If there's one thing I love, it's an Old Man pub. You know what I mean - cold beers, a friendly…read morebarmaid, packets of chips and stains of beer everywhere. Maybe even a joke or three on the wall. So when I saw the Strathmerton pub while on a trip up north, I knew it was simply *essential* to drop in. But I was let down. The Strathy was a vast, empty pub. Two TV screens on but no sound playing. A couple of chairs haphazardly placed around and only Carlton Draught and Bulmers cider available to drink. Don't get me wrong! I am not expecting craft beers from inner Melbourne to be available, but I think some slight variety wouldn't go astray. There seemed to be a dining area also available however we weren't brazen enough to try the food... or to stick around longer than our pot of beer. If you're staying out in Strathmerton and are in desperate need of a beer, the Strathy hotel is your only option... So I hope you like Carlton Draught.

Typical country pub, full of friendly locals (and local information) and the food is fantastic!…read moreFully trained chef rather than the usual pub cook

This place is a pub like any other except for one important difference, the customer service. From…read morethe moment first walking in, to the moment out the door, the hospitable nature of staff left a positive effect that will be felt for quite some time. This is by far the best counter meal experience I've had to this day... #smcc2 #winning #happydays

The Shamrock is a great place to grab a drink with mates. With an amazing function room out the…read moreback with outdoor access. Great service in a friendly environment with local faces abound. With a great selection of both over the counter and menu meals you can't go wrong. #smcc #exploreshepparton

My parents stayed at this hotel in 1946, and I was told that the bed they stayed in was full of…read morebedbugs, (but that's ancient history) I decided to have a meal at this hotel, so I ordered a porterhouse steak with a seafood topper, and OMG it was massive and smothered in juicy, delicious seafood, it tasted absolutely bloody fantastic, and the beer was icy cold, it was an awesome meal