Restaurant
The Watering Hole Tavern
250 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk VIC 3793, Australia
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250 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk VIC 3793, Australia
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Tucked into the hills, this country-style tavern pairs cracking open log fires with blistering wood-fired pizzas and honest pub comforts. Grab a cold draught beer or head outside to the leafy beer garden. Regulars point straight to the wood oven for fresh pepperoni pizzas, crunchy cheesy garlic bread, or a classic chicken parma. Pull up a stool beside the hearth with a pint of ale, or finish slow with warm sticky date pudding while tunes hum quietly through the room.
- Open Log Fireplace: Open log fires warm the rustic dining room, creating a welcoming hearthside escape on chilly days.
- Wood-Fired Pizza Oven: Pizzas emerge blistered from the wood-fired kitchen alongside comforting tavern counter classics.
- Beer Garden & Live Tunes: A leafy outdoor space features heated covered seating and regular live afternoon music sessions.
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Why Choose The Watering Hole Tavern
Discover what makes The Watering Hole Tavern a standout destination in Monbulk
Warm Fireplace Atmosphere
Diners enjoy settling into a cozy, rustic tavern atmosphere kept warm by an authentic operating log fireplace.
It was lovely to sit next to the fireplace!
Ludmilla Budnik Rustic Hearthside Comfort
The dining room offers a relaxed rustic ambiance accompanied by wood fires snapping in the background and gentle music.
Wood fire snapping in the background, good tunes and not too loud.
alex blake Sunny Outdoor Beer Garden
Patrons appreciate the sunny outdoor beer garden combined with quality freshly made pizzas for family gatherings.
Great pizzas and beer garden.
kimmycwindsor Heated Covered Alfresco Dining
The venue features a heated covered outdoor space that allows guests to comfortably enjoy dinner and drinks outside.
we sat outside under a covered area with heating and it was lovely.
Miray Sorum Fresh Wood-Fired Pizzas
Freshly made pizzas baked in a dedicated wood-fired oven deliver authentic texture and flavour.
amazing pizza coming from wood fired, and a really cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Noah Kim Local Tap Beer Range
Craft and traditional beer enthusiasts benefit from a curated and rotating selection of local beers on tap.
It still boasts the best tap beer selection in Monbulk
Bronwyn Slatter
Most popular items
Signature wood-fired pizzas and classic tavern mains
Wood-Fired Pizza
wood-fired pizza. Everything was freshly made and delicious.
Ludmilla Budnik Chicken Parma
The food was delicious. We had the chicken parma
Ludmilla Budnik Pepperoni Pizza
I enjoyed a fantastic pepperoni pizza.
Brenton Piccin Steak
Best steak I’ve had in quite a while!! Exactly as ordered- medium rare.
alex blake
Other favorites
Starters and desserts to complete your fireside dining experience
Sticky Date
sticky date was the highlight! Best we've had in 8 or so restaurants
Lewis Randell Cheesy Garlic Bread
can't recommend the cheesy garlic bread enough
Cheryl Catalano Chocolate Mousse
The chocolate moose is to die for!
alex blake Popcorn Chicken
The chicken was delicious too!
Alex Mackenzie
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality gestures that turn a casual tavern visit into a memorable occasion
Celebration Hosting with Dining Room Birthday Singalong
The tavern accommodated a birthday celebration by arranging a small birthday cake, with staff facilitating half the dining room in singing along to celebrate.
Attentive Celiac and Intolerance Care
The kitchen and ownership accommodate severe dietary restrictions and allergies, with thoughtful preparation tailored for gluten and dairy intolerances.
Kitchen Wood-Fired Oven Viewing for Children
Welcoming families warmly by accommodating young visitors to look inside the kitchen and view the working wood-fired pizza oven firsthand.
Proactive Pre-Ordered Arrival Meals for Toddlers
Staff arranged a pre-ordered children's meal ahead of time so food was ready upon arrival to keep young children settled and happy.
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