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Mitchell River Tavern
- +61351524030
- 59 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875, Australia
Published:
June 29, 2024
About Mitchell River Tavern
Straightforward bar/restaurant offering bright rooms, plus a terrace & free Wi-Fi. Set along Highway 1, this laid-back restaurant with rooms is 11 minutes' walk from Aboriginal history at Bataluk Cultural Trail and 9 km from the Macleod Morass wildlife reserve. The 11 bright, simple rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, and en suite, shower-only bathrooms. Upgrades include sitting areas; family rooms sleep up to 4. Rooms are stair-access only. Parking is complimentary. The straightforward bar/restaurant offers a pool table and a terrace. Event space is available.
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Mitchell River Tavern Reviews
Walked in with a group, 11 in total. We hadn’t booked but there were only a couple of tables with patrons. ( Monday night mid winter and not school holidays) Apologised for not booking as it was a last minute decision and the rude red haired bar tender was the rudest individual I’ve ever had the misfortune to meet in customer service. The eye rolling and bad attitude made us about face, leave and take our business elsewhere. The one star is for the ease of parking and the blonde waitress who did mutter a covert apology to my sister as we were leaving. We booked a house for the eisteddford and every other shop etc we had been in, had the most pleasant staff. It’s an unfortunate end to an otherwise great week in a lovely rural town. I’d check to see what staff are on before walking in.
- Zoe Cooper
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Walked in off the street and asked for a table for 1. Got directed to a seat then had 3 different staff approach me within the first 5 minutes. Ordered the Steak done medium with mushroom sauce with the Churros for dessert. After ordering I realised that my table had not been reset after the last customer and only a single set of cutlery was placed on the table. Churros came first which I asked to be sent back as I had yet to even receive my mains. Mains arrived cooked Well Done with no pink visible throughout the steak. Sauce, chips and slaw were made well. Once finished with my mains, a waiter collected my plates and asked if I was ready for my dessert. 10 minutes later I was still waiting for my dessert to arrive. A different waiter walked past, paused when they saw I was waiting and asked if I was ready for my dessert. I explained that yes I was, I had already informed someone but was still waiting. It took another 5-10 minutes before I finally was brought my dessert which had seemingly been remade for me.
- Victor William Doree
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Think we are becoming Mirchell Tavern regulars we see the same regular staff everytime we come up staying with you guys is like catching up with the family .
Food and Room /service always the best.
We canf wait ro come back again :)
- Dan Olle
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
the lady attending the bistro was polite and helpful, we had steak, salmon & chicken Parma, all were very good as were the deserts, prices were fair.
- Jason Gillick
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Thank you so much to the staff and management at the Mitchell River Tavern. We recently had our wedding in the venue and it was outstanding. 👌
Anita and all staff were very inviting, warm and friendly. The venue was spotlessly clean and well-maintained. The food was perfect and great value. 👌
We would recommend this venue to anyone for any event you may have and if I could rate it higher than 5 star I would. 12/10 👏👏👏👏👏
- Ken Wilson
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Stopped in for dinner,didn't have a booking and they were happy to take us ( 2 people ) . I had a steak,it was beautifully cooked,melted in my mouth my wife had a parmigiana,she said it was delicious. But before the main meal,we had Garlic bread,it was more like a cob, I've not had it served like that before,it also came with cloves of garlic in garlic oil and a small bowl of a mixed spice ? And seasoning,delicious as well .
Very happy we Stopped in staff were very friendly and helpful.
- Helen Hansen
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Staff were very friendly, service was quick and the food size and serving was great
- Ron Watts
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Spoilt for choice to catch up with friends for lunch in Gippsland but the quality of M.R.T for location , presentation of venue , professionalism of staff , selection of menu, and quality of food , and always consistent. MRT for me. Ron
- Trevor Nally
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Recently had a wedding reception in the function room , can not recommend the staff and venue highly enough , they were amazing helped with so many aspects of event, food was amazing , thank you all so much made our day .
- Barry Cooper
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Pulled in for a quick lunch on the road.
