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The Korumburra Middle Hotel

81 Commercial St, Korumburra VIC 3950, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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81 Commercial St, Korumburra VIC 3950, Australia

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HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Korumburra Middle Hotel

A reliable South Gippsland stop for crisp schnitzels, loaded parmas, and serious coeliac safety. Set inside an 1890s hotel, the dining room pairs historic character with an accommodating kitchen. Road-trippers pulling in from Wilsons Promontory find cold beers alongside a dedicated multi-page gluten-free menu that tracks cross-contamination down to the kitchen ticket—delivering golden crumbed parmas with waffle fries that rival any classic counter order. Tables feature orange-and-red cylinder indicator lights to discreetly signal staff across the floor.

  • Strict Coeliac Kitchen Protocol: Multi-page gluten-free menu with dedicated fryer and prep procedures, tagging orders as coeliac-safe on kitchen dockets.
  • Pub Parmas & Classic Cutlets: Crisp crumbed parmas and schnitzels served with chips, gravy, or waffle fries, including dairy-free and gluten-free adaptations.
  • Wilson Promontory Waypoint: Positioned along the South Gippsland route, welcoming day-trippers and campers returning from Wilsons Promontory.

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Why Choose The Korumburra Middle Hotel

Discover why travellers and locals rely on The Korumburra Middle Hotel for exceptional pub classics, verified coeliac dining, and relaxed regional stops.

  • Crispy, Generous Traditional Pub Classics

    The kitchen prepares beloved classic pub fare featuring crispy chicken schnitzels, generous parmas, and housemade specials with robust portions.

    The Parma here is absolutely amazing – crispy, perfectly cooked, and loaded with flavour - with super crispy chips.

    Guy Jarvie
  • Dedicated Coeliac & Dietary Safety Protocols

    Guests with dietary requirements benefit from dedicated gluten-free and vegan menus with explicit allergen protocols tagging meals like 'coeliac no traces'.

    The menu had 2 dedicated gluten free pages with any contamination risks clearly noted (a couple of things are gf but not coeliac friendly).

    Sarah B
  • Ideal Transit Waypoint for Regional Road Trips

    Travellers heading to or from Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island rely on the hotel for warm hospitality and hearty dining right along the highway.

    Stopped in here after our Wilsons Prom camping trip — the perfect way to end the weekend!

    Amber Smajila
  • Convenient Midpoint for Connecting Across Towns

    Conveniently situated mid-journey in South Gippsland, the venue offers a central meeting ground for friends and family travelling from surrounding townships.

    As the Middle Hotel is midway between our homes I dare say we have found the perfect meeting spot.

    DiH
  • Stress-Free Peace of Mind for Sensitive Diners

    Diners with strict medical dietary needs experience complete peace of mind and feel fully welcomed by accommodating, knowledgeable waitstaff.

    I didn't feel like I was a nuisance or unwelcome. I loved my gf (crumbed!) parma with veg and mash.

    Sarah B
  • Restorative Comfort After Long Outdoor Treks

    Long days of coastal trekking and travel are met with welcoming relief, accommodating service, and comforting, reviving meals.

    We were a group of four, exhausted and starving after a long day trekking around Wilsons Prom. Starter and the mains; calamari and chicken parma were top-notch

    Bikash Poudel

Other favorites

Sides, sweets, and specialty drinks to complete your meal

  • Waffle Fries

    Got their famous Chicken Parma with Waffle Fries and was absolutely delicious :)

    Brealla Lee
  • Garlic Bread

    Everything was absolutely fantastic, the garlic bread was crunchy and delicious, and the parmas very tasty!

    Alex F
  • Lemon Meringue Cocktail

    I got the Lemon Meringue Cocktail and it was insanely good!!!

    Brealla Lee
  • Pavlova

    I tried a Pavlova for the first time and OMG. My friend who'd had it at Opera House in Sydney mentioned that it was so much more better here at the hotel.

    Piyush Ranjan

Beyond the menu

Attentive service features and thoughtful hospitality details at The Korumburra Middle Hotel

  • Rigorous Coeliac & Cross-Contamination Protocols

    The kitchen operates a dedicated gluten-free menu that explicitly tags tickets with 'coeliac no traces' and details cross-contamination risks, matched by equal-priced crumbed parmas and staff trained in dietary safety.

  • Interactive Table Call Lights

    Dining tables feature two-tone cylinder indicator lights that switch from orange to red to discreetly signal floor staff whenever assistance or an order is needed.

  • Late-Arrival Kitchen Hospitality

    For exhausted travellers arriving right before kitchen closing at 8:28 pm, kitchen and floor staff readily seat and cook full, fresh meals without rushing patrons out.

  • Tailored Dietary Menus & In-House Customisations

    Beyond standard pub options, the kitchen offers specialized menus spanning dairy-free modifications, dedicated vegetarian and vegan dishes like salt and pepper tofu, and seafood pot pies.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for planning your visit to The Korumburra Middle Hotel

  • Order from the dedicated coeliac menu

    Request the separate gluten-free menu pages if you have coeliac disease; items clearly outline contamination risks, and kitchen receipts record 'coeliac no traces'.

  • Signal waitstaff using cylinder lights

    If you need service while dining inside, turn the table cylinder light upside down so the red indicator shows waitstaff you need assistance.

  • Time your arrival around peak dinner rushes

    Peak weekend dinner services can experience kitchen waits during heavy rushes; plan ahead or arrive for a relaxed lunch to beat peak crowds.

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