Nestled in the grassy end of town alongside The Mill precinct and the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, The Bridge Hotel is a family-friendly haven of quality eats, drinks and live music. Head chef Ben Armstrong is well-known for taking pub classics to another level. He sources ingredients direct from local farmers including Yapunyah Chickens, Angel Organics Lamb, Gung Hoe Growers, The Food Garden, Tuki Trout and Windarring Urban Mushrooms.

Check out the menu and specials board in the bar for all the latest delights. On tap we have a range of local beer, cider and wine from many local brewers including Shedshaker Brewing, Love Tap, Bress Winery, Guildford Winery, Harcourt Valley Winery and Sutton Grange Winery. Our lush beer garden is a popular spot throughout Summer while the two air conditioned dining rooms provide welcome reprieve.

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Vic Fkiaras

Jan 19, 2022

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Friendly staff is just the beginning. The food is sensational and a single main is big enough to feed a family.
Well done. Keep doing what you're doing.

David Ireland

Dec 13, 2021

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The food here was really amazing. Certainly correct when you say tricked up pub food! I ordered the Kangaroo and it was cooked to perfection cut like butter the salad and warm root vegetables paired with goats cheese cheese made the match complete, well done.

Steve Davis

Dec 13, 2021

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Excellent customer service & great food. Music was great too. Friendly place with a few interesting brews on tap. Certainly worth checking out next time you're in Castlemaine. Easy parking. Close to the Botanical Gardens.

Janine Young

Dec 11, 2021

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The food and service was second to none. The staff were very accommodating as we arrived without a booking on a Saturday night. I would recommend it.

Scott Marsden

Dec 10, 2021

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Great beer selection and good food, live music playing in beer gardens.

Philip Merifield

Dec 06, 2021

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Worst so called vegan burger ever tasted, very disappointing. The online menu shows a few vegan options that sounded good, but the staff had never heard of them if you are vegan this is not the place for you

Evelyn Beatriz Vila

Nov 26, 2021

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Extremely relaxing and well loved hotel. Quality band playing today "Fulton Street" from Melbourne who soothed my soul with soul and jazz. The courtyard is so cosy and aesthetically pleasing. 🌿 Exceptional for kids with sandpit, and dogs are allowed, very lovely to observe.
An amazing variety of food and very good servings. Caters to vegans and vegetarians. Wine variety of good quality and locally sourced. A venue I will definitely return to for friendly atmosphere, music and delicious food.

Tim Chapman

Feb 23, 2021

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Lovely place. Band on the weekend is great.
Excellent work finding everyone a seat. Great atmosphere. Easy mix of local and visors.
Food also looks excellent.

Kat Ritchie Teengkoh

Jun 24, 2019

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Great food. No baby change table though so the sofa cushions sufficed. Some meals on our table got a bit delayed but when it came it was great. We got two small plates and one main to share between two adults. The cob lettuce salad was particularly amazing.

Eliza Beth

Sep 05, 2018

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Great potion delicious food. mussels broth was excellent and chicken Parma with great flavours of Napoli sauce thin hand cut chips! Great outdoor sitting area. Good Selection of drinks and price .