The Watering Hole Tavern

10/07/2026

Participating in Dry July? We’ve got you covered. 🍹

Enjoy a night out without the alcohol. At The Watering Hole Tavern, we’ve stocked a growing range of Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits, along with zero alcohol beers, wines and refreshing mocktails.

Because great company deserves a great drink – with or without alcohol.

Cheers to Dry July! 🥂✨

08/07/2026

🍫 The Ultimate Chocolate Indulgence Has Arrived 🍨

Crack through the soft sponge and discover a rich, molten chocolate centre that flows with every spoonful. Topped with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, it's the dessert every chocolate lover has been waiting for.

Warm. Gooey. Decadent. Unforgettable.

Perfect with a coffee after lunch, or treat yourself after dinner—you deserve it.

📍 Available now at The Watering Hole Tavern Monbulk

Tag your dessert-loving mate who owes you one! 👇🍫🤎

07/07/2026

Don't miss one of the biggest nights of the week!

🔥 State of Origin – Live & Loud
🍗 Parma Night
🍺 Just $25 for a Chicken Parma served with your choice of a pot of tap beer or house wine.

With State of Origin on the big screens and our famous Parma Night, it's shaping up to be a huge evening—and tables are almost fully booked!

If you're planning on joining us, now's the time to secure your table before they're gone.

📅 Tomorrow Night
📍 The Watering Hole Tavern Monbulk

☎️ Book now by calling (03) 9752 1121 or reserve your table online https://app.ziicloud.com/booking/place/4292.

Great food. Cold drinks. Footy. It doesn't get much better than that! 🏉🍻

06/07/2026

🧠🍔 FUNKY BUNCH TRIVIA IS COMING TO THE WATERING HOLE! 🍻

Get ready, Monbulk... Funky Bunch Trivia is landing at The Watering Hole Tavern, kicking off Tuesday 21st July and continuing every Tuesday night!

Round up your smartest mates (or your funniest ones!) and join us for an evening packed with laughs, great food, cold drinks and fantastic prizes.

🎉 To celebrate our very first Trivia Night...

🍷 The first FIVE tables booked for our opening Trivia Night will receive your choice of:
🍾 A complimentary bottle of house wine
OR
🍺 A complimentary jug of beer*

This is your chance to be part of the very first Funky Bunch Trivia at The Watering Hole and help us kick off what will become a weekly tradition!

📅 Launch Night: Tuesday 21st July
🕖 Then every Tuesday night
📍 The Watering Hole Tavern Monbulk

☎️ Book your table now—the first five table bookings for opening night score the free drink offer!

Think you’ve got the brains to take home the bragging rights? Gather your team and we’ll see you on Trivia Night! 🧠🍻

*One complimentary bottle of house wine or one jug of tap beer per table. Available to the first five booked tables for the opening Trivia Night (21st July) only. Terms and conditions apply.

06/07/2026

🎶 You asked. We listened. 🎶

We are so excited to introduce Live Music Thursdays at The Watering Hole Tavern!

Join us Thursday 9 July from 5:00pm–7:00pm as we welcome Jackson KL for our very first live music session.

Great music, great food, great company. 🍻

📞 Book your table now to avoid disappointment!

05/07/2026

🎉 It’s a BIG week at The Watering Hole Tavern! 🎉

We’ve got plenty happening this week, and we would love to see you.

🍽️ Chef’s Specials
🥩 Braised Beef Cheek with red wine jus, buttery mash and gremolata. (Gluten free)
🧁 Chocolate Lava Cake
🍓 Gluten Free strawberry mousse.

And yes… they’re all made from scratch by our talented kitchen team. 😉👨‍🍳

🍺 Wednesday Night
🍗 Parma & Pot – $25
🏉 Plus catch the State of Origin decider LIVE on our BIG TV. Grab your mates, enjoy dinner and soak up the atmosphere!

🎶 Thursday Night
We’re excited to introduce LIVE MUSIC at The Watering Hole Tavern! Come along, relax with a drink, enjoy a great meal and kick off your weekend early.

There are BIG things happening at The Watering Hole Tavern, and we’re only just getting started.

📞 Book your table to avoid disappointment – especially for Parma Night and State of Origin!

05/07/2026

Mocktail making at The Watering Hole Tavern. Pop in for a delicious Magic Apple or alcohol free Toblerone. 🍸

03/07/2026

🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN DECIDER 🏉

It all comes down to this.

Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues
📅 Wednesday 8 July
⏰ Kick-off 8:05pm

We will have the game LIVE on the BIG screen at The Watering Hole Tavern, with great food, cold drinks and plenty of atmosphere.

🍺 Don’t forget it’s Parma & Pot Night! Enjoy a delicious parma and pot for just $25 before the game.

📞 Book your table to avoid disappointment and settle in for one of the biggest nights on the rugby league calendar.

