
Caloundra Hotel
A popular Caloundra pub on Bulcock Street with a 4.3 rating across more than 1,400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
In the heart of Caloundra, the Caloundra Hotel is a pub with several ways to settle in, whether you are meeting friends, taking the family out for a meal or stopping by for a drink after work. It is only a few streets from Happy Valley beach park, making it a practical option for locals and visitors looking for a relaxed place to eat, watch sport or organise a get-together.
The Bistro is the main dining option, with spacious seating and an informal, family-friendly setting. Its menu draws on local suppliers and Queensland producers, with share plates, fresh salads, steaks, pizzas and familiar pub fare among the offerings. Kids’ and seniors’ menus make it suitable for family meals, while the dining room is also positioned for catch-ups, milestone celebrations and date nights. The website describes the meals as affordable, though specific prices are not provided.
For sport, the Sports Bar has full TAB facilities and plenty of television screens showing major sporting events, including the different footy codes. It serves beer, cider, wine and spirits, alongside snacks and counter meals. The atmosphere is lively rather than formal, but the venue also describes the bar as a place to relax with a drink or meet friends, so it can suit anything from an after-work visit to settling in for a game.
Caloundra Hotel also caters for private occasions. Its raised lounge area can be separated for privacy and is offered for birthdays, anniversaries, work functions and cocktail parties, with the team working with hosts to shape the event around their requirements. A Gaming Room with the latest machines is available, with access from the undercover car park. With its Bistro, Sports Bar, functions space and gaming facilities, the venue suits families, groups and visitors wanting a broad choice under one roof, while its central Caloundra location keeps it close to the town’s beach-park precinct.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 05:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 05:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 05:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 05:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 05:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 05:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 05:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 96
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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