Mega steak sangas and truffle caesar salad, 2023 Golden Plate finalist, Meredith Hotel has earnt its high-demand reputation.
In August 2020 – right in the middle of the beginning of Covid – Meredith Hotel owners Jas and Chris decided they wanted to take their passion for hospitality to the next level, – both lucky enough having hospitality backgrounds since young teens, where Chris worked for venues around Geelong as a Chef and Jas as front of house.
In the downtime they had during Covid, Chris realised that he wanted something of his own, to have free range to use his skill set, knowledge and passion. Jas was working as a nail tech but was happy to go along for the ride and use her experience in the hospitality industry to bring Chris’s dream to life.
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Originally looking at venues in Bannockburn and Geelong, and then one day, they came across the Meredith Hotel. On first inspection they thought the venue was beyond them, initially referring to it as “like something out of the walking dead” as a description, as the venue had been closed for over a year. However, the pair decided it was a challenge they wanted to accept, and at the start of February 2021, the pair launched the grand opening – only to go into a snap lockdown the day before a fully booked out Valentines Day – absolutely NOT ideal hey!
Since the pandemic the Meredith Hotel (Top Pub) has gone from strength to strength, with most Friday – Sundays being completely booked out. Jas and Chris pride themselves on providing not just the typical country pub vibe, but a vibe the whole family can enjoy!
The slogan WARM BEER CRAP SERVICE is a bar showcase, and shows off the couples light-heartedness, and also ensuring to “not set the bar too high haha”.
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The seasonal menu features a crispy skin duck breast w cauli puree, Dutch carrots, roasted beetroot, walnuts, kale chips, jus & capsicum emulsion – this has been a real favourite with the customers.
They also have many of the pub classics on offer, and a big selection of parmi’s to choose from. The specials board is forever changing, and head chef Chris prides himself on using the specials board to reflect his fine dining background, creating dishes you would find in an inner city restaurant. Some of the most recent specials have been 9+ marble score wagyu, truffles and fresh seafood.
The Meredith Hotel pride themselves in using local produce where viable, this can be Shazzas Fruit and Veg in Bannockburn, Meredith Dairy, FarmGate store in Elaine, Western Plains pork and Meys meats in North Geelong, but have sourced ingredients and wines from all over the world. They believe their menu has something for everyone – and they aren’t wrong!
The team can’t stress enough how important it is to book in advance where possible to avoid disappointment.
You can book a table here.
Where: 53/51 Staughton Street, Meredith
When: Wednesday 5pm – late, Thursday – Sunday 12 – 2pm & 5pm – Late
