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The Rifle Brigade Hotel

137 View St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

Recommended by 25 people

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137 View St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

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+61 3 5443 4092
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Rifle Brigade Hotel

A revived goldfields pub delivering proper counter-meal craft and cold local taps across split levels and leafy outdoor nooks. Diners bypass cookie-cutter pub menus for thoughtful plates like lamb backstrap and house pizzas alongside hefty, char-grilled steaks. Up on the balcony, cold pints meet fresh air, while the leafy beer garden out back welcomes dogs beneath winter heaters. Private gatherings take over the brewery room downstairs or claim the top floor for milestone celebrations. Orders wrap up over sticky date pudding or a warm brownie straight from the kitchen.

  • Dedicated Multi-Level Event Spaces: A multi-level layout accommodates private gatherings across a ground-floor brewery room and a reserved top floor with balcony access.
  • Elevated Pub Dining: A wide-ranging kitchen lineup pairs classic char-grilled steaks and pizzas with inventive dishes like lamb backstrap and gnocchi.
  • Balcony Terrace & Beer Garden: Pints pour across an airy upstairs balcony terrace and a dog-friendly back garden fitted with outdoor heaters.
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Proven Reasons to Choose The Rifle Brigade Hotel

Why diners choose The Rifle Brigade Hotel for elevated pub classics and versatile celebrations

  • Elevated Pub Dining with Culinary Care

    The kitchen delivers an elaborate menu that goes beyond ordinary pub fare, combining creative culinary touches with expertly executed classics.

    The food is well-priced, genuinely well curated, and shows real creativity and innovation. It’s pub food, but done properly and with care.

    Anna Morgan

  • Generous Portions and Reliable Quality

    Hearty portions of steaks, pizzas, and traditional mains ensure guests enjoy satisfying meals with strong value.

    Food was really good, the steak was cooked well, the pizza was tasty, and overall the portions were generous.

    Muthumal Perera

  • Private Top-Floor Function Suites

    Exclusive hire of the entire top floor and balcony provides milestone celebrations with complete privacy and sweeping views.

    We had about 100 and had the entire top floor to ourselves and got compliment after compliment on how beautiful it is up there!

    Nick Denham

  • Dedicated Ground-Level Group Spaces

    Accessible downstairs private dining zones like the brewery room allow families of all generations to gather comfortably.

    We booked the downstairs brewery room, due to elderly family, who would not of got up the stairs and the room was perfect for 21 people, with space.

    Gail Kirby

  • Reassuring and Flexible Hospitality

    Front-of-house staff proactively adapt seating and table layouts so celebrations remain seamless even when attendance expands unexpectedly.

    I underestimated the number of guests but the staff were very accommodating with extra tables and chairs.

    Maryanne Hill

  • Welcoming and Hearty Satisfaction

    Consistently well-prepared generous meals and warm bar service leave guests feeling completely satisfied and eager to return.

    Excellent meals all perfectly cooked and huge sizes. The bar staff were super friendly, will definitely be coming back!

    Amy

Hearty classics and contemporary pub favorites prepared with care

  • steak

    the steak was cooked well

    Muthumal Perera

  • pizza

    the pizza was tasty

    Muthumal Perera

  • lamb backstrap

    I had the lamb backstrap and my colleague the open souvlaki. Highly recommend.

    Martin Maloney

  • porterhouse

    I had the porterhouse with chap potatoes and veg

    Mel Potter

Other favorites

Complementary desserts, shareable sides, and craft takeaway drinks

  • sticky date pudding

    sticky date pudding were delicious!

    Elaine Tacubanza

  • brownie

    followed by the brownie. 10 out of 10 for both dishes

    Mel Potter

  • locally made alcoholic ginger beer

    highly recommend bringing the locally made alcoholic ginger beer, home!

    Kata Fran

  • wedges

    the wedges are generously sized, which is excellent for sharing!

    Kata Fran

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and bespoke accommodations that elevate your visit

  • Attentive Dog-Friendly Setup with Dedicated Heaters

    When patrons visit with a pet on cold winter nights, staff proactively escort them via side access to the rear outdoor area and provide dedicated outdoor heaters.

  • Flexible Extra Seating for Spontaneous Party Size Increases

    During milestone events when guest counts unexpectedly rise, the team promptly rearranges dining layouts with extra tables and seating to ensure everyone is welcomed comfortably.

  • Tailored Ground-Floor Function Planning for Accessibility

    Staff actively collaborate with remote hosts to tailor ground-floor brewery room layouts, ensuring accessible dining for elderly guests without stair climbing.

  • Dedicated Top-Floor Bar and Ordering Convenience

    Private upstairs celebrations feature dedicated on-floor ordering for food and drinks, avoiding the need for guests to navigate the stairs during reunions and parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is outdoor seating available, and can you bring a dog?

The pub provides diverse outdoor areas, including street-front seating on View Street, an upstairs balcony terrace, and a spacious back beer garden. Reviewers note staff can accommodate dogs in the outdoor back area, even providing heaters during cooler weather.

How generous are the meal portions?

Portion sizes are widely noted by diners as generous and hearty across classic pub staples like steaks, pizzas, and parmas, with sides such as wedges and chips well-suited for sharing.

Should you book a table in advance?

Yes, reservations are accepted and recommended during peak periods like theatre show nights and weekends. While walk-ins are welcomed across the front bar, bistro, and beer garden, full house times can lead to longer waits for food.

Can the venue host large group functions and private celebrations?

The venue offers multi-level layouts for private events, including dedicated private hire of the upstairs floor and balcony as well as a ground-floor brewery room suitable for guests avoiding stairs.

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