The Local

07/11/2025

Pub of the Day - The Royal Carrangarra Hotel
Tambo, Queensland, Australia

Dating back to 1863, the pub prides itself on being the oldest licensed pub site and since then it has doubled as the town’s post office – and burnt down three times.
Ben Casey purchased the hotel in 2018, fulfilling his dream of owning an outback pub. Famous for many things, including Ben’s Chicken Racing a fundraiser for a children’s charity.

Located in central western Queensland. Mount Isa is a 10-hour drive in one direction and Brisbane is a 10-hour drive in the other.

07/11/2025

Why You Need to Check Out The Local on YouTube 🇦🇺🍻

Because every time you hit subscribe, you’re not just watching a video — you’re helping keep the doors open at the heart of Australia’s country towns.

You’re standing up for the publicans who pour the beers, tell the stories, sponsor the footy team, and keep the lights on when the rest of the world forgets.

You’re helping us share the spirit of mateship, the history written on the pub walls, and the characters who make the bush what it is.

These aren’t just pubs — they’re living, breathing landmarks of community, courage, and connection.

So if you believe in real people, real stories, and the soul of country Australia —
👉 Jump on YouTube, search “The Local,” hit subscribe, and be part of saving something worth fighting for.

Because when a country pub closes, a piece of Australia disappears with it.
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07/11/2025

PUB FANS - Grab your favourite grog and reading glasses, because we’re taking you on a quick jaunt through the corridors (and bar stools) of the Bowles-Inn Family Hotel Rylstone.
So, if your next trip takes you along the scenic drive to Mudgee, be sure to drop in here. Stay a night (they’ve got rooms), eat a meal, have a yarn with the locals, and brag that you’ve been to a place where history and hospitality high-fived.
Once known simply as the “Top Pub” of Rylstone, the newly minted name, Bowles-Inn Family Hotel Rylstone, flies high from 60-62 Louee Street — home to 14 cosy rooms, a circular bar (yes, we circled back to it), and a beer garden basking in the eastern glow.

Here’s the kicker of the story: the Bowles clan didn’t just roll in yesterday — they’ve got roots in this community deeper than a well-settled pub carpet after a Saturday night.

So while you’re sipping that frosty one, you’re also drinking to generations of hospitality.

Fun fact: Travellers say it’s got “the best cold beer in town” and lock-up garages for your motorbike (in case you’re riding in on the dust and swagger rather than walking politely).

So if your next trip takes you along the scenic drive to Mudgee, drop in here. Stay a night (they’ve got rooms), eat a meal, have a yarn with the locals, and brag that you’ve been to a place where history and hospitality high-fived.

🏁 Cheers to that.

Love — The Local

06/11/2025

🍻 Pub of the Day: Powered by HTL Property
The Cargo Inn, Cargo NSW 🍻

Tucked away just 20 minutes from Orange, the Cargo Inn is one of those country pubs that reminds you why small towns have such big hearts. ❤️

Built in 1868, this historic inn has come a long way — from its gold rush days as a stop for weary travellers, to the beautifully refreshed local it is today. Step inside now and you’ll find a welcoming country bar, a great bistro menu (yes, the schnitzels are as good as they say!), and even a deck perfect for lazy afternoons overlooking the hills.

But it’s not just about the pub — it’s about Cargo, a stunning little village surrounded by vineyards, wide open paddocks, and the kind of peace you only find in country NSW.

✨ Great food.
✨ Friendly faces.
✨ A classic Aussie pub that’s found its new rhythm without losing its old soul.

If you haven’t been out to Cargo lately — this is your sign. Go say g’day, grab a drink, and see why the Cargo Inn is country hospitality done right. 🍷🍔

HTL Property is proud to support stories like this one. They specialise in connecting people with pubs across regional Australia — places with history, character, and a future.
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06/11/2025

Great news out of Yackandandah, Victoria — “The Bottom Pub” is back!

After a heartfelt restoration, this 1868 gem swung its doors open again a few months ago, looking better than ever (and still proudly bearing its country spirit).

The new dream team — Jackson Cartwright, Sian Haycock, Brittany Hart, and Dale Kemp — have poured their hearts (and a few schooners) into revitalising this local legend. They’ve preserved the original brickwork and plaster charm, added an earthy, nostalgic touch, and launched a fresh menu full of local north-east Victorian produce and classic pub favourites.

