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Elephant & Castle Hotel

158 McKillop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 23 people

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158 McKillop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 3 5221 3707
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:45 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 11:45 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Elephant & Castle Hotel

This McKillop Street corner pub nails easy family gatherings and lively nights out with hearty pub classics and walls lined in celebrity photography. Patrons count on juicy chicken parmas—available in handy half-serves—alongside Sunday roasts served with crisp Yorkshire puddings. Dogs get fresh water bowls in the leafy beer garden, while tables tackle Thursday trivia or grab pints for weekend bands. Mid-week brings a dedicated steak night, dishing up charred rib eyes with garlic butter right off the grill.

  • Roasts and Half-Serve Parmas: Plates of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and generous chicken parmas come in flexible half-serve portions for lighter appetites.
  • Celebrity Photo Walls: Dining spaces display an extensive gallery of celebrity portraits and iconic snapshots captured by Darryn Lyons.
  • Dog-Friendly Garden & Live Gigs: The outdoor garden welcomes pets with water bowls alongside a weekly lineup of trivia nights and live band sets.
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The Elephant & Castle Experience

Why locals and visiting groups choose Elephant & Castle Hotel for gatherings, entertainment, and classic pub fare.

  • Flexible Half-Serve Menu Options

    The kitchen offers tailored half-size meal options across popular menu favorites like chicken parma, providing flexible portions without compromising quality.

    love the half serve menu, what a great idea!!

    Chantelle Finlayson

  • Effortless Multi-Generational Family Dining

    Families and extended groups enjoy seamless gatherings with dedicated kids' coloring activities, early meal delivery for children, and responsive seating arrangements.

    My 8-year-old daughter especially enjoyed the overall experience.

    Gervais Habarugira

  • Reassuring and Attentive Hospitality

    Patrons feel genuinely welcomed and cared for by proactive, attentive staff who accommodate special seating requirements and large group coordination.

    the Elephant & Castle set it all up nicely with a minimum of trouble for me.

    Anthea Dacy

  • Welcoming Dog-Friendly Beer Garden

    Guests enjoy peace of mind bringing their canine companions to an open, welcoming beer garden staffed by animal-friendly personnel.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND this pub for dog lovers!

    Annie Wild

  • Curated Celebrity Gallery Atmosphere

    The pub showcases an extraordinary collection of celebrity photography by Darryn Lyons and iconic memorabilia across every dining space.

    the free art gallery was amazing.

    James Earley

  • Vibrant Live Music & Entertainment

    Regular live music gigs, energetic trivia sessions, and a comprehensive tap beer selection deliver a vibrant evening environment.

    Fantastic pub great food, atmosphere and saw some killer live music .

    Grant King

Beloved pub classics and signature mains celebrated by our guests

  • Steak

    The steaks were perfectly cooked.

    Chris W73

  • Seafood Linguini

    Everyone went for the Seafood Linguini and I can see why. It was awesome. Served on a broth with spice, it was generous with prawns, scallops and mussels.

    George Lewandowski

  • Sunday Roast

    We travelled from Melbourne to try the Sunday Roast at the Elephant and Castle Hotel. The food was incredible - generous serves, freshly cooked and delicious!

    Bronte Price

  • Chicken Parma

    Ordered the half Parma and seafood linguini. Parma may be a Parma, but this was different in a way to most others. Juicy, tasty and a fantastic crumb.

    Gabriel

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and standout hospitality details at Elephant & Castle Hotel

  • Thoughtful Child & Needs Accommodation

    When hosting family lunches, team members proactively provide coloring books and pencils to keep young children settled, and ensure children with additional needs receive their meals first.

  • Hands-On Dog Hospitality

    The beer garden readily welcomes multiple canine companions, with management personally stepping out to offer pets fresh water bowls and a pat.

  • Curated Celebrity Photo Gallery

    Every interior wall is transformed into an exhibition featuring a curated gallery of iconic celebrity photography captured by famed photographer Darryn Lyons.

  • Flexible Half-Portion Ordering

    To suit varying appetites and avoid food waste, the menu offers flexible half-size portions on pub staples like the chicken parma.

Before you head over

Helpful tips on bookings, portion choices, and garden dining at Elephant & Castle Hotel.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Nights

    Tables fill quickly for popular events and peak dinner hours, so booking ahead is strongly recommended to secure seating without a wait.

  • Consider Half-Serve Portions

    If you have a lighter appetite or want to sample multiple dishes, ask about half-serve portion options available on menu staples like the chicken parma.

  • Bring Dogs to the Beer Garden

    The outdoor beer garden welcomes dogs and staff readily accommodate pets with water bowls, making it an ideal option when dining with four-legged companions.

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