☎️ 9752 1121

Who are you backing — Maroons or Blues? 🔴🔵

03/07/2026

While the Socceroos’ World Cup journey has come to an end, what an incredible ride it has been. 💚💛

This morning’s result wasn’t what we were hoping for, but that’s sport. Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn, and you always come back stronger.

What stood out most for us wasn’t just the soccer—it was seeing our community come together. Friends, families, neighbours and visitors gathered at The Watering Hole Tavern to cheer, celebrate, hold their breath through every tense moment, and support our national team together.

That’s what community is all about.

Thank you to everyone who joined us over the past few weeks. Your energy, laughter and passion created an atmosphere we’ll never forget.

The Socceroos may be out, but the memories we have made together are just the beginning. There are plenty more sporting moments, celebrations and community events to come, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

See you at The Watering Hole Tavern. 🍻⚽❤️

02/07/2026

When you buy a home or a commercial building, you expect there will be a few unexpected surprises along the way.

The Watering Hole Tavern certainly hasn’t disappointed! 😅

From discovering a domestic hot water system that needed replacing with a commercial one, to plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, arborist work and everything in between, there’s been no shortage of unexpected projects since we took the keys.

But what has amazed us most isn’t the maintenance list—it’s our community.

To every electrician (Commlec Services), plumber (Kyle Muller and Luna Plumbing), arborist, refrigeration mechanic, tradesperson and local business who has answered our calls (including urgent wood restock), offered advice, squeezed us into busy schedules or simply checked in to see how we’re going… thank you.

You’re helping us build more than a tavern. You’re helping us create a place our community can be proud of.

We still have plenty of projects ahead, but we’re excited about what’s to come and incredibly grateful to have such a supportive community behind us.

From all of us at The Watering Hole Tavern… thank you for being part of the journey. ❤️

02/07/2026

It’s shaping up to be a BIG game! Don’t forget to book your table in front of the BIG TV

⚽🇦🇺 IT’S DO OR DIE FOR THE SOCCEROOS! 🇦🇺⚽

The FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here, and we’re opening bright and early so you don’t miss a second of the action!

📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ From 4:00am
🇦🇺 Australia 🆚 Egypt

Watch every moment LIVE on our NEW BIG TV SCREEN with fellow football fans and soak up the atmosphere as the Socceroos chase a place in the Round of 16.

☕ Coffee available from open
🍳 Breakfast available
🍻 Bar open

Bring your friends, wear your green and gold, and let’s cheer on Australia together!

📍 The Watering Hole Tavern Monbulk

Book your table now and be part of the action! 💚💛

01/07/2026

🎄 SAVE THE DATE – MONBULK CHRISTMAS IN JULY! 🎄

Something truly special is coming to Monbulk… ❤️

Join us on Monday 27th July for an unforgettable Christmas in July celebration at The Watering Hole Tavern, where great food, wonderful company and community spirit come together for a fantastic cause.

This year, we’re raising funds to restore and redecorate Monbulk’s much-loved Christmas decorations, helping bring a little extra magic back to our township for everyone to enjoy.

✨ Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner
🍷 Warm up with mulled wine
🎁 Bid on fantastic items in the silent auction and raffle
🎄 Catch up with friends and support our local community

Mark your calendars now and keep an eye on our page over the coming weeks as we reveal the menu, auction prizes and booking details.

Together, we can make Monbulk sparkle this Christmas. ❤️🎅🎄

01/07/2026

⭐ Reviews like this mean the world to us.

When we took over The Watering Hole Tavern, our vision was to build on everything people already loved while introducing our own style of hospitality, fresh menu offerings and a few new experiences along the way.

Receiving reviews like this reassures us that we’re achieving exactly what we hoped.

Thank you, Craig, for your kind words. We can’t wait to welcome you back once you’ve moved into the area. We look forward to becoming your local.

To everyone who has visited us, shared a meal, watched the footy, enjoyed a coffee or simply stopped by to say hello—thank you. Your support means more than you know, and we’re excited to keep growing with this incredible community. ❤️🍻

01/07/2026

🎄✨ LET’S BRING THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC BACK TO MONBULK! ✨🎄

Merry Monbulk Committee and The Watering Hole Tavern are incredibly excited to invite our community to a very special Christmas in July evening at The Watering Hole Tavern.

This isn’t just another dinner—it’s an opportunity for our community to come together and help restore the beautiful hanging Christmas baskets that make Monbulk sparkle every festive season.

Join us for an evening of:
🎄 A delicious two-course meal prepared by our talented chefs
🎁 A raffle and silent auction with fantastic prizes
❤️ Great company, community spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer

Every ticket purchased and every raffle ticket helps bring our Main Street back to life this Christmas.

📅 Monday 27th July
🕡 6:30pm until late
📍 The Watering Hole Tavern, Monbulk
💲 $65 per person
🎟️ Bookings close Friday 18th July
📱Scan the QR code or book https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1610480

Whether you’re a local, a business owner, or simply love what makes Monbulk such a special place, we would love to see you there.

Let’s show what our community can achieve when we come together. ❤️