Mount Dandenong Hotel

4.5

74 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Situated in the heart of Victoria's Dandenong Ranges in the quaint town of Olinda is the Mount Dandenong Hotel.

The hotel provides an ideal setting for a casual drink or meal all year round. It also has a comfortable A La Carte restaurant with a welcoming & hearty open fireplace. The pub boasts a quality menu in both the restaurant and public bar offering many favourites including the famous Mt Dandy burger! With a kids and seniors friendly menu, we're sure to suit everyone

The beverage list offers a wide selection of local and imported wines, more than 35 ciders, over 60 beers, more than 50 spirits and more than 45 liqueurs at reasonable prices.

Have a bite to eat or have a drink either in our outdoor garden or out on our deck that offers street and tree views.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Pub, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9751 1202
Website
http://mountdandenonghotel.com.au/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1451 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, AU-VIC 3788
Neighborhood
Olinda
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mount Dandenong Hotel offers a "warm woody atmosphere" with an inviting open fire, perfect for cozy dining. Patrons praise its "friendly and helpful staff" and "great pub food" at reasonable prices. The rustic decor adds charm, while the "great value" meals and relaxed ambiance ensure a pleasant experience.

74 Reviews

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Beverley
Victoria5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been dining at the Mount Dandenong hotel for the last 30years and it’s still my favourite place
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Janelle
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The venue is tired and in need of an update BUT the food was wonderful!! Will definitely be back.
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Beverley
Victoria5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have dined at the Mount dandy pub for nearly 30 years and I love the place
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Beverley
Victoria5 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ve been dinning at the Mount Dandenong hotel for the last 28 years I’ve always enjoyed it
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Tammie
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this hotel. Good, honest food, not trying to be fancy just well cooked and tasty. Service is great, staff are lovely. Beautiful, huge fireplace. Really reasonable prices, food and drinks. Doesn’t get too loud inside either. Better than a lot of the more pricey hotels up in the hills *****
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Sharon
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Nothing like the website. Old pub, nice service, average food.
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and friendly staff, reasonably priced. karaoke was so much fun! Overall we had an amazing night.here, visiting from Perth WA. Will definitely be back one day
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OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very happy, good value, friendly staff. This was my second time recently for dinner. Love the warm woody atmosphere and the open fire. Menu offers a good selection senior meals. Will certainly return.
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BrentonG
Melbourne3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Went on a Saturday night. Arrived at 5.30pm for predinner drinks. We were the only ones there until 5:50. Drink prices were very reasonable. Wait staff were friendly. Food was very good. Will be coming back.
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RobertR VIP
Melbourne7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly and happy staff. Food just fine. Very hard working chef. Hardly ever crowded. We love it. Go a couple of times a month.
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Mount Dandenong Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

1451 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, AU-VIC 3788

Additional information

Neighborhood
Olinda
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Pub, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://mountdandenonghotel.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9751 1202

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