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Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery, Lancefield, AU-VIC

Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery

4.6
4.6
223 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Lost Watering Hole, The Lancefield Brewery was born from a tiny idea two mates from Lancefield had one day whilst having a beer… “Let’s open a brewery!” They never expected that one day, several years later, Lost Watering Hole, The Lancefield Brewery would become the special place it is today. It all began in 1888, when Henry Lindsay bought the former flour mill in Lancefield and converted it into a brewery (God bless him…). Lindsay trademarked the name ‘The Trent Brewery’ and began producing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. In the years that followed, the brewery changed hands many times, continuing to trade until early 1898, when it seems both the building and equipment were put up for auction, although it did not find a buyer. Sadly, a mysterious fire gutted the building the night after the auction, signalling its closure. Gladly, our brewery is lost no more… Today, we are proud to welcome you and your friends to Lancefield’s brewery, Lost Watering Hole.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 4410 1054
  • Website
    http://www.lostwateringhole.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Lively

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Lively

  • Northern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lost Watering Hole at The Lancefield Brewery offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "scrumptious" food and a cozy atmosphere. Patrons rave about the friendly service, delicious beer flights, and diverse menu, including Taco Tuesdays and dumpling nights. The spacious, modern venue is perfect for gatherings, with a warm fireplace enhancing the ambience.

223 Reviews

  1. William

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing experience Sunday night roast was big in size and quality Great atmosphere with friendly staff Will continue to return if it keeps up this standard and menu selection

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  2. Richard

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sun can be an issue if wrong time of the day / midday to early afternoon

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  3. Grant

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food quickly cooked and served -friendly staff and nice modern pub setting. Nothing more to say really !!! Cheers

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  4. Leanne

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I have dined at the Lost Watering Hole before on a Saturday evening and the food was good. we had lunch there last Friday 8th November 2024, friends came from Melbourne, my meal and my girlfriends' meal were not good. Lamb was overcooked and my calamari was rubbery, coleslaw salad looked old, not fresh or inviting. We told the staff that we did not like our meals, and we had no response or offer of discount or refund. I had two future bookings for the Lost Watering Hole though after having lunch there last Friday. I have cancelled them. I would have thought the staff would have explained to the manager that we had issues with our meals and the manager would have come over and discussed our issues with us. Very disappointing.

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  5. Angela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue & good food, will be back again for sure.

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  6. William

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual fantastic decor and service The roast dinner Sunday was so good and good big serves Will continue to return as long as long as it keeps up this standard

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  7. Helen

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Firstly booking was easy online with a quick confirmation being received soon after booking. We ordered the Barramundi Tacos which were delicious. We as sled for one of the tacos to be moderated slightly due to a good intolerance and this was done without fuss, so thank you! Lovely food plus the iced tea was great too. Highly recommend The Lancefield Brewery- Lost Watering Hole.

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  8. William

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most amazing seafood platter Thoroughly enjoyed Great ambience and loved the hard lemonade

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  9. Paula

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would love decaf coffee as a choice for after dinner

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  10. Mary

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A spacious and modern venue with enthusiastic staff and a good range of beers and meals. lovely view over the hills and of some historic Lancefield buildings. Outside tables can be utilised on sunny days.

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Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery is rated 4.6 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery

8/10 The Crescent, Lancefield, AU-VIC 3435

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Lancefield
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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