This was certainly an interesting pub, though I'm not sure how long it is going to be here for…read more Basically, it is the only remaining building from the original gold mining settlement at Avoca. It isn't located in the town, but along the main highway leading it, and it is walking distance as well. Don't expect much in the way of beers here, but like a lot of country pubs, the bartender is very friendly, and quite chatty. Yeah, this pub turned out to be pretty cool, but it is a shame that it may not be around for much longer.

We were recommended to the Dancing Kelpie, who was back in his kennel by 3 pm Saturday. Tried…read morethe Commonwealth Hotel - coffee and a sandwich? They gave us a menu. We chose a burger. We got a chicken Parma, but we didn't care once we tried it. Thick chicken breast ( not a frozen commercial one), excellent crispy chips, fresh salad with tasty dressing. Well plated. Good quality coffee. Clean, tidy environment. Lost a star because we had to ask for sugar and a spoon for coffee. Cutlery and condiments followed after the meal - salt was empty. Staff were pleasant and attentive. We would return for the quality of the food.

This was quite a surprise, namely a pub in St Arnaud that has craft beer available. Honestly, this…read morewas definitely something that I wasn't expecting. In fact, unlike a lot of pubs that I have been to out in the country, this one certainly didn't feel anything like those old mans pubs that you tend to find. In fact it had quite a nice vibe about it. In fact, it even had a pretty awesome beer garden out the back, one that had definitely been made to feel like a decent beer garden as opposed to a lot of the pubs where it is basically just a few tables tossed out in the back yard. Oh, and the service was pretty awesome as well. Yeah, I really liked this pub.

Very clean recently renovated comfy large bed quiet location reasonable rates. Clean renovated…read morebathroom great shower. Would stay again.

Well, this motel was okay, and the rooms were of a decent size, but the wifi was, well, atrocious,…read morewhich is something that does really get to me, especially when I am travelling (though I would unlikely be staying in a motel if I wasn't travelling, so I guess there is that). Anyway, other than that I should commend the staff for letting me check in early, due to the buses sort of, well, arriving early. The rooms were of a decent size as well, though annoyingly, it is a bit of a hike from the main town centre, but I feel that this is actually more a St Arnaud thing than anything else.

Have just had my second stay at La Cochon Rose having been there 12 months ago. The room is fairly…read morestandard and provides everything you need - TV, heater, double and single beds, fridge, separate bathroom etc. Sink in bathroom is tiny. One of the reasons that will you returning again and again is the owner. She is absolutely delightful. Makes you feel welcome. Follows up with you. Keeps the room fresh and clean. I'll be back again.