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The Kangaroo Hotel

89 High St, Maldon VIC 3463, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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89 High St, Maldon VIC 3463, Australia

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+61 3 5475 2214
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 4:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 4:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Kangaroo Hotel

The Kangaroo Hotel delivers honest country warmth with hearty counter meals and zero pokies in sight. Pull up a stool beneath the 1856 verandas or head out back to the sprawling garden, where children explore the playhouse while dogs snooze beside picnic tables. Regulars recommend the crisp porterhouse steak, chicken schnitzel, and bowls of lamb curry, paired with pints of local Harcourt cider from the taps. Roaring fireplaces warm the heritage dining room on chilly afternoons, making lingering easy over generous slices of warm bread and butter pudding.

  • No Pokies or TAB: Deliberately runs without electronic gaming machines or betting terminals, preserving a classic social pub atmosphere.
  • Family & Pet-Friendly Garden: Features an outdoor playhouse for children and welcoming open lawn seating for dogs.
  • Hearty Goldfields Fare: Serves generous pub classics like porterhouse steak alongside Harcourt cider and regional wines.
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Why Choose The Kangaroo Hotel

Discover why locals and travelers choose The Kangaroo Hotel in Maldon for hearty dining, relaxed gardens, and authentic country hospitality.

  • Hearty Country Pub Dining

    Diners enjoy classic pub favorites such as steaks, fish and chips, and hearty curries cooked to perfection alongside regional beers and ciders.

    Have about half-a-dozen pub classics, but the ones we enjoyed were cooked perfectly!

    John Pendergast

  • Historic Pub Atmosphere

    Visitors experience an authentic Australian heritage pub atmosphere complete with historic rooms and roaring fireplaces in cooler months.

    Gorgeous historic building that hasn't been messed up, no pokies *big tick* , roaring fire, great tasty food

    Annie

  • Child-Friendly Outdoor Garden

    Families can relax comfortably in the spacious outdoor beer garden featuring dedicated play facilities where children can play freely.

    Sat outside in the beer garden where our young children were free to play and run around.

    Jolie Penhall

  • Pet-Friendly Beer Garden

    Guests traveling with dogs are accommodated with welcoming outdoor garden seating suited for four-legged companions.

    Venue had a lovely outdoor beer garden that was pet friendly.

    Serena

  • Gaming-Free Community Space

    The venue deliberately operates without electronic gaming machines or betting terminals, preserving a classic pub social setting.

    it's a local independent pub, with no TAB or pokies!

    Mark Thompson

  • Welcoming Local Community

    Visitors and travelers are embraced warmly by hospitable publicans and locals, creating an engaging and friendly social dynamic.

    The locals at the Roo were all lovely, being a small town we stood out as foreigners, and it was one great conversation after another.

    Timothy Wilton

Customer favorites and classic comfort dishes served in a relaxed country pub atmosphere

  • Steak Sandwich

    my steak sandwich was perfect

    Denny Craine

  • Fish and Chips

    Meals (steak and fish & chips) were cooked perfectly and delicious.

    Jolie Penhall

  • Bread and Butter Pudding

    the bread and butter pudding was homemade and honestly the best l have ever tasted

    Fiona Bettiss

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    We were starving so we also had the sticky date pudding.

    Donna Murphy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that make visits to Maldon memorable

  • Complimentary Holiday Beverages

    Patrons visiting over festive periods are treated to personal holiday beverages on the house from the hosts.

  • Holiday Gifts at the Table

    Groups dining over special long weekends have received thoughtful small gifts presented directly to guests at the table.

  • Beer Garden Playhouse

    A kids' playhouse in the rear beer garden gives young children a dedicated place to play safely while families dine.

  • Wall Guitars for Community Jams

    Acoustic guitars hang on the pub walls ready for locals and visiting musicians to take down and have an impromptu jam.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to Maldon's classic country pub

  • Book ahead for peak times

    The pub frequently fills up for weekend meals and holiday services, so reserve a table ahead of time to ensure indoor dining or a spot in the beer garden.

  • Note entry accessibility

    Visitors with limited mobility should take note that the historic building currently presents physical accessibility challenges when entering and navigating facilities.

  • Head to the back garden with kids and dogs

    Families and pet owners can head straight out back to the beer garden, which features dedicated open space, outdoor seating, and a playhouse for children.

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