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Booked 13 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.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
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Melbourne
Good for groups
Melbourne
Lively
Northern Suburbs
Best Overall
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
Northern Suburbs
Good for business meals
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Child-friendly
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Gluten-free-friendly
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions
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Vegetarian-friendly
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Lively
Northern Suburbs
Most Booked
Review summary
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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
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Chris
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 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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Dan
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Chantelle
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Bridget
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 3
Food was pleasant/ average at best.
Service was very poor,
Venue was lovely….
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Brian
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 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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Joy
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
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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Angela
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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libby
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic. Food was delicious and well priced and place was clean and welcoming
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Tricia
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
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.
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Judy
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
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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Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery is rated 4.7 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.