Meringandan Hotel
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PRICE RANGE
$22.00 – $37.00
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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PRICE RANGE
$22.00 – $37.00
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
395 reviews
Excellent
232
Very good
135
Average
16
Poor
9
Terrible
3
Lisa K
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • friends
Got to be the biggest servings in the country, this pub is the only reason I even go to meringandan. Nice staff, country feel & good prices but the best part is the meals, such great quality & a massive feed. Wear your fat pants coz your buttons will be bursting when u finish a meal at this 5 star country pub. A must for all!
Written 17 October 2023
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Woopsydoo
Brisbane41 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
I had been recommended this hotel, & it did not disappoint! the meals are so huge so go there with an empty tummy! I chose a smaller one & the staff was happy to oblige by swapping fries for something healthier & lighter. Great vibe on the deck even on a weekend. The weekends must be busy we figured!
Written 22 April 2022
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Michael O
Sunshine Coast334 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
Driving through this small town we dropped for lunch at this little pub. The place was buzzing with a full house of diners and drinkers by 12:30 on a Friday. Four of us ordered a steak for $15 each and it was top quality and value. We dined in the bee garden on a fine sunny day which was nice. The pub seems to be very well run and looks popular with locals.
Written 17 August 2020
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Veg101
Toowoomba2 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Despite the claims, this is not a great spot for vegetarians and vegans unless you think a plate of vegetables qualifies as a meal. They did have a bowl of fried cauliflower in the middle but it was quite greasy and mine was on the overcooked dry side. A very bland plate that really needed a nice dipping sauce to help it go down. Even though we booked and there was plenty of time to clean the table before we arrived, there was a sticky substance smeared across the surface which wasn’t ideal. To be fair, the meat eaters in the group were quite happy with their steaks, salad vinaigrette and gravy. Sadly, it’s a fail for vegetarian and vegan meals IMO. If you have to attend the venue for a must-do function, perhaps try the salad and chips, or ask for some sauce with the ‘popcorn’ fried cauliflower and vegetables. Sadly, I’m crossing this venue off my places to go back to list.
Written 4 November 2023
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Compass Agronomist-770827
Toowoomba64 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Once again our family unit plus extra friends headed off to the Meringandan hotel just to the north north- west direction from TOOWOOMBA CBD - a twenty minute drive . It is our local we say from our HIGHFIELDS address.
The place was packed on this Friday night , so pre booking is the best way to go. With some big healthy appetites among our group of 10 ,the big steak meals were in demand with three Dianne sauces on the side....per meal that is.
The staff are good and their constant work pace is always extraordinary.
So you can linger in the always lively atmosphere or you can eat and run as we did . So from time of walk in to time of leaving after our good hot meals and cold drinks, took about 90 mins. Easy to see why this country pub holds its high reputation with consistent high quality in all depts, and why I recommend it to our visiting overseas work tours and guests .
Written 7 January 2020
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Kristy A
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • family
Our family have frequented this pub for many years but our visit on Sunday to celebrate a family birthday was disappointing. The way we were spoken to at our table was very ubrupt and unnecessarily rude. We all sat there in shock and surprise. Then all the meals which had crumbs on were very overcooked to the point they could hardly be eaten. Hoping this was just an off day for them.
Written 14 March 2021
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Trevor H
Bangkok30 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
Lovely country pub just out of Gowrie Junction and very close to Toowoomba. A good number of patrons there the day we were there, good selection of eats and an above average variety of drinks. Value/Price was very good I thought. The meals were huge (perhaps too big) but it was pleasing to see the attention to detail. I had sate beef on a bed of yellow rice with salad which also came with chips. The beef was lovely and tender, the chips were not over cooked and the Salad was lovely and fresh and included a slice of watermelon which was a nice touch. Was very happy with our short stay. My only criticism was that on our particular day (through no fault of the pub) we seemed to be competing with quite a few flies who also thought the meals were great.
Written 15 February 2021
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Jamie H
Toowoomba92 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Meringandan Hotel for a medium-well rib fillet with chips and salad for m'lady and a medium-rare rib fillet with salad & veggies for me. Fantastic steaks, great service but very busy for a Saturday lunch: no bookings available as they're booked out weeks ahead! A cut above the average pub fare. Highly recommended.
Written 15 September 2023
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Garry S
Toowoomba34 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Order a meal and be amazed. They are huge, however the cuts of meat are not always well cut with a good amount of fat ... but still very nice and great value. Order one of the more expensive mains and it’s easy to share as there is heaps of food. Good friendly staff, parking is across the road so be prepared to cross the road, but some parking is next door, good luck getting one on a busy day. Lunch and dinner a great experience. Worth the drive.
Written 26 January 2020
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AuntyMim
Brisbane107 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
I had visited this Hotel a number of years ago and so decided to pop in for a cold drink before proceeding to our accommodation in Highfields, just down the road. As in the past, the staff were very welcoming but equally important, the beer was very cold on a very hot afternoon. The ambiance of this Hotel is typical Australian and well worth the stopover.
Written 3 December 2020
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June A
9 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
The Meringandan Hotel takes you back in time to an old country pub.
It is well appointed, clean and takes into account the winter months with blinds and heating on the verandas.
Of course it was summer when we went.
The menu although written on the chalk board is extensive.
On the menu clearly states the sizes of the steaks.
My partner likes his well done and charred and that is how it came and yet it was very tender.
The salads were very fresh and of a good size as well.
Service was excellent and very friendly.
Yes we will go again
Written 30 October 2021
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Joshane615
Australia613 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
Nice country pub. I went for lunch with a large group. The meals were huge! I haven’t seen meals that size for a long time.
Everyone raved about their meals also.
Would definitely recommend.
Written 2 December 2024
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nola mccarroll
16 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
this place is amazing . a real queenslander feel. id heard it was great food but that is pretty much an understatement. their lunch special for only $17.50 you have to see to believe. gigantic serves. fabulous home made coleslaw . even fresh fruit on the plate. when you get to dessert if you can fit it in. the sticky date pudding was on steroids. as was the lime cheesecake. ill be back an absolute must.
Written 16 November 2022
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John S
4 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
Visiting Queensland from the UK . My stepson and his wife took myself and my wife here . 1st class service and food . Menu erange was very good . I had the mixed grill . The meat pile was wonderful . My wife had tge lamb shank . If we come back to see my stepson in the future , this place will be a must .
Written 5 October 2023
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Richard T
10 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
A great looking country hotel. Large range of large meals. Excellent service. Toilets very clean. A good variety of beers and other drinks. Off street parking opposite. Good looking and maintained beer garden. Children friendly.
What more do you need?
Written 11 February 2022
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