The new owners - who also own the Mona Castle and Ascot Vale Hotel are the latest caretakers and have breathed new life into the old girl.
You can see already that everything is more elevated, the space AND the meals - and with so much more to come - there is a larger renovation planned for later this year!
The Smeaton Hotel is one of those classic pubs. Neing the oldest weatherboard pub in Victoria, it still feels classic. Spruced up, but also untouched. Still with every bit of its character.
Read MoreThe Swiss Mountain Hotel in Blampied in Melbourne's West not only has a great name - it's a FAB pub! We get so excited with the scent of the crackling fireplace that warms up the welcoming rustic bar and bistro space. Rock walls and timber are the vibe here. It was renovated about 15 years ago but has kept all the character you want in a country pub. Oh, the Sunday roast is great here too!
Read MoreThe Wallace Hotel – Big family feels, bigger Sunday roasts and a beautiful backyard. Just off the Western Freeway, tucked into the country town of Wallace, sits a pub that’s absolutely worth the pit stop - or Mamma says perhaps even a day trip. And yes, you read that right - there’s an actual full size tram in one of the gardens! It’s a hit with little ones and makes for an iconic Sunday session
Read MoreGreat views from the rooftop, beautiful menu, pub classics and an amazing pub in Williamstown - The Hobsons Bay Hotel is perfect for family dining or a catch up with friends!
Read MoreThe Park is a family friendly gastro pub with some super style in the heart of Werribee! This has been one of Mamma's fav westie pubs for a while now - always GREAT food and a great relaxed atmosphere. Every season there is a new menu to try, so Mamma just keeps coming back! The menu has a great variety of meals so it’s really hard to choose - everything is absolutely amazing.
Read MoreThe Bridge Hotel in Werribee is a stunning pub with a fresh and very flash new fit out. The menu is well thought out to satisfy the grown ups and the kiddos plus the service is welcoming - exactly what you want in a family dining experience. There is plenty of space with both indoor (love the booth seating) and outdoor dining areas, and they have a great Sunday Roast - yummo!
Read MoreThis is a step up from your average pub - the food is EXCELLENT at the Plough Hotel, they have a great kids menu and a Sunday roast!
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