I've noticed that in regional Victoria it is not uncommon to find a pub directly opposite the…read morerailway station. That is probably the best position for a pub because it means all of the workers will pop in here for a drink after a long train journey. When my parent's came over to Melbourne recently and stayed at my Uncle's place, it gave me a great excuse to come up here and have a drink. Mind you my auntie was quite surprised to find out that I knew that there was a pub opposite the railway station, but as my Dad mentioned, I happen to know where all of the pubs are. This was a pretty nice pub, and the cheerful welcome I received when I stepped in through the door goes to show, once again, that country pubs are quite different to their metropolitan counterparts (I never receive a hearty welcome when I walk into the Transit Bar). There is also a beer garden, but I would probably move away from 'beer garden' to describe it more like a backyard, something else that seems to be common with pubs out here.

With new owners and a few renovations, this is the best proper country pub in the area. A full bar…read morewith plenty of icy cold beer on tap will hit the spot nicely. Cameron and the team serve up the usual suspects you'd expect from good pub grub as well as seasonal additions and specials on the menu board. From the beef burger to the chicken parma or the amazing lamb shanks you're in for a treat. The atmosphere is great with 4 large screens around the walls so you won't miss any of the action from your favourite sports team. In winter grab a beer and warm up around the circular open fireplace, or head out to the beer garden. Weekly live music from some of the finest bands. Shannon Noll has even dropped in for the night! So drop in and say g'day to the manager Corey and you may even run into an AFL legend or two!

This was actually one of those really nice country pubs. I basically discovered it while I was…read moresitting on the train heading to my Uncle's house, and noticed that it was right next to the Donnybrook railway station. However, since at the time it was the only thing that seemed to be here (other than the railway station) I wasn't going to get off the train simply to visit this pub. However, when I had my hands on a car I made an effort to visit it, and it is certainly well worth the trip. Sure, Donnybrook is suddenly becoming a new housing estate, however this pub still seems to have a lot of old country charm. It has a lovely beer garden, as well as a really nice front bar. Mind you, the country atmosphere also tends to apply to the locals, so don't expect a trendy inner-city crowd.

12 months ago i would have raved about this place. The steaks were huge and delicious, which was a…read morecommon theme throughout their menu. Unfortunately they've failed to maintain the quality i saw when i first ate here. I ate here last night and my medium rare steak was as well done as it could have been. I sent it back as it was as tough as work boots too. When the replacement came out medium well, i just conceded to eating the chips and giving up. Their schnitzel is also a pre made freezer type situation, the kind of thing you'd expect from a dingy service station. Everything was dry and clearly not fresh. I hope ill be able to edit this in the future to say they've turned it around but right now i couldn't recommend the place to anyone. A real shame.

This was actually a surprisingly nice hotel, though not one that I would make an effort to visit…read moreregularly, particularly since it can be quite difficult to get to without a car. However, it looks pretty new, and quite spacious as well. Though when it came to beer there wasn't that great a selection, and the bartender really didn't seem to be that engaging. They do have a couple of outdoor areas though, that are also quite nice. However, as I have suggested, it doesn't stand out in the way that some pubs do.

Though I have to admit that so far as buffets go I'm not the expert you're looking for. I haven't…read morebeen to any buffets other than this one. Since its very close to us i have been here with my family more than a few times. The price is reasonable for al you can eat. It was around $30 pp and you're given more than ample time to hep yourself to the selection of curries, chips, pizzas, roasts, salads and deserts. One setback is that you have to buy any beverages on top of the initial payment. I really miss this place and hoping that COVID will soon be over and hopefully this place will still be around.

We were shocked to learn today that we had to pay for our coffees in the pokies lounge. We've been…read moregoing to Roxburgh Park Hotel for 25 years+ to play pokies, so enjoy a free coffee. We are thinking about boycotting Roxy and going to Sylvannias, which isn't much further and at least you get free coffee. Little bit of customer appreciation goes a long way.

Honestly, there really wasn't anything about this place that truly captured my imagination. Well, I…read moreprobably shouldn't be too surprised considering that it does happen to be a local pub, and many of these local pubs are well, basically for the locals. It is a shame that it isn't too close to the station, and in fact it is tucked out of the way, probably an attempt to avoid my scruitiny. Oh, and the fact that I had to actively search for somebody to serve me puts me off this place as well.

A great pub. Real family atmosphere. Playground out the back and the best top restaurant style…read moremeals!

how many ways can I say that I love you?? there are meals…read morewhere you are afraid to eat or drink anything else just in case you lose the taste in your mouth.. this has happened on both occasions ! the burgers here are amazing, moist, saucy, fresh!!.. know I cant stop thinking about it...

I'm not really sure why it took this long to get around to reviewing this pub, and how it landed up…read moredown near the bottom off all my pending reviews since it actually isn't all that bad. Mind you, it is a bit of a hike to get to since it is about 50 km from the centre of Melbourne, but fortunately there is a railway station across the road (though getting off the train simply to have a drink at this pub is probably not the best of ideas). I remember seeing this pub as a kid since my Grandparents used to live out here, but it was years before I managed to get around to actually having a beer here. It has a really nice country feel about it, and the sports bar is pretty much separated from the bistro and dining area. There is a huge garden, but you can also sit out on the veranda and watch the cars all go past. Certainly a place to check out if you are able to get up here.

Decent pub with good beers and food ok the outskirts of town. Came in for some fish n chips n beers…read morewhile passing through and loved it.

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