Batesford Hotel

My husband and I had our wedding at the Batesford Hotel last November, and had such a great experience working with the team there. They were extremely accommodating and nothing was a hassle. On the day, everything went smoothly without a hitch, even despite the rain we had throughout the ceremony - if anything, it just added to the fun atmosphere. There are also beautiful locations surrounding the venue for photos not to mention the picturesque venue itself, so we didn't have to leave there at all once we arrived. Everything from the ceremony, to cocktail & canape hour and then the reception was relaxed and full of love, and our guests had a wonderful time. Highly recommend.

Went in for the weekly feed of pub grub. Whilst not a bad thing felt a bit under dresses in singlet and shorts as this place carries a very "up scale" weddings/couples dates vibe.

Very luxurious feel.

Parmi was pretty good ($29) and while I have had better parmis and with more value, ($29 is pushing it, you'd want a decent portion) I will still give 5 stars as this does feel like a more upscale restaurant and I could tell that the ingredients were of a higher quality to most other pubs I have been to. The chips were definitely all natural potato which was great.

Drinks I think we're also somewhat reasonably priced.

I will be back again, but maybe for a wedding or more dresses up event. Overall a good pub

Very friendly staff. Food was great, steak sandwhich was great value, cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. It was a thick full steak.

Spontaneously, my husband and I opted for lunch at the Batesford Hotel on a Sunday afternoon. We were fortunate to secure one of the last available tables. Under new locally managed and owned, the establishment boasted a refreshed and modernised ambiance.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating throughout our visit. Opting for the fried chicken burger, I must say it stands out as one of the best burgers I've enjoyed in quite some time – and I consider myself a burger enthusiast. My husband relished the Parmigiana, describing it as delicious.

Venturing to the back, we found the beer garden abuzz with activity. Fortunately, we managed to secure a table and indulged in post-meal drinks amidst the lively atmosphere. The beer garden's charm lies in its picturesque setting alongside the river, cleverly fenced off to ensure a safe environment for families. The shaded area beneath the trees adds to the appeal.

In conclusion, our experience at the Batesford Hotel exceeded expectations. The delectable food, attentive staff, and the enchanting beer garden make it a highly recommended dining spot

Perfect country pub! Warm, inviting, friendly and the most beautiful beer garden. Yummy food and well priced! It’s so good to have a local pub again!

Our wedding was the first of the new management team, to say they hit it out of the park in an understatement!! They were kind, caring and so amazing!! The little details they put in made our day that extra special. Rachel and Georgie's eye for details were amazing, they brought my vision to life and more. Matt was a total rockstar and just got us!!! We can't thank you enough. We will have a table when you open back up officially, We can't wait to see you again

One of the friendliest places I’ve stopped at for dinner, from the welcome when we arrived to the farewell as we left, definitely a place I’ll be back to.
The meals were awesome and well priced for the quality and quantity, the Pork Belly is a winner.
With a huge function room and garden out the back, it’s a great location for that special day with views over the nearby river.

Had a lovely time at the Batesford for lunch. Service was great, our lunches (Chicken burger and Calamari) were fresh and delicious. Its such a great spot, especially the nicely shaded beer garden out the back next to the creek on a sunny day.

We recently had our daughters birthday at the Batesford Hotel. The welcoming beer garden with ample shade was a hit for our group of 30. The kids loved the sandpit and games too. Great food and service - thanks again to Mat for the day. I'd highly recommend the Batesford for any function or just to pop in for a meal.

As soon as you walk into the hotel you feel welcomed, we were seated near the fire place which gave the restaurant a warmth and comfort. The staff were amazing and the food was delicious. Don't forget to venture outside and go to look at the river and old bluestone bridge.

Went in for lunch in the beer garden, great atmosphere, amazing food and even better people! The ladies serving were easy to talk to. Had a great chat with Matt the new owner! The food is priced fairly especially for the servings that you get! The calamari was so fresh and so tender! It’s great to have our normal pub open back again!

First time in pub since under new owners. Place got a great face lift. Met Matt the owner, so friendly and easy to chat with. Highly recommend people to try it out for a drink or food( did not sample as had a wedding on). Will definitely be back. Remember Matt, courtesy bus 😉😉

I looked at the lunch menu online and was a bit worried (limited) - but the menu they had instore was great!! Being gluten free, the menu had plenty of options, reasonable prices and generous serves too. Left feeling very full! Also, went with pooches and sat outside - lovely spot - and they had a water bowl ready! Will definitely go back!

Really great friendly staff, suitable for the whole family, very good food and nice cold beer, everything a pub should have!
Highly recommended for sure.

Brilliant old pub established in the 1800's, absolutely fantastic wedding venue we had our daughters wedding ceremony there on Friday the 18th of February out in the beautiful gardens overlooking the Moorabool river and the historic blue stone bridge the reception followed in their Moorabool room which overlooks the gardens also, the event staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough to make our daughters wedding day something very special and the staff during the day went above and beyond, I can't recommend this venue enough for any type of functions if I could give it a 6 star rating I would 😀.

28th May 23.
Recently we spontaneously visited this hotel for lunch. We were greeted by wonderfully friendly staff, who were fabulous throughout our dining experience. The food was amazing. I had Gluten free calamari and it was definitely the best I’ve ever had, both tender and delicious.
Do yourself a favour and check out this lovely little gold mine.
We are heading back there soon.

The beer garden on the river is spectacular in itself

A great spot to stop on the way home from Geelong
Great food & atmosphere, the beer garden is wonderful & so great if your travelling with kids too
The staff are extremely friendly & very helpful
Will definitely be going back
Cheers 🍻

Had dinner with friends recently, great food, lovely staff and nice relaxed vibe.

Absolutely amaaaaazing food! Great range on the menu, love the new vegetarian options as well, definitely something for everyone there. Service is always friendly and well timed. Could expand the drinks menu a little but still enough there that everyone can find something to enjoy. A fantastic local pub.