Open seven days a week from 11:30am ‘til late, the Yackandandah Hotel is once again the place where good mates, good food, and a cold beer come together — just as they have for more than 150 years.

So, whether you’re a Yack local or just passing through the hills, swing into the Bottom Pub and raise a glass to the crew keeping country pub culture alive and well.

👉 Who’s been to the new-look Yack Pub? What’s your go-to meal or favourite memory from “the Bottom Pub”?

05/11/2025

Pub of the Day - Peel Inn Hotel
Nundle, New South Wales, Australia

This is one of the truly GREAT pubs of Australia!

A historic gold rush pub that's been in the Schofield family for over 150 years.
Built in 1860 by William McIlveen, John Schofield won the pub in a poker game around 1863.
The pub has been run by the Schofield family for generations
The pub is now managed by fourth generation publican Drew Schofield
Features - A six-meter deep veranda / A beer garden with a 150-year-old ornamental grape vine.
In 2022, the Peel Inn won the Best Bush Pub at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence
The pub is known for its famous pie floater.

05/11/2025

DROVERS & THE OLD BUSH PUB:
There are plenty of Aussie pubs called The Drovers, and for good reaso. For generations, these pubs were the first stop after months on the stock route—offering a hard-earned beer, a hot meal, and a place to swap stories after weeks in the saddle. Drovers followed the feed and water, sometimes on the road for years. Their stories still echo through the walls of these old pubs—of cattle lost in floods, wild nights in towns that barely exist, and quiet moments of mateship over a cold schooner. Some still have hitching posts out the front, reminders of a time when horsepower had hooves.

The Prairie Hotel in SA opened in 1876. This historic establishment has long been a haven for drovers traversing the remote outback. Its enduring presence in a sparsely populated area underscores its importance to those driving livestock through the region.

04/11/2025

Pub of the Day - The Logan Pub
Logan, Victoria, Australia

It has been a well-known landmark in rural Victoria for many years.
Located on the Wimmera Highway, between Wedderburn and St Arnaud
A pub with character, known for its pub memorabilia and quirky contraptions.

04/11/2025

Cellars: dark, cold, and a little creepy
Step into an old country pub, and you're often standing directly above a world of cold stone and quiet history. Deep beneath your feet lie the cellars, the true heart of the establishment, often dark and damp, smelling of earth and yeast.

These weren't just storage spaces. They were vital, keeping the beer perfectly chilled long before refrigeration. Publicans and their staff would wrestle heavy kegs from street level, often sliding them down worn wooden or concrete ramps directly into the cool depths below. It was a tough, physical job, ensuring every patron got a cold pour. The clatter of barrels, the grunt of effort – it was all part of the pub's daily rhythm.

Today, some cellars still serve their original purpose, others stand empty, silent witnesses to countless transactions. But their presence speaks volumes about the ingenuity, the hard graft, and the dedication that went into keeping the drinks flowing and the community connected. It’s the pub’s soul, literally grounded in the earth.

03/11/2025

Pub of the Day - Bland Hotel
Quandialla, New South Wales, Australia

Established in 1928 the hotel has featured in several films. Quandialla is situated in the Weddin Shire Council area.
The hotel is known for its friendly hospitality and large menu.
The hotel also has camping facilities that include showers, toilets, and coin-operated laundry
The hotel is close to Weddin Mountains National Park
The Quandialla area is in the heart of the wheat belt, and also produces other grains, wool, and fat lamb.

03/11/2025

🎥 Our latest Pub Doco — The Redesdale Hotel.
170 years of stories, one legendary country pub.

Some say Ned Kelly once rode through here dressed as a trooper — others say his ghost never left. But behind the legend is a town that never stopped showing...

03/11/2025

The Shamrock Hotel in Rochester was built by local identity T. W. McMaster, a man who left his mark on the town long before the bricks went up. In 1911, he bought the original 1871 Shamrock and the neighbouring Harp Hotel and set about building the grand red-brick hotel we see today.

Double-storey cast iron verandahs stretch over both footpaths, and McMaster’s name still sits across the facia, 112 years on. The hotel has been closed at times, then refurbished and reopened, but the presence of McMaster’s vision hasn’t faded. Step inside, and the echoes of generations—pints poured, poker games played, stories swapped—still hang in the air.

112 years. One hotel. Rochester’s landmark still standing.