By Jeremy Sollars
Jan Moir has owned the Killarney Hotel for more than a decade now – and she says the historic pub on the town’s main thoroughfare has “stood the test of time”.
As well as the locals, the Killarney Hotel is a real drawcard for the many tourists who travel the scenic route into Killarney from all directions.
They find there’s nothing better than enjoying an ice-cold beverage on the wide front verandah and watching Killarney life go by – and the accommodation upstairs is just as comfortable, with an old style country charm and a choice of single, twin, double and queen bed self-contained rooms.
As well as the large and welcoming main bar area, the Killarney Hotel offers a drive-through bottleshop, two relaxed dining areas together capable of seating up to 160 hungry people, and 15 upstairs rooms for the weary traveller.
There’s also TAB, pokies and Keno, widescreen TVs, an ATM and regular live entertainment.
“There’s something on in Killarney every other weekend – we have a huge tourist trade at the hotel,” Jan said.
“People gravitate here from up at The Falls and we have big days for things like Australia Day and Anzac Day.
“Motorcycle groups love it here – we have them in all the time.”
Jan’s grandson Tyson Johnston has been the hotel’s head chef for about a year now and serves up plenty of delicious pub tucker – sourcing beef from the Killarney area and from the Scenic Rim.
Lunch and dinner is available seven days a week.
The hotel also loves to promote the wonderful wines of the Granite Belt and offers a range of local labels to accompany Tyson’s meals.
The Killarney Hotel is also involved in supporting the community and is a proud sponsor of the Killarney Cutters again this year as they eye off the 2017 Border Rugby League season.
For all inquiries – including booking for functions – call the Killarney Hotel on 4664 1313.
For more information and to find out the latest in local Killarney events visit www.killarneyhotelmotel.com.au
