Business Details
Welcome to Waltzing Matilda Hotel - Your Local Melbourne Hub
Established as an iconic hub in Melbourne's southeast suburbs, Waltzing Matilda Hotel has become a cornerstone of community life. Our venue combines the warmth of a local pub with modern amenities, offering a welcoming space for families, sports teams, and event-goers. With a focus on fostering local connections, we provide tailored support programs for sporting clubs and community organisations. Our recently renovated accommodation delivers exceptional value, featuring premium King Koil beds, free WiFi, and convenient on-site dining. The hotel's sports bar and bistro serve quality meals and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, while our function spaces cater to events of all sizes.Strategically located near popular attractions like Sandown Raceway and Lysterfield Park, we ensure guests experience the best of the region. Our dedicated team prioritises personalised service, ensuring every visitor feels at home. Through our pub+ loyalty program, patrons earn rewards for dining and drinking experiences. We maintain strong ties with local businesses and residents, continually evolving to meet community needs while preserving our heritage as a neighbourhood gathering place.
Services
Sports Bar
Bistro Dining
Accommodation
Function Rooms
On-site Parking
Free WiFi
Highlights and features
- We serve as the official clubhouse for local sporting teams
- Our pub+ loyalty program rewards regular patrons
- Rooms feature premium King Koil beds and modern amenities
- Strategically located near major Melbourne attractions
- Dedicated team provides personalised guest experiences
Services
Accommodation
Our recently renovated rooms offer premium King Koil beds, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy 24/7 access to on-site dining and bar facilities, with convenient parking available. Each room features tea/coffee making facilities and large TVs for ultimate comfort.
Sports Bar
The hotel's sports bar provides a vibrant atmosphere for watching live matches and socialising. We show major sporting events with large screens and offer a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. Regular promotions attract both locals and visitors.
Bistro Dining
Our bistro serves modern Australian cuisine with daily specials. The menu features classic pub meals alongside contemporary dishes, using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Function Rooms
Flexible event spaces accommodate weddings, corporate functions, and community gatherings. Packages include AV equipment, catering services, and customisable layouts. Our team assists with planning to ensure successful events.
pub+ Program
Earn points through dining and drinking that convert to rewards. Members receive exclusive deals and birthday offers. The mobile app tracks points and provides instant access to member benefits.
Questions
What accommodation options are available?
We offer recently renovated rooms with King Koil beds, free WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and modern bathrooms. All guests have 24/7 access to our bar and bistro.
Does the hotel have event facilities?
Yes, our function rooms accommodate weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings. Packages include catering, AV equipment, and customisable layouts.
What dining options exist at the hotel?
Our bistro serves modern Australian cuisine daily, while the sports bar offers casual drinks and meals. Both venues feature regular promotions and special events.
Is there a loyalty program available?
Yes, our pub+ program lets members earn points on dining and drinks, redeemable for rewards and exclusive offers through our mobile app.
What nearby attractions are accessible?
We're near Sandown Raceway (8 mins), Lysterfield Park (24 mins), and Springvale Plaza (7 mins). Multiple parks with BBQ and playground facilities are within 6 minutes.
Reviews (5)
Issy D.
Jan 04, 2022
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Quite a few of the items when we went there were OOS but service was decent though we did have to follow up with one of the drinks. Good vibes, vegetarian food was okay but probably better suited for those who have meat (those Parmas!) Would come back for their cocktails though, yum.
Rodger Lloyd
Dec 25, 2021
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Great place to meet up with friends, food choices are great, chicken parma was really good, highly recommended, a big from me.....
Janet Hawsky
Dec 23, 2021
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Disgraceful, What has happened to this Pub? Once Frequent regulars! Always supporting our local. never returning again. A large group out celebrating Christmas lunch, it was no celebration today. We loved how festive & inviting it once was at this time of year. The atmosphere now is poor, the decorations are sad and seldom. No options on the bistro menu, every item I asked for was not available? and no vegetables at all! After ordering the 6th available item on the menu the meals all came out at different times and not hot, lucky to be warm. We would have usually enjoyed a coffee after our
Pamela Carter
Dec 20, 2021
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On 24/12/21 Christmas Eve had a pre arranged booking to stay overnight drove 2 hours in heat to get there only to be told they would not accept our government exemption for vaccine as the management have ordered only fully vaccinated are allowed in their building . They never discussed this issue when I did booking . The staff are rude I would not recommend this place to anyone and before they refused us they took money from my card and have refused to re emburse it immediately we have to wait
Melissa James
Dec 15, 2021
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Ghost town! theres a perfectly good reason, The new Management is terrible. Lucky if they even have beer on tap! twice in two weeks my partner was told, no sorry weve run out, it wasnt ordered! Not a single smile or happy face from any staff, if youre lucky enough to find someone to serve you! No available food on the menu on already a basic and boring selection and outrageous prices for the poor quality taste & size of dish received. Slapped together luke warm parma, soggy tomato, days old salad, cold chips. Thats what they serve you here. Its our closest Pub and weve given
