Ranges Hotel

Welcome..

The Ranges Hotel at Gembrook in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges has been a central point for the town since 1896. Mr John McMahon left his job as Mayor of Fitzroy in 1890 to seek a more peaceful atmosphere at Gembrook bringing with him the timber and fittings from an old church which had been demolished in that suburb. From them he built The Ranges Hotel to his own design.

The Ranges Hotel is open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday and dinner from Thursday to Sunday, and caters for birthdays, celebrations, weddings and other functions.

Our large Bistro with children’s play area and open fires has seating for up to 120 diners with direct access to the large shaded deck and beer garden, while The Bird Room also with an open fire and seating for up to 50 guests offers a wonderful alternative for that special romantic dinner.

Regular patrons enjoy the Public Bar with its warm friendly atmosphere, open fire, pool table, juke box, TAB facilities and televised events. Meals are also available in the bar. We have a band in the Public Bar each Saturday evening from 9.30pm to 12.30pm Our walk-in Bottle Shop stocks a large assortment of beers, wines, pre–mixed drinks and spirits.

The Ranges Hotel has accommodation available, currently with three 3 person suites and a family suite, all with off street parking.

Rates for our suites are $95.00 Double, $85.00 Single, $20.00 per extra person. Children under 10, no charge

The Ranges Hotel is situated directly across from the Puffing Billy Tourist Railway station and is within close proximity to the Gembrook State forest and Gilwell Park scout camp. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town or tour the local attractions before returning to the Ranges Hotel for lunch or dinner.

The Ranges Hotel is located at 73 Main Street, Gembrook, Victoria and has ample off street parking. Gembrook is 54 km east of Melbourne and 18 km east of Belgrave.

History

Quoted from the "Picture-News" March 23, 1940. By Pat O'Neil

"Perhaps the most unusual Hotel in Australia is at Gembrook, Victoria. Its visitors take refreshments in an incongruous atmosphere, for most of the fittings are those usually associated with churches.

From stained glass windows, representations of figures look down on customers who, seated in pews, listen in to broadcasts of races and other sports. Bible rails make ideal resting places for pots.

Many walls are lines with the stained pine normally used in churches. Guests enter the dining-room through an ornate doorway obviously used for a church

Here is the story of this hotel. In 1890, Mr John McMahon left his job as Mayor of Fitzroy to seek a more peaceful atmosphere at Gembrook. Before leaving Fitzroy he bought the timber and fittings from an old church which had been demolished in that suburb. From them he built to his own design this, The Ranges Hotel.

Succeeding landlords have added to the building, and many of it's original church-like characteristics have dissapeared."

Location..

73 Main Street
Gembrook
Vic.3783

Melways 310, K10

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