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

Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery

4.7
4.7
244 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Good for groups

  • Melbourne

    Lively

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • 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 - The Lancefield Brewery is celebrated for its "fantastic" atmosphere and diverse menu featuring craft beers and local wines. Guests consistently commend the "great food" and "friendly service," with highlights including the "most amazing" dumplings and seafood platter. The venue is spacious, welcoming, and perfect for gatherings of all sizes.

244 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and people but booked for 18:45 as the previous visit at 19:00 had us waiting 45-1hr for meals (was very busy). Still had to wait 40min for meals and was only half full Still a great facility and great we have it as an option for dining

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  2. Dan

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing, the food the drinks the staff and building are great. The beers are delicious, try them all.

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  3. Chantelle

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious with a great selection of meats, beer and wines. Quiet spot to celebrate events with family with attentive staff. Cannot recommend enough!

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  4. Bridget

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pleasant/ average at best. Service was very poor, Venue was lovely….

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  5. Brian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend for small or large group. Great food and service. Always happy to support great local venues

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  6. Joy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our lunch at the Lost Watering Hole. Staff were extremely helpful and very pleasant. I enjoyed my chicken burger. My husband enjoyed his kangaroo but was not full after eating it. Have recommended it to many people and we definitely be back. Thank you.

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  7. Angela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the beef burger which was delicious and really good value comes with chips. A good selection of craft beers. The paddle is very popular with its selection of beers to taste.

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  8. libby

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Food was delicious and well priced and place was clean and welcoming

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  9. Tricia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decision to go here… was 18 of us for my Mother’s 80th and everybody really enjoyed it. From 8 to 80… good food and really warm and efficient service.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Judy

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to this venue twice while travelling in Victoria to meet friends from a nearby location. It definitely hits the spot. The staff are attentive with plenty of good seating options. The lunch menu has plenty of options too!

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FAQs

Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery is rated 4.7 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lancefield
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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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