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/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 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 MoreYou may have driven past this hotel not knowing the deliciousness that lay beyond its simple facade.
Well, Mamma is here to tell you that you need to stop, park, and come inside and enjoy one of the best pubs you will find
The 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 MoreWith a FRESH new look and menu The Blackwood Hotel continues to be a Mamma country pub fave. We have been coming here for years and the tired old girl did need some TLC…and that’s exactly what she got! She has been renewed with a new lease on life and a delicious menu with ALL your faves and more. It is a great family friendly pub too with a kids menu as well, with colouring in and pencils.
Read MoreHotel Mexico in Yarraville is an exciting new venture from the clever guys behind Grazeland in Spotswood and their favourite Mexican eatery, El Taco. They have delivered authentic Mexican vibes, delicious Mexican street food, complemented by a bar with over 50 varieties of tequila. And that's not all. Weekends will feature live DJs! Seriously the place to be in Melbourne's West!
Read MoreWe're more than a little excited about this one! Hotel Mexico is almost ready to throw open their hacienda doors to the West! We were lucky enough to get a little sneak peek and while we can’t reveal all the details just yet, trust Mamma — it’s going to be nothing short of awesome.
Read MoreGrab the girls, or the boys, and spend your Friday nights sipping specialty cocktails by the fire, with some great tunes, incredible food at an excellent vibe at Cocktail Club Fridays at The Park!
Read MoreMamma has loved this The Vic Hotel in Footscray since its renovation a few years back. It’s a pub that still feels like a pub, an updated space that still feels original. The food is incredible from entree to dessert - the buffalo wings, the mussels, the burger and oh my word, the honeycomb parfait… oh, and the Sunday Roasts are amazing! This is one to keep coming back to.
Read MoreHardimans Hotel in Kensington is a gorgeous pub, inside and out. Mamma LOVES the stunning art deco building - it almost make you feel like you’re looking at the Flat Iron Building in New York while you’re standing on a bustling corner in the inner west! The food is amazing with necessary staples of parma and burgers, but with fantastic options like the bouilibaise and papaya squid salad.
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 MoreIn hops we trust and now you can too with a visit Hopheads Bar in Yarraville. Creating a great atmosphere with some fantastic beer is what they do here.
Read MoreMamma loves a chilled out local. That’s exactly what Hopheads is - a friendly little bar (bottle shop and tasting room) where you are sure to bump in to some OTHER friendly locals.
Read MoreMamma loves the town of Trentham, and in particular The Cosmopolitan Hotel! You will be drawn to it’s original pub facade and the scent of wood fire. Inside is exactly what you want - cozy and rustic, with a warm fire place to create the perfect atmosphere. Oh and for warmer days there is a huge beer garden where you can spend the afternoon and watch the wood fired pizzas getting cooked.
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!
Read MoreWell this place certainly has everything Mamma loves. It's such a cosy place in the winter with its fireplace and stone walls, and then on nice days there is the great outdoor deck and HUGE expanse of grass AND the old boat & sandpit for the kiddies to play too.
Read MoreDown the alley and up the staircase from uber cool Slice Girls lies a wonderful world of happiness. It's comforting, and warm (sometimes with toasty fire) , and rustic-ly gorgeous and.... just really cool.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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