Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Kooringal Hotel Since 1967
Established in 1967, Kooringal Hotel has been a cornerstone of the Wagga Wagga community for over five decades. As the award-winning best country pub in NSW, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality through our Bar, Bistro, TAB, and VIP lounge. Our family-friendly environment features a spacious beer garden, a dedicated kids playground, and a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced produce from the Riverina region. With a reputation for hosting memorable events, our five versatile function spaces cater to gatherings of all sizes, from intimate celebrations to large-scale functions. Our loyalty membership program rewards patrons with exclusive discounts and promotions, while our community-focused initiatives support local sporting clubs and organisations.Under the leadership of Head Chef Ryan Dedini, a Wagga local with 16 years of culinary expertise, we blend traditional pub fare with innovative chef-curated menus. Our state-of-the-art facilities include live sports coverage across multiple screens, ensuring an immersive experience for sports enthusiasts. From our cold beer and extensive beverage selection to our award-winning service, Kooringal Hotel remains dedicated to providing a welcoming space where quality, tradition, and community converge.
Services
Bistro
Beverages
Functions
Kids Playground
Sports Coverage
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of hospitality experience in Wagga Wagga.
- Our menus feature fresh, locally sourced Riverina produce.
- Award-winning venue with dedicated family-friendly facilities.
- Loyalty program provides exclusive discounts and hotel credits.
- Community-focused with annual sponsorship of local sporting teams.
Services
Bistro
Our family-friendly bistro serves traditional pub meals daily, using fresh local Riverina produce. The menu features classics like chicken schnitzel, rump steak, and beer battered flathead, alongside weekly chef-curated specials. With a kids play area and casual dining atmosphere, it's perfect for all ages.
Beverages
We offer a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cold beers on tap, local craft brews, affordable wines, and premium spirits. Our cocktail menu caters to all occasions, while non-drinkers enjoy coffee, juices, and soft drinks from Schweppes and Carlton United Breweries.
Functions
With five versatile spaces accommodating 12 to 250 guests, we host weddings, birthdays, and corporate events. Each room features audio-visual equipment, private bars, and customisable menus. Our experienced team handles all arrangements, ensuring seamless execution of your special occasion.
Sports Coverage
All major sports are shown live on big screens, including NRL, AFL, UFC, cricket, and A-League soccer. Our Foxtel and free-to-air TV setup delivers comprehensive coverage of State of Origin, finals matches, and international tournaments for an immersive viewing experience.
Kids Playground
Adjacent to the bistro, our large kids playground features modern equipment under a covered area with misting fans. Designed for safety and fun, it allows children to play while parents dine or relax in the beer garden, ensuring a family-friendly environment.
People
Ryan Dedini
Head Chef
With 16 years of culinary experience, Ryan Dedini leads our kitchen team. A Wagga local, he trained locally before working in Canberra's fine dining scene and Hatted restaurants. His award-winning expertise includes collaborations with renowned chefs like Matt Moran and Stephanie Alexander.
Questions
What services does Kooringal Hotel offer?
We provide a bistro, bar, TAB, VIP lounge, function spaces, live sports coverage, and a kids playground. Our services include dining, events, and hospitality.
Are there family-friendly facilities available?
Yes, we have a dedicated kids playground adjacent to the bistro, along with family-friendly dining options and a relaxed atmosphere.
What are the hotel's opening hours?
The hotel is open Monday to Saturday 10am-3am and Sunday 10am-midnight. The bistro operates daily from 12pm-9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12pm-8:30pm (Sun).
Do you support local community initiatives?
Yes, we actively sponsor local sporting teams and community activities in Wagga Wagga, including rugby, hockey, and junior leagues.
Reviews (6)
Robert Zaragoza
Jan 20, 2022
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Last couple of months we noticed one of the kitchen staff is rude all the time. Simple requests are replied rudeness. Just today we requested for a takeaway pizza box, I was arrogantly told next time go to the bar to ask for it. Last time, was Asking for a tomato sauce, rudely gave but was told next time you include in your order. Never polite like the other staff serving. Please teach this guy some manners or work ethics!
Kirsti Clarke
Dec 29, 2021
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Food was horrible. Burnt chips with the kids meal. Burnt and dried out nocho’s with the tiniest bit of mince I paid a extra $6 for. Also had plastic in my nachos! Went back and showed the kitchen tired offering me a kids meal as a replacement. Horrible
Kiera
Dec 18, 2021
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We came here every Monday night for a few months, the staff still acted like they had never seen us before every time we went in. Never friendly, never say hello. Quite the opposite of friendly actually.
Richard
Dec 04, 2021
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Seriously the worst, most overpriced pub meal I think I've had in the last 20 years. Simply nothing nice to say about it - at all. $38 is dear for a scotch fillet - then I was charged 6$ for salad, mash and sauce!. Pepper grinder was broken and dropped all over my steak - chef didn't care.
Paul
Nov 15, 2021
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I have had several meals at the Kooringal Hotel during my many visits to Wagga Wagga over the last eight years. The meals have been well priced with generous amount of food on the plate. On my current visit to Wagga I had a meal at Kooringal Hotel. I was disappointed. The menu has changed. I ordered battered baramundi (fish). The fish was cold the battered chips were soggy. Another meal order at my table was grilled barramundi, battered chips and salad. The fish was a much smaller fillet than my order. It was also cold with soggy chips. The kitchen at the Kooringal Hotel will have to improve before
Alexander W.
Oct 24, 2021
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Nice clean establishment. Wasn't too busy on a Sunday night for dinner. Reasonable prices. Had the chicken snity with Diane sauce. The chicken was moist and delicious and went well with the sauce. Would like to see 2 sides included as standard with the dish eg. Chips and salad, rather than just getting the option of one and paying extra for another.
