The Lost Watering Hole in Lancefield, Victoria, offers a unique and memorable experience that perfectly blends local charm with a modern twist on traditional hospitality. Set in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, this establishment has rapidly become a favorite among locals and travelers alike, thanks to its inviting atmosphere, carefully crafted menu, and dedication to highlighting regional flavors.
The Lost Watering Hole certainly has a modern look. One side of the premises houses the active brewery while the remainder is a restaurant with an outside deck offering nice views of the mountains surrounding Lancefield.
The Lost Watering Hole is kind of themed as I guess a warehouse environment that is sleek, modern and semi trendy. For a place like Lancefield it's great to have a venue like the Lost Watering Hole that is both modern but also kinda cool as well.
One of the standout features of Lost Watering Hole is its impressive selection of regional wines and craft beers. The drink menu showcases the diversity of Victorian wineries and breweries, with options that pair beautifully with the dishes on offer.
Of course the Lost Watering Hole showcases their extensive range of locally brewed beers. Many visitors try a tasting a paddle and alas that will have to be on our next visit. I tried the Swamp Rat dark lager but I was slightly underwhelmed. Anyway, there is plenty to select from and we all have our own tastes.
Main course: The Lost Watering Hole has a contemporary pub based menu that kind of covers everything you could wish for. Of course the menu is subject to change but on offer when we visted were plenty of standard favourites including butter chicken curry, Atlantic salmon, mediterranean lamb, Calamari, Brewhouse pie, beef burger, smoked salmon linguini, tacos and roasted mushrooms for mains.
Small plates: Smaller dishes included pork belly bites that we ordered as an upsized main, beef cheek, sweet chilli prawns, fried tofu, brushetta and fries.
Share plates: Those who enjoy grazing away can try things such as baked camembert, dips, tasting board (that we ordered) or a cheese board. Anyway, the Lost Watering Hole does have an extensive and quite varied selection of food to choose from.
History: The Lost Watering Hole is a replacement brewery to a long gone pub that used to exist in Lancefield. The history goes that it all started in 1888, when Henry Lindsay purchased the old flour mill in Lancefield and transformed it into a brewery.
Lindsay registered the name ‘The Trent Brewery’ and began crafting both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Over the years, the brewery changed ownership multiple times, continuing its operations until early 1898 when it burnt down.
Today the Lost Watering Hole is probably the busiest place in Lancefield. On market day this place seems to have the majority of visitors choosing to have lunch here. In other words this place is pumping and very very popular.
Although we don't like to measure the quality of a place based on price we are happy to say that the Lost Watering Hole has very fair pricing. Everything is relative though so your mileage may vary. Anyway, based on the number of patrons the Lost Watering Hole is the place to be in Lancefield!
Location
From Lancefield Town Centre: Lost Watering Hole is an approximate 1 minute drive from Lancefield Town Centre located at 8/10 The Crescent, Lancefield VIC 3435.
In A Nutshell
Lost Watering Hole is a standout destination in Lancefield, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, a commitment to local flavors, and an experience that feels both elevated and unpretentious. It’s a place where the essence of the Macedon Ranges shines, and where locals and visitors alike can savor the best of the region.
With its creative menu, impressive drink selection, and community focused approach, Lost Watering Hole has solidified its place as a must visit spot in the area, capturing the hearts of all who come through its doors.
The place to be in Lancefield - this place is pumping!
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While you are at The Lost Watering Hole why not consider:
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- Little Treasures Indoor Market
- A wine trail
- Macedon (23 min drive)
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