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The Firehouse

253-257 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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253-257 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

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+61 3 8820 6253
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Firehouse

Housed in a 1928 fire station, The Firehouse turns low-and-slow smokehouse cuts and cocktails into relaxed feasts by open fireplaces. Gatherings gravitate toward communal tables or spill into the covered beer garden—complete with its own back bar and lawn games. Regulars lean into the Pitmaster Tray loaded with smoked beef brisket, southern fried chicken, and slaw, or grab a cocktail alongside chunky mac and cheese croquettes.

  • Repurposed 1928 Heritage Station: Set within a restored 1928 brick fire station fitted with roaring open hearths and multiple dining nooks.
  • Dedicated Beer Garden & Back Bar: An undercover outdoor yard serviced by its own bar, kitchen, and casual lawn games like Jenga and bean bag toss.
  • Smokehouse Cuts & Craft Cocktails: Slow-smoked brisket, pork belly, and shareable pitmaster platters balanced by creative house cocktails.
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What's On at The Firehouse

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose The Firehouse

Discover why locals and groups choose The Firehouse for milestone celebrations, beer garden hangs, and fireside dining.

  • Stress-Free Milestone Celebrations

    Accommodating management and attentive staff seamlessly coordinate large celebrations, milestone birthdays, and company events, handling schedule hiccups and tailored dietary requests with ease.

    Staff were attentive, organised, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire night.

    Cassie Clark

  • Lively Group Spaces & Outdoor Games

    Expansive beer garden tables paired with shared barbecue platters and interactive lawn games make group gatherings and team parties engaging and relaxed.

    They had outdoor games like bean bag tossing and Jenga...very fun!

    Al Sen

  • Fully Serviced Outdoor Beer Garden

    The spacious beer garden features a dedicated outdoor bar, full kitchen service, covered seating, and streamlined digital table ordering for casual hangouts.

    New under cover area, plenty of tables and chairs all serviced by a back bar and kitchen.

    Josh Farnworth

  • Craft Brews & Smokehouse Burgers

    Casual outdoor dining pairs craft drinks and cocktails with crowd-pleasing comfort classics, from fresh burgers to loaded fries and crisp onion rings.

    The fish burger was so fresh, the loaded fries had so much flavour, the onion rings were an absolute hit with all the people at the table.

    Damien Camilleri

  • Historic 1928 Firehouse Setting

    Set within Ringwood's historic 1928 municipal fire station, the venue retains unique heritage character, private dining nooks, and cozy open fireplaces.

    An old fire house that's been renovated into a charming restaurant. Food is great service is good and the atmosphere here is lovely with open fireplaces and split system heating.

    Hazzman7

  • Cozy Fireside Dining & Slow-Cooked Cuts

    Intimate dining rooms set beside a warming fireplace offer a comfortable, home-like escape for date nights and family dinners centered around slow-smoked meats.

    Th Firehouse was a welcoming warm and cosy when we visited on Thursday. We were seated past a well stocked bar near the warming fire

    Espy Eats

Signature smoked meats and barbecue specialties

  • Beef Brisket

    That brisket was something special

    Espy Eats

  • Pitmaster Tray

    Pitmaster Tray, which was a trio of home smoked meats, pickes, slaw and a damper bun

    Timinmelbourne

  • Pulled pork

    pulled pork

    Al Sen

  • Crispy pork belly

    Crispy pork belly, this was simply exceptional and so fantastic and cooked to perfection

    ADITI SAHA

Other favorites

Sides and desserts to complement your meal

  • Loaded fries

    the loaded fries had so much flavour

    Damien Camilleri

  • Tiramisu

    The tiramisu was delicious

    Kate Merson

  • Sticky date pudding

    the sticky date pudding was phenomenal

    Kate Merson

  • Honey roasted carrots

    smoked honey roasted carrots

    Al Sen

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable accommodations that elevate your visit

  • Last-Minute Booking Rescue

    When milestone booking dates are accidentally mixed up, the team steps in to re-accommodate the entire party seamlessly so the celebration goes on uninterrupted.

  • Custom Celebration Dietary Coordination

    Hosts cater to large private milestone celebrations by arranging custom dietary alternatives alongside cocktail packages so all guests are accommodated without friction.

  • Beer Garden Yard Games

    Outdoor group parties can unwind with dedicated yard games including giant Jenga and bean bag toss alongside covered beer garden dining.

  • Attentive Fireside Cocktail Guidance

    Staff offer tailored pairing and drink recommendations for guests exploring the cocktail menu beside open fireplaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Yes. The venue accepts bookings online and accommodates both intimate dinners and large party celebrations, though booking in advance is recommended.

What is the outdoor beer garden like?

Yes, the venue features a covered outdoor beer garden serviced by its own dedicated bar, outdoor games like Jenga and bean bag toss, and QR code table ordering. Note that the specific beer garden menu may begin later in the afternoon.

Can the kitchen accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets?

Yes. The menu features dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free options, alongside vegetarian-friendly dishes and vegan-friendly desserts like panna cotta.

What style of food is served?

The kitchen focuses on American-style barbecue and slow-smoked meats, including beef brisket, southern fried chicken, pulled pork, and pitmaster platters, alongside steaks, burgers, and mac and cheese sides.

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