Pub · Olinda
Mount Dandenong Hotel
Pub in Olinda known for lamb shank, fireplace.
About Mount Dandenong Hotel
One of the historic hotels of, Mount Dandenong Hotel sits in Olinda and holds a 3.8-star rating across 546 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: "Never again, 2 nd time the Carlton Draught was foul. They must never clean the lines, lady behind bar could do with some attitude training."
Mount Dandenong Hotel operates 6 days a week, giving plenty of options for fitting it into a Yarra Valley itinerary.
You'll find Mount Dandenong Hotel at 1451 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda VIC 3788, Australia. With bookings on 03 9751 1202. Plus online bookings via the button above.
Why visit
- ✓ Classic Australian country pub with bistro menu
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Easy Olinda 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
- 1451 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda VIC 3788, 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 6 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book online via the 'Book a table' link above or by phone on 03 9751 1202. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Never again, 2 nd time the Carlton Draught was foul. They must never clean the lines, lady behind bar could do with some attitude training."
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