Modern building, service and food was good. Good range on their menu
- Ashlee James
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Outstanding service from Anita, thank you for taking such care with our late arrival. We stayed one night, the room is comfortable and very clean.
- Fi Mc
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Myself and a large group of friends had dinner here last night. The service was excellent and staff were very friendly, every person at the table commented on how lovely their meal was. Desserts were fantastic too. Very reasonably priced, definitely going back,highly recommended 👌
- Barry “Traveler”
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
It's very modern and comfortable place to dine.
Good food at a fair price.
However felt they could present a wine list with prices and then charge more!
They said they hadn't updated the wine list.
Not my problem.
1 very rude waitresses having a go at me.
The manger sorted it but watch out.
Pretty bad experience spoiling an otherwise good night.
- shane chef
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
It probably wouldn’t have been too bad except for the tradesmen that woke us up at 7 o’clock in the morning with his Gerni out the front then his very rude response when he was challenged
- James Taylor
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
I’m going say aesthetically this place is nice and on the surface those 18 lunch specials seem reasonable but I would steer clear from them they were a joke. The bowel of carbonara was like an entree size served in a breakfast bowel. I would be embarrassed giving someone that
- フィンン
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
I love getting the Scotch fillet with BBQ sauce. There's something about that BBQ sauce that's just delicious. The fillet is good too, and the chips—maybe a little too much coleslaw instead of chips, but still pretty yummy. It's a great place with great staff. Kinda wished they'd asked if everything was okay though, or if we wanted another drink.
- Louise S
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
I have stayed at this hotel twice in the past month. Both times I had special requests of the staff, which were fully accommodated with exceptional customer service. The rooms were very clean, with nice decor. The shower and beds are wonderful. The bistro downstairs has lovely food and the hotel is safe and convenient with underground parking. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel and will definitely be staying here and dining here again.
- Jannyred
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Had an evening meal on a Wed night.
Parmigiana was the best I have ever had. Thick juicy chicken, napoli sauce that was different to the usual and really tasty and the salad dressing was yum. Compliments to the Chef, he took an Aussie favourite and added his own personal touch.
- Peter Jephcott
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Great spot. Food is good. Room was clean and comfortable. We'll be back 😄.
- Nick
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Great location, nice room, excellent food. The chef is really good, don’t skip the food here!
- Catnap 97
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Food was great and the staff were lovely but the real reason for the 5 stars is FULL TABLE SERVICE!
- Robyn Goodrem
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
First time dining in the Bistro. Wanted somewhere to meet with friends where we didn't have to yell to have a conversation. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and attentive. As a local I'll definitely be back.
- Paul Crosbie
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Fantastic food at very reasonable prices 👌 Convivial atmosphere lends itself to social occasions with family and friends 🧡
- Lance
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Came in for lunch today first time and will 100% be back, new favourite pub in east Gippsland. Very clean, such friendly staff, table service, fair prices and generous portions ! It’s a win.
Parma was so fresh and delicious the side salad was also fab. thank you for actually crumbing your own chicken and not just selling me some frozen fake chicken oh and that garlic bread with cheese was incredible also Good vegetarian options to Thank you 🙏🏼
- Matthew Gillespie
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Best food in town i have had so far. garlic bread is a must try 😋
I can really see they have done well to please there customer's with food.
Drinks are good. service is fantastic we will definitely be back
- Katie Kubiak
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Beautiful dinner! The quinoa salad was excellent and the calamari was yum. Service was excellent! Great experience
- Robyn Lucas
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Arrived late. Check in lady told the restaurant staff to wait for us as we were needing dinner. The meal was Amazing! Simple, fresh and very tasty. Dessert was THE best. The staff could not have been nicer and more helpful.
The room was super clean. Bed was very comfortable and no external noise. Only negative was long life milk, but 9 out of 10 for our whole stay. Very highly recommended.
- Mr R
5 Fri 2024 at 11.51 pm
Absolutely delicious! One of the best lunches we have had! The service was brilliant and the two ladies in the bistro were absolutely brilliant!
Have been recommended to everyone!
- Joanne Owen