Pub ยท Olinda
Pig & Whistle Tavern
Pub in Olinda known for pork belly, chicken parma.
About Pig & Whistle Tavern
A classic Australian country pub, Pig & Whistle Tavern sits in Olinda and holds a 4.5-star rating across 2,077 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 โ families included.
Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting and wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Great English pub atmosphere Food is superb with great serving sizes Took 3 teenage boys who can eat and they finished their plates Great selection of beers on tap Highly recommend"
Pig & Whistle Tavern is open five days a week โ typically a Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern that works around the region's weekend visitor surge.
You'll find Pig & Whistle Tavern at 1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda VIC 3788, Australia. With bookings on 03 9751 2366. Plus online bookings via the button above.
Why visit
- โ Top-rated by locals โ 4.5โ across 2,077 reviews
- โ Classic Australian country pub with bistro menu
- โ Outdoor seating available
- โ Wheelchair accessible
- โ 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 โ schnitzel, parma, steak, fish & chips.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 1429 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 5 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 2366. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Great English pub atmosphere Food is superb with great serving sizes Took 3 teenage boys who can eat and they finished their plates Great selection of beers on tap Highly recommend"
"My husband & I along with my Husband's Cousin & her Husband had dinner at Pig & Whistle Tavern tonight; we all had Parmigiana's with Chips & Salad. They were all 10 out of 10. Amazing size & juicy Chicken, chips were perfect & lovely salad. They were very very busy tonight but it didn't affect the s"
"Had a great time last night! Awesome food, beer, music and lovely folks. Would visit again :)"
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