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

Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery

4.6 (268)
$40 and under
Australian
8/10 The Crescent, Lancefield, AU-VIC 3435

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • 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

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What 268 people are saying

Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery offers a charming setting with "wonderful staff" and "great service." Patrons rave about the "delicious food and drinks," including a selection of house-brewed beers. The menu features seasonal changes, keeping each visit fresh. Known for its warm atmosphere and "inviting wood fire," it's a local favorite.
268 Reviews

  1. Tamara

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff :-)

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  2. Richard

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic venu, good food and reasonable prices helped make a lovely afternoon.

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  3. Sue

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dumplings were delivered with a smile and were delicious

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  4. Ebony

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff, great service, delicious food and drinks. Great local date night venue, highly recommend ⭐️

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  5. Brian

    New South Wales2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood basket was ok but needed to be a bit more on the plate for the price,calamari was cooked great

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  6. Darren

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and we go all the time, love the place.

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  7. Laura

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fit out and cool history written up in the wall! Very warm and inviting. Food was super yummy and well priced. Service was calm and seamless. The beer is great, I especially loved the Marzen! Would be cool to have a rundown on the beers you taste on the paddle, if not spoken and explained, a little printout about them would be fun to really understand them as you sip along but really no complaints and it was a lovely stop-in. Would definitely visit again. :-)

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  8. Susan

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The meals were out quite quickly and excellent service

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  9. Lynne

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We walked into the restaurant with an inviting wood fire on a bitterly cold evening. The service was impressive and the food was delightful. I love coming back time and again knowing that the menu is changed often and always something new to try each time.

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  10. EmilyM

    Melbourne4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location with beautiful views. So warm welcoming and cosy on a winters day. Staff were very friendly. Just a shame the food was a bit of let down. My husband had the steak which was really good. But everything else just wasn’t that enjoyable.

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Lost Watering Hole - The Lancefield Brewery is rated 4.6 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Northern Suburbs
  5. Lancefield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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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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