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The Country Pub Circuit: A Legendary Day Trip Through Somerset’s Best Watering Holes

The Somerset region, just a short one-hour drive from Brisbane offers rolling scenic countryside, vibrant villages and an authentic country pub scene that’s well worth exploring.

The Somerset region, just a short one-hour drive from Brisbane offers rolling scenic countryside, vibrant villages and an authentic country pub scene that’s well worth exploring.

Our Country Pub Circuit is a flavoursome adventure best spent with friends and family where you can take in great scenery and enjoy hearty pub meals at charming country pubs.

Here’s cheers to the simple joys of good food and great company with these highlights from the Somerset Country Pub Trail.

Country Pub Trail

Bottle Tree Hotel  | Glamorgan Vale

Famous for house-made rissoles and premium steaks, Bottle Tree Hotel serves up hearty, honest meals with rural views from their deck. 

Esk Grand Hotel

Outside view of the Esk Grand Hotel

The Esk Grand is a classic country pub with internal dining spaces and a beer garden, perfect for a long lunch or easy dinner with family and friends. The hotel has a comprehensive menu of hearty pub meals and is known for their generous portions. The menu also features local produce, alongside daily chef specials that even give the regulars something new to look forward to.

The Exchange Hotel Toogoolawah

This authentic country pub exudes old-world charm and is a popular stop for Brisbane Valley Rail Trail cyclists and travellers. Serving up hearty pub meals, The Exchange Hotel will have a menu to suit all members of the family who will enjoy dining either indoors or outside in the beer garden.

The Linville Hotel

The Linville Hotel aerial view

The reward after a picturesque drive is the Linville Hotel, a popular day trip destination for day trippers, cyclists and hikers. The hotel has a quaint grassed beer garden, entertainment on weekends and their very own Linville Lager!

Exchange Hotel Kilcoy

Step into the heart of cattle country at the Exchange Hotel Kilcoy, where authentic hospitality meets a modern pub experience. Renowned for serving the finest locally-sourced beef, their bistro is a carnivore’s paradise, featuring premium steaks and their famous Kilcoy burgers.

To see all stops along the trail, click here.

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