Near Moonee Valley Racecourse Restaurants Melbourne

The Laurel Hotel

The Laurel Hotel has been in existence since 1853 making it one of the oldest Pub's in Melbourne. We are your Local Corner Pub with a little bit more. Great food & an atmosphere to match. Our Pub comprises of Bistro 289, rooftop beer garden, modern and renovated sports bar withTAB facilities, function rooms & new lounge bar. Enjoy traditional pub fare or modern Australian cuisine, cooked with love by our head chef and her amazing team and served to you by our friendly staff. We have range of function spaces to suit all styles and budgets, from birthday parties to wedding receptions we can cater to all. Our Spaces Comfortable & Stylish Bistro 289 with outdoor courtyard // Seats up to 150 Can be booked for private functions. Private Dining Area The Atrium offers a Dining Space away from the crowds with fireplace and large TV // Seats 24 // Set Menus available Sports Bar - Pub TAB w/ EBT's // Fox Sports // Sky Racing // Outside heated Courtyard w' TV // Bar Meals // Daily drink & food specials. Roof Top Beer Garden // Undercover & Heated // Extensive Menu // Fully Equipped Bar Large range of tap & bottled beers & ciders // Live Music featuring Local Talents OPEN ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Bistro 289 is a comfortable Bistro with a Menu to suit all taste buds. Offering traditional style 'pub grub' as well as an array of other dishes - entrees, mains and housemade desserts. Our Parmagiana, is still our best seller but for something different try our 'Crispy Skin Pork Belly', our delicious and tender 'Seasoned Calamari' or our Regulars Favorite 'Spaghetti Marinara' or 'Amercian Pork Ribs'. Our Head Chef continues to create delectable and modern menu items to suit all seasons. Children are always welcome and have their own menu at $12.50 which includes a kids main, kids soft drink and kids dessert. We have a monthly colouring competition where kid's can win a $25 Myer or Toys R Us voucher.