fully updated and combines the charm of yesterday with modern facilities. Located right the heart of town, this popular venue offers premium accommodation, a sports bar. casual dining, and a relaxed ambience.
Trentham & surrounds
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
Address: 21 High Street, Trentham
Phone: (03) 5424 1516
Open: Lunch & dinner Wed to Sun
Facilities: Open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.thecosmopolitanhotel.com.au
There are few country pubs that can match the rustic vibe of The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham. Enjoy a meal or drink on this circa 1866 establishment's sweeping weatherboard verandahs or beneath the century-old elms in the beergarden. In 2005. The Cosmo's story took an unexpected turn when it was devastated by fire. After many painstaking years of work, the hotel reopened in 2012.
Hotel Trentham
Address: 31-35 High Street, Trentham
Phone: (03) 4446 9111
Open: Lunch & dinner daily
Facilities: Accommodation. open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.hoteltrentham.com.au
Hotel Trentham on High Street has won plenty of new fans since it reopened in early 2024 after a complete renovation. A down-to-earth feel, honest pub food, familiar beers on tap. and a smile from the staff - that's what you can expect from a visit to this traditional. family-friendly venue Hotel Trentham first opened its doors just before the Great Depression and has been a treasured part of the Trentham streetscape ever since
Pig and Whistle Hotel
Address: 705 James Lane, Trentham East
Phone: (03) 5424 1213
Open: Lunch & dinner Wed to Sun
Facilities: Open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.pigandwhistlehotel.com.au
There's a rich backstory to explore at the popular Pig and Whistle Hotel - just a short drive east of Trentham's town centre Originally christened the Clare Morris Hotel in 1887 and still celebrating original publican Maurice O'Connell's Irish roots with gusto every St Pat's Day.
Creswick & surrounds
The American Creswick
Address: 90 Albert Street, Creswick
Phone: (03) 5345 2510
Open: Lunch & dinner Tue to Sat
Facilities: Accommodation, open fireplace & atrium
Website: www.theamericancreswick.com.au
The American Creswick is an enduring link with Victoria's 19th century past. and continues to uphold the tradition of courteous hospitality forged in the days of gold and glory. The building itself is one of the oldest in the historic Creswick town centre and has been lovingly and meticulously maintained. Admire the memorabilia on display as you partake of the delicious fare
Farmers Arms Hotel
Address: 31 Albert Street, Creswick
Phone: (03) 5345 2221
Open: Lunch & dinner daily
Facilities: Open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.farmersarmscreswick.com
For a pub-style paddock-to-plate dining experience, you cant go wrong at the Farmers Arms Hotel in Creswick Order a pre-lunch-or-dinner drink in the bar, before heading to the dining room to enjoy your choice of meal. In addition to its extensive a la carte menu. the Farmers offers good value weekly specials (including a popular steak night)
Commercial Hotel
Address: 410 Kingston Road. Kingston
Phone: (03) 5345 6576
Open: Lunch & dinner Fri to Sun
Facilities: Beergarden
Website: www.thecommercialatkingston.com.au
The Commercial Hotel you see today was built in the early 1900s after fire destroyed the original 19th century weatherboard structure. A sympathetic restoration recently brought this grand old venue into the modern era. and it's adored by locals and visitors alike, The Commercial offers cold beer on tap. an extensive wine list, a good value lunch and dinner menu on weekends, and live music
National Hotel
Address: 35 Fraser Street, Clunes
Phone: (03) 5345 3005
Open: Lunch Thu-Sun, dinner Wed to Sat
Facilities: Beergarden
Website: facebook.com/nationalhotelclunes
Fondly known locally as 'The Nash', the National Hotel (circa 1862) is situated right in the heart of the Gold Rush-era township of Clunes. Extremely popular with locals, it has a strong civic focus and runs regular raffles to benefit local community groups. You'll be made to feel more than welcome in this quintessential country pub.
Smeaton Hotel
Address: 3504 Creswick-Newstead Road, Smeaton
Phone: (03) 5345 6205
Open: Lunch & dinner Wed to Sun
Facilities: Open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.instagram.com/smeatonhotel
Enjoy hearty lunches and dinners crafted from locally sourced ingredients at this newly reopened country gem. Built around 1860 and formerly known as the Cumberland. Smeaton Hotel is thought to be the oldest weatherboard pub in Victoria.
Swiss Mountain Hotel
Address: 3454 Midland Highway, Blampied
Phone: (03) 5345 7006
Open: Lunch & dinner Wed to Sun
Facilities: Open fireplace & beergarden
Website: www.swissmountainhotel.com.au
If you're driving between Daylesford and Creswick, keep an eye out for the characterful Swiss Mountain Hotel at Blampied. Built in 1865, it has a large dining room and beergarden, and offers a variety of weekly dining specials.
