Pub · Yarra Junction
Launching Place Home Hotel
Pub in Yarra Junction known for lamb shoulder, chicken parma.
About Launching Place Home Hotel
A friendly country pub in, Launching Place Home Hotel sits in Yarra Junction and holds a 4.3-star rating across 845 Google reviews. Like most of the Yarra Valley's historic hotels, it punches above its weight on food, with a bistro menu that doesn't take itself too seriously and a bar that anchors the local social calendar.
Open seven days for lunch and dinner in most cases, with a bistro menu of solid country-pub classics, a bar serving local taps and wines by the glass, and the kind of unstuffy atmosphere that makes everyone welcome — families included.
The venue is notable for outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting. One recent guest summed it up: "The best kept secret in the valley 👌"
Launching Place Home Hotel operates 7 days a week, giving plenty of options for fitting it into a Yarra Valley itinerary.
You'll find Launching Place Home Hotel at 2170 Warburton Hwy, Launching Place VIC 3139, Australia. With bookings on 03 5967 3303. And full menu details on the venue's website.
Why visit
- ✓ Consistently well-reviewed (4.3★ on Google)
- ✓ Classic Australian country pub with bistro menu
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Easy Yarra Junction drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
Walk-in friendly for the bar; bookings recommended for bistro dining, especially Friday-Sunday. The atmosphere is unstuffy, families are welcome, and the menu skews toward Australian pub classics — schnitzel, parma, steak, fish & chips.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 2170 Warburton Hwy, Launching Place VIC 3139, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open seven days a week. Weekend lunch (Friday-Sunday) is peak season - book ahead.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 5967 3303. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"The best kept secret in the valley 👌"
"This hotel is the best with atmosphere, service and a menu for everyone. Vegan options are great also if you like music there are entertainers and open mic. I don’t highly recommend but this place is great, we will be back. 😁😁😁"
"Great atmosphere! Great food! Great people! It is always good to be in a place where you can really get your money's worth! I will recommend this place to my friends 100%!